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# EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

**FINAL ADOPTION**
**of the general budget of the European Union**
**for the financial year 2004**

(2004/132/EC, Euratom)

THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 272(4), third subparagraph, and (7)
thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 177 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’
own resources ( [1] ),

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the
general budget of the European Communities ( [2] ), and in particular Article 40 thereof,

Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary
procedure ( [3] ) and to the adjustment and revision of the financial perspective on 19 May 2003 with a view to enlargement,

Having regard to the preliminary draft budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 submitted by the Commission,

Having regard to the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 established by the Council,

Having regard to the resolution adopted by Parliament on 23 October 2003 on the draft general budget of the European Union
for the financial year 2004, section III — Commission,

Having regard to the resolution adopted by Parliament on 23 October 2003 on the draft general budget of the European Union
for the financial year 2004, section I — European Parliament, section II — Council, section IV — Court of Justice, section V —
Court of Auditors, section VI — European Economic and Social Committee, section VII — Committee of the Regions, section
VIII(A) — European Ombudsman, section VIII(B) — European Data-protection Supervisor,

( [1] ) OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42.
( [2] ) OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.
( [3] ) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1; Agreement amended by Decision 2003/429/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 147, 14.6.2003,
p. 25).

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Having regard to Parliament’s amendments and proposed modifications of 23 October 2003 to the draft general budget,

Having regard to the Council’s modifications to the draft amendments and proposed modifications adopted by Parliament to the
draft general budget,

Having regard to the outcome of conciliation on 24 November 2003,

Having regard to the decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2003 on the mobilisation of the
Flexibility Instrument in favour of the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq pursuant to paragraph 24 of the abovementioned
Interinstitutional Agreement,

Having regard to Letters of Amendment Nos 1, 2 and 3 to the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year
2004,

Having regard to Rule 92 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure,

Having regard to the resolution adopted by Parliament on 18 December 2003,

DECLARES:

The procedure laid down in Article 272 of the Treaty establishing the European Community and Article 177 of the Treaty
establishing the European Atomic Energy Community has been completed and the general budget of the European Union for the
financial year 2004 has been finally adopted.

Done at Strasbourg, 18 December 2003.

The President

Pat COX

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**GENERAL BUDGET OF THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2004**

CONTENTS

Page

**GENERAL STATEMENT OF REVENUE**

A. Introduction and financing of the general budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/11

B. General statement of revenue by budget heading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/23

C. Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/109

D. Buildings of the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/133

**STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE BY SECTION**

**Section I: Parliament** I/137

— Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/140

— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/150

**Section II: Council** I/211

— Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/214

— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/226

**Section III: Commission** (volume II) II/1

— Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/15

— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/63

**Section IV: Court of Justice** I/285

— Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/288

— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/298

**Section V: Court of Auditors** I/349

— Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/352

— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/362

**Section VI: European Economic and Social Committee** I/411

— Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/414

— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/422

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**Section VII: Committee of the Regions** I/469

— Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/472

— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/480

**Section VIII: European Ombudsman and European Data-protection Supervisor** I/527

— Part A: European Ombudsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/531

— — Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/532

—
— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/539

— Part B: European Data-protection Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/565

— — Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/566

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— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/571

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CONTENTS — VOLUME I

Page

**GENERAL STATEMENT OF REVENUE**

A. Introduction and financing of the general budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/11

B. General statement of revenue by budget heading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/23

— Title 1: Own resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/24

— Title 2: Adjustment of collection costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/43

— Title 3: Surpluses, balances and adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/45

— Title 4: Miscellaneous Community taxes, levies and dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/56

— Title 5: Revenue accruing from the administrative operation of the institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/62

— Title 6: Contributions to Community programmes, repayment of expenditure, revenue from services rendered against payment,
contributions in connection with the European Economic Area and other agreements, financial corrections and other
contributions or refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/71

— Title 7: Interest on late payments and fines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/91

— Title 8: Borrowing-and-lending operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/94

— Title 9: Miscellaneous revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/106

C. Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/109

D. Buildings of the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/133

**STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE BY SECTION**

**Section I: Parliament** I/137

— Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/140

— — Title 4: Miscellaneous Community taxes, levies and dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/140

—
— Title 5: Revenue accruing from the administrative operation of the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/142

—
— Title 6: Contributions to Community programmes, repayment of expenditure and revenue from services rendered against
payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/146

— — Title 9: Miscellaneous revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/148

— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/150

—
— Title 1: Expenditure relating to persons working with the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/152

—
— Title 2: Buildings, equipment and miscellaneous operating expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/179

—
— Title 3: Expenditure resulting from special functions carried out by the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/203

—
— Title 10: Other expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/208

**Section II: Council** I/211

— Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/214

— Title 4: Miscellaneous Community taxes, levies and dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/214

— Title 5: Revenue accruing from the administrative operation of the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/216

— Title 6: Contributions to Community programmes, repayment of expenditure and revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/220

— Title 6: Interest on late payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/222

— Title 9: Miscellaneous revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/224

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— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/226

—
— Title 1: Expenditure relating to persons working with the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/228

—
— Title 2: Buildings, equipment and miscellaneous operating expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/249

—
— Title 3: Expenditure arising out of the institution’s performance of missions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/270

—
— Title 10: Other expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/282

**Section IV: Court of Justice** I/285

— Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/288

— — Title 4: Miscellaneous Community taxes, levies and dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/288

— — Title 5: Revenue accruing from the administration of the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/291

— — Title 9: Miscellaneous revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/296

— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/298

—
— Title 1: Expenditure relating to persons working with the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/300

—
— Title 2: Buildings, equipment and miscellaneous operating expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/327

—
— Title 3: Expenditure resulting from special functions carried out by the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/344

—
— Title 10: Other expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/346

**Section V: Court of Auditors** I/349

— Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/352

— — Title 4: Miscellaneous Community taxes, levies and dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/352

—
— Title 5: Revenue accruing from the administrative operation of the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/355

— — Title 9: Miscellaneous revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/360

— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/362

—
— Title 1: Expenditure relating to persons working with the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/364

—
— Title 2: Buildings, equipment and miscellaneous operating expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/390

—
— Title 10: Other expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/408

**Section VI: European Economic and Social Committee** I/411

— Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/414

— — Title 4: Miscellaneous Community taxes, levies and dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/414

—
— Title 5: Revenue accruing from the administrative operation of the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/416

— — Title 9: Miscellaneous revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/420

— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/422

—
— Title 1: Expenditure relating to persons working with the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/424

—
— Title 2: Buildings, equipment and miscellaneous operating expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/447

—
— Title 10: Other expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/466

**Section VII: Committee of the Regions** I/469

— Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/472

— — Title 4: Miscellaneous Community taxes, levies and dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/472

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— Title 5: Revenue accruing from the administrative operation of the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/474

— — Title 9: Miscellaneous revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/478

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— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/480

—
— Title 1: Expenditure relating to persons working with the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/482

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— Title 2: Buildings, equipment and miscellaneous operating expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/505

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— Title 10: Other expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/524

**Section VIII: European Ombudsman and European Data-protection Supervisor** I/527

— Part A: European Ombudsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/531

— — Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/532

— — — Title A-4: Miscellaneous Community taxes, levies and charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/532

— — — Title A-6: Other contributions and refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/535

— — — Title A-9: Miscellaneous revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/537

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— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/539

— — — Title A-1: Expenditure relating to persons working with the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/541

— — — Title A-2: Buildings, equipment and miscellaneous operating expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/553

— — — Title A-3: Expenditure resulting from special functions carried out by the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/560

— — — Title A-10: Other expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/562

— Part B: European Data-protection Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/565

— — Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/566

— — — Title B-4: Miscellaneous Community taxes, levies and charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/566

— — — Title B-9: Miscellaneous revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/569

—
— Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/571

— — — Title B-1: Expenditure relating to persons working with the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/573

— — — Title B-2: Buildings, equipment and miscellaneous operating expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/585

— — — Title B-10: Other expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/592

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**All amounts in this budget document are expressed in euro unless otherwise indicated.**

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A. **INTRODUCTION AND FINANCING OF THE GENERAL BUDGET**

**INTRODUCTION**

The general budget of the European Union is the instrument which sets out and authorises the total amount of revenue and expenditure
deemed necessary for the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community for each year.

The budget is established and implemented in compliance with the principles of unity, budgetary accuracy, annuality, equilibrium, unit of
account, universality, specification, sound financial management and transparency.

— The principle of unity and the principle of budgetary accuracy mean that all Community revenue and expenditure and that of the European
Union when it is charged to the budget must be incorporated in a single document.

— The principle of annuality means that the budget is adopted for one budgetary year at a time and that both commitment and payment
appropriations for the current budgetary year must, in principle, be used in the course of the year.

— The principle of equilibrium means that forecasts of revenue for the budgetary year must be equal to payment appropriations for that year:
borrowing to cover any budget deficit which may arise is not compatible with the own resources system and will not be authorised.

— In accordance with the principle of unit of account, the budget is drawn up and implemented in euro and the accounts shall be presented in

euro.

— The principle of universality means that total revenue is to cover total payment appropriations with the exception of a limited number of
revenue items which are assigned to particular items of expenditure. All revenue and expenditure is entered in full in the budget without
any adjustment against each other.

— The principle of specification means that each appropriation must have a given purpose and be assigned to a specific objective in order to
prevent any confusion between appropriations.

— The principle of sound financial management is defined by reference to the principles of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.

— The budget is established in compliance with the principle of transparency, ensuring sound information on implementation of the budget
and the accounts.

The 2004 budget differs from previous budgets in one respect.

The budget of the European Union will be examined for the first time in its new activity-based structure.

The expenditure authorised by the present budget for the current 15 Member States totals EUR 99 528,887 million in commitment appropriations and EUR 94 618,747 million in payment appropriations, representing a rate of change of – 0,28 % and + 2,26 % respectively by
comparison with the 2003 budget.

Budgetary revenue for the 15 Member States totals EUR 94 618,747 million. The uniform rate of call for the VAT resource is 0,3030 % whilst
that for the GNI resource is 0,7168 %. Traditional own resources (customs duties, agricultural duties and sugar levies) account for 11,68 % of
the financing of the budget for 2004, the VAT resource accounts for 14,08 % and the GNI resource for 73,39 %. Miscellaneous revenue for
this financial year is estimated at EUR 805,6 million.

The own resources needed to finance the 2004 budget for the 15 Member States account for 0,97 % of the Member States’ total gross
national income (GNI), thus falling below the ceiling of 1,24 % of GNI calculated using the method set out in Article 3(1) of Council
Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 253, 7.10.2000,
p. 42).

The tables below set out step by step the method used to calculate the financing of the 2004 budget for the 15 Member States.

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**FINANCING OF THE GENERAL BUDGET**

**Appropriations to be covered during financial year 2004 pursuant to Article 1 of Council Decision 2000/597/EC,**
**Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources**

**EXPENDITURE**

Description Budget 2004 Budget 2003,( [1] ) Change (%)

1. Agriculture 44 761 410 000 44 780 450 000 – 0,04

2. Structural operations 28 962 402 882 28 173 097 000 + 2,80

3. Internal policies 6 606 058 969 6 198 406 000 + 6,58

4. External action 4 950 907 978 4 694 010 314 + 5,47

5. Administration 6 039 768 114 5 381 971 098 + 12,22

6. Reserves 442 000 000 434 000 000 + 1,84

7. Preaccession aid 2 856 200 000 2 862 902 686 – 0,23

**Total expenditure**,( [2] ) **94 618 747 943** **92 524 837 098** **+ 2,26**

( [1] ) The figures in this column correspond to those of the 2003 budget (OJ L 54, 28.2.2003, plus amending budgets Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7/2003).

( [2] ) The third paragraph of Article 268 of the Treaty establishing the European Community reads: ‘The revenue and expenditure shown in the budget shall be in
balance’.

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**REVENUE**

Description Budget 2004 Budget 2003,( [1] ) Change (%)

Miscellaneous revenue (Titles 4 to 9) 805 658 532 837 078 989 – 3,75

Surplus available from the preceding financial year
(Chapter 3 0, Article 3 0 0) p.m. 7 413 481 988

Surplus of own resources resulting from a transfer
from EAGGF Guarantee Section chapters
(Chapter 3 0, Article 3 0 1) p.m. p.m.

Surplus of own resources resulting from the repayment of the surplus of the Guarantee Fund for external actions (Chapter 3 0, Article 3 0 2) p.m. 263 330 000

Balance of own resources accruing from VAT and
GNP/GNI-based own resources for earlier years
(Chapters 3 1 and 3 2) p.m. p.m.

**Total revenue for Titles 3 to 9** **805 658 532** **8 513 890 977** **– 90,54**

Net amount of customs duties, agricultural duties
and sugar levies (Chapters 1 0, 1 1 and 1 2) 11 049 000 000 10 906 200 000 + 1,31

VAT own resources at the uniform rate (tables 1 and
2, Chapter 1 3) 13 319 471 292 21 748 030 275 – 38,76

Remainder to be financed by the additional resource
(GNI own resources, tables 3 and 4, Chapter 1 4) 69 444 618 119 51 356 715 846 + 35,22

**Appropriations to be covered by the own**
**resources referred to in Article 2 of Decision**
**2000/597/EC, Euratom**,( [2] ) **93 813 089 411** **84 010 946 121** **+ 11,67**

**Total revenue**,( [3] ) **94 618 747 943** **92 524 837 098** **+ 2,26**

( [1] ) The figures in this column correspond to those of the 2003 budget (OJ L 54, 28.2.2003, plus amending budgets Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7/2003).

( [2] ) The own resources for draft budget 2004 are determined on the basis of the budget forecasts adopted at the 128th meeting of the Advisory Committee on
Own Resources on 23 April 2003.

( [3] ) The third paragraph of Article 268 of the Treaty establishing the European Community reads: ‘The revenue and expenditure shown in the budget shall be in
balance’.

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**TABLE 1**

Calculation of capping of harmonised value added tax (VAT) bases pursuant to Article 2(1)(c) of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom

Member State 1 % of non-capped 1 % of gross Capping rate
VAT base national income (in %)

1 % of reduced
gross national
income multiplied
by capping rate

Member States
1 % of capped VAT whose VAT base is
base
capped

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5),( [1] ) (6)

Belgium 1 136 005 000 2 851 850 000 50 1 425 925 000 1 136 005 000

Denmark 769 837 000 1 965 545 000 50 982 772 500 769 837 000

Germany 9 862 567 000 21 995 480 000 50 10 997 740 000 9 862 567 000

Greece 839 136 000 1 636 305 000 50 818 152 500 818 152 500 Greece

Spain 4 384 805 000 7 692 360 000 50 3 846 180 000 3 846 180 000 Spain

France 7 592 565 000 16 322 194 000 50 8 161 097 000 7 592 565 000

Ireland 669 530 000 1 191 290 000 50 595 645 000 595 645 000 Ireland

Italy 5 111 376 000 13 484 519 000 50 6 742 259 500 5 111 376 000

Luxembourg 148 070 000 210 860 000 50 105 430 000 105 430 000 Luxembourg

Netherlands 2 284 080 000 4 749 115 000 50 2 374 557 500 2 284 080 000

Austria 1 079 955 000 2 271 675 000 50 1 135 837 500 1 079 955 000

Portugal 854 964 000 1 367 850 000 50 683 925 000 683 925 000 Portugal

Finland 610 760 000 1 491 690 000 50 745 845 000 610 760 000

Sweden 1 149 065 000 2 731 903 000 50 1 365 951 500 1 149 065 000

United Kingdom 8 311 547 000 16 925 413 000 50 8 462 706 500 8 311 547 000

**Total 44 804 262 000 96 888 049 000** **48 444 024 500** **43 957 089 500**

( [1] ) The base to be used does not exceed 50 % of GNI.

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**Calculation of the uniform call rate for VAT own resources (Article 2(4) of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom):**

**Uniform rate (%) = Maximum call rate — frozen rate**

**A. The maximum call rate is set at 0,50 % for 2004.**

**B. Determination of the rate frozen by the correction of budgetary imbalances granted to the United Kingdom (Article 2(4)(b) of Decision**
**2000/597/EC, Euratom):**

**(1) calculation of the theoretical share of the countries with a restricted financial burden:**

In accordance with Article 5(1) of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom, the financial contribution of Germany (DE), the Netherlands (NL), Austria (AT) and
Sweden (SE) is restricted to a quarter of their normal contribution.

Formula for a country with a restricted financial burden, for example Germany:

Germany’s theoretical VAT contribution = [Germany’s capped VAT base / (EU capped VAT base – UK capped VAT base)] x 1/4 x United Kingdom
correction

Example: Germany:

Germany’s theoretical VAT contribution = (9 862 567 000 / (43 957 089 500 – 8 311 547 000)) x 1/4 x 4 659 749 907 = 322 320 075

**(2) calculation of the frozen rate**

Frozen rate = [UK correction – theoretical VAT contributions (DE + NL + AT + SE)] / [EU capped VAT base – capped VAT bases (UK + DE + NL + AT + SE)]

Frozen rate =[4 659 749 907 – (322 320 075 + 74 646 371 + 35 294 176 + 37 552 771] / [43 957 089 500 – (8 311 547 000 + 9 862 567 000
+ 2 284 080 000 + 1 079 955 000 + 1 149 065 000)]

Frozen rate = 0,196989235537378 %

**Uniform rate**

**0,5 % - 0,196989235537378 % = 0,303010764462622 %**

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**TABLE 2**

Breakdown of own resources accruing from VAT pursuant to Article 2(1)(c) of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom (Chapter 1 3)

Maximum VAT call rate Uniform rate of VAT own VAT own resources at uniMember State 1 % of capped VAT base (in %) resources (in %) form rate

(1) (2) (3) (4) = (1) × (3)

Belgium 1 136 005 000 0,50 0,303010764 344 221 743

Denmark 769 837 000 0,50 0,303010764 233 268 898

Germany 9 862 567 000 0,50 0,303010764 2 988 463 966

Greece 818 152 500 0,50 0,303010764 247 909 014

Spain 3 846 180 000 0,50 0,303010764 1 165 433 942

France 7 592 565 000 0,50 0,303010764 2 300 628 925

Ireland 595 645 000 0,50 0,303010764 180 486 847

Italy 5 111 376 000 0,50 0,303010764 1 548 801 949

Luxembourg 105 430 000 0,50 0,303010764 31 946 425

Netherlands 2 284 080 000 0,50 0,303010764 692 100 827

Austria 1 079 955 000 0,50 0,303010764 327 237 990

Portugal 683 925 000 0,50 0,303010764 207 236 637

Finland 610 760 000 0,50 0,303010764 185 066 855

Sweden 1 149 065 000 0,50 0,303010764 348 179 064

United Kingdom 8 311 547 000 0,50 0,303010764 2 518 488 210

**Total** **43 957 089 500** **13 319 471 292**

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**TABLE 3**

Determination of uniform rate and breakdown of resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) of Decision
2000/597/EC, Euratom (Chapter 1 4)

Member State 1 % of reduced gross national Uniform rate of ‘additional ‘Additional base’, own resources at
income base’, own resources uniform rate

(1) (2) (3) = (1) × (2)

Belgium 2 851 850 000 2 044 066 696

Denmark 1 965 545 000 1 408 806 590

Germany 21 995 480 000 15 765 285 033

Greece 1 636 305 000 1 172 823 450

Spain 7 692 360 000 5 513 507 684

France 16 322 194 000 11 698 950 912

Ireland 1 191 290 000 853 858 448

Italy 13 484 519 000 0,7167511,( [1] ) 9 665 044 163

Luxembourg 210 860 000 151 134 142

Netherlands 4 749 115 000 3 403 933 519

Austria 2 271 675 000 1 628 225 612

Portugal 1 367 850 000 980 408 026

Finland 1 491 690 000 1 069 170 486

Sweden 2 731 903 000 1 958 094 549

United Kingdom 16 925 413 000 12 131 308 809

**Total** **96 888 049 000** **69 444 618 119**

( [1] ) Calculation of rate: 69 444 618 119 / 96 888 049 000 = 0,71675112499169.

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**TABLE 4**

GNI-based own resources — Financing of reserves (Article 2(1)(d) and Article 6 of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom) (Chapter 1 4)

Member State Reserve for loans and Reserve for emergency GNI own resources GNI own resources at
loan guarantees aid. excluding reserves uniform rate

(1) (2) (3) (4) = (1) + (2) + (3)

Belgium 6 505 022 6 505 022 2 031 056 652 2 044 066 696

Denmark 4 483 375 4 483 375 1 399 839 840 1 408 806 590

Germany 50 171 316 50 171 316 15 664 942 401 15 765 285 033

Greece 3 732 384 3 732 384 1 165 358 682 1 172 823 450

Spain 17 546 143 17 546 143 5 478 415 398 5 513 507 684

France 37 230 648 37 230 648 11 624 489 616 11 698 950 912

Ireland 2 717 312 2 717 312 848 423 824 853 858 448

Italy 30 757 960 30 757 960 9 603 528 243 9 665 044 163

Luxembourg 480 968 480 968 150 172 206 151 134 142

Netherlands 10 832 651 10 832 651 3 382 268 217 3 403 933 519

Austria 5 181 652 5 181 652 1 617 862 308 1 628 225 612

Portugal 3 120 043 3 120 043 974 167 940 980 408 026

Finland 3 402 520 3 402 520 1 062 365 446 1 069 170 486

Sweden 6 231 425 6 231 425 1 945 631 699 1 958 094 549

United Kingdom 38 606 581 38 606 581 12 054 095 647 12 131 308 809

**Total** **221 000 000** **221 000 000** **69 002 618 119** **69 444 618 119**

Percentage of ‘1 % of GNI’ 0,0023 0,0023 0,7122 0,7168

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**TABLE 5**

Correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom for 2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom
(Chapter 1 5)

Description Coefficient (%),( [1] ) Amount

1. United Kingdom’s share (in %) of total non-capped VAT bases 19,27 %

2. United Kingdom’s share (in %) of total allocated expenditure 8,88 %

3. (1) – (2) 10,38 %

**4. Total allocated expenditure** **78 012 899 288**

5. (3) × (4) 8 101 226 495

6. 0, 66 × (5) = initial amount 5 346 809 487

7. Benefit for the United Kingdom,( [2] ) 620 520 210

8. Basic compensation for the United Kingdom = (6) – (7) 4 726 289 277

9. Windfall gains deriving from traditional own resources,( [3] ) 66 539 370

10. Correction for the United Kingdom = (8) – (9) 4 659 749 907

( [1] ) Rounded figures.

( [2] ) This is the benefit the United Kingdom derives from the present own resources system in relation to earlier systems as a result of the introduction of the
GNP/GNI resource and the capping of VAT bases.

( [3] ) These windfall gains are the benefit the United Kingdom derives from the present own resources system in relation to earlier systems as a result of the
increase since 2001 in the percentage of traditional own resources that Member States retain to cover their collection costs.

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**TABLE 6**

Calculation of the financing of the correction for the United Kingdom amounting to — EUR 4 659 749 907 (Chapter 1 5)

Three quarters of
the share of
Germany, the
Netherlands,
Austria and
Sweden in
column 2

Shares without
Member State Percentage share the United
of GNI base
Kingdom

Shares without
Germany, the
Netherlands,
Austria, Sweden
and the United
Kingdom

Column 4
distributed in Financing scale
accordance with Financing scale applied to the
correction
column 3

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) = (2) + (4) + (5) (7)

Belgium 2,94 3,57 5,91 1,76 5,33 248 262 824

Denmark 2,03 2,46 4,08 1,21 3,67 171 107 090

Germany 22,70 27,51 0,— – 20,63 0,— 6,88 320 441 649

Greece 1,69 2,05 3,39 1,01 3,06 142 445 676

Spain 7,94 9,62 15,95 4,75 14,37 669 644 974

France 16,85 20,41 33,85 10,08 30,49 1 420 900 112

Ireland 1,23 1,49 2,47 0,74 2,23 103 705 672

Italy 13,92 16,86 27,97 8,33 25,19 1 173 871 267

Luxembourg 0,22 0,26 0,44 0,13 0,39 18 356 049

Netherlands 4,90 5,94 0,— – 4,45 0,— 1,48 69 187 590

Austria 2,34 2,84 0,— – 2,13 0,— 0,71 33 094 949

Portugal 1,41 1,71 2,84 0,84 2,56 119 075 794

Finland 1,54 1,87 3,09 0,92 2,79 129 856 470

Sweden 2,82 3,42 0,— – 2,56 0,— 0,85 39 799 791

—
United Kingdom 17,47 0,— 0,— 0,— 0,—

**Total** **100,—** **100,—** **100,—** **– 29,78** **29,78** **100,—** **4 659 749 907**

The calculations are made to 15 decimal places.

**TABLE 7**

Summary of financing of the general budget by type of own resource and by Member State

Correction for the
United Kingdom
VAT

Member State Net agricultural
duties (75 %)

Net sugar and
isoglucose
levies (75 %)

Net customs duties
(75 %)

Total net traditional own
resources (75 %)

VAT own resources GNI own resources
at uniform rate excluding reserves

GNI own

resources,

reserves

Total own
resources,( [1] )

(4) = (1) + (2) + (9) = (4) + (5) + (6)
(1) (2) (3) (5) (6) (7) (8)
(3) + (7) + (8)

Belgium 16 275 000 21 000 000 1 026 450 000 1 063 725 000 344 221 743 2 031 056 652 13 010 044 248 262 824 3 700 276 263

Denmark 5 250 000 12 225 000 197 025 000 214 500 000 233 268 898 1 399 839 840 8 966 750 171 107 090 2 027 682 578

Germany 102 600 000 129 675 000 2 091 225 000 2 323 500 000 2 988 463 966 15 664 942 401 100 342 632 320 441 649 21 397 690 648

Greece 8 550 000 4 725 000 132 075 000 145 350 000 247 909 014 1 165 358 682 7 464 768 142 445 676 1 708 528 140

Spain 27 075 000 9 600 000 676 875 000 713 550 000 1 165 433 942 5 478 415 398 35 092 286 669 644 974 8 062 136 600

France 94 275 000 97 500 000 898 275 000 1 090 050 000 2 300 628 925 11 624 489 616 74 461 296 1 420 900 112 16 510 529 949

Ireland 525 000 2 850 000 103 275 000 106 650 000 180 486 847 848 423 824 5 434 624 103 705 672 1 244 700 967

Italy 51 600 000 24 600 000 984 150 000 1 060 350 000 1 548 801 949 9 603 528 243 61 515 920 1 173 871 267 13 448 067 379

Luxembourg 150 000 — 12 750 000 12 900 000 31 946 425 150 172 206 961 936 18 356 049 214 336 616

Netherlands 143 400 000 23 700 000 1 021 875 000 1 188 975 000 692 100 827 3 382 268 217 21 665 302 69 187 590 5 354 196 936

Austria 7 650 000 9 675 000 159 300 000 176 625 000 327 237 990 1 617 862 308 10 363 304 33 094 949 2 165 183 551

Portugal 14 475 000 375 000 93 825 000 108 675 000 207 236 637 974 167 940 6 240 086 119 075 794 1 415 395 457

Finland 2 625 000 2 175 000 75 300 000 80 100 000 185 066 855 1 062 365 446 6 805 040 129 856 470 1 464 193 811

Sweden 10 425 000 5 475 000 265 350 000 281 250 000 348 179 064 1 945 631 699 12 462 850 39 799 791 2 627 323 404

United Kingdom 354 225 000 16 350 000 2 112 225 000 2 482 800 000 2 518 488 210 12 054 095 647 77 213 162 - 4 659 749 907 12 472 847 112

**Total** **839 100 000 359 925 000** **9 849 975 000** **11 049 000 000** **13 319 471 292** **69 002 618 119 442 000 000** **—** **93 813 089 411**

( [1] ) Total own resources as percentage of GNI: (93 813 089 411 / (9 688 804 900 000) = 0,97 %; own resources ceiling as percentage of GNI: 1,24 %.

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B. **GENERAL STATEMENT OF REVENUE BY BUDGET HEADING**

Title Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

1 OWN RESOURCES 93 813 089 411 84 010 946 121 79 775 369 905,89

2 ADJUSTMENT OF COLLECTION COSTS — — – 2 023 032 973,59

3 SURPLUSES, BALANCES AND ADJUSTMENTS p.m. 7 676 811 988 15 320 647 690,19

4 MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES 669 609 187 608 095 787 575 248 831,97

5 REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE
INSTITUTIONS 66 496 286 95 173 696 140 676 657,31

6 CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE, REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT, CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA AND
OTHER AGREEMENTS, FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS OR REFUNDS 200 000 90 601 701 876 420 333,59

7 INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS AND FINES p.m. p.m. 631 451 854,20

8 BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS 25 863 805 21 681 805 56 708 830,70

9 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 43 489 254 21 526 000 80 913 515,17

**GRAND TOTAL** **94 618 747 943** **92 524 837 098** **95 434 404 645,43**

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**TITLE 1**

**OWN RESOURCES**

**CHAPTER 1 0 — AGRICULTURAL DUTIES ESTABLISHED BY THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES IN RESPECT OF TRADE**
**WITH NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES UNDER THE COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY (ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION**
**2000/597/EC, EURATOM)**

**CHAPTER 1 1 — LEVIES AND OTHER DUTIES PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE COMMON ORGANISATION OF THE MARKETS IN SUGAR**
**(ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 2000/597/EC, EURATOM)**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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**CHAPTER 1 2 — CUSTOMS DUTIES AND OTHER DUTIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(1)(B) OF DECISION 2000/597/EC, EURATOM**

**CHAPTER 1 3 — OWN RESOURCES ACCRUING FROM VALUE ADDED TAX PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(C) OF DECISION 2000/597/EC,**
**EURATOM**

**CHAPTER 1 4 — OWN RESOURCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(D) AND ARTICLE 6 OF DECISION**
**2000/597/EC, EURATOM**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 1 4

**1 4 0** **Own resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) and**
**Article 6 of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom**

1 4 0 0 Own resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) of
Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom, with the exception of those corresponding to
the reserve for loan guarantees and the reserve for emergency aid 69 002 618 119 50 922 715 846 45 680 904 694,69

1 4 0 1 Own resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) and
Article 6 of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom, corresponding to the European
Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund Guarantee Section monetary reserve — — 0,—

1 4 0 2 Own resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) and
Article 6 of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom, corresponding to the reserve for
loans and loan guarantees 221 000 000 217 000 000 169 444 789,01

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**CHAPTER 1 4 — OWN RESOURCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(D) AND ARTICLE 6 OF DECISION**
**2000/597/EC, EURATOM** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 5 — CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES**

**CHAPTER 1 9 — COSTS INCURRED BY THE MEMBER STATES IN THE COLLECTION OF OWN RESOURCES**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

**1 4 0** (cont’d)

1 4 0 3 Own resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) and
Article 6 of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom, corresponding to the emergency
aid reserve 221 000 000 217 000 000 0,—

Article 1 4 0 — Total 69 444 618 119 51 356 715 846 45 850 349 483,70

CHAPTER 1 4 — TOTAL 69 444 618 119 51 356 715 846 45 850 349 483,70

CHAPTER 1 5

**1 5 0** **Correction of budgetary imbalances granted to the United Kingdom in accor-**
**dance with Articles 4 and 5 of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom** 0 0 149 032 265,55

CHAPTER 1 5 — TOTAL — — 149 032 265,55

CHAPTER 1 9

**1 9 0** **Costs incurred by the Member States in the collection of own resources** — — – 3 725 567 116,72

CHAPTER 1 9 — TOTAL — — – 3 725 567 116,72

**Title 1 — Total** **93 813 089 411** **84 010 946 121** **79 775 369 905,89**

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**TITLE 1**

**OWN RESOURCES**

**CHAPTER 1 0 — AGRICULTURAL DUTIES ESTABLISHED BY THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES IN RESPECT OF TRADE**
**WITH NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES UNDER THE COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY (ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 2000/597/EC, EURATOM)**

**1 0 0** **Agricultural duties established by the institutions of the European Communities in respect of trade with non-member countries**
**under the common agricultural policy (Article 2(1)(a) of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom)**

1 0 0 0 Agricultural duties established by the institutions of the European Communities in respect of trade with non-member countries under the
common agricultural policy (Article 2(1)(a) of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom)

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

839 100 000 879 825 000 1 180 247 286,05

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 253, 7.10.2000,
p. 42), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) thereof.

Agricultural duties are levied on imports from non-member countries of agricultural products subject to legislation, the purpose of which is
to offset differences between the world prices and the price levels agreed on for the Community.

Forecasts from 2003 onwards are net figures (without collection costs).

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium 16 275 000 19 275 000 22 903 253,38

Denmark 5 250 000 4 650 000 7 379 988,—

Germany 102 600 000 118 875 000 144 188 738,67

Greece 8 550 000 7 875 000 12 014 481,64

Spain 27 075 000 28 575 000 38 084 712,76

France 94 275 000 80 175 000 132 588 171,41

Ireland 525 000 600 000 714 214,31

Italy 51 600 000 44 625 000 72 600 059,49

Luxembourg 150 000 225 000 230 789,24

Netherlands 143 400 000 158 700 000 201 752 079,78

Austria 7 650 000 6 750 000 10 798 091,45

Portugal 14 475 000 25 350 000 20 382 948,07

Finland 2 625 000 4 875 000 3 740 545,50

Sweden 10 425 000 13 125 000 14 682 822,03

United Kingdom 354 225 000 366 150 000 498186390,32

Item 1 0 0 0 — Total 839 100 000 879 825 000 1 180 247 286,05

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — LEVIES AND OTHER DUTIES PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE COMMON ORGANISATION OF THE MARKETS IN SUGAR (ARTICLE**
**2(1)(A) OF DECISION 2000/597/EC, EURATOM)**

**1 1 0** **Sugar production levies**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

355 915 972 539 775 000 727 225 069,73

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 178, 30.6.2001,
p. 1).

Under the common organisation of the market in the sugar sector, sugar producers pay basic and B production levies to cover market
support expenditure.

However, the application of a ceiling to the levies as provided for in Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 may lead to their not fully
covering the estimated total loss due to the existence of an exportable surplus calculated in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of the said
Article. The complementary levy referred to in Article 1 1 6 of this chapter will then have to be paid by sugar producers in accordance with
Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001.

Forecasts from 2003 onwards are net figures (without collection costs).

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium 19 423 587 29 449 918 42 885 486,74

Denmark 12 225 000 17 400 000 27 103 162,21

Germany 129 199 115 141 557 060 226 066 029,71

Greece 4 583 633 8 718 690 10 150 210,43

Spain 9 045 422 22 273 954 19 844 940,60

France 97 267 101 139 614 524 215 177 768

Ireland 2 850 000 5 850 000 6 370 127,23

Italy 24 378 049 51 574 201 53 822 769,16

— —
Luxembourg 0,—

Netherlands 23 387 492 57 466 190 51 774 048,05

Austria 9 675 000 14 850 000 21 407 409,13

Portugal 273 376 1 115 845 579 788,82

Finland 2 098 338 4 316 232 4 670 194,84

Sweden 5 475 000 10 800 000 12 045 515,08

United Kingdom 16 034 859 34 788 386 35 327 619,73

Article 1 1 0 — Total 355 915 972 539 775 000 727 225 069,73

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — LEVIES AND OTHER DUTIES PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE COMMON ORGANISATION OF THE MARKETS IN SUGAR**
**(ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 2000/597/EC, EURATOM)** (cont’d)

**1 1 1** **Sugar storage levies**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 13 932,—

This article is intended for revenue from the outstanding sugar storage levies as Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on
the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 1) abolished the storage levy. This article also covers the
amounts due under Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 65/82 of 13 January 1982 laying down detailed rules for carrying forward
sugar to the following marketing year when the obligation to store sugar carried forward is not complied with and the amounts due under
Council Regulation (EEC) No 1789/81 of 30 June 1981 laying down general rules concerning the system of minimum stocks in the sugar
sector.

Forecasts from 2003 onwards are net figures (without collection costs).

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium p.m. p.m. 0,—

Denmark p.m. p.m. 0,—

Germany p.m. p.m. 72,—

Greece p.m. p.m. 0,—

Spain p.m. p.m. 0,—

France p.m. p.m. 0,—

Ireland p.m. p.m. 0,—

Italy p.m. p.m. 0,—

— —
Luxembourg 0,—

Netherlands p.m. p.m. 13 860,—

Austria p.m. p.m. 0,—

Portugal p.m. p.m. 0,—

Finland p.m. p.m. 0,—

Sweden p.m. p.m. 0,—

United Kingdom p.m. p.m. 0,—

Article 1 1 1 — Total p.m. p.m. 13 932,—

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**(ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 2000/597/EC, EURATOM)** (cont’d)

**1 1 2** **Isoglucose production levies**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

3 087 180 4 650 000 6 583 942,32

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 178, 30.6.2001,
p. 1).

The common organisation of the markets in sugar provides that isoglucose-production undertakings pay basic and B production levies
intended to cover market support expenditure.

However, the application of a ceiling to the levies as provided for in Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 may lead to their not fully
covering the estimated total loss due to the existence of an exportable surplus calculated in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of the said
Article. The complementary levy referred to in Article 1 1 6 of this chapter will then have to be paid by isoglucose producers in accordance
with Article 16 of Regulation (EC) 1260/2001.

Forecasts from 2003 onwards are net figures (without collection costs).

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium 868 147 1 245 363 1 916 789,21

Denmark — — 0,—

Germany 475 884 567 939 832 677,70

Greece 141 368 206 310 313 051,51

Spain 554 578 901 046 1 216 699,72

France 232 017 335 476 513 276,59

Ireland — — 0,—

Italy 221 951 325 799 490 032,77

— —
Luxembourg 0,—

Netherlands 99 808 338 530 220 949,13

Austria — — 0,—

Portugal 101 624 159 155 215 530,80

Finland 76 662 108 768 170 624,25

Sweden — — 0,—

United Kingdom 315 141 461 614 694 310,64

Article 1 1 2 — Total 3 087 180 4 650 000 6 583 942,32

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — LEVIES AND OTHER DUTIES PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE COMMON ORGANISATION OF THE MARKETS IN SUGAR**
**(ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 2000/597/EC, EURATOM)** (cont’d)

**1 1 3** **Charges levied on non-exported C sugar, C isoglucose and C inulin syrup production**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 65 189 642,41

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2670/81 of 14 September 1981 laying down detailed implementing rules in respect of sugar production in
excess of the quota (OJ L 262, 16.9.1981, p. 14), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 95/2002 (OJ L 17, 19.1.2002, p. 37).

Forecasts from 2003 onwards are net figures (without collection costs).

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium p.m. p.m. 0,—

Denmark p.m. p.m. 0,—

Germany p.m. p.m. 65 189 642,41

Greece p.m. p.m. 0,—

Spain p.m. p.m. 0,—

France p.m. p.m. 0,—

Ireland p.m. p.m. 0,—

Italy p.m. p.m. 0,—

— —
Luxembourg 0,—

Netherlands p.m. p.m. 0,—

Austria p.m. p.m. 0,—

Portugal p.m. p.m. 0,—

Finland p.m. p.m. 0,—

Sweden p.m. p.m. 0,—

United Kingdom p.m. p.m. 0,—

Article 1 1 3 — Total p.m. p.m. 65 189 642,41

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — LEVIES AND OTHER DUTIES PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE COMMON ORGANISATION OF THE MARKETS IN SUGAR**
**(ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 2000/597/EC, EURATOM)** (cont’d)

**1 1 4** **Charges levied on substituted C sugar and C isoglucose**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2670/81 of 14 September 1981 laying down detailed implementing rules in respect of sugar production in
excess of the quota (OJ L 262, 16.9.1981, p. 14), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 95/2002 (OJ L 17, 19.1.2002, p. 37).

Forecasts from 2003 onwards are net figures (without collection costs).

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium p.m. p.m. 0,—

Denmark p.m. p.m. 0,—

Germany p.m. p.m. 0,—

Greece p.m. p.m. 0,—

Spain p.m. p.m. 0,—

France p.m. p.m. 0,—

Ireland p.m. p.m. 0,—

Italy p.m. p.m. 0,—

— —
Luxembourg 0,—

Netherlands p.m. p.m. 0,—

Austria p.m. p.m. 0,—

Portugal p.m. p.m. 0,—

Finland p.m. p.m. 0,—

Sweden p.m. p.m. 0,—

United Kingdom p.m. p.m. 0,—

Article 1 1 4 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,—

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — LEVIES AND OTHER DUTIES PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE COMMON ORGANISATION OF THE MARKETS IN SUGAR**
**(ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 2000/597/EC, EURATOM)** (cont’d)

**1 1 5** **Production levy for inulin syrup**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

921 848 2 175 000 2 036 602,14

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 178, 30.6.2001,
p. 1).

Continuation of the existing production quota arrangements for sugar requires that similar arrangements be applied to the production of
inulin syrup, a direct substitute for isoglucose and liquid sugar, to prevent this product from disturbing a market which, because of the
surplus, could further increase the export costs of sugar and isoglucose producers alone.

The common organisation of the market in sugar provides that inulin syrup producers pay basic and B production levies and where necessary the additional levy covering market support expenditure.

Forecasts from 2003 onwards are net figures (without collection costs).

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium 708 265 1 329 719 1 563 784,98

Denmark p.m. p.m. 0,—

Germany p.m. p.m. 0,—

Greece p.m. p.m. 0,—

Spain p.m. p.m. 0,—

France 882 p.m. 1 951,—

Ireland p.m. p.m. 0,—

Italy p.m. p.m. 0,—

— —
Luxembourg 0,—

Netherlands 212 701 845 281 470 866,16

Austria p.m. p.m. 0,—

Portugal p.m. p.m. 0,—

Finland p.m. p.m. 0,—

Sweden p.m. p.m. 0,—

United Kingdom p.m. p.m. 0,—

Article 1 1 5 — Total 921 848 2 175 000 2 036 602,14

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — LEVIES AND OTHER DUTIES PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE COMMON ORGANISATION OF THE MARKETS IN SUGAR**
**(ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 2000/597/EC, EURATOM)** (cont’d)

**1 1 6** **Additional levies provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 1107/88**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 63 789 306,34

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 178, 30.6.2001,
p. 1).

The additional levy is intended to eliminate completely the total loss within the meaning of Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001
recorded since the 1988/89 marketing year and not covered by the yield of the production levies applicable to those years.

Forecasts from 2003 onwards are net figures (without collection costs).

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium p.m. p.m. 4 007 989,90

Denmark p.m. p.m. 2 333 449,99

Germany p.m. p.m. 19 504 157,70

Greece p.m. p.m. 902 799,61

Spain p.m. p.m. 1 935 500,25

France p.m. p.m. 18 594 809,—

Ireland p.m. p.m. 566 583,—

Italy p.m. p.m. 4 789 267,22

— —
Luxembourg 0,—

Netherlands p.m. p.m. 4 522 416,80

Austria p.m. p.m. 1 852 127,73

Portugal p.m. p.m. 76 390,72

Finland p.m. p.m. 429 579,14

Sweden p.m. p.m. 1 074 304,74

United Kingdom p.m. p.m. 3 199 930,54

Article 1 1 6 — Total p.m. p.m. 63 789 306,34

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**CHAPTER 1 2 — CUSTOMS DUTIES AND OTHER DUTIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(1)(B) OF DECISION 2000/597/EC, EURATOM**

**1 2 0** **Customs duties and other duties referred to in Article 2(1)(b) of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

9 849 975 000 9 479 775 000 12 917 508 660,66

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 253, 7.10.2000,
p. 42), and in particular Article 2(1)(b) thereof..

The assignment of customs duties as own resources to the financing of common expenditure is the logical consequence of the free movement of goods within the Community.

Forecasts from 2003 onwards are net figures (without collection costs).

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium 1 026 450 000 987 825 000 1 346 218 598,88

Denmark 197 025 000 189 675 000 258 458 375,49

Germany 2 091 225 000 2 012 925 000 2 743 157 131,24

Greece 132 075 000 127 050 000 173 185 045,38

Spain 676 875 000 651 450 000 887 748 795,69

France 898 275 000 864 450 000 1 178 103 867,49

Ireland 103 275 000 99 375 000 135 352 771,68

Italy 984 150 000 947 100 000 1 290 735 766,83

Luxembourg 12 750 000 12 225 000 16 696 148,67

Netherlands 1 021 875 000 983 475 000 1 340 453 652,62

Austria 159 300 000 153 300 000 208 941 221,51

Portugal 93 825 000 90 300 000 123 021 694,63

Finland 75 300 000 72 450 000 98 734 722;73

Sweden 265 350 000 255 375 000 348 004 862,17

United Kingdom 2 112 225 000 2 032 800 000 2 768 696 005,65

Article 1 2 0 — Total 9 849 975 000 9 479 775 000 12 917 508 660,66

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**CHAPTER 1 3 — OWN RESOURCES ACCRUING FROM VALUE ADDED TAX PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(C) OF DECISION 2000/597/EC, EURA-**
**TOM**

**1 3 0** **Own resources accruing from value added tax pursuant to Article 2(1)(c) of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

13 319 471 292 21 748 030 275 22 538 960 831,71

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 253, 7.10.2000,
p. 42), and in particular Article 2(1)(c) thereof.

If account is taken of the capped VAT bases and of the compensation arrangements for the United Kingdom, own resources accruing from
value added tax are as follows at the uniform rate (0,3030 %):

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium 344 221 743 558 192 650 561 648 138,—

Denmark 233 268 898 376 076 338 363 557 494,77

Germany 2 988 463 966 4 907 546 297 5 242 918 883,04

Greece 247 909 014 386 364 238 369 060 939,96

Spain 1 165 433 942 1 841 418 958 1 773 849 758,04

France 2 300 628 925 3 738 658 705 3 842 038 242,—

Ireland 180 486 847 283 082 435 274 039 829,04

Italy 1 548 801 949 2 476 245 305 2 759 015 762,04

Luxembourg 31 946 425 51 043 049 53 013 906,—

Netherlands 692 100 827 1 127 686 690 1 165 894 238,04

Austria 327 237 990 530 273 360 544 573 980,96

Portugal 207 236 637 332 373 222 328 392 255,96

Finland 185 066 855 301 691 483 300 317 175,—

Sweden 348 179 064 566 181 135 559 812 464,18

United Kingdom 2 518 488 210 4 271 196 410 4 400 827 764,68

Article 1 3 0 — Total 13 319 471 292 21 748 030 275 22 538 960 831,71

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**CHAPTER 1 4 — OWN RESOURCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(D) AND ARTICLE 6 OF DECISION**
**2000/597/EC, EURATOM**

**1 4 0** **Own resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) and Article 6 of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom**

1 4 0 0 Own resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom, with the exception of those
corresponding to the reserve for loan guarantees and the reserve for emergency aid

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

69 002 618 119 50 922 715 846 45 680 904 694,69

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 253, 7.10.2000,
p. 42), and in particular Article 2(1)(d) thereof.

The rate, the loan guarantee reserve and the emergency aid reserve to be applied to Member States’ gross national income for this financial
year is 0,7122 %.

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium 2 031 056 652 1 486 121 201 1 360 650 146,96

Denmark 1 399 839 840 1 021 773 777 925 375 347,17

Germany 15 664 942 401 11 585 668 063 10 544 651 578,—

Greece 1 165 358 682 824 062 429 705 880 204,04

Spain 5 478 415 398 3 927 496 464 3 392 733 535,96

France 11 624 489 616 8 532 470 991 7 578 556 162,04

Ireland 848 423 824 603 776 375 524 139 157,96

Italy 9 603 528 243 7 002 026 439 6 351 812 514,—

Luxembourg 150 172 206 108 867 888 101 396 444,—

Netherlands 3 382 268 217 2 469 688 500 2 259 549 831,96

Austria 1 617 862 308 1 189 185 865 1 071 268 565,04

Portugal 974 167 940 708 906 926 628 095 706,96

Finland 1 062 365 446 780 675 173 687 437 181,96

Sweden 1 945 631 699 1 427 080 495 1 217 800 719,55

United Kingdom 12 054 095 647 9 254 915 260 8 331 557 599,09

Item 1 4 0 0 — Total 69 002 618 119 50 922 715 846 45 680 904 694,69

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**CHAPTER 1 4 — OWN RESOURCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(D) AND ARTICLE 6 OF DECISION**
**2000/597/EC, EURATOM** (cont’d)

**1 4 0** (cont’d)

1 4 0 1 Own resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) and Article 6 of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom, corresponding
to the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund Guarantee Section monetary reserve

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— — 0,—

Council Regulation (EC) No 2040/2000 of 26 September 2000 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 244, 29.9.2000, p. 27), and in particular
Article 9(2) thereof, which states that the monetary reserve will be abolished with effect from the financial year 2003.

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 253, 7.10.2000,
p. 42), and in particular Article 2(1)(d) and Article 6 thereof.

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— —
Belgium 0,—

Denmark — — 0,—

— —
Germany 0,—

Greece — — 0,—

— —
Spain 0,—

France — — 0,—

Ireland — — 0,—

— —
Italy 0,—

— —
Luxembourg 0,—

Netherlands — — 0,—

Austria — — 0,—

— —
Portugal 0,—

Finland — — 0,—

Sweden — — 0,—

— —
United Kingdom 0,—

Item 1 4 0 1 — Total — — 0,—

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**CHAPTER 1 4 — OWN RESOURCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(D) AND ARTICLE 6 OF DECISION**
**2000/597/EC, EURATOM** (cont’d)

**1 4 0** (cont’d)

1 4 0 2 Own resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) and Article 6 of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom, corresponding
to the reserve for loans and loan guarantees

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

221 000 000 217 000 000 169 444 789,01

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994,
p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2040/2000 of 26 September 2000 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 244, 29.9.2000, p. 27).

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources
(OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42), and in particular Article 2(1)(d) and Article 6 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Articles 26 and 45 thereof.

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium 6 505 022 6 332 897 5 050 780,—

Denmark 4 483 375 4 354 145 3 434 440,17

Germany 50 171 316 49 370 698 39 142 109,94

Greece 3 732 384 3 511 626 2 620 251,—

Spain 17 546 143 16 736 474 12 593 943,—

France 37 230 648 36 359 926 28 131 860,14

Ireland 2 717 312 2 572 908 1 945 622,28

Italy 30 757 960 29 838 152 23 578 146,—

Luxembourg 480 968 463 925 376 387,—

Netherlands 10 832 651 10 524 231 8 387 526,09

Austria 5 181 652 5 067 549 3 976 585,60

Portugal 3 120 043 3 020 907 2 331 513,—

Finland 3 402 520 3 326 738 2 551 790,27

Sweden 6 231 425 6 081 303 4 480 314,11

United Kingdom 38 606 581 39 438 521 30 843 520,41

Item 1 4 0 2 — Total 221 000 000 217 000 000 169 444 789,01

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**CHAPTER 1 4 — OWN RESOURCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(D) AND ARTICLE 6 OF DECISION**
**2000/597/EC, EURATOM** (cont’d)

**1 4 0** (cont’d)

1 4 0 3 Own resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(d) and Article 6 of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom, corresponding
to the emergency aid reserve

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

221 000 000 217 000 000 0,—

Conclusions of the Edinburgh European Council of 11 and 12 December 1992 concerning the creation of a reserve for emergency aid.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2040/2000 of 26 September 2000 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 244, 29.9.2000, p. 27).

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources
(OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42), and in particular Article 2(1)(d) and Article 6 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Articles 26 and 45 thereof.

When the Commission considers it necessary to draw on this reserve, it convenes a three-way meeting as soon as possible in order to obtain
the agreement of the two arms of the budgetary authority on the need to use the reserve and on the amount required. The reserve is drawn
on by means of a transfer to the budget headings concerned.

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium 6 505 022 6 332 897 0,—

Denmark 4 483 375 4 354 145 0,—

Germany 50 171 316 49 370 698 0,—

Greece 3 732 384 3 511 626 0,—

Spain 17 546 143 16 736 474 0,—

France 37 230 648 36 359 926 0,—

Ireland 2 717 312 2 572 908 0,—

Italy 30 757 960 29 838 152 0,—

Luxembourg 480 968 463 925 0,—

Netherlands 10 832 651 10 524 231 0,—

Austria 5 181 652 5 067 549 0,—

Portugal 3 120 043 3 020 907 0,—

Finland 3 402 520 3 326 738 0,—

Sweden 6 231 425 6 081 303 0,—

United Kingdom 38 606 581 39 438 521 0,—

Item 1 4 0 3 — Total 221 000 000 217 000 000 0,—

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/41

**CHAPTER 1 5 — CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES**

**1 5 0** **Correction of budgetary imbalances granted to the United Kingdom in accordance with Articles 4 and 5 of Decision 2000/597/EC,**
**Euratom**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

0 0 149 032 265,55

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 253, 7.10.2000,
p. 42), and in particular Articles 4 and 5 thereof.

The breakdown of the correction is as follows:

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium 248 262 824 293 160 920 279 005 444,04

Denmark 171 107 090 201 561 044 189 758 256,79

Germany 320 441 649 379 120 871 367 295 894,04

Greece 142 445 676 162 559 352 144 742 878,96

Spain 669 644 974 774 760 818 695 690 313,—

France 1 420 900 112 1 683 164 903 1 554 005 952,—

Ireland 103 705 672 119 104 443 107 476 326,—

Italy 1 173 871 267 1 381 260 501 1 302 458 442,—

Luxembourg 18 356 049 21 475 914 20 791 647,96

Netherlands 69 187 590 80 460 248 80 538 789,96

Austria 33 094 949 38 742 614 38 184 009,96

Portugal 119 075 794 139 843 107 128 792 931,96

Finland 129 856 470 154 000 530 140 961 081,—

Sweden 39 799 791 46 493 010 42 531 678,92

United Kingdom           - 4 659 749 907           - 5 475 708 275           - 4 943 201 381,04

Article 1 5 0 — Total 0 0 149 032 265,55

I/42 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

**CHAPTER 1 9 — COSTS INCURRED BY THE MEMBER STATES IN THE COLLECTION OF OWN RESOURCES**

**1 9 0** **Costs incurred by the Member States in the collection of own resources**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— —
– 3 725 567 116,72

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 253, 7.10.2000,
p. 42), and in particular Article 2(3) thereof.

Article 42 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget
of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1) states that the budget may not contain negative revenue. From 2003 onwards this
article will therefore be deleted and the forecasts of traditional own resources (Articles 1 0 0, 1 1 0, 1 1 1, 1 1 2, 1 1 3, 1 1 4, 1 1 5, 1 1 6 and
1 2 0) are net figures.

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— —
Belgium            - 354 873 975,66

Denmark — —          - 73 825 058,30

— —
Germany          - 799 734 612,71

Greece — —            - 49 161 805,21

— —
Spain            - 237 207 662,36

France — —            - 386 207 296,34

Ireland — —              - 35 750 923,98

— —
Italy               - 355 648 820,68

— —
Luxembourg           - 4 231 734,41

Netherlands — —            - 399 537 463,64

Austria — —             - 60 749 712,64

— —
Portugal             - 36 069 088,75

Finland — —             - 26 929 870,99

Sweden — —           - 94 218 140,30

— —
United Kingdom           - 811 420 950,75

Article 1 9 0 — Total — —                              - 3 725 567 116,72

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/43

**TITLE 2**

**ADJUSTMENT OF COLLECTION COSTS**

**CHAPTER 2 0 — ADJUSTMENT OF COLLECTION COSTS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 2 0

**2 0 0** **Adjustment of collection costs**

2 0 0 0 Adjustment of collection costs (2001) — — – 2 023 032 973,59

Article 2 0 0 — Total — — – 2 023 032 973,59

CHAPTER 2 0 — TOTAL — — – 2 023 032 973,59

**Title 2 — Total** **—** **—** **– 2 023 032 973,59**

I/44 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

**TITLE 2**

**ADJUSTMENT OF COLLECTION COSTS**

**CHAPTER 2 0 — ADJUSTMENT OF COLLECTION COSTS**

**2 0 0** **Adjustment of collection costs**

2 0 0 0 Adjustment of collection costs (2001)

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— — – 2 023 032 973,59

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources
(OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42), and in particular Article 2(3) and Article 10(1) and (2)(c) thereof.

The new Decision on the system of own resources provides for the Member States to retain, by way of collection costs, 25 % of the amounts
of traditional own resources established after 31 December 2000, except for amounts which should have been made available before
28 February 2001, which are still subject to the retention of 10 % (Article 10(2)(c) of Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom).

In view of the fact that the last Member States ratified the new Decision on 5 February 2002, that the Decision entered into force on 1 March
2002 and that the budget year 2001 is closed, account must be taken of the retroactive effects on the collection costs incurred by the
Member States during the period from March 2001 to December 2001 (since the amounts in question were paid after deducting 10 %).

This item is therefore intended to cover the repayment to the Member States of the difference between the retention rates applied to the
recovery of traditional own resources under the old Decision and the new Decision. The amounts entered in supplementary and amending
budget No 2/2002 have been adjusted on the basis of the implementation figures in the 2001 revenue and expenditure account and amending budget No 3/2002.

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— —
Belgium            - 176 111 614,—

Denmark — —          - 41 066 286,30

— —
Germany          - 434 586 736,—

Greece — —            - 25 812 128,—

— —
Spain            - 126 294 341,—

France — —            - 209 176 959,33

Ireland — —              - 22 166 004,—

— —
Italy               - 198 645 467,17

— —
Luxembourg           - 2 582 063,—

Netherlands — —            - 238 608 333,—

Austria — —             - 31 752 835,—

— —
Portugal             - 22 727 916,—

Finland — —             - 16 651 750,29

Sweden — —           - 49 302 611,19

— —
United Kingdom           - 427 547 929,31

Item 2 0 0 0 — Total — —                           - 2 023 032 973,59

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/45

**TITLE 3**

**SURPLUSES, BALANCES AND ADJUSTMENTS**

**CHAPTER 3 0 — SURPLUS AVAILABLE FROM THE PRECEDING FINANCIAL YEAR**

**CHAPTER 3 1 — BALANCES AND ADJUSTMENT OF BALANCES ON VAT AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PREVIOUS FINANCIAL**
**YEARS RESULTING FROM APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 10(4) TO (6) AND (9) OF REGULATION (EC, EURATOM) NO 1150/2000**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

I/46 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

**CHAPTER 3 2 — BALANCES AND ADJUSTMENTS OF BALANCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME/PRODUCT FOR THE PREVIOUS**
**FINANCIAL YEARS AS A RESULT OF THE APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 10(7) TO (9) OF REGULATION (EC, EURATOM)**
**NO 1150/2000**

**CHAPTER 3 3 — REFUNDS TO MEMBER STATES**

**CHAPTER 3 4 — ADJUSTMENT RELATING TO THE NON-PARTICIPATION OF CERTAIN MEMBER STATES IN THE JUSTICE AND HOME**
**AFFAIRS POLICY**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/47

**CHAPTER 3 5 — RESULT OF THE DEFINITIVE CALCULATION OF THE FINANCING OF THE CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES FOR**
**THE UNITED KINGDOM**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 3 5

**3 5 0** **Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budget-**
**ary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of the financial year 2000**

3 5 0 0 Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary
imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of the financial year 2000 p.m.

Article 3 5 0 — Total p.m.

**3 5 9** **Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budget-**
**ary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of 1991 and subsequent**
**financial years**

3 5 9 8 Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary
imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of 1998 — — – 809 537,43

3 5 9 9 Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary
imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of 1999 0

Article 3 5 9 — Total — 0 – 809 537,43

CHAPTER 3 5 — TOTAL p.m. 0 – 809 537,43

**Title 3 — Total** **p.m.** **7 676 811 988** **15 320 647 690,19**

I/48 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

**TITLE 3**

**SURPLUSES, BALANCES AND ADJUSTMENTS**

**CHAPTER 3 0 — SURPLUS AVAILABLE FROM THE PRECEDING FINANCIAL YEAR**

**3 0 0** **Surplus available from the preceding financial year**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 7 413 481 988 15 002 522 103,55

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1).

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources
(OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42), and in particular Article 7 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 15 thereof.

Article 15 of the Financial Regulation states that the balance from each financial year, whether surplus or deficit, is entered as revenue
expenditure in the budget of the subsequent financial year.

The relevant estimates of such revenue or expenditure are entered in the budget during the budgetary procedure and, where appropriate, in a
letter of amendment submitted pursuant to Article 34 of the Financial Regulation. They are drawn up in accordance with the principles set
out in Article 15 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000.

After the closure of the accounts for each financial year, any discrepancy in relation to the estimates is entered in the budget for the following
financial year through an amending budget.

A deficit is entered in Item 27 02 01 of the statement of expenditure of section III ‘Commission’.

**3 0 1** **Surplus own resources resulting from a transfer from the EAGGF Guarantee Section chapters**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Regulation (EC) No 2040/2000 of 26 September 2000 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 244, 29.9.2000, p. 27), and in particular
Article 12 thereof.

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources
OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42), and in particular Article 7 thereof.

**3 0 2** **Surplus own resources resulting from repayment of the surplus from the Guarantee Fund for external actions**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 263 330 000 372 460 000,—

This article is intended to receive, once the target amount has been reached, any surplus in the Guarantee Fund in accordance with Article 15
of Regulation (EC) No 2040/2000 and Article 3 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994,
p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2040/2000 of 26 September 2000 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 244, 29.9.2000, p. 27).

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources
OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42), and in particular Article 7 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof.

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/49

**CHAPTER 3 1 — BALANCES AND ADJUSTMENT OF BALANCES ON VAT AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PREVIOUS FINANCIAL**
**YEARS RESULTING FROM APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 10(4) TO (6) AND (9) OF REGULATION (EC, EURATOM) NO 1150/2000**

**3 1 0** **Application for 1982 and subsequent financial years of Article 10(4), (5), (6) and (9) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000**

3 1 0 3 Application for 1982 and subsequent years of Article 10(4), (5), (6) and (9) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. – 150 786 347,40

Former Articles 3 1 8, 3 1 9 and 3 1 0

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1), and in particular Article 10(4), (5), (6) and (9) thereof.

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium p.m. p.m.            - 48 006 640,43

Denmark p.m. p.m. 54 651 796,82

Germany p.m. p.m.          - 482 785 460,34

Greece p.m. p.m.            - 3 503 588,14

Spain p.m. p.m. 55 448 133,23

France p.m. p.m. 170 029 057,79

Ireland p.m. p.m. 7 597 738,27

Italy p.m. p.m.               - 39 994 027,03

Luxembourg p.m. p.m.           - 1 242 985,20

Netherlands p.m. p.m.            - 10 715 312,68

Austria p.m. p.m. 9 152 291,40

Portugal p.m. p.m. 6 748 377,84

Finland p.m. p.m.             - 11 248 986,63

Sweden p.m. p.m. 5 197 842,40

United Kingdom p.m. p.m. 137 885 415,30

Item 3 1 0 3 — Total p.m. p.m.                           - 150 786 347,40

I/50 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

**CHAPTER 3 2 — BALANCES AND ADJUSTMENTS OF BALANCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME/PRODUCT FOR THE PREVIOUS**
**FINANCIAL YEARS AS A RESULT OF THE APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 10(7) TO (9) OF REGULATION (EC, EURATOM) NO 1150/2000**

**3 2 0** **Application for 1995 and subsequent financial years of Article 10(7) to (9) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000**

3 2 0 3 Application for 1995 and subsequent financial years of Article 10(7) to (9) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 97 261 471,47

Former Articles 3 2 8, 3 2 9 and 3 2 0

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1), and in particular Article 10(7), (8) and (9) thereof.

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium p.m. p.m.            - 29 966 351,78

Denmark p.m. p.m.          - 35 736 420,51

Germany p.m. p.m.          - 79 326 802,26

Greece p.m. p.m.            - 3 704 803,93

Spain p.m. p.m. 25 413 591,56

France p.m. p.m. 78 040 191,07

Ireland p.m. p.m. 11 416 190,47

Italy p.m. p.m. 15 007 837,72

Luxembourg p.m. p.m.           - 1 075 640,21

Netherlands p.m. p.m.            - 3 068 403,99

Austria p.m. p.m.             - 5 201 639,87

Portugal p.m. p.m. 5 459 604,34

Finland p.m. p.m. 3 472 830,49

Sweden p.m. p.m.           - 1 552 906,77

United Kingdom p.m. p.m. 118 084 195,14

Item 3 2 0 3 — Total p.m. p.m. 97 261 471,47

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**CHAPTER 3 3 — REFUNDS TO MEMBER STATES**

**3 3 0** **Refunds to Greece, Spain and Portugal**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Act of 28 May 1979 concerning the conditions of accession of the Hellenic Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties (OJ L 291, 19.11.1979,
p. 17).

Act of 12 June 1985 concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic and the adjustments to
the Treaties (OJ L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 23).

Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9),
and in particular Article 9 thereof.

Article 127 of the Act of Accession provided that during the transitional period (1981 to 1985) a decreasing proportion of the GNP-based
financial contributions or of the VAT own resources paid by Greece into the general budget of the European Communities should be
refunded.

Only the corrections to the VAT balances for 1981 to 1985 entered in Chapter 3 1 may lead to adjustments of the financial contributions
made by Greece for the years in question.

Articles 187 and 374 of the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal provided that during the transitional period (1986 to 1991) a decreasing
proportion of the VAT own resources or of the GNP-based financial contributions paid by Spain and Portugal into the general budget, but
not including their share in financing the United Kingdom’s rebate, should be refunded.

With effect from 1988, Spain and Portugal also receive a refund of a proportion of their payments in respect of the additional resource and
their share in financing the United Kingdom’s rebate.

Only the adjustments to the VAT and GNP bases for 1986 to 1991 entered in Chapters 3 1 and 3 2 may lead to positive or negative refunds
to Spain and Portugal.

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Greece p.m. p.m. 0,—

Spain p.m. p.m. 0,—

Portugal p.m. p.m. 0,—

Article 3 3 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,—

I/52 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

**CHAPTER 3 4 — ADJUSTMENT RELATING TO THE NON-PARTICIPATION OF CERTAIN MEMBER STATES IN THE JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS**
**POLICY**

**3 4 0** **Adjustment for the impact of the non-participation of certain Member States in the justice and home affairs policy from 2000**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Former Items 3 4 0 0, 3 4 0 1, 3 4 0 2 and 3 4 0 3

Protocol on the position of Denmark and Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland on justice and home affairs policy
annexed to the Treaty of Amsterdam, and in particular Articles 3 and 5 respectively thereof.

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium p.m. p.m. 0,—

Denmark p.m. p.m. 0,—

Germany p.m. p.m. 0,—

Greece p.m. p.m. 0,—

Spain p.m. p.m. 0,—

France p.m. p.m. 0,—

Ireland p.m. p.m. 0,—

Italy p.m. p.m. 0,—

Luxembourg p.m. p.m. 0,—

Netherlands p.m. p.m. 0,—

Austria p.m. p.m. 0,—

Portugal p.m. p.m. 0,—

Finland p.m. p.m. 0,—

Sweden p.m. p.m. 0,—

United Kingdom p.m. p.m. 0,—

Article 3 4 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,—

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/53

**CHAPTER 3 5 — RESULT OF THE DEFINITIVE CALCULATION OF THE FINANCING OF THE CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES FOR**
**THE UNITED KINGDOM**

**3 5 0** **Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect**
**of the financial year 2000**

New article

3 5 0 0 Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of the
financial year 2000

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m.

New item

Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of 2000.

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium p.m.

Denmark p.m.

Germany p.m.

Greece p.m.

Spain p.m.

France p.m.

Ireland p.m.

Italy p.m.

Luxembourg p.m.

Netherlands p.m.

Austria p.m.

Portugal p.m.

Finland p.m.

Sweden p.m.

United Kingdom p.m.

Item 3 5 0 0 — Total p.m.

I/54 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

**CHAPTER 3 5 — RESULT OF THE DEFINITIVE CALCULATION OF THE FINANCING OF THE CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES FOR**
**THE UNITED KINGDOM** (cont’d)

**3 5 9** **Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect**
**of 1991 and subsequent financial years**

3 5 9 8 Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of 1998

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— — – 809 537,43

Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of 1998.

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— —
Belgium 993 411,—

Denmark — — 6 469 590,77

— —
Germany          - 14 301 269,—

Greece — — 772 344,—

— —
Spain 10 131 667,—

France — —            - 48 079 694,—

Ireland — — 7 136 957,—

— —
Italy               - 543 460,—

— —
Luxembourg 476 508,—

Netherlands — — 5 736 722,—

Austria — —             - 3 708 426,—

— —
Portugal 1 991 776,—

Finland — —             - 3 189 005,—

Sweden — — 25 607 258,74

— —
United Kingdom 9 696 082,06

Item 3 5 9 8 — Total — —                           - 809 537,43

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/55

**CHAPTER 3 5 — RESULT OF THE DEFINITIVE CALCULATION OF THE FINANCING OF THE CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES FOR**
**THE UNITED KINGDOM** (cont’d)

**3 5 9** (cont’d)

3 5 9 9 Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of 1999

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

0

Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of 1999.

Member State Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

Belgium 1 805 097

Denmark          - 8 959 386

Germany 55 807 643

Greece            - 1 488 535

Spain 12 928 210

France            - 40 957 487

Ireland 9 753 152

Italy               - 56 634 761

Luxembourg 1 775 608

Netherlands 5 864 299

Austria 7 043 861

Portugal 3 997 886

Finland 2 194 022

Sweden           - 4 257 925

United Kingdom 11 128 316

Item 3 5 9 9 — Total 0

I/56 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 4 0

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of members of the**
**institutions, officials, other servants and persons in receipt of a pension, and**
**members of the governing bodies of the European Investment Bank, the Euro-**
**pean Central Bank, the European Investment Fund, their staff and persons in**
**receipt of a pension** 447 718 642 397 991 911 363 287 785,38

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme** 201 923 453 181 410 036 167 337 894,11

**4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** p.m. 28 693 840 44 623 152,48

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the special levy from the salaries of members of the institutions,**
**officials and other servants in active employment** 19 967 092

CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 669 609 187 608 095 787 575 248 831,97

**Title 4 — Total** **669 609 187** **608 095 787** **575 248 831,97**

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/57

**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of members of the institutions, officials, other servants and persons in**
**receipt of a pension, and members of the governing bodies of the European Investment Bank, the European Central Bank, the**
**European Investment Fund, their staff and persons in receipt of a pension**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

447 718 642 397 991 911 363 287 785,38

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the
Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and
Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98
(OJ L 347, 23.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax
for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2459/98
(OJ L 307, 17.11.1998, p. 3).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 of 29 June 1976 laying down the conditions of employment of staff of the European
Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 214, 6.8.1976, p. 24), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom,
ECSC, EEC) No 680/87 (OJ L 72, 14.3.1987, p. 15).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the Members of the Court of
Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19.4.1995, p. 10).

Beginning in July 2000, the Board of Governors of the European Investment Bank decided to apply the Bank’s specific indexing arrangement
exclusively to salaries and to retain the indexing arrangement decided by the Council of the European Union, which applies to all the other
institutions, for the income bands for the purposes of applying the Community tax.

Parliament 42 899 120

Council 22 919 000

Commission 323 025 361

— administration (254 715 000)

— research and technological development (38 703 000)

— European Agency for Reconstruction (1 100 420)

— European Aviation Safety Agency (p.m.)

— European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (178 401)

— European Maritime Safety Agency (p.m.)

— European Environment Agency (993 631)

— European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (2 613 069)

— European Food Safety Authority (p.m.)

— Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union (617 000)

— European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (484 473)

— Eurojust (p.m.)

— European Training Foundation (453 067)

— European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (574 805)

— European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (362 454)

— European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (132 992)

— Community Plant Variety Office (191 925)

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**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION** (cont’d)

**4 0 0** (cont’d)

— Office for Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements (3 820 000)

— Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (2 555 238)

— European Personnel Selection Office (1 191 000)

— Publications Office (2 553 886)

— European Anti-fraud Office (2 754 000)

— Infrastructure and Logistics Office in Brussels (6 492 000)

— Infrastructure and Logistics Office in Luxembourg (2 539 000)

Court of Justice 15 677 000

Court of Auditors 6 744 000

European Economic and Social Committee 3 947 434

Committee of the Regions 2 005 534

Ombudsman 326 193

European Data-protection Supervisor p.m.

European Investment Bank 20 850 000

European Central Bank 8 900 000

European Investment Fund 425 000

Total 447 718 642

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

201 923 453 181 410 036 167 337 894,11

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 of 29 June 1976 laying down the conditions of employment of staff of the European
Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 214, 6.8.1976, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom,
ECSC, EEC) No 680/87 (OJ L 72, 14.3.1987, p. 15).

Parliament 25 483 016

Council 15 746 000

Commission 144 080 290

— administration (99 711 000)

— research and technological development (27 141 000)

— European Agency for Reconstruction (782 179)

— European Aviation Safety Agency (p.m.)

— European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (144 369)

— European Maritime Safety Agency (p.m.)

— European Environment Agency (485 932)

— European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (1 245 457)

— European Food Safety Authority (p.m.)

— Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union (585 000)

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**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION** (cont’d)

**4 0 1** (cont’d)

— European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (406 231)

— Eurojust (p.m.)

— European Training Foundation (316 151)

— European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (400 349)

— European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (306 320)

— European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (96 647)

— Community Plant Variety Office (131 809)

— Office for Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements (1 446 000)

— Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (2 504 025)

— European Personnel Selection Office (392 000)

— Publications Office (2 902 821)

— European Anti-fraud Office (1 746 000)

— Infrastructure and Logistics Office in Brussels (2 377 000)

— Infrastructure and Logistics Office in Luxembourg (960 000)

Court of Justice 7 753 000

Court of Auditors 3 933 000

European Economic and Social Committee 3 085 059

Committee of the Regions 1 664 335

Ombudsman 178 753

European Data-protection Supervisor p.m.

Total 201 923 453

**4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 28 693 840 44 623 152,48

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof.

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the
Commission, and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and
Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98
(OJ L 347, 23.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the Members of the Court of
Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19.4.1995, p. 10).

The provisions of Article 66a of the Staff Regulations concerning the introduction of the temporary contribution shall apply until 30 June
2003.

Parliament p.m.

Council p.m.

Commission p.m.

— administration (p.m.)

— research and technological development (p.m.)

— European Agency for Reconstruction (p.m.)

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**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION** (cont’d)

**4 0 3** (cont’d)

— European Aviation Safety Agency (p.m.)

— European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (p.m.)

— European Maritime Safety Agency (p.m.)

— European Environment Agency (p.m.)

— European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (p.m.)

— European Food Safety Authority (p.m.)

— Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union (p.m.)

— European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (p.m.)

— Eurojust (p.m.)

— European Training Foundation (p.m.)

— European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (p.m.)

— European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (p.m.)

— European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (p.m.)

— Community Plant Variety Office (p.m.)

— Office for Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements (p.m.)

— Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (p.m.)

— European Personnel Selection Office (p.m.)

— Publications Office (p.m.)

— European Anti-fraud Office (p.m.)

— Infrastructure and Logistics Office in Brussels (p.m.)

— Infrastructure and Logistics Office in Luxembourg (p.m.)

Court of Justice p.m.

Court of Auditors p.m.

European Economic and Social Committee p.m.

Committee of the Regions p.m.

Ombudsman p.m.

European Data-protection Supervisor p.m.

Total p.m.

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the special levy from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

19 967 092

New article

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by Regulation (EC) No... (OJ
L..., ..., p....).

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the
Commission, and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and
Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98
(OJ L 347, 23.12.1998, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION** (cont’d)

**4 0 4** (cont’d)

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the Members of the Court of
Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19.4.1995, p. 10).

Parliament 2 213 793

Council 1 475 854

Commission 14 750 987

— administration (11 894 000)

— research and technological development (1 136 326)

— European Agency for Reconstruction (95 259)

— European Aviation Safety Agency (p.m.)

— European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (15 835)

— European Maritime Safety Agency (p.m.)

— European Environment Agency (48 458)

— European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (99 744)

— European Food Safety Authority (p.m.)

— Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union (56 043)

— European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (41 214)

— Eurojust (p.m.)

— European Training Foundation (42 060)

— European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (41 866)

— European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (30 827)

— European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (9 182)

— Community Plant Variety Office (11 005)

— Office for Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements (186 000)

— Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (192 770)

— European Personnel Selection Office (58 000)

— Publications Office (237 010)

— European Anti-fraud Office (132 388)

— Infrastructure and Logistics Office in Brussels (303 000)

— Infrastructure and Logistics Office in Luxembourg (120 000)

Court of Justice 759 419

Court of Auditors 388 240

European Economic and Social Committee 259 849

Committee of the Regions 105 212

Ombudsman 13 738

European Data-protection Supervisor p.m.

Total 19 967 092

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**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING**

**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 5 2

**5 2 0** **Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the**
**institutions’ accounts** 8 654 000 13 050 000 13 159 677,30

**5 2 1** **Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the**
**accounts of organisations receiving subsidies transferred to the Commission** p.m. p.m. 35 626 174,09

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**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 5 4 — REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR REUSE (ARTICLE 27 OF THE FINANCIAL REGULATION) BUT NOT USED**

**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR PURCHASE OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

**CHAPTER 5 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO PENSION SCHEME**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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**CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS CONNECTED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS**

**CHAPTER 5 8 — MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION**

**CHAPTER 5 9 — OTHER REVENUE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 5 7

**5 7 0** **Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation**
**of the institutions**

5 7 0 0 Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation of
the institutions 1 000 000 p.m.

Article 5 7 0 — Total 1 000 000 p.m.

CHAPTER 5 7 — TOTAL 1 000 000 p.m.

CHAPTER 5 8

**5 8 0** **Miscellaneous compensation** p.m. p.m. 246 270,43

CHAPTER 5 8 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 246 270,43

CHAPTER 5 9

**5 9 0** **Other revenue from administrative operations** 300 000 p.m. 318 946,50

CHAPTER 5 9 — TOTAL 300 000 p.m. 318 946,50

**Title 5 — Total** **66 496 286** **95 173 696** **140 676 657,31**

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**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**5 0 0** **Proceeds from the sale of movable property**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

2 000 1 000 0,—

Parliament p.m.

Council 1 000

Commission: p.m.

— administration (p.m.)

— research and technological development (p.m.)

Court of Justice p.m.

Court of Auditors 1 000

European Economic and Social Committee p.m.

Committee of the Regions p.m.

Total 2 000

**5 0 1** **Proceeds from the sale of immovable property**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**5 0 2** **Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

195 000 88 000 127 337,82

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

Parliament p.m.

Council p.m.

Commission: p.m.

— administration (p.m.)

— research and technological development (p.m.)

Court of Justice p.m.

Court of Auditors 115 000

European Economic and Social Committee 80 000

Committee of the Regions p.m.

Total 195 000

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**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY** (cont’d)

**5 0 3** **Proceeds from the sale of vehicles**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Commission p.m.

Court of Auditors —

**CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING**

**5 1 0** **Proceeds from the hiring-out of furniture and equipment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

1 000 1 000 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

Council 1 000

Commission: p.m.

— administration (p.m.)

— research and technological development (p.m.)

European Economic and Social Committee p.m.

Committee of the Regions p.m.

Total 1 000

**5 1 1** **Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property and reimbursement of charges connected with lettings**

5 1 1 0 Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 20 000 11 960,88

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

Parliament p.m.

Council p.m.

Commission: p.m.

— administration (p.m.)

— research and technological development (p.m.)

—
Court of Justice

Court of Auditors —

European Economic and Social Committee p.m.

Committee of the Regions p.m.

Total p.m.

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**CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING** (cont’d)

**5 1 1** (cont’d)

5 1 1 1 Reimbursement of charges connected with lettings

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

Parliament p.m.

Council p.m.

Commission: p.m.

— administration (p.m.)

— research and technological development (p.m.)

—
Court of Justice

Court of Auditors —

European Economic and Social Committee p.m.

Committee of the Regions p.m.

Total p.m.

**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST**

**5 2 0** **Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the institutions’ accounts**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

8 654 000 13 050 000 13 159 677,30

Parliament 2 500 000

Council 500 000

Commission 5 000 000

Court of Justice 125 000

Court of Auditors 225 000

European Economic and Social Committee 64 000

Committee of the Regions 240 000

Total 8 654 000

**5 2 1** **Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the accounts of organisations receiving subsidies trans-**
**ferred to the Commission**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 35 626 174,09

Commission p.m.

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**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST** (cont’d)

**5 2 2** **Interest yielded by prefinancing**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Commission p.m.

**CHAPTER 5 4 — REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR REUSE (ARTICLE 27 OF THE FINANCIAL REGULATION) BUT NOT USED**

**5 4 0** **Revenue available for reuse (Article 27 of the Financial Regulation) but not used**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 39 000 000 24 259 121,81

This revenue comes from operations which continue to be governed in 2003 by Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977
applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC,
Euratom) No 762/2001 (OJ L 111, 20.4.2001, p. 1).

This article provides that sums available must be reused before the end of the financial year following that in which the revenue was
collected. Revenue for reuse which has not been used within the appointed time is entered under this article.

Commission —

Court of Justice p.m.

Court of Auditors p.m.

Total p.m.

**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR PURCHASE OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

**5 5 0** **Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

49 602 000 36 792 000 61 671 268,34

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 107 thereof and Articles 4, 11(2) and (3) and 48 of
Annex VIII thereto.

Parliament 1 500 000

Council p.m.

Commission: 47 000 000

— administration (47 000 000)

— research and technological development (p.m.)

— Publications Office (p.m.)

Court of Justice 250 000

Court of Auditors 852 000

European Economic and Social Committee p.m.

Committee of the Regions p.m.

Total 49 602 000

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**CHAPTER 5 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO PENSION SCHEME**

**5 6 1** **Employer’s contribution by the decentralised agencies to the pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

6 642 286 6 121 696 5 173 703,32

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 43 thereof.

**5 6 2** **Contribution to the pensions scheme by officials and temporary staff on leave on personal grounds**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

100 000 100 000 82 196,82

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) and Article 40(3) thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 43 thereof.

**CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS CONNECTED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS**

**5 7 0** **Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation of the institutions**

5 7 0 0 Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation of the institutions

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

1 000 000 p.m.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

Council p.m.

Commission p.m.

Court of Justice p.m.

Court of Auditors p.m.

European Economic and Social Committee 1 000 000

Committee of the Regions p.m.

Total 1 000 000

**CHAPTER 5 8 — MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION**

**5 8 0** **Miscellaneous compensation**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 246 270,43

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

Council p.m.

Commission p.m.

Court of Justice p.m.

Court of Auditors p.m.

Total p.m.

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**CHAPTER 5 9 — OTHER REVENUE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS**

**5 9 0** **Other revenue from administrative operations**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

300 000 p.m. 318 946,50

Commission 300 000

300 000

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**TITLE 6**

**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE, REVENUE FROM SERVICES**
**RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT, CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA AND**
**OTHER AGREEMENTS, FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS OR REFUNDS**

**CHAPTER 6 0 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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**CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

**6 1 2** **Repayment of expenditure incurred specifically as a result of work undertaken**
**on request and against payment** p.m. p.m. 0,—

**6 1 3** **Sums recovered in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999** p.m. p.m. 0,—

**6 1 4** **Repayment of Community support to commercially successful projects and**
**activities**

6 1 4 0 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful projects and activities in the field of new energy technology p.m. p.m. 0,—

6 1 4 1 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful data-processing
projects p.m. p.m. 0,—

6 1 4 2 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful agroindustrial
demonstration projects — p.m. 0,—

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/73

**CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

**6 1 9** **Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies**

6 1 9 0 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies which is
not to be reused — — 0,—

I/74 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

**CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 6 2 — REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/75

**CHAPTER 6 3 — CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA**

**CHAPTER 6 4 — CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH OTHER AGREEMENTS**

**CHAPTER 6 5 — FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS**

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 6 6

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds p.m. p.m.

I/76 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

**6 6 0** (cont’d)

6 6 0 1 Other non-assigned contributions and refunds p.m. p.m.

Article 6 6 0 — Total p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title 6 — Total** **200 000** **90 601 701** **876 420 333,59**

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/77

**TITLE 6**

**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE, REVENUE FROM SERVICES**
**RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT, CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA AND**
**OTHER AGREEMENTS, FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS OR REFUNDS**

**CHAPTER 6 0 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES**

**6 0 1** **Cooperation agreements on controlled thermonuclear fusion and plasma physics**

6 0 1 1 Switzerland/Euratom cooperation agreements on controlled thermonuclear fusion and plasma physics

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between Switzerland and the European Atomic Energy Community, notably that of 14 September 1978.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Article 08 12 03 (Indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’, depending on the expenditure to be
covered.

6 0 1 2 European fusion development agreements (EFDA)

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 13 415 176,—

Revenue resulting from the multilateral EFDA agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and its 18 fusion associates,
notably that of 30 March 1999.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Article 08 12 03 (Indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’, depending on the expenditure to be
covered.

Such revenue covers the associates’ contribution to financing the Joint Fund expenditure resulting from the use of JET facilities for the
purposes of the EFDA.

**6 0 2** **Cooperation agreements with non-member countries under Community research programmes**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 21 488 002,32

Resolution of 21 November 1991, of the Ministers of States participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical
research (COST) (OJ C 333, 24.12.1991, p. 1).

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Community and non-member countries, notably those participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research in order to associate them with Community research programmes.

Any contributions received are to cover the costs of meetings, experts’ contracts and research contracts under the programmes in question.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Articles 02 03 03, 06 06 04, 08 12 03, 09 04 04 and 11 05 02 (Indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in section III
‘Commission’, depending on the expenditure to be covered.

**6 0 3** **Cooperation agreements with non-member countries under Community industrial programmes**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Resolution of 21 November 1991, of the Ministers of States participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical
research (COST) (OJ C 333, 24.12.1991, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 6 0 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES** (cont’d)

**6 0 3** (cont’d)

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Community and European non-member countries, notably those participating
in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research in order to associate them with Community research programmes.

**6 0 4** **Cooperation agreements with institutes from non-member countries in connection with scientific and technological projects of**
**Community interest (Eureka and others)**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 2 500,—

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Community and institutes from non-member countries in connection with
scientific and technological projects of Community interest (Eureka and others).

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Articles 02 03 03, 06 06 04, 08 12 03, 09 04 04 and 11 05 02 (Indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in section III
‘Commission’.

**6 0 5** **Agreements for European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

200 000 200 000 10 760,11

Resolution of 21 November 1991, of the Ministers of States participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical
research (COST) (OJ C 333, 24.12.1991, p. 1).

Revenue from States taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research and intended to cover expenditure
entered in Title 08 and Chapters 02 03, 06 06, 09 04 and 11 05 of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Articles 02 03 03, 06 06 04, 08 12 03, 09 04 04 and 11 05 02 (Indirect action).

**6 0 8** **Miscellaneous revenue relating to humanitarian aid**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Any contributions by outside bodies relating to humanitarian aid.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Title 2 3 of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’.

**6 0 9** **Participation of outside bodies in Community activities**

6 0 9 1 Revenue accruing from the participation of the candidate countries in Community programmes

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 304 799 877,82

Europe Agreement of 23 December 1963 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the
one part, and Turkey, of the other part (OJ 217, 29.12.1964, p. 3687/64).

Europe Agreement of 1 March 1971 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and Malta, of the other part (OJ L 61, 14.3.1971, p. 1).

Europe Agreement of 14 May 1973 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Republic of Cyprus, of the other part (OJ L 133, 21.5.1973, p. 1).

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**6 0 9** (cont’d)

6 0 9 1 (cont’d)

Europe Agreement of 16 December 1991 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the
one part, and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part (OJ L 347, 31.12.1993, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 16 December 1991 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the
one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part (OJ L 348, 31.12.1993, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 1 February 1993 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and Romania, of the other part (OJ L 357, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 8 March 1993 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part (OJ L 358, 31.12.1994, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 4 October 1993 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part (OJ L 360, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 4 October 1993 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part (OJ L 359, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Republic of Latvia, of the other part (OJ L 26, 2.2.1998, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Republic of Lithuania, of the other part (OJ L 51, 20.2.1998, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Republic of Estonia, of the other part (OJ L 68, 9.3.1998, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 12 December 1998 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the
one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part (OJ L 51, 26.2.1999, p. 2).

Additional Protocols to the Europe Agreements (Articles 228 and 238) opening up Community programmes to the candidate countries.

Revenue accruing from the Association Agreements concluded between the Community and the abovementioned candidate countries as a
result of their participation in various Community programmes.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

6 0 9 2 Participation of outside bodies in Community activities

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 19 552,—

Any contributions by outside bodies to Community activities.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

6 0 9 3 Revenue accruing from the participation of non-member countries in customs cooperation agreements

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 207 985,—

Convention of 20 May 1987 on a Common Transit Procedure (OJ L 226, 13.8.1987, p. 2), as last amended by Decision No 3/1999 of the
EC-EFTA Joint Committee (OJ L 5, 8.1.2000, p. 78).

Decision No 210/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 1996 adopting an action programme for customs in
the Community (Customs 2000) (OJ L 33, 4.2.1997, p. 24), as amended by Decision No 105/2000/EC (OJ L 13, 19.1.2000, p. 13).

Council Decision of 19 March 2001 authorising the Commission to negotiate, on behalf of the European Community, an amendment to the
Convention creating the Customs Cooperation Council signed in Brussels on 15 December 1950 allowing the European Community to
become a member of that organisation.

Decision No 253/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2003 adopting an action programme for customs
in the Community (Customs 2007) (OJ L 36, 12.2.2003, p. 1).

This item is intended to receive non-member country contributions to customs cooperation agreements, in particular under the Transit
project and the project for the dissemination of tariff and other particulars (by computer).

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**6 0 9** (cont’d)

6 0 9 3 (cont’d)

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Articles 14 03 01 (Customs 2000) and 14 03 02 (Customs 2007) of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’.

**CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE**

**6 1 0** **Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution**

6 1 0 0 Portion of proceeds of ECSC levies paid pursuant to Article 20 of the Treaty of 8 April 1965

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— — 2 794 520,—

Council Decision 77/729/ECSC of 21 November 1977 adjusting the proportion of the administrative expenditure of the European Coal and
Steel Community to be covered by levies on the production of coal and steel (OJ L 306, 30.11.1977, p. 28).

This Decision fixed the portion of the administrative expenditure of the ECSC to be covered by levies at EUR 5 000 000. As the ECSC Treaty
expired on 23 July 2002, no revenue has been entered under this item (see Item 6 1 1 2).

6 1 0 1 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— — 0,—

6 1 0 2 Repayment of welfare expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Parliament p.m.

6 1 0 3 Repayment of subsidies

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— — 0,—

**6 1 1** **Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of one or more Member States**

6 1 1 0 Contributions to be recovered from Member States taking part in intergovernmental conferences

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— — 0,—

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**6 1 1** (cont’d)

6 1 1 1 Contributions under the Agreement concluded with Iceland and Norway

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 401 701 396 922,—

Council Decision 1999/437/EC of 17 May 1999 on certain arrangements for the application of the Agreement concluded by the Council of
the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the
implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31).

Contributions to administrative costs resulting from the Agreement of 18 May 1999 concluded by the Council of the European Union and
the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, and in particular Article 12 of that Agreement (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 36).

Council p.m.
Council Decision 2001/886/JHA of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen information system (SIS II)
(OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 1).

Recital 10 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2424/2001 of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen information system (SIS II) (OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 4) states that an arrangement has to be made to allow representatives of Iceland and Norway to
be associated with the work of committees assisting the Commission in the exercise of its implementing powers.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations
under Article 18 08 02 of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’.

Commission p.m.

6 1 1 2 Contributions to administrative expenditure under the Decision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting
within the Council, of 27 February 2002 on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

—
p.m. 1 455 616,—

Decision 2002/234/ECSC of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, of 27 February 2002 on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the research fund for coal and steel (OJ L 79, 22.3.2002,
p. 42) stipulates that all assets and liabilities of the ECSC, as they exist on 23 July 2002, shall, as from 24 July 2002, be managed by the
Commission on behalf of the Member States.

Pursuant to point 6 of Annex I to the above decision, administrative expenditure resulting from liquidation, investment and management
operations referred to in this Decision, corresponding to the expenditure laid down in Article 20 of the Treaty establishing a single Council
and a single Commission of the European Communities of 8 April 1965, the amount of which was adjusted by the Council Decision of
21 November 1977, shall be met by the Commission from a lump sum payment of EUR 3 300 000 per year pro rata temporis transferred to
the general budget of the European Union from the capital reserve of the fund.

On this basis, the payment from the capital reserve of the fund for the period 24 July to 31 December 2002 will be EUR 1 455 616.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), for financial years previous to 2004, revenue will be used to

−
provide additional appropriations under Items A-1 1 0 0, A-7 0 0 0, A-2 0 0 0, A-2 4 2 1, A 7 0 7 0, A-2 2 5 5 and A-2 3 2 0 of the
statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’.

6 1 1 3 Contributions to administrative expenditure under the Decision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting
within the Council, of 27 February 2002 on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Council Decision 2003/76/EC of 1 February 2003 establishing the measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to
the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund
for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 22) stipulates that the Commission shall be entrusted with winding-up the financial operations of
the European Coal and Steel Community which are still in progress when the ECSC Treaty expires.

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**6 1 1** (cont’d)

6 1 1 3 (cont’d)

Under Article 4 of the above decision, net revenue from the investment of available assets will constitute revenue in the general budget of the
European Union earmarked for a specific purpose, namely financing research projects in sectors related to the coal and steel industry by a
coal and steel research fund.

For the initial period of the fund, a provision was created in the ECSC balance sheet at 31.12.2002, providing for the allocation of EUR 60
million in 2004. Under Article 4 of Decision 2003/76/EC, 72,8 % of the fund’s appropriations will be for the steel sector.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Chapter 08 13 of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’.

**6 1 2** **Repayment of expenditure incurred specifically as a result of work undertaken on request and against payment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

**6 1 3** **Sums recovered in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

Sums which are lost in the financing of the common agricultural policy as a result of irregularities or negligence and then recovered are paid
to the paying departments or agencies and deducted by them from the expenditure financed by the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund. A revenue entry will therefore be made only if the sums recovered exceed expenditure.

**6 1 4** **Repayment of Community support to commercially successful projects and activities**

6 1 4 0 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful projects and activities in the field of new energy technology

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3056/73 of 9 November 1973 on support for Community projects in the hydrocarbons sector
(OJ L 312, 13.11.1973, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1302/78 of 12 June 1978 on the granting of financial support for projects to exploit alternative energy sources
(OJ L 158, 16.6.1978, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1303/78 of 12 June 1978 on the granting of financial support for demonstration projects in the field of energy
saving (OJ L 158, 16.6.1978, p. 6).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 727/79 of 9 April 1979 on the implementation in the solar energy sector of Council Regulation (EEC)
No 1302/78 on the granting of financial support for projects to exploit alternative energy sources (OJ L 93, 12.4.1979, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 728/79 of 9 April 1979 on the implementation in the solid fuel liquefaction and gasification sectors of Council
Regulation (EEC) No 1302/78 on the granting of financial support for projects to exploit alternative energy sources (OJ L 93, 12.4.1979,
p. 5).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1971/83 of 11 July 1983 on the granting of financial support for pilot industrial projects and demonstration
projects relating to the liquefaction and gasification of solid fuels (OJ L 195, 19.7.1983, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2125/84
(OJ L 196, 26.7.1984, p. 3).

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**6 1 4** (cont’d)

6 1 4 0 (cont’d)

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1972/83 of 11 July 1983 on the granting of financial support for demonstration projects relating to the exploitation of alternative energy sources and to energy saving and the substitution of hydrocarbons (OJ L 195, 19.7.1983, p. 6), as amended by
Regulation (EEC) No 2126/84 (OJ L 196, 26.7.1984, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3639/85 of 20 December 1985 on a programme of support for technological development in the hydrocarbons sector (OJ L 350, 27.12.1985, p. 25).

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

6 1 4 1 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful data-processing projects

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Revenue from repayment of Community support to commercially successful data-processing projects.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1996/79 of 11 September 1979 on a Community support mechanism in the field of data processing
(OJ L 231, 13.9.1979, p. 1).

6 1 4 2 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful agroindustrial demonstration projects

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— p.m. 0,—

Revenue from repayment of Community support to commercially successful agroindustrial demonstration projects.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Article B6-5 5 1 of the statement of expenditure of section III ‘Commission’.

6 1 4 3 Repayment of Community support to European risk-capital activities in support of small and medium-sized enterprises

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 3 854 375,45

Commission Decision of 21 December 1988 on the launching of a ‘Eurotech Capital’ pilot measure (E/1783/88).

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

**6 1 5** **Repayment of unused Community aid**

6 1 5 0 Repayment of unused aid from the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Repayment of unused aid from the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund.

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**6 1 5** (cont’d)

6 1 5 0 (cont’d)

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

6 1 5 1 Repayment of unused subsidies for balancing budgets

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

6 1 5 2 Repayment of unused interest subsidies

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

6 1 5 3 Repayment of unused sums paid under contracts concluded by the institution

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 249 276,97

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

6 1 5 7 Repayments of payments on account under the Structural Funds and the Cohesion Fund

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
and in particular Article 39(3) thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1265/1999 of 21 June 1999 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund,
and in particular Article 1(4) thereof.

Commission Regulation (EC) No 448/2001 of 2 March 2001 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC)
No 1260/1999 as regards the procedure for making financial corrections to assistance granted under the Structural Funds (OJ L 64, 6.3.2001,
p. 13).

This item is intended to record the repayment of payments on account under the Structural Funds (Guidance Section of the European
Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance, European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund) and the Cohesion Fund.

The amounts booked to this item will, in accordance with Articles 18 and 157 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of
25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), be
used to provide additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 05, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in
section III ‘Commission’ if they are required in order not to reduce the contribution of the Structural Funds and the Cohesion Fund to the
operation concerned.

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**6 1 5** (cont’d)

6 1 5 8 Repayment of miscellaneous unused Community aid

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 7 025 154,94

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

6 1 5 9 Repayment by recipients of Community aid of advances which have not been reused

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— 90 000 000 392 534 164,36

**6 1 6** **Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of the International Atomic Energy Agency**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Repayment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of sums which were advanced by the Commission to pay for controls carried
out by the IAEA under the verification agreements (see Articles 06 05 01 and 06 05 02 of the statement of expenditure in section III
‘Commission’).

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

**6 1 7** **Repayment of amounts paid in connection with Community aid to non-member countries**

6 1 7 0 Repayments within the framework of cooperation with South Africa

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000 on development cooperation with South
Africa (OJ L 198, 4.8.2000, p. 1).

Repayments by tenderers or recipients of overpayments made in connection with development cooperation with South Africa.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Article 21 03 17 of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’.

**6 1 8** **Repayment of amounts paid in connection with food aid**

6 1 8 0 Repayments by tenderers or recipients of overpayments made in connection with food aid

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Provisions contained in the invitations to tender or in the financial conditions attached to the Commission’s letters setting out the conditions
under which food aid is granted to recipients.

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**6 1 8** (cont’d)

6 1 8 1 Repayment of additional costs caused by the recipients of food aid

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Provisions contained in the terms of delivery attached to the Commission’s letters setting out the conditions under which food aid is granted
to recipients.

**6 1 9** **Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies**

6 1 9 0 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies which is not to be reused

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— — 0,—

6 1 9 1 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies under Decision 94/179/Euratom

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Articles 22 02 03 and 19 06 05 of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’.

**CHAPTER 6 2 — REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT**

**6 2 0** **Supply against payment of source materials or special fissile materials (Article 6(b) of the Euratom Treaty)**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— p.m. 0,—

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 6(b) thereof.

Revenue from the supply to Member States against payment of source materials or special fissile materials for their research programmes.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

**6 2 2** **Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment**

6 2 2 1 Revenue from the operation of the HFR to be used to provide additional appropriations

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 3 820 567,—

Revenue resulting from the operation of the HFR (high-flux reactor) at the Petten establishment of the Joint Research Centre.

Payments by outside bodies, in particular Germany, France and the Netherlands, to cover all types of expenditure involved in the operation of
the high-flux reactor by the Joint Research Centre.

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**CHAPTER 6 2 — REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT** (cont’d)

**6 2 2** (cont’d)

6 2 2 1 (cont’d)

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations
for Articles 10 01 05 and 10 04 04 of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’.

Completion of earlier programmes

The revenue is provided by Germany, France and the Netherlands.

6 2 2 2 Other revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment to be used to cover appropriations
entered in the statement of expenditure

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 26 145,77

Revenue from persons, firms and national bodies for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against
payment.

The appropriations will also be used for repayments under the advance fund for the earlier joint programmes.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

6 2 2 3 Other revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment to be used to provide additional
appropriations

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 11 098 653,62

Revenue from persons, firms and national bodies for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against
payment.

In accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial
Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue may be used to provide
additional appropriations for Articles 10 01 05 and 10 04 02 of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’ amounting to the
expenditure under each contract with an outside body.

6 2 2 4 Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Community research, irrespective of whether they can be
patented

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 134 206,01

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research
programmes for the European Economic Community (OJ L 255, 20.9.1974, p. 1).

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations
for Articles 10 01 05, 10 04 02, 10 04 03 and Chapters 10 02 and 10 03 in the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’.

6 2 2 5 Other revenue for the Joint Research Centre

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Revenue from contributions, gifts or bequests from third parties for the various activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre.

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**CHAPTER 6 2 — REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT** (cont’d)

**6 2 2** (cont’d)

6 2 2 5 (cont’d)

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
for Article 10 01 05 and Chapters 10 02, 10 03 and 10 04 of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’.

6 2 2 6 Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to other services of the Commission on a competitive basis, causing supplementary appropriations.

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 18 124 796,22

Revenue from other services of the Commission for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against
payment and revenue from participation in the activities of the framework programmes for research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial
Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide
additional appropriations for Articles 10 01 05, 10 02 04, 10 03 03, 10 04 01 and 10 04 03 of the statement of expenditure in section III
‘Commission’ amounting to the specific expenditure under each contract with other services of the Commission.

**6 2 3** **Revenue from services provided to outside bodies against payment in the field of research**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— p.m. 0,—

Revenue from contracts for services provided to outside bodies against payment.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), for the financial years prior to 2004, any revenue will be used
to provide additional appropriations in Article B6-4 5 1 (Joint Research Centre) or in Article B6-5 5 1 (Indirect action) of the statement of
expenditure in section III ‘Commission’, depending on the expenditure to be covered.

**6 2 4** **Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Community research, irrespective of whether**
**they can be patented (indirect action)**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research
programmes for the European Economic Community (OJ L 255, 20.9.1974, p. 1).

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

**CHAPTER 6 3 — CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA**

**6 3 0** **Contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States under the Cooperation Agreement on the European Eco-**
**nomic Area**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 94 962 082,—

Agreement on the European Economic Area (OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3).

This article is intended to record contributions from the European Free Trade Association Member States resulting from their financial
participation in certain Community activities in accordance with Article 82 of and Protocol 32 to the Agreement.

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**CHAPTER 6 3 — CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA** (cont’d)

**6 3 0** (cont’d)

The total contribution planned is shown in the summary presented for information in Annex V to the statement of expenditure in section III
‘Commission’.

Contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States are made available to the Commission in accordance with Articles 1 to
3 of and Protocol 32 to the Agreement.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

**CHAPTER 6 4 — CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH OTHER AGREEMENTS**

**6 4 0** **Contributions in connection with the Schengen acquis**

6 4 0 0 Contributions in connection with the Schengen acquis (Iceland and Norway)

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Decision 2001/258/EC of 15 March 2001 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the
Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum in a Member State or Iceland or Norway (OJ L 93, 3.4.2001, p. 38), and in particular Article 9 of the Agreement.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), this revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations
for Article 18 03 05 of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’.

**CHAPTER 6 5 — FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS**

**6 5 0** **Financial corrections**

6 5 0 0 Financial corrections in connection with the Structural Funds

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11), and in particular Article 24 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
and in particular Article 39(3) thereof.

Commission Regulation (EC) No 448/2001 of 2 March 2001 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation
(EC) No 1260/1999 as regards the procedure for making financial corrections to assistance granted under the Structural Funds
(OJ L 64, 6.3.2001, p. 13).

This item is intended to accommodate financial corrections in connection with the Structural Funds (European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section, Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance, European Regional Development Fund and European Social
Fund).

The amounts booked to this item may, in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002
on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), be used to provide
additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 05, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’ if they are required to cover the risk of corrections adopted earlier being cancelled or reduced.

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**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

This item is intended to accommodate, in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002
on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue not
provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is
assigned.

Parliament p.m.

Council p.m.

Commission p.m.

Ombudsman p.m.

Total p.m.

6 6 0 1 Other non-assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Parliament p.m.

Commission p.m.

Total p.m.

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**TITLE 7**

**INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS AND FINES**

**CHAPTER 7 0 — INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS**

**CHAPTER 7 1 — FINES**

**CHAPTER 7 2 — INTEREST ON DEPOSITS AND FINES**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 7 0

**7 0 0** **Interest on late payments**

7 0 0 0 Interest due on late payments into the accounts held with the treasuries of the
Member States p.m. p.m. 2 277 398,42

7 0 0 1 Other interest on late payments p.m. p.m. 10 624 455,78

Article 7 0 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 12 901 854,20

CHAPTER 7 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 12 901 854,20

CHAPTER 7 1

**7 1 0** **Fines, periodic penalty payments and other penalties** p.m. p.m. 618 550 000,—

**7 1 1** **Collection of fines imposed for fraud and irregularities which are damaging to**
**the Community’s financial interests** p.m. p.m. 0,—

**7 1 2** **Penalty payments and lump sums imposed on a Member State for not comply-**
**ing with a judgment of the Court of Justice on its failure to fulfil an obligation**
**under the Treaty** p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 7 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 618 550 000,—

CHAPTER 7 2

**7 2 0** **Interest on deposits and fines**

7 2 0 0 Interests on deposits and fines resulting from implementation of the excessive
deficit procedures p.m. p.m.

Article 7 2 0 — Total p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 7 2 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title 7 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **631 451 854,20**

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**TITLE 7**

**INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS AND FINES**

**CHAPTER 7 0 — INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS**

**7 0 0** **Interest on late payments**

7 0 0 0 Interest due on late payments into the accounts held with the treasuries of the Member States

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 2 277 398,42

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 71(4) thereof.

Council p.m.

Commission p.m.

Total p.m.

7 0 0 1 Other interest on late payments

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 10 624 455,78

Council Regulation No 17 of 6 February 1962, first Regulation implementing Articles 81 (former Article 85) and 82 (former Article 86) of
the Treaty (OJ 13, 21.2.1962, p. 204/62), as supplemented and amended by Regulations:

— No 59 (OJ 58, 10.7.1962, p. 1655/62),

— No 118/63/EEC (OJ 162, 7.11.1963, p. 2696/63),

— (EEC) No 2822/71 (OJ L 285, 29.12.1971, p. 49).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11), and in particular Article 24 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 of 21 December 1989 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989,
p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13), and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof.

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1865/90 of 2 July 1990 concerning interest on account of late payment to be charged in the event of late
repayment of assistance from the Structural Funds (OJ L 170, 3.7.1990, p. 35).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 71(4) thereof.

**CHAPTER 7 1 — FINES**

**7 1 0** **Fines, periodic penalty payments and other penalties**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 618 550 000,—

Council Regulation No 11 of 27 June 1960 concerning the abolition of discrimination in transport rates and conditions, in implementation
of Article 79(3) of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community (OJ 52, 16.8.1960, p. 1121/60), as amended by Regulation
(EEC) No 3626/84 (OJ L 335, 22.12.1984, p. 4), and in particular Articles 17 and 18 thereof.

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**CHAPTER 7 1 — FINES** (cont’d)

**7 1 0** (cont’d)

Council Regulation No 17 of 6 February 1962, first Regulation implementing Articles 81 (former Article 85) and 82 (former Article 86) of
the Treaty (OJ 13, 21.2.1962, p. 204/62), as supplemented and amended by Regulations:

— No 59 (OJ 58, 10.7.1962, p. 1655/62),

— No 118/63/EEC (OJ 162, 7.11.1963, p. 2696/63),

— (EEC) No 2822/71 (OJ L 285, 29.12.1971, p. 49),

and in particular Articles 15 and 16 thereof; Regulation No 17 was last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1216/1999 (OJ L 148, 15.6.1999,
p. 5).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1017/68 of 19 July 1968 applying rules of competition to transport by rail, road and inland waterway
(OJ L 175, 23.7.1968, p. 1), and in particular Articles 22 and 23 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 of 21 December 1989 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989,
p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13), and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof.

**7 1 1** **Collection of fines imposed for fraud and irregularities which are damaging to the Community’s financial interests**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1).

Decision No 105/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 1999 amending Decision No 210/97/EC of
19 December 1996 adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2000) (OJ L 13, 19.1.2000, p. 1).

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources
(OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42).

**7 1 2** **Penalty payments and lump sums imposed on a Member State for not complying with a judgment of the Court of Justice on its**
**failure to fulfil an obligation under the Treaty**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 228(2) (former Article 171(2)) thereof, introduced by the Maastricht
Treaty on European Union (Article G(51)).

**CHAPTER 7 2 — INTEREST ON DEPOSITS AND FINES**

**7 2 0** **Interest on deposits and fines**

7 2 0 0 Interests on deposits and fines resulting from implementation of the excessive deficit procedures

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 of 7 July 1997 on speeding up and clarifying the implementation of the excessive deficit procedure
(OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 6) and in particular Article 16 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 18(1)(b) thereof.

Revenue arising from interest on deposits and fines resulting from implementation of the excessive deficit procedure. Interest on deposits
and fines resulting from implementation of the excessive deficit procedure.

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**TITLE 8**

**BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS**

**CHAPTER 8 0 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS**
**IN THE MEMBER STATES**

**CHAPTER 8 1 — LOANS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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**CHAPTER 8 2 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS**
**FOR NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES**

**CHAPTER 8 3 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY FINANCIAL**
**ESTABLISHMENTS IN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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**CHAPTER 8 5 — REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 8 5

**8 5 0** **Dividends paid by the European Investment Fund** 4 000 000 p.m. 4 680 000,—

CHAPTER 8 5 — TOTAL 4 000 000 p.m. 4 680 000,—

**Title 8 — Total** **25 863 805** **21 681 805** **56 708 830,70**

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**TITLE 8**

**BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS**

**CHAPTER 8 0 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS**
**IN THE MEMBER STATES**

**8 0 0** **European Community guarantee for Community loans raised for balance of payments support**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Regulation (EEC) No 397/75 of 17 February 1975 concerning Community loans (OJ L 46, 20.2.1975, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 682/81 of 16 March 1981 adjusting the Community loan mechanism designed to support the balance of
payments of Member States (OJ L 73, 19.3.1981, p. 1).

Council Decision 83/298/EEC of 16 May 1983 concerning a Community loan to the French Republic (OJ L 153, 11.6.1983, p. 44).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1131/85 of 30 April 1985 amending Regulation (EEC) No 682/81 adjusting the Community loan mechanism
designed to support the balances of payments of Community Member States (OJ L 118, 1.5.1985, p. 59).

Act of 12 June 1985 concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic and the adjustments to
the Treaties (OJ L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 23), and in particular the declaration by the European Economic Community on the application of the
Community loan mechanism in favour of Portugal.

Council Decision 85/543/EEC of 9 December 1985 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Hellenic Republic (OJ L 341, 19.12.1985,
p. 17).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1969/88 of 24 June 1988 establishing a single facility providing medium-term financial support for Member
States’ balances of payments (OJ L 178, 8.7.1988, p. 1).

Council Decision 91/136/EEC of 4 March 1991 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Hellenic Republic (OJ L 66, 13.3.1991, p. 22).

Council Decision 93/67/EEC of 18 January 1993 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Italian Republic (OJ L 22, 30.1.1993, p. 121).

Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 of 18 February 2002 establishing a facility providing medium-term financial assistance for Member
States’ balances of payment (OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p. 1).

The Community guarantee is for loans raised on the capital markets or from financial institutions. The amount in principal of loans which
may then be granted to the Member States is limited to EUR 14 000 000 000.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 01 of
the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’ provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to section III.

**8 0 1** **European Community guarantee for Euratom loans raised**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing
to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9).

Council Decision 77/271/Euratom of 29 March 1977 on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to
issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 11).

Council Decision 80/29/Euratom of 20 December 1979 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom on the implementation of Decision
77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to contract Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power
stations (OJ L 12, 17.1.1980, p. 28).

Council Decision 82/170/Euratom of 15 March 1982 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount of Euratom loans
which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations
(OJ L 78, 24.3.1982, p. 21).

Council Decision 85/537/Euratom of 5 December 1985 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount of Euratom loans
which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations
(OJ L 334, 12.12.1985, p. 23).

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**CHAPTER 8 0 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS**
**IN THE MEMBER STATES** (cont’d)

**8 0 1** (cont’d)

Council Decision 90/212/Euratom of 23 April 1990 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom
empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations
(OJ L 112, 3.5.1990, p. 26).

Council Decision 94/179/Euratom of 21 March 1994, amending Decision 77/270/Euratom to authorise the Commission to contract Euratom borrowings in order to contribute to the financing required for improving the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations
in certain non-member countries (OJ L 84, 29.3.1994, p. 41).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 02 of
the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’ provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to section III.

**8 0 2** **European Community guarantee for loans raised to promote investments in the Community (new Community Instrument)**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Decision 78/870/EEC of 16 October 1978 empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment
within the Community (OJ L 298, 25.10.1978, p. 9).

Council Decision 79/486/EEC of 14 May 1979 applying Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 125, 22.5.1979, p. 16).

Council Decision 80/739/EEC of 22 July 1980 applying for the second time Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract
loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 205, 7.8.1980, p. 19).

Council Decision 80/1103/EEC of 25 November 1980 supplementing, as regards the application of part of the second tranche of loans,
Decision 80/739/EEC applying for the second time Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of
promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 326, 2.12.1980, p. 19).

Council Decision 81/19/EEC of 20 January 1981 on Community aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the regions
affected by the Italian earthquake in November 1980 (OJ L 37, 10.2.1981, p. 21).

Council Decision 81/1013/EEC of 14 December 1981 on Community aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the regions
affected by the Greek earthquakes in February and March 1981 (OJ L 367, 23.12.1981, p. 27).

Council Decision 82/169/EEC of 15 March 1982 empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment
within the Community (OJ L 78, 24.3.1982, p. 19).

Council Decision 82/268/EEC of 26 April 1982 implementing Decision 82/169/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the
purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 116, 30.4.1982, p. 16).

Council Decision 83/200/EEC of 19 April 1983 empowering the Commission to contract loans under the new Community Instrument for
the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 112, 28.4.1983, p. 26).

Council Decision 83/308/EEC of 13 June 1983 applying Decision 83/200/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans under the
new Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 164, 23.6.1983, p. 31).

Council Decision 84/383/EEC of 23 July 1984 applying Decision 83/200/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans under the new
Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 208, 3.8.1984, p. 53).

Council Decision 87/182/EEC of 9 March 1987 empowering the Commission to borrow under the new Community Instrument for the
purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 71, 14.3.1987, p. 34).

The authorised borrowing ceiling is fixed at EUR 6 830 000 000, of which EUR 1 000 000 000 is authorised under Decision 78/870/EEC,
EUR 1 000 000 000 under Decision 82/169/EEC, EUR 1 080 000 000 under Decisions 81/19/EEC and 81/1013/EEC, the value of loans
granted for the same purpose by the European Investment Bank from its own resources to be deducted from this amount, EUR 3 000 000 000
under Decision 83/200/EEC and EUR 750 000 000 under Decision 87/182/EEC.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 03 of
the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’ provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to section III.

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**CHAPTER 8 1 — LOANS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION**

**8 1 0** **Capital repayments and interest in respect of special loans and risk capital granted in the framework of financial cooperation**
**with Mediterranean non-member countries**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

21 850 000 21 668 000 29 997 659,77

This article is intended to record capital repayments and interest payments on special loans and risk capital granted from the appropriations
in Chapters 22 03, 19 08 and 19 01 of the statement of expenditure of section III ‘Commission’ to Mediterranean non-member countries.

The revenue obtained normally exceeds the amounts forecast in the budget because of the interest payments on special loans and risk capital
which may still be disbursed during the preceding financial year as well as during the current financial year. The interest on special loans and
risk capital is charged from the moment the loans are disbursed; interest on special loans is paid in six-monthly instalments, and interest on
risk capital generally in annual instalments.

**8 1 1** **Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans granted by the Commission to improve housing for migrant workers**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

13 805 13 805 36 049,15

The loans granted to migrant workers forming part of the appropriation under Article 04 04 03 of the statement of expenditure of section
III ‘Commission’ yield interest and give rise to capital repayments.

**8 1 2** **Capital repayments and interest in respect of building loans granted by the Commission to officials of Community institutions**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— p.m. 0,—

The building loans granted to officials yield interest and give rise to capital repayments.

**8 1 3** **Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans and risk capital granted by the Commission to developing countries in Latin**
**America, Asia, the Mediterranean region and South Africa under the European Community Investment Partners operation**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 11 290 423,84

Regulation (EC) No 772/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 April 2001 regarding the closure and liquidation of
projects adopted by the Commission under Council Regulation (EC) No 213/96 on the implementation of the European Communities
Investment Partners Financial Instrument for the countries of Latin America, Asia, the Mediterranean region and South Africa
(OJ L 112, 21.4.2001, p. 1).

This article is intended to record capital repayments and interest payment on loans and risk capital granted from the appropriations in
Article 19 02 07 of the statement of expenditure of section III ‘Commission’ under the European Communities Investment Partners operation.

**8 1 4** **Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans granted to the countries most directly affected by the Gulf crisis**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3557/90 of 4 December 1990 on financial assistance for the countries most directly affected by the Gulf crisis
(OJ L 347, 12.12.1990, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 8 2 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS**
**FOR NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES**

**8 2 0** **European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to**
**non-member countries of the Mediterranean basin**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Decision 94/938/EC of 22 December 1994 providing further macrofinancial assistance for Algeria (OJ L 366, 31.12.1994, p. 28).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 04 of
the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’ provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to section III.

**8 2 1** **European Community guarantee for a borrowing contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to non-member**
**countries of central and eastern Europe**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Decision 91/384/EEC of 22 July 1991 providing medium-term financial assistance for Romania (OJ L 208, 30.7.1991, p. 64).

Council Decision 92/511/EEC of 19 October 1992 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Bulgaria (OJ L 317, 31.10.1992,
p. 94).

Council Decision 92/551/EEC of 27 November 1992 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Romania (OJ L 353, 3.12.1992,
p. 30).

Council Decision 94/369/EC of 20 June 1994 providing further macrofinancial assistance for Romania (OJ L 168, 2.7.1994, p. 29).

Council Decision 97/472/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macrofinancial assistance for Bulgaria (OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 61).

Council Decision 1999/731/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macrofinancial assistance to Bulgaria (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999,
p. 27).

Council Decision 1999/732/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macrofinancial assistance to Romania (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999,
p. 29).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 05 of
the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’ provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to section III.

**8 2 3** **European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to**
**the Commonwealth of Independent States and Mongolia**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Decision 91/658/EEC of 16 December 1991 granting a medium-term loan to the Soviet Union and its constituent Republics
(OJ L 362, 31.12.1991, p. 89).

Council Decision 94/346/EC of 13 June 1994 providing macrofinancial assistance for Moldova (OJ L 155, 22.6.1994, p. 27).

Council Decision 94/940/EC of 22 December 1994 providing macrofinancial assistance for Ukraine (OJ L 366, 31.12.1994, p. 32).

Council Decision 95/132/EC of 10 April 1995 providing macrofinancial assistance for Belarus (OJ L 89, 21.4.1995, p. 28).

Council Decision 95/442/EC of 23 October 1995 providing further macrofinancial assistance for Ukraine (OJ L 258, 28.10.1995, p. 63).

Council Decision 96/242/EC of 25 March 1996 providing further macrofinancial assistance for Moldova (OJ L 80, 30.3.1996, p. 60).

Council Decision 97/787/EC of 17 November 1997 providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia and Georgia (OJ L 322, 25.11.1997,
p. 37).

Council Decision 98/592/EC of 15 October 1998 providing supplementary macrofinancial assistance for Ukraine (OJ L 284, 22.10.1998,
p. 45).

Council Decision 2000/244/EC of 20 March 2000 amending Decision 97/787/EC providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia
and Georgia in order to extend it to Tajikistan (OJ L 77, 28.3.2000, p. 11).

Council Decision 2002/639/EC of 12 July 2002 providing supplementary macrofinancial assistance to Ukraine (OJ L 209, 6.8.2002, p. 22).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 06 of
the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’ provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

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**FOR NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES** (cont’d)

**8 2 5** **European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to**
**the countries of the western Balkans**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Decision 97/471/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macrofinancial assistance for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
(OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 59).

Council Decision 1999/282/EC of 22 April 1999 providing macrofinancial assistance to Albania (OJ L 110, 28.4.1999, p. 13).

Council Decision 1999/325/EC of 10 May 1999 providing macrofinancial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 123, 13.5.1999, p. 57).

Council Decision 1999/733/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macrofinancial assistance to the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 31).

Council Decision 2001/549/EC of 16 July 2001 providing macrofinancial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 197, 21.7.2001,
p. 38).

Council Decision 2002/882/EC of 5 November 2002 providing further macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
(OJ L 308, 9.11.2002, p. 25).

Council Decision 2002/883/EC of 5 November 2002 providing further macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina
(OJ L 308, 9.11.2002, p. 28).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 07 of
the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’ provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to section III.

**8 2 6** **European Community guarantee for Euratom borrowings to improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations**
**in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Decision 94/179/Euratom of 21 March 1994, amending Decision 77/270/Euratom to authorise the Commission to contract Euratom borrowings in order to contribute to the financing required for improving the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations
in certain non-member countries (OJ L 84, 29.3.1994, p. 41).

For the legal base for Euratom loans, see remarks for Article 8 0 1.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 08 of
the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’ provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to section III.

**CHAPTER 8 3 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY FINANCIAL ESTABLISH-**
**MENTS IN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES**

**8 3 0** **European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to non-member countries in the Mediterranean region**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 10 704 697,94

Council Decision of 8 March 1977 (Mediterranean Protocols).

Council Decision 78/666/EEC of 25 July 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Financial Protocol between the European Economic Community and Greece (OJ L 225, 16.8.1978, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2210/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 263, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2211/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 264, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2212/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 265, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2237/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Financial Protocol and the additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Portuguese Republic (OJ L 274, 29.9.1978, p. 1).

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**LISHMENTS IN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES** (cont’d)

**8 3 0** (cont’d)

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1273/80 of 23 May 1980 on the conclusion of the interim Protocol between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on the advance implementation of Protocol 2 to the Cooperation Agreement
(OJ L 130, 27.5.1980, p. 98).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3323/80 of 18 December 1980 on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters
between the European Economic Community and the Portuguese Republic concerning the implementation of preaccession aid for Portugal
(OJ L 349, 23.12.1980, p. 1).

Council Decision of 4 June 1981 (financial cooperation with Spain).

Council Decision of 19 July 1982 (further exceptional aid for the reconstruction of Lebanon).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3177/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3178/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 15).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3180/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 22).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3181/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 29).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3182/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 36).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3183/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 43).

Council Decision of 17 October 1983 (extension of financial cooperation with Spain and Portugal).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3354/83 of 22 November 1983 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 335, 30.11.1983, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 787/84 of 26 March 1984 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial and technical cooperation
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 85, 28.3.1984, p. 37).

Council Decision of 18 June 1984 (letter from the President of the Council to the European Investment Bank recommending a second
extension of financial cooperation with Spain and Portugal).

Council Decision of 9 October 1984 (loan outside the Yugoslavia Protocol).

Council Decision 87/604/EEC of 21 December 1987 concerning the conclusion of the Second Protocol on financial cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 389, 31.12.1987, p. 65).

Council Decision 88/30/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 1).

Council Decision 88/31/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 9).

Council Decision 88/32/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 17).

Council Decision 88/33/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 25).

Council Decision 88/34/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 33).

Council Decision 88/453/EEC of 30 June 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 224, 13.8.1988, p. 32).

Council Decision 88/597/EEC of 21 November 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 327, 30.11.1988, p. 51).

Council Decision 89/378/EEC of 12 June 1989 concerning the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and Malta (OJ L 180, 27.6.1989, p. 46).

Council Decision 90/153/EEC of 26 February 1990 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 82, 29.3.1990, p. 32).

Council Decision 92/44/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 18, 25.1.1992, p. 34).

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**LISHMENTS IN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES** (cont’d)

**8 3 0** (cont’d)

Council Decision 92/206/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/207/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 92/208/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 29).

Council Decision 92/209/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 37).

Council Decision 92/210/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 45).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1763/92 of 29 June 1992 concerning financial cooperation in respect of all Mediterranean non-member countries (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 5).

Council Decision 92/548/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/549/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 93/408/EEC of 19 July 1993 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic
Community and the Republic of Slovenia (OJ L 189, 29.7.1993, p. 152).

Council Decision 94/67/EC of 24 January 1994 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 32, 5.2.1994, p. 44).

Council Decision 95/484/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Community and the Republic of Malta (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 14).

Council Decision 95/485/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 22).

Proposal for a Council regulation, submitted by the Commission on 31 July 1995, regarding the implementation of a special financial
cooperation measure for Turkey (OJ C 271, 17.10.1995, p. 12).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans
for projects outside the Community (central and eastern European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries,
South Africa, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33), as last amended by
Decision 98/729/EC (OJ L 346, 22.12.1998, p. 54).

Council Decision 1999/786/EC of 29 November 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank (EIB) against
losses under loans for projects for the reconstruction of the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkey (OJ L 308, 3.12.1999, p. 35).

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the
Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

Council Decision 2000/788/EC of 4 December 2000 amending Decision 2000/24/EC so as to establish a European Investment Bank special
action programme in support of the consolidation and intensification of the EC-Turkey customs union (OJ L 314, 14.12.2000, p. 27).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 09 of
the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’ provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to section III.

**8 3 1** **European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to countries in central and eastern Europe and the western**
**Balkans**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Decision 90/62/EEC of 12 February 1990 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under
loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 42, 16.2.1990, p. 68).

Council Decision 91/252/EEC of 14 May 1991 extending to Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania Decision 90/62/EEC granting the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 123, 18.5.1991,
p. 44).

Council Decision 93/166/EEC of 15 March 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under
loans for projects in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 42).

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**LISHMENTS IN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES** (cont’d)

**8 3 1** (cont’d)

Council Decision 93/696/EC of 13 December 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under
loans for projects in central and east European countries (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania, Bulgaria,
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Albania) (OJ L 321, 23.12.1993, p. 27).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans
for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries,
South Africa, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33), as last amended by
Decision 98/729/EC (OJ L 346, 22.12.1998, p. 54).

Council Decision 98/348/EC of 19 May 1998 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans
for projects in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and amending Decision 97/256/EC granting a Community guarantee to the
European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 53).

Council Decision 98/729/EC of 14 December 1998 amending Decision 97/256/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to the
European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 346, 22.12.1998, p. 54).

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the
Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

Council Decision 2000/688/EC of 7 November 2000 amending Decision 2000/24/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to
the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in Croatia (OJ L 285, 10.11.2000, p. 20).

Council Decision 2001/778/EC of 6 November 2001 amending Decision 2000/24/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to
the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 43).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 10 of
the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’ provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to section III.

**8 3 2** **European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to other non-member countries**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Decision 93/115/EEC of 15 February 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under
loans for projects of mutual interest in certain non-member countries (OJ L 45, 23.2.1993, p. 27).

Council Decision 96/723/EC of 12 December 1996 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under
loans for projects of mutual interest in Latin American and Asian countries with which the Community has concluded cooperation agreements (OJ L 329, 19.12.1996, p. 45).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans
for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries,
South Africa, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33), as last amended by
Decision 98/729/EC (OJ L 346, 22.12.1998, p. 54).

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the
Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

Council Decision 2001/777/EC of 6 November 2001 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under a special lending action for selected environmental projects in the Baltic Sea basin of Russia under the Northern Dimension
(OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 41).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 11 of
the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’ provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to section III.

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**LISHMENTS IN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES** (cont’d)

**8 3 4** **European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to South Africa**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Council Decision 95/207/EC of 1 June 1995 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans
for projects in South Africa (OJ L 131, 15.6.1995, p. 31).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans
for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries,
South Africa, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33), as last amended by
Decision 98/729/EC (OJ L 346, 22.12.1998, p. 54).

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the
Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 12 of
the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’ provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to section III.

**CHAPTER 8 5 — REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES**

**8 5 0** **Dividends paid by the European Investment Fund**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

4 000 000 p.m. 4 680 000,—

Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994 on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12).

This article is intended to receive any dividends paid by the European Investment Fund in respect of this contribution.

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**TITLE 9**

**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 1 — CONTRIBUTIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT TO A PENSION SCHEME**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 9 0

**9 0 0** **Miscellaneous revenue** 37 081 000 20 076 000 79 452 853,17

CHAPTER 9 0 — TOTAL 37 081 000 20 076 000 79 452 853,17

CHAPTER 9 1

**9 1 0** **Contributions by Members of the European Parliament to a pension scheme** 6 408 254 1 450 000 1 460 662,—

CHAPTER 9 1 — TOTAL 6 408 254 1 450 000 1 460 662,—

**Title 9 — Total** **43 489 254** **21 526 000** **80 913 515,17**

**GRAND TOTAL** **94 618 747 943** **92 524 837 098** **95 434 404 645,43**

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**TITLE 9**

**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**9 0 0** **Miscellaneous revenue**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

37 081 000 20 076 000 79 452 853,17

Revenue accruing from general operations

Parliament p.m.

Ombudsman p.m.

Council 20 000

Commission 37 000 000

Court of Justice 10 000

Court of Auditors 35 000

European Economic and Social Committee 16 000

Committee of the Regions p.m.

Total 37 081 000

**CHAPTER 9 1 — CONTRIBUTIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT TO A PENSION SCHEME**

**9 1 0** **Contributions by Members of the European Parliament to a pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

6 408 254 1 450 000 1 460 662,—

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Annex III thereto.

Parliament 6 408 254

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C. **STAFF**

**Authorised staff**

2003 2004

Institution

Temporary Temporary
Permanent posts Permanent posts
posts posts

European Parliament 4 170 790

Council 2 866 53

Commission:

— Operation 16 260 459 16 982 406

— Research and technological development 3 556 50 3 622 50

— Publications Office 519 — 536 —

— European Anti-fraud Office 173 127 183 146

— European Personnel Selection Office 90 1 92 1

— Office for the Administration and Payment of 307 308
Individual Entitlements

— Office for Infrastructure and Logistics, Brussels 595 589

— Office for Infrastructure and Logistics, Luxem- 224 2 224 2
bourg

— European Centre for the Development of Voca- 35 48
tional Training

— European Foundation for the Improvement of 88 — —
Living and Working Conditions

Court of Justice 862 278

Court of Auditors 509 96

European Economic and Social Committee 501 24

Committee of the Regions 230 22

European Ombudsman 13 18

— — — —
European Data-protection Supervisor

**Total** **30 998** **1 968** **22 536** **605**

The distribution per category and grade for these members of staff must be kept within the limits shown in the tables on the
following pages.

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**Section I — Parliament**

2003

Category and grade

Permanent posts Temporary posts

Other Political groups

Non-category 1 — — —

A 1 9 — 1 —

A 2 25 — 1 10

A 3 88 1 6 23

A 4 140 2 8 61

A 5 49 4 4 44

A 6 75 3 8 57

A 7 113 4 21 73

A 8 8 — — —

Total 507 14 49 268

LA 3 45 — — —

LA 4 367 — — —

LA 5 104 — — —

LA 6 133 — — —

LA 7 388 — — —

LA 8 43 — — —

Total 1 080,( [1] ) — — —

B 1 176 4 3 48

B 2 80 2 1 26

B 3 132 3 18 39

B 4 56 3 6 13

B 5 173 2 2 42

Total 617 14 30 168

C 1 805 20 2 90

C 2 156 3 5 52

C 3 230 15 11 30

C 4 150 7 — 14

C 5 324 2 10 44

Total 1 665 47 28 230

D 1 182 3 9 7

D 2 34 1 — 1

D 3 5 — — —

D 4 — — — —

Total 221 4 9 8

**Grand total** **4 091**,( [2] ) **79**,( [3] ) **116**,( [4] ) **674**

**4 881**,( [5] ),( [6] )

( [1] ) Of which 763 for the Translation Directorate and 317 for the Interpreting Directorate.

( [2] ) Of which 15 ad personam promotions (two A 3 to A 2, one A 4 to A 3, 10 C 1 to B 3, one C 2 to C 1 and one D 1 to C 3) granted in exceptional circumstances to deserving
officials having reached the end of their career brackets (at least 60 years of age and having been in the last step of the highest grade in their category for at least two years) and
after long service (at least 25 years).

( [3] ) Notional reserve for officials seconded in the interests of the service not included in the grand total.

( [4] ) Of which 24 for the President’s Office, 14 for the Secretariat of the Vice-Presidents, five C 3 for the Quaestors’ Secretariat, 11 for DG I (Data-processing Directorate), 13 for DG II,
18 for DG III, one for DG IV, 10 for DG V, 12 for DG VI, three for the Staff Committee, one for the service for relations with political groups (coordination with non-attached
Members), and four for the Legal service (until 31 December 2004).

( [5] ) The appropriations for the creation of one A 7 (2001 budget) are entered in the specific reserve in Chapter 10 0.

( [6] ) The grand total of 4 897 posts includes 365 permanent posts for the Secretariat and 45 temporary posts for the political groups (enlargement), the appropriations for which are
entered in the Chapter 103 specific reserve.

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2004

Category and grade

Permanent posts Temporary posts

Other Political groups

Non-category 1 — — —

A 1 9 — 1 —

A 2 28 — 1 10

A 3 92 1 6 23

A 4 160 2 8 68

A 5 53 4 3 40

A 6 77 3 8 56

A 7 130 4 26 71

A 8 6 — — —

Total 555 14 53 268

LA 3 45 — — —

LA 4 395 — — —

LA 5 88 — — —

LA 6 134 — — —

LA 7 571 — — —

LA 8 45 — — —

Total 1 278,( [1] ) — — —

B 1 192 4 17 50

B 2 75 2 1 25

B 3 129 3 7 40

B 4 82 3 3 13

B 5 279 2 2 50

Total 757 14 30 178

C 1 758 20 2 92

C 2 193 3 5 51

C 3 190 15 11 28

C 4 205 7 — 15

C 5 395 2 8 50

Total 1 741 47 26 236

D 1 142 3 9 7

D 2 24 1 — 1

D 3 14 — — —

D 4 — — — —

Total 180 4 9 8

**Grand total** **4 512**,( [2] ) **79**,( [3] ) **118**,( [4] ) **690**

**5 320**,( [5] )

( [1] ) Of which 887 for the Translation Directorate and 391 for the Interpreting Directorate.

( [2] ) Of which 22 ad personam promotions (2 A 3 to A 2, 6 C 1 to B 3 and 14 D 1 to C 3) granted in exceptional circumstances to deserving officials having reached the end of their
career brackets (at least 60 years of age and having been in the last step of the highest grade in their category for at least two years) and after long service (at least 25 years).

( [3] ) Notional reserve for officials seconded in the interests of the service not included in the grand total.

( [4] ) Of which 23 for the President’s Office, 14 for the Secretariat of the Vice-Presidents, five C 3 for the Quaestors’ Secretariat, 11 for DG I (Data-processing Directorate), 21 for DG II
(of which 8 A 7 until 31 December 2008), 8 for DG III, one for DG IV, 11 for DG V, 16 for DG VI, three for the Staff Committee, one for the service for relations with political
groups (coordination with non-attached Members), and four for the Legal service (until 31 December 2004).

( [5] ) The appropriations for the creation of 3 A 3, 9 A 7, 3 B 5 and 9 C 5 for DG II, as well as the appropriations for the creation of 3 A 7 for the legal serivce are entered in the specific
reserve in Chapter 10 0.

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**Section II — Council**

Council

Category and grade

2003 2004

Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts

Non-category 2 — 2 —

A 1 11 — 11 —

A2 27,( [1] ) 4 29,( [2] ) 2

A 3 51,( [3] ) 7 51,( [4] ) 9

A 4 95,( [5] ) 10 92,( [6] ) 8

A 5 72 4 74 12

A 6 53 — 60 —

A 7 67 — 88 —

A 8 — — — —

Total 376 25 405 31

LA 3 36 — 45 —

LA 4 176 — 178 —

LA 5 251 — 265 —

LA 6 124 — 160 —

LA 7 170 — 233 —

LA 8 — — — —

Total 757 — 881 —

B 1 59 2 57 2

B 2 49 — 48 —

B 3 64 — 65 —

B 4 34 — 34 —

B 5 88 13 106 13

Total 294 15 310 15

C 1 438 1 426 1

C 2 324 — 317 —

C 3 241 — 238 —

C 4 141 — 141 —

C 5 237 — 350 —

Total 1 381 1 1 472 1

D 1 68 — 67 —

D 2 — — — —

D 3 — — — —

D 4 — — — —

Total 68 — 67 —

**Grand total** **2 878**,( [7] ) **41** **3 137**,( [8] ) **47**

( [1] ) Of which four A 1 ad personam.

( [2] ) Of which four A 1 ad personam.

( [3] ) Of which seven A 2 ad personam.

( [4] ) Of which seven A 2 ad personam.

( [5] ) Of which five A 3 ad personam.

( [6] ) Of which five A 3 ad personam.

( [7] ) Half-time working in certain posts may be offset by the recruitment of other officials subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

( [8] ) Half-time working in certain posts may be offset by the recruitment of other officials subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

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**Section III — Commission**

Administration

( [1] ) Of which 27 A 1 ad personam.

( [2] ) Of which 27 A 1 ad personam.

( [3] ) Of which 21 A 2 ad personam.

( [4] ) Of which two A 2 ad personam pursuant to Article 8 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68.

( [5] ) The duties of Director-General of the Agency are carried out by an A 2 official ad personam appointed Director-General pursuant to Article 53 of the Treaty establishing the
European Atomic Energy Communiity. The duties of deputy Director-General of the Agency are carried out by an A 3 official appointed deputy Director-General pursuant to
Article 53 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community.

( [6] ) Of which 21 A 2 ad personam.

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( [7] ) Of which two A 2 ad personam pursuant to Article 8 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68.

( [8] ) The duties of Director-General of the Agency are carried out by an A 2 official ad personam appointed Director-General pursuant to Article 53 of the Treaty establishing the
European Atomic Energy Community.

( [9] ) Of which one A 3 ad personam, this classification applying to the official who is eligible for it under the ruling of the Court of Justice in Cases 20/63 and 21/63, as well as Cases
79/63 and 82/63.

( [10] ) Of which 11 A 3 ad personam.

( [11] ) Of which one A 3 ad personam, this classification applying to the official who is eligible for it under the ruling of the Court of Justice in Cases 20/63 and 21/63, as well as Cases
79/63 and 82/63.

( [12] ) Of which 11 A 3 ad personam.

( [13] ) Of which one A 3 ad personam, this classification applying to the official who is eligible for it under the ruling of the Court of Justice in Cases 20/63 and 21/63, as well as Cases
79/63 and 82/63.

( [14] ) Of which 11 A 3 ad personam.

( [15] ) One A 5 post is provided for a person responsible at interinstitutional level for supervising publication of the budget at all stages. The description of duties is established at
interinstitutional level by all the institutions cooperating on the SEIBUD project and approved by the interinstitutional Joint Committee. In accordance with the nature of those
duties, the official occupying this post may, on the authority of the Budget Directorate-General, be seconded for a limited period to another institution in the interests of the
service within the meaning of Article 37 of the Staff Regulations.

( [16] ) Of which one A 3 ad personam, this classification applying to the official who is eligible for it under the ruling of the Court of Justice in Cases 20/63 and 21/63, as well as Cases
79/63 and 82/63.

( [17] ) Of which 11 A 3 ad personam.

( [18] ) One A 5 post is provided for a person responsible at interinstitutional level for supervising publication of the budget at all stages. The description of duties is established at
interinstitutional level by all the institutions cooperating on the SEIBUD project and approved by the interinstitutional Joint Committee. In accordance with the nature of those
duties, the official occupying this post may, on the authority of the Budget Directorate-General, be seconded for a limited period to another institution in the interests of the
service within the meaning of Article 37 of the Staff Regulations.

( [19] ) Of which 25 posts, appropriations for which are entered in reserve.

( [20] ) Of which one A 2 ad personam.

( [21] ) Of which one A 2 ad personam.

( [22] ) Of which two LA 3 ad personam for the Joint interpreting and conference service.

( [23] ) Of which two LA 3 ad personam for the Joint interpreting and conference service.

( [24] ) Of which three LA for the Joint interpreting and conference service.

( [25] ) Of which three LA for the Joint interpreting and conference service.

( [26] ) Of which one B 1 ad personam pursuant to Article 8 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68.

( [27] ) Of which one B 1 ad personam pursuant to Article 8 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68.

( [28] ) Of which 206 posts of senior secretarial assistant, secretarial assistant, senior technical assistant and technical assistant.

( [29] ) Of which 17 posts of senior secretarial assistant and senior technical assistant.

( [30] ) Of which 206 posts of senior secretarial assistant, secretarial assistant, senior technical assistant and technical assistant.

( [31] ) Of which 17 posts of senior secretarial assistant and senior technical assistant.

( [32] ) Furthermore, 34 pro forma A 7/A 6 posts must be added to this total with no appropriation in order to enable officials to be seconded to ACP States.

( [33] ) Half-time working in certain posts may be offset by the recruitment of other staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

( [34] ) Of which two posts for the Secretariat of the Economic and Monetary Committee.

( [35] ) Furthermore, 34 pro forma A 7/A 6 posts must be added to this total with no appropriation in order to enable officials to be seconded to ACP States.

( [36] ) Half-time working in certain posts may be offset by the recruitment of other staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

( [37] ) Of which two posts for the Secretariat of the Economic and Monetary Committee.

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Research and technological development — Joint Research Centre

Category and grade

2004 2003

Scientific and technical Administrative Total Scientific and technical Administrative Total

A 1 2,( [1] ) — 2 2,( [2] ) — 2

A 2 9 1 10 9 1 10

A 3 33 7 40 38 8 46

A 4 148 12 160 160 12 172

A 5 179 11 190 155 5 160

A 6 213 2 215 180 6 186

A 7 133 9 142 133 5 138

A 8 15 1 16 15 1 16

Total 732 43 775 692 38 730

B 1 102 32 134 125 35 160

B 2 124 19 143 125 20 145

B 3 100 11 111 100 10 110

B 4 135 10 145 115 7 122

B 5 56 8 64 54 4 58

Total 517 80 597 519 76 595

C 1 138 116 254 166 138 304

C 2 62 37 99 54 33 87

C 3 52 33 85 47 27 74

C 4 33 18 51 23 15 38

C 5 21 19 40 21 13 34

Total 306 223 529 311 226 537

D 1 10 13 23 10 13 23

D 2 6 3 9 6 3 9

D 3 1 1 2 4 1 5

D 4 — — — — — —

Total 17 17 34 20 17 37

**Grand total**,( [3] ) **1 572** **363** **1 935** **1 542** **357** **1 899**

( [1] ) Of which one official benefiting from the advantages provided for in Article 93 of the Staff Regulations.

( [2] ) Of which one official benefiting from the advantages provided for in Article 93 of the Staff Regulations.

( [3] ) Half-time working in certain posts may be offset by the recruitment of other staff within the limit of the number of posts thereby released in each category.

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**Research and technological development — Indirect action**

2004 2003

Category and grade

Permanent scientific and technical
posts

Permanent
administrative Temporary Total Scientific and Administrative Temporary Total
posts technical posts
posts

A 1 1 — 1 1 1

A 2 17,( [1] ) 2 19 17,( [2] ) 2 19

A 3 72,( [3] ) 8 80 72,( [4] ) 8 80

A 4 282 29 311 282 29 311

A 5 253 27 280 253 27 280

A 6 126 35 11 172 126 35 11 172

A 7 54 46 17 117 54 37 17 108

A 8 4 17 21 4 10 14

Total 809 164 28 1 001 809 148 28 985

B 1 45 35 80 45 35 80

B 2 12 50 62 12 50 62

B 3 2 60 62 2 60 62

B 4 3 46 6 55 3 42 6 51

B 5 1 25 9 35 1 23 9 33

Total 63 216 15 294 63 210 15 288

C 1 — 90 90 90 90

C 2 — 93 93 93 93

C 3 — 109 109 109 109

C 4 — 93 2 95 88 2 90

C 5 — 50 5 55 47 5 52

Total — 435 7 442 427 7 434

**Grand total**,( [5] ) **872** **815** **50** **1 737** **872** **785** **50** **1 707**

( [1] ) Of which two A 1 ad personam.

( [2] ) Of which two A 1 ad personam.

( [3] ) Of which one A 2 ad personam.

( [4] ) Of which one A 2 ad personam.

( [5] ) Half-time working in certain posts may be offset by the recruitment of other staff within the limit of the balance of posts thereby released in each category.

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**Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union**

Permanent posts Temporary posts

Category and grade

2003 2004 2003 2004

A 2 — — 1 1

A 3 — — — —

A 4/A 5 2 2 — —

A 6/A 7 3 3 1 2

Total 5 5 2 3

LA 3 1 1 — —

LA 4/LA 5 5 6 12 15

LA 6/LA 7 / LA 8 2 6 52 64

Total 8 13 64 79

B 1 — — — —

B 2/B 3 3 4 5 6

B 4/B 5 2 3 19 18

Total 5 7 24 24

C 1 — — — 1

C 2/C 3 1 1 8 9

C 4/C 5 1 2 36 37

Total 2 3 44 47

D — — 4 —

Total — — 4 —

**Grand total** **20** **28** **138** **153**

**List of decentralised bodies**

The establishment plans of the decentralised bodies listed below are incorporated in the remarks for the following budget headings:

02 04 02 01 European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products

04 03 04 01 European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

04 03 05 02 European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

04 04 06 01 European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia

06 02 01 01 European Aviation Safety Agency

06 02 02 01 European Maritime Safety Agency

06 02 08 01 European Railway Agency

07 04 01 01 European Environment Agency

09 03 05 01 European Agency for Networks and Information Security

12 03 01 01 Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market

15 03 01 03 European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

15 03 03 01 European Training Foundation

17 04 05 Community Plant Variety Office

17 04 08 01 European Food Safety Authority

18 06 04 01 Eurojust

18 07 01 01 European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction

19 07 01 European Agency for Reconstruction

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**Publications Office**

Publications Office

Category and grade

2003 2004

Permanent posts Permanent posts

A 1 1 1

A 2 1 3

A 3 8 8

A 4 4 4

A 5 9 15

A 6 10 10

A 7 20 23

A 8 — 8

Total 53 72

B 1 44 46

B 2 40 45

B 3 71 72

B 4 57 50

B 5 33 32

Total 245 245

C 1 39 42

C 2 34 36

C 3 35 37

C 4 41 41

C 5 30 41

Total 179 197

D 1 30 10

D 2 11 11

D 3 1 1

D 4 — —

Total 42 22

**Grand total** **519**,( [1] ),( [2] ) **536**,( [3] ),( [4] )

( [1] ) Of which two posts of technical assistant and secretarial assistant.

( [2] ) The effects of filling certain posts with part-time staff may be offset by recruiting additional staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

( [3] ) Of which two posts of senior technical assistant and senior secretarial assistant.

( [4] ) The effects of filling certain posts with part-time staff may be offset by recruiting additional staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

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**European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF)**

European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF)

Category and grade

2003 2004

Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts

A 1 1 — 1 —

A 2 2 3 2 3

A 3 5 4 5 4

A 4 11 17 13 21

A 5 12 17 14 25

A 6 8 — 11 2

A 7 20 20 23 25

A 8 — — — —

Total 59 61 69 80

B 1 9 18 9 18

B 2 6 — 6 —

B 3 22 48 22 48

B 4 6 — 6 —

B 5 7 — 7 —

Total 50 66 50 66

C 1 6 — 6 —

C 2 12 — 12 —

C 3 15 — 15 —

C 4 13 — 13 —

C 5 14 — 14 —

Total 60 — 60 —

D 1 1 — 1 —

D 2 1 — 1 —

D 3 2 — 2 —

D 4 — — — —

Total 4 — 4 —

**Grand total** **173** **127** **183** **146**

**300** **329**,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which one A 2, one A 5, one B 3, one C 3, one A 5 T and three A 7 T are earmarked for the secretariat of the Supervisory Committee. These posts are to be filled on a proposal
from the Supervisory Committee, preferably by seconding officials in the interests of the service pursuant to Article 37 of the Staff Regulations of Officials.

( [2] ) Of which 80 posts for internal investigations pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1). These investigators are to be grouped together
within a special directorate.

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**European Personnel Selection Office**

European Personnel Selection Office

Categories and grades

2003 2004

Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts

A 1 — — — —

A 2 — 1 — 1

A 3 1,( [1] ) — 1 —

A 4 2 — 1 —

A 5 2 — 2 —

A 6 1 — 1 —

A 7 3,( [2] ) — 6 —

A 8 — — — —

Total 9 1 11 1

B 1 3,( [3] ) — 3 —

B 2 11,( [4] ) — 11 —

B 3 5,( [5] ) — 5 —

B 4 2,( [6] ) — 2 —

B 5 5,( [7] ) — 5 —

Total 26 — 26 —

C 1 11,( [8] ) — 11 —

C 2 10,( [9] ) — 10 —

C 3 8,( [10] ) — 8 —

C 4 13,( [11] ) — 13 —

C 5 11,( [12] ) — 11 —

Total 53 — 53 —

D 1 — — — —

D 2 — — — —

D 3 2 — 2 —

D 4 — — — —

Total 2 — 2 —

**Grand total** **90** **1** **92** **1**

**91** **93**

( [1] ) Post from the Council.

( [2] ) Of which one post from the European Parliament.

( [3] ) Of which one post from the European Parliament.

( [4] ) Of which one post from the European Parliament and one post from the Council.

( [5] ) Of which one post from the European Parliament.

( [6] ) Of which one post from the European Parliament.

( [7] ) Of which one post from the European Parliament and one post from the Council.

( [8] ) Of which one post from the European Parliament and one post from the Council.

( [9] ) Of which one post from the European Parliament and one post from the Council.

( [10] ) Of which one post from the European Parliament and one post from the Council.

( [11] ) Of which one post from the European Parliament and one post from the Council.

( [12] ) Of which four posts from the European Parliament, one post from the Council, one post from the Court of Justice, one post from the Court of Auditors and one post from the
European Economic and Social Committee.

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**Office for the Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements**

Office for the Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements

Categories and grades

2003 2004

Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts

A 1 — — — —

A 2 1 — 1 —

A 3 4 — 4 —

A 4 4 — 5 —

A 5 1 — 1 —

A 6 3 — 4 —

A 7 1 — 1 —

A 8 — — — —

Total 14 — 16 —

B 1 21 — 21 —

B 2 24 — 24 —

B 3 13 — 13 —

B 4 14 — 14 —

B 5 3 — 3 —

Total 75 — 75 —

C 1 76 — 75 —

C 2 54 — 54 —

C 3 47 47 —

C 4 23 23 —

C 5 6 — 6 —

Total 206 205,( [1] ) —

D 1 8 — 8 —

D 2 4 — 4 —

D 3 — — — —

D 4 — — — —

Total 12 — 12 —

**Grand total** **307**,( [2] ) **308** **—**

( [1] ) Blocked for conversion of posts into appropriations: 27 C posts (13 in C 3, 14 in C 4).

( [2] ) Half-time working in certain posts may be offset by the recruitment of other staff within the limit of the balance of posts thereby released in each category.

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**Office for infrastructure and logistics in Brussels**

Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels

Categories and grades

2003 2004

Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts

A 1 — — — —

A 2 1 — 1 —

A 3 6 — 6 —

A 4 7 — 7 —

A 5 10 — 10 —

A 6 2 — 2 —

A 7 7 — 7 —

A 8 — — — —

Total 33 — 33 —

B 1 19 — 18 —

B 2 15 — 14 —

B 3 17 — 16 —

B 4 11 — 11 —

B 5 9 — 9 —

Total 71 — 68 —

C 1 67 — 65 —

C 2 65 — 64 —

C 3 73 — 73 —

C 4 57 — 57 —

C 5 13 — 13 —

Total 275 — 272 —

D 1 156 — 156 —

D 2 55 — 55 —

D 3 5 — 5 —

D 4 — — — —

Total 216 — 216 —

**Grand total** **595** **—** **589** **—**

**595**,( [1] ) **589**,( [2] )

( [1] ) Half-time working in certain posts may be offset by the recruitment of other staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

( [2] ) Half-time working in certain posts may be offset by the recruitment of other staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

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**Office for infrastructure and logistics in Luxembourg**

Office for Infrastructure and Logistics Office in Luxembourg

Categories and grades

2003 2004

Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts

A 1 — — — —

A 2 1 — 1 —

A 3 3 — 3 —

A 4 4 — 5 —

A 5 2 — 2 —

A 6 2 — 3 —

A 7 — — — —

A 8 — — — —

Total 12 — 14 —

B 1 8 — 8 —

B 2 7 — 7 —

B 3 3 2 3 2

B 4 3 — 3 —

B 5 1 — 2 —

Total 22 2 23 2

C 1 29 — 27 —

C 2 32 — 31 —

C 3 32 — 32 —

C 4 17 — 17 —

C 5 6 — 6 —

Total 116 — 113 —

D 1 54 — 54 —

D 2 19 — 19 —

D 3 1 — 1 —

D 4 — — — —

Total 74 2 74 2

**Grand total** **224** **2** **224** **2**

**226**,( [1] ) **226**,( [2] )

( [1] ) Half-time working in certain posts may be offset by the recruitment of other staff within the limit of the balance of posts thereby released in each category.

( [2] ) Half-time working in certain posts may be offset by the recruitment of other staff within the limit of the balance of posts thereby released in each category.

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**Section IV — Court of Justice**

Court of Justice

( [1] ) Of which one A 2 ad personam.

( [2] ) Of which one A 2 ad personam.

( [3] ) Of which one A 2 ad personam.

( [4] ) Of which one A 2 ad personam.

( [5] ) Of which two established officials classified as grade A 2 and five established officials classified as grade A 2 ad personam for the duration of their duties as legal secretaries, it being
understood that, as posts for legal secretaries fall vacant, they will be filled by members of the temporary staff.

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( [6] ) Of which one A3 1 ad personam.

( [7] ) Of which one A 3 ad personam.

( [8] ) Dont 1 A 2 à titre personnel.

( [9] ) Of which one A 2 ad personam.

( [10] ) Of which 79 LA posts for interpretation.

( [11] ) Of which 40 LA posts for interpretation.

( [12] ) Of which two posts of senior secretarial or senior technical assistant.

( [13] ) Of which two posts of senior secretarial or senior technical assistant.

( [14] ) Of which 10 posts of secretarial or technical assistant.

( [15] ) Of which 10 posts of secretarial or technical assistant.

( [16] ) Of which eight posts of secretarial or technical assistant.

( [17] ) Of which eight posts of secretarial or technical assistant.

( [18] ) Not including the contingency reserve, without allocation of appropriations, for officials seconded to Members of the Court of Justice or Members of the Court of First Instance
(three A 4, three A 5, three A 6, three LA 4, three LA 5, nine LA 6, eight B 4, two B 5, three C 1, 15 C 2, 15 C 3, six D 1, six D 2).

( [19] ) Not including the contingency reserve, without allocation of appropriations, for officials seconded to Members of the Court of Justice or Members of the Court of First Instance
(two A 4, two A 5, two A 6, two LA 4, two LA 5, six LA 6, five B 4, one B 5, two C 1, 10 C 2, 10 C 3, four D 1, four D 2).

( [20] ) Not including the contingency reserve, without allocation of appropriations, for officials seconded to Members of the Court of Justice or Members of the Court of First Instance
(3 A 4, 3 A 5, 3 A 6, 3 LA 4, 3 LA 5, 9 LA 6, 8 B 4, 2 B 5, 3 C 1, 15 C 2, 15 C 3, 6 D 1, 6 D 2).

( [21] ) The effects of filling certain posts with part-time staff may be offset by recruiting additional staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

( [22] ) Not including the contingency reserve, without allocation of appropriations, for officials seconded to Members of the Court of Justice or Members of the Court of First Instance
(2 A 4, 2 A 5, 2 A 6, 2 LA 4, 2 LA 5, 6 LA 6, 5 B 4, 1 B 5, 2 C 1, 10 C 2, 10 C 3, 4 D 1, 4 D 2).

( [23] ) The effects of filling certain posts with part-time staff may be offset by recruiting additional staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

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**Section V — Court of Auditors**

Court of Auditors,( [1] )

( [1] ) This establishment plan takes account of the amendments introduced by the Court as from the financial year 2003 in accordance with Article 47(1) of the Financial Regulation.

( [2] ) Of which one A 2 ad personam.

( [3] ) Of which one A 2 ad personam.

( [4] ) The actual grade at which the A 3 and A 5 posts assigned to the Private Offices will be occupied will follow the same grading criteria as used for officials.

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( [5] ) The actual grade at which the A 3 and A 5 posts assigned to the Private Offices will be occupied will follow the same grading criteria as used for officials.

( [6] ) Of which 11 new posts for enlargement.

( [7] ) Of which three A 3 ad personam.

( [8] ) Of which one A 3 ad personam.

( [9] ) Of which two A 3 ad personam.

( [10] ) Removal of 3 NAI posts.

( [11] ) Of which 10 new posts for enlargement which may be converted into A3 posts for nationals of the new Member States.

( [12] ) The actual grade at which the A 3 and A 5 posts assigned to the Private Offices will be occupied will follow the same grading criteria as used for officials.

( [13] ) The actual grade at which the A 3 and A 5 posts assigned to the Private Offices will be occupied will follow the same grading criteria as used for officials.

( [14] ) Of which 11 new posts for enlargement.

( [15] ) Of which 23 new posts for enlargement.

( [16] ) Of which 10 new posts for enlargement.

( [17] ) Of which 35 new posts for enlargement.

( [18] ) Senior secretarial assistants, of which two BS 2 ad personam.

( [19] ) Senior secretarial assistants, of which two BS 2 ad personam.

( [20] ) Of which 11 new posts for enlargement.

( [21] ) Of which five new posts for enlargement and one other new post.

( [22] ) Of which three B 3 ad personam.

( [23] ) Of which two B 3 ad personam.

( [24] ) Of which 10 new posts for enlargement.

( [25] ) Of which 7 new posts for enlargement.

( [26] ) Of which three C 3 ad personam.

( [27] ) Half-time working in certain posts may be offset by the recruitment of other staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

( [28] ) Half-time working in certain posts may be offset by the recruitment of other staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

( [29] ) Not including the virtual reserve, without allocation of appropriations, for seconded officials in the Private Offices (1 A 3, 5 A 4, 6 A 5, 7 A 6, 5 A 7, 1 B 1, 1 B 2, 1 B 3, 1 B 4,
1 B 5, 12 C 1, 4 C 2, 5 C 3, 2 C 4, 2 C 5, 1 D 1, 3 D 2).

( [30] ) Half-time working in certain posts may be offset by the recruitment of other staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

( [31] ) Half-time working in certain posts may be offset by the recruitment of other staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

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**Section VI — European Economic and Social Committee**

European Economic and Social Committee

Category and grade

2003 2004

Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts

Non-category 1 — 1 —

A 1 — — — —

A 2 5 — 5 —

A 3 8 1 8 1

A 4 11 2 12 2

A 5 9 1 11 1

A 6 10 — 11 —

A 7 16 5 22 5,( [1] )

A 8 — — — —

Total 59 9 69 9

LA 3 11 — 15 —

LA 4 35 — 34,( [2] ) —

LA 5 24 — 27 —

LA 6 35 — 36 —

LA 7 37 — 87

LA 8 — — — —

Total 142 — 199 —

B 1 11 1 12 1

B 2 15 2 16 1

B 3 17 1 14 2

B 4 12 — 12 2

B 5 21 4 34 3

Total 76 8 88 9

C 1 50 — 54 —

C 2 54 3 54 2

C 3 44 4 40 4

C 4 21 — 18 —

C 5 31 — 48 —

Total 200 7 214 6

D 1 7 — 10 —

D 2 7 — 4 —

D 3 9 — 9 —

D 4 — — — —

Total 23 — 23 —

**Grand total** **501** **24** **594**,( [3] ) **24**

( [1] ) For the secretariat of the President and the group secretariats and the buildings unit (two A 7 and one B 5 authorised until the end of 2004).

( [2] ) One LA 4 post has been abolished pursuant to Article 55(2) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977.

( [3] ) The effects of filling certain posts with part-time staff may be offset by recruiting additional staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

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**Section VII — Committee of the Regions**

Committee of the Regions

Category and grade

2003 2004

Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts

Non-category — 1 — 1

A 1 — — — —

A 2 2 — 2 —

A 3 4 1 4 1

A 4 5 — 6 —

A 5 9 3 9 4

A 6 10 1 7 1

A 7 16 6 29 9

A 8 — — — —

Total 46 11 57 15

LA 3 1 — 6 —

LA 4 9 — 11 —

LA 5 15 — 13 —

LA 6 9 — 12 —

LA 7 24 — 118 —

LA 8 — — — —

Total 58 — 160 —

B 1 2 — 4 —

B 2 4 — 3 —

B 3 5 1 4 1

B 4 6 — 6 —

B 5 12 4 27 4

Total 29 5 44 5

C 1 6 — 8 —

C 2 12 — 10 —

C 3 19 1 20 1

C 4 20 3 19 3

C 5 32 1 56 1

Total 89 5 113 5

D 1 3 — 3 —

D 2 2 — 2 —

D 3 3 — 3 —

D 4 — — — —

Total 8 — 8 —

**Grand total** **230**,( [1] ) **22**,( [2] ),( [3] ) **382**,( [4] ) **26**,( [5] ),( [6] )

( [1] ) The effects of filling certain posts with part-time staff may be offset by recruiting additional staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

( [2] ) The effects of filling certain posts with part-time staff may be offset by recruiting additional staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

( [3] ) Of which 1 A 3, 1 A 7, 1 B 3 and 1 C 3 are temporary posts assigned to the Chairman’s private office, 2 A 5, 1 A 6, 5 A 7, 4 B 5, 3 C 4 and 1 C 5 are temporary posts assigned to
the political groups and 1 A 5 is a temporary post assigned to the buildings unit.

( [4] ) The effects of filling certain posts with part-time staff may be offset by recruiting additional staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

( [5] ) The effects of filling certain posts with part-time staff may be offset by recruiting additional staff, subject to the balance of posts thus released in each category.

( [6] ) Of which 1 A 3, 2 A 7, 1 B 3 and 1 C 3 are temporary posts assigned to the Chairman’s private office, 3 A 5, 1 A 6, 7 A 7, 4 B 5, 3 C 4 and 1 C 5 are temporary posts assigned to
the political groups and 1 A 5 is a temporary post assigned to the buildings unit.

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**Section VIII, Part A — European Ombudsman**

European Ombudsman

Category and grade

2003 2004

Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts

— — — —
Non-category

A 1 — — — —

A 2 — — — 1

A 3 1 1 1 1

A 4 2 — 2 1

A 5 — 5 — 5

A 6 — 1 — 1

A 7 — 5 — 7

A 8 — — — —

Total 3 12 3 16

LA 3 — — — —

LA 4 — — — —

LA 5 — — — —

LA 6 — — — —

LA 7 — — — —

LA 8 — — — —

Total — — — —

B 1 — — — —

B 2 — — — —

B 3 1 — 1 —

B 4 2 1 2 1

B 5 1 2 1 2

Total 4 3 4 3

C 1 — — — 1

C 2 1 1 1 1

C 3 — — — —

C 4 3 1 3 1

C 5 2 1 4 1

Total 6 3 8 4

D 1 — — — —

D 2 — — — —

D 3 — — — —

D 4 — — — —

Total — — — —

**Grand total** **13** **18** **15** **23**

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**Section VIII, Part B — European Data-protection Supervisor**

European Data-protection Supervisor

Category and grade

2004 2003

Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts

— — — —
Non-category

A 1 — — — —

A 2 — — — —

A 3 — — — —

A 4 — — — —

A 5 — — — —

A 6 — — — —

A 7 — — — —

A 8 — — — —

Total — — — —

LA 3 — — — —

LA 4 — — — —

LA 5 — — — —

LA 6 — — — —

LA 7 — — — —

LA 8 — — — —

Total — — — —

B 1 — — — —

B 2 — — — —

B 3 — — — —

B 4 — — — —

B 5 — — — —

Total — — — —

C 1 — — — —

C 2 — — — —

C 3 — — — —

C 4 — — — —

C 5 — — — —

Total — — — —

D 1 — — — —

D 2 — — — —

D 3 — — — —

D 4 — — — —

Total — — — —

**Grand total** **—** **—** **—** **—**

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D. **BUILDINGS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION**

**Summary table**

Institutions Buildings rented
Buildings owned by
the Union
Appropriations Appropriations
2004,( [1] ) 2003,( [2] )

Section I Parliament 52 404 900 182 645 788 1 162 967 945,( [3] )

Section II Council 12 731 000,( [4] ) 8 173 000 244 030 884

Section III Commission,( [5] ) : 1 401 444 360

— headquarters (Brussels and Luxem- 184 004 000 132 590 904 1 248 864 871
bourg)

— offices in the Community 9 440 000 7 470 000 —

— delegations 51 067 000 55 484 000 26 775 387

— Joint Research Centre — — 125 804 102

— Publications Office 6 485 000 5 785 000 —

— European Anti-fraud Office 3 634 000 3 535 000 —,( [6] )

— European Personnel Selection Office 1 725 000 1 659 000 —

— Office for Administration and Payment 2 989 000 3 394 000 —
of Individual Entitlements

— Office for Infrastructure and Logistics, 4 868 000 5 868 000 —
Brussels

— Office for Infrastructure and Logistics, 2 389 000 2 677 000 —
Luxembourg

Section IV Court of Justice 21 267 000 9 436 500 80 075 659,( [7] )

Section V Court of Auditors 3 427 000 2 713 000 29 983 853

Section VI European Economic and Social Commit- 10 377 510 10 370 147 162 030 551,95
tee

Section VII Committee of the Regions 5 464 490 4 932 792 66 755 185,89

Section VIII European Ombudsman 202 058 189 070 —

**Total** **356 701 458** **478 365 477** **3 121 986 764,84**

( [1] ) This appropriation represents the cumulative amounts entered in Article 2 0 0 (rent) and Article 2 0 6 (acquisition of immovable property).

( [2] ) This appropriation represents the cumulative amounts entered in Article 2 0 0 (rent) and Article 2 0 6 (acquisition of immovable property).

( [3] ) As at the date of the financial statement established on 31 December 2001.

( [4] ) This appropriation represents the cumulative amounts entered in Item 2 0 0 0 and Article 3 3 0 (rent) and Article 2 0 6 (acquisition of immovable
property).

( [5] ) Including the external offices and costs incurred in terms of expenditure on administrative infrastructure for research policy.

( [6] ) OLAF will partially occupy the Joseph II 30 building which is included below in the list of the Commission’s Brussels buildings.

( [7] ) Net book value shown in the balance sheet as at 31 December 2002. Under the rental/purchasing contract of 15 November 1994 relating to the Palais
annexes A, B and C, ownership of these buildings is due to pass to the Court in 2007.

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**List of buildings owned by the European Union**

Amounts

Year of
Institution Location
purchase

Subtotal Total

Parliament Brussels 826 681 625

Land 1998 81 112 687

Paul-Henri Spaak (D1) 1998 113 710 505
Paul-Henri Spaak (D2) 1998 43 250 746
Altiero Spinelli (D3) 1998 549 249 689

Atrium 1999 39 357 998
Strasbourg (Louise Weiss),( [1] ) 1998 329 949 089
Jean Monnet House (Bazoches) 1982 108 864
Lisbon 1986 1 429 167

Athens 1991 4 799 200

Council Brussels 1995 244 030 884

Commission Brussels 1 248 864 871

Overijse 1974 1 130 972

Loi 130 1987 68 131 164

Breydel 1989 32 698 415

Haren 1993 8 995 217

Clovis 1995 16 682 115

Cours Saint-Michel 1 1997 24 682 219
Belliard 232,( [2] ) 1997 30 581 852
Demot 24,( [3] ) 1997 44 968 133
Breydel II,( [4] ) 1997 47 586 282
Beaulieu 29/31/33,( [5] ) 1997 71 477 361
Charlemagne,( [6] ) 1997 195 491 239
Demot 28,( [7] ) 1997 36 332 525
Joseph II 99,( [8] ) 1997 27 194 865
Loi 86,( [9] ) 1997 38 971 188
Luxembourg 46,( [10] ) 1997 53 484 695
Montoyer 59,( [11] ) 1997 27 473 222
Froissart 101,( [12] ) 1999 26 459 968
VM 18,( [13] ) 1999 22 089 243
Joseph II 70,( [14] ) 1999 57 460 708
Loi 41,( [15] ) 1999 92 408 711
SC 11,( [16] ) 1999 26 680 540
Joseph II 30,( [17] ) 2000 56 658 143
Joseph II 54,( [18] ) 2000 66 463 290
Joseph II 79,( [19] ) 2001 61 150 787
VM2,( [20] ) 2002 66 600 017
Palmerston 2002 9 850 000

SPA 3 2003 37 162 000

Marseille 1994 —

Milan 1994 —

Lisbon 1994 —

Ispra 98 916 257 125 804 102
Geel 22 103 248

Karlsruhe 435 367

Petten 4 349 230

External services,( [21] )
Pretoria (South Africa) 1994 640 723

1996 825 235

Buenos Aires (Argentina) 1992 583 924
Canberra (Australia) 1983 106 245

1990 1 205 306

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**List of buildings owned by the European Union** (cont’d)

Amounts

Year of

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**List of buildings owned by the European Union** (cont’d)

Amounts

Year of
Institution Location

Social Committee

( [1] ) Long lease with option to purchase. As at 31 December 2001, the option to purchase had not yet been exercised.

( [2] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [3] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [4] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [5] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [6] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [7] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [8] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [9] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [10] ) Long lease with option to purchase (ex Marie de Bourgogne).

( [11] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [12] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [13] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [14] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [15] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [16] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [17] ) Long lease with option to purchase (partially occupied by OLAF).

( [18] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [19] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [20] ) Long lease with option to purchase.

( [21] ) The buildings of the external services include 24 office buildings, 25 heads of delegation residences, 25 official staff residences and two parking
spaces.

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SECTION I

**PARLIAMENT**

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PARLIAMENT

**REVENUE**

**Contribution of the European Communities to the financing of the expenditure**
**of the Parliament for the financial year 2004**

Heading Amount

Expenditure 1 231 000 000

Own resources – 81 004 183

**Contribution due** **1 149 995 817**

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PARLIAMENT

**Own resources**

**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 4 0

**4 0 0** **Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of**
**the institution, officials and other servants** 42 899 120 32 389 413 29 299 283,—

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme** 25 483 016 22 025 441 21 107 511,—

**4 0 3** **Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of officials and other servants in**
**active employment** p.m. 5 983 671 5 162 565,—

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** 2 213 793

CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 70 595 929 60 398 525 55 569 359,—

**Title 4 — Total** **70 595 929** **60 398 525** **55 569 359,—**

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PARLIAMENT

**Own resources**

**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

**4 0 0** **Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institution, officials and other servants**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

42 899 120 32 389 413 29 299 283,—

Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax
for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2190/97
(OJ L 301, 5.11.1997, p. 1).

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

25 483 016 22 025 441 21 107 511,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

**4 0 3** **Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of officials and other servants in active employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 5 983 671 5 162 565,—

Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3831/91 of 19 December 1991 amending the Staff Regulations of officials and the Conditions
of employment of other servants of the European Communities with a view to introducing a temporary contribution (OJ L 361, 31.12.1991,
p. 7).

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

2 213 793

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by the revised proposal
amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the
European Communities.

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PARLIAMENT

**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING**

**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION’S ACCOUNTS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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PARLIAMENT

**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 5 5

**5 5 0** **Transfer or repayment of pension rights by staff** 1 500 000 1 500 000 5 366 609,—

CHAPTER 5 5 — TOTAL 1 500 000 1 500 000 5 366 609,—

**Title 5 — Total** **4 000 000** **4 500 000** **8 485 590,—**

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PARLIAMENT

**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**5 0 0** **Proceeds from the sale of movable property**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING**

Remarks

New chapter

**5 1 1** **Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property and reimbursement of charges connected with lettings**

Remarks

New article

5 1 1 0 Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

New item

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding

revenue.

5 1 1 1 Proceeds from charges connected with lettings

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

New item

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding

revenue.

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PARLIAMENT

**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION’S ACCOUNTS**

**5 2 0** **Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

2 500 000 3 000 000 3 118 981,—

**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

**5 5 0** **Transfer or repayment of pension rights by staff**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

1 500 000 1 500 000 5 366 609,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 107 thereof and Article 11(2) and Article 48 of Annex VIII
thereto.

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PARLIAMENT

**TITLE 6**

**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE FROM SERVICES**
**RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT**

**CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 6 1

**6 1 0** **Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution**

6 1 0 2 Repayment of expenditure, incurred on behalf of other institutions, on staff covered by the Staff Regulations and by the Conditions of employment of other servants (Early Childhood Centre) p.m. p.m. 0,—

Article 6 1 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 6 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 6 6

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds p.m. p.m.

6 6 0 1 Other non-assigned contributions and refunds p.m. p.m.

Article 6 6 0 — Total p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title 6 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **0,—**

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PARLIAMENT

**TITLE 6**

**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE FROM SERVICES**
**RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT**

**CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE**

**6 1 0** **Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution**

6 1 0 2 Repayment of expenditure, incurred on behalf of other institutions, on staff covered by the Staff Regulations and by the Conditions of
employment of other servants (Early Childhood Centre)

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

Remarks

New chapter

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

Remarks

New article

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

New item

This item is intended to record, pursuant to Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial
Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue not provided for in other
parts of Title 6 and which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

6 6 0 1 Other non-assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

New item

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**TITLE 9**

**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 1 — CONTRIBUTION BY MEMBERS TO A RETIREMENT PENSION SCHEME**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 9 0

**9 0 4** **Salaries** p.m. p.m. 42 150,—

**9 0 6** **Miscellaneous** p.m. p.m. 1 698 245,—

CHAPTER 9 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 1 740 395,—

CHAPTER 9 1 6 408 254 1 450 000 1 460 662,—

CHAPTER 9 1 — TOTAL 6 408 254 1 450 000 1 460 662,—

**Title 9 — Total** **6 408 254** **1 450 000** **3 201 057,—**

**GRAND TOTAL** **81 004 183** **66 348 525** **67 256 006,—**

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PARLIAMENT

**TITLE 9**

**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**9 0 4** **Salaries**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 42 150,—

Remarks

Reimbursement by insurance companies of the salaries of officials involved in accidents.

**9 0 6** **Miscellaneous**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 1 698 245,—

**CHAPTER 9 1 — CONTRIBUTION BY MEMBERS TO A RETIREMENT PENSION SCHEME**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

6 408 254 1 450 000 1 460 662,—

Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Annex III thereto.

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PARLIAMENT

**EXPENDITURE**

General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**2** **BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPEN-**
**DITURE**

2 0 INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND
ASSOCIATED COSTS 204 369 387 192 093 847 220 113 655,—

2 1 DATA PROCESSING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS 66 096 703 64 373 000 49 518 210,—

2 2 MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS 27 321 600 19 495 745 17 820 136,—

2 3 CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE 19 083 000 17 009 000 12 466 493,—

2 5 EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS 4 436 000 9 797 000 1 193 403,—

2 6 EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS 3 121 000 1 400 000 1 455 873,—

2 7 EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION 42 325 000 31 745 000 30 693 712,—

2 8 MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AND INTERINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES 26 980 900 15 758 700 13 608 165,—

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**EXPENDITURE**

General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002) (cont’d)

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 9 SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS 1 785 000 1 822 500 1 629 208,—

**Title 2 — Total** **395 518 590** **353 494 792** **348 498 855,—**

**3** **EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT**

**BY THE INSTITUTION**

3 6 COST OF MEETINGS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF FORMER MEMBERS 140 000 180 000 100 000,—

3 7 EXPENDITURE RELATING TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES 43 574 000 38 393 000 36 255 247,—

3 9 EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PARLIAMENTARY ASSISTANTS 122 570 000 95 778 096 90 304 115,—

**Title 3 — Total** **166 284 000** **134 351 096** **126 659 362,—**

**10** **OTHER EXPENDITURE**

10 0 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS 8 026 611 6 599 968 0,—

10 1 CONTINGENCY RESERVE 11 000 000 10 000 000 0,—

10 2 RESERVE FOR THE STATUTE FOR MEMBERS p.m. p.m. 0,—

10 3 ENLARGEMENT RESERVE p.m. 41 385 000

**Title 10 — Total** **19 026 611** **57 984 968** **0,—**

**GRAND TOTAL** **1 231 000 000** **1 086 644 375** **977 212 020,—**

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**TITLE 1**

**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 690 929 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 27 379 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 60 731 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 412 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [5] ) An appropriation of EUR 95 968 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [6] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 821 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 1 4** **Miscellaneous allowances and grants**

1 1 4 0 Birth and death grants

Non-differentiated appropriations 18 662 24 000 17 257,—

1 1 4 1 Annual travel expenses from place of employment to place of origin

Non-differentiated appropriations 5 562 000 4 836 000 4 314 029,—

1 1 4 2 Housing and transport allowances

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m.

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 24 387 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 962 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 254 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 252 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 1 9** **Appropriations intended to cover adjustments to officials’ salaries**

1 1 9 0 Salary weightings

Non-differentiated appropriations 7 019 915 6 756 920 6 585 581,—

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO TERMINATION OF SERVICE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 2 3** **Insurance against sickness**

Non-differentiated appropriations 385 000 208 000 217 104,—

**1 2 9** **Adjustments to the various allowances**

1 2 9 0 Salary weightings

Non-differentiated appropriations 2 025 500 1 202 000 1 150 322,—

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 8 342 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 15 142 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

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**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO TERMINATION OF SERVICE** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

**CHAPTER 1 4 — SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE**

**CHAPTER 1 5 — GRADUATE TRAINEESHIPS AND EXCHANGES OF OFFICIALS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 1 5

**1 5 0** **Cost of organising graduate traineeships within the institution**

Non-differentiated appropriations 1 682 150 1 592 181 1 646 661,—

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**CHAPTER 1 5 — GRADUATE TRAINEESHIPS AND EXCHANGES OF OFFICIALS** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

**CHAPTER 1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 1 7

**1 7 0** **Entertainment and representation expenses**

1 7 0 0 Entertainment and representation expenses for Members of the institution

Non-differentiated appropriations 800 000 680 000 635 377,—

1 7 0 1 Entertainment and representation expenses for staff

Non-differentiated appropriations 40 000 40 000 29 986,—

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**CHAPTER 1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 8 7** **Supplementary services**

1 8 7 0 Interpreters and conference technicians

Non-differentiated appropriations 28 700 000 25 000 000 24 650 000,—
( [1] )

1 8 7 2 Other services and work sent out for translation and typing

Non-differentiated appropriations 10 140 000 10 407 000 8 864 337,—
( [2] )

1 8 7 3 Language-related interinstitutional cooperation

Non-differentiated appropriations 250 000

Article 1 8 7 — Total 39 090 000 35 407 000 33 514 337,—

**1 8 8** **Expenditure on recruitment**

1 8 8 0 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

Non-differentiated appropriations 674 000 270 000 556 434,—

Article 1 8 8 — Total 674 000 270 000 556 434,—

CHAPTER 1 8 — TOTAL 47 825 736 42 290 808 39 129 122,—

**Title 1 — Total** **650 170 799** **540 813 519** **502 053 803,—**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 500 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 100 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

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**TITLE 1**

**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

**1 0 0** **Salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries**

1 0 0 0 Salaries, allowances and payments

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This item is intended to cover the salaries of the Members of the European Parliament, which should be provided through the budget of that
institution rather than from the budgets of the Member States, in conformity with the practice for Members of other Community institutions.

1 0 0 4 Travel and subsistence allowances, attendance at meetings and associated expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

59 586 722 51 090 000 52 167 067,—

Remarks

This appropriation has been calculated on the basis of current rules for the refund of travel and subsistence expenses.

It is also intended to cover the costs of participation in a conference of parliamentarians of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) member
States and in meetings of a WTO Parliamentary Assembly, once such an Assembly has been established.

1 0 0 5 Special travel expenses in the exercise of the Parliamentary mandate

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 470 000 1 100 000 1 200 000,—

Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 10 thereof.

The annual sum of EUR 3 500 per Member may not be exceeded.

1 0 0 6 General expenditure allowance

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

34 370 000 27 578 745 26 598 980,—

Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Allowance intended to cover expenses resulting from the parliamentary activities of Members, particularly in the country in which they were
elected.

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**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION** (cont’d)

**1 0 0** (cont’d)

1 0 0 7 Allowances for performance of duties

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

154 000 152 000 146 546,—

Remarks

Bureau decision of 20 March 1991.

This appropriation is intended to cover the flat-rate subsistence and representation allowances in connection with the duties of the President.

**1 0 1** **Accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 857 000 1 560 000 1 606 528,—

Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 17, 18, 19, 20
and 21 thereof.

Bureau decision of 20 October 1958, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 3 April 1990.

Bureau decision of 24 September 1986, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 17 July 1997.

Bureau decision of 18 June 1975, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 3 April 1990.

Bureau decision of 19 January 1978, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 17 July 1997.

This appropriation is intended to cover accident insurance, sickness insurance, repatriation costs, reimbursement of the cost of the annual
medical examination, life assurance, and loss and theft insurance covering personal effects and data-processing equipment.

**1 0 2** **Temporary allowances**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 225 000 p.m. 6 681,—

Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Annex V thereto.

Bureau decision of 18 May 1988, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 16 February 1998.

This article is intended to cover the end-of-service allowance.

**1 0 3** **Pensions**

1 0 3 0 Retirement pensions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

8 710 000 7 600 000 7 026 554,—

Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Annex III thereto.

Bureau decision of 24 and 25 May 1982, as amended on 13 September 1995.

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**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION** (cont’d)

**1 0 3** (cont’d)

1 0 3 1 Invalidity pensions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

610 000 350 000 307 094,—

Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Annex II thereto.

Bureau decision of 24 and 25 May 1982, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 3 April 1995.

1 0 3 2 Survivors’ pensions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 300 000 2 500 000 2 341 979,—

Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Annex I thereto.

Bureau decision of 29 April 1980, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 10 July 1995.

1 0 3 3 Optional pension scheme for Members

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 300 000 9 150 000 8 179 999,—

Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Annex IX thereto.

Bureau decision of 12 June 1990, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 20 September 2000.

This appropriation is intended to cover the institution’s contribution to the voluntary supplementary pension scheme for Members.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 300 000.

**1 0 5** **Courses for Members**

1 0 5 0 Language and data-processing courses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

700 000 720 000 456 438,—

Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 4, 8, 12, 22 and
22a thereof.

Bureau decisions of 10 May 1989, as last amended on 1st July 2002.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of data-processing courses for Members of the institution, the cost of data-processing
courses for Members and their assistants, distance-learning costs and the purchase of self-tuition materials.

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**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION** (cont’d)

**1 0 8** **Exchange losses**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

100 000 50 000 19 306,—

Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the effects of any adjustments to payments to Members of the institution.

**1 0 9** **Provisional appropriation to cover the allowances of Members of the institution**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 000 000 1 000 000 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the effects of any adjustments to payments to Members of the institution.

It is provisional and can be used only after transfer to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT**

**1 1 0** **Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan**

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

278 971 928 260 304 019 239 349 564,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 690 929 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 27 379 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover basic salaries of officials and temporary staff. It is calculated on the basis of the establishment plan
for the financial year, taking account of the posts for which the recruitment procedure is in progress.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 316 000.

1 1 0 1 Family allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

24 675 699 23 094 929 21 034 007,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 60 731 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 412 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62, 67 and 68a thereof and Section I of Annex VII
thereto.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 0** (cont’d)

1 1 0 1 (cont’d)

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances, which include:

— head of household allowance,

— dependent child allowance,

— education allowance,

for officials and temporary staff.

1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

39 084 677 36 593 194 33 240 011,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 95 968 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 821 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 69 thereof and Article 4 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the expatriation and foreign-residence allowances of officials and temporary staff.

1 1 0 3 Secretarial allowance

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 184 537 2 795 892 2 631 361,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4a of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the flat-rate secretarial allowance paid to officials in category C employed as shorthand-typists or
typists, teleprinter operators, typesetters, executive secretaries or principal secretaries.

**1 1 1** **Other staff**

1 1 1 0 Auxiliary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

14 476 205 13 394 652 12 809 195,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of, and the employer’s social security contributions for, auxiliary staff recruited to
replace officials temporarily unable to perform their duties and to strengthen the staff, especially during part-sessions, and in particular to
increase the technical staff (printing, reproduction, distribution, messengers, audiovisual), plus other ancillary costs.

It also covers fees of medical and paramedical staff paid under the arrangements for the provision of services and, in special cases, the
employment of temporary agency staff.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 1** (cont’d)

1 1 1 1 Auxiliary staff for enlargement

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

40 000 000 p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration and the employer’s contribution to the social security scheme of auxiliary staff
recruited specifically to meet enlargement-related needs.

It also permits, in special cases, the employment of temporary agency staff.

1 1 1 2 Local staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

611 000 482 000 285 381,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 and Title IV thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration and the employer’s share of the social security contributions of local staff and other
ancillary expenditure.

1 1 1 3 Special advisers

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5, 82 and 83 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration and the employer’s share of the accident insurance and pension schemes of special
advisers.

**1 1 3** **Insurance against sickness, accidents and occupational disease, unemployment and maintenance of pension rights**

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 894 378 9 216 471 8 442 495,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 24 387 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 962 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

Rules on sickness insurance for officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 23 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer’s contribution to sickness insurance (3,4 % of the basic salary).

The officials’ contribution is 1,7 % of the basic salary.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 3** (cont’d)

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 580 703 2 412 276 2 235 880,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 254 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 252 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 73 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the employer’s contribution to insurance against the risk of accidents and occupational diseases (0,87 % of the basic salary),

— the insurance premiums in respect of sports accidents for Members’ assistants and auxiliary staff using the European Parliament’s sports
centre in Brussels and in Strasbourg.

1 1 3 2 Insurance against unemployment for temporary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

290 496 338 000 284 800,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 28a thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the institution’s contribution to the special unemployment funds under the abovementioned
Article 28a(7).

1 1 3 3 Constitution or maintenance of pension rights for temporary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

13 200 11 500 10 932,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 42 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments by the institution to temporary staff in order to constitute or maintain their pension rights
in their countries of origin.

**1 1 4** **Miscellaneous allowances and grants**

1 1 4 0 Birth and death grants

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

18 662 24 000 17 257,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 74 and 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the birth grant (EUR 198,31, ) and, in the event of the death of an official, the cost of transporting the
body to the deceased’s place of origin.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 4** (cont’d)

1 1 4 1 Annual travel expenses from place of employment to place of origin

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 562 000 4 836 000 4 314 029,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 8 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the flat-rate travel expenses for officials or temporary staff, their spouses and dependants from their
place of employment to their place of origin, in accordance with the following conditions:

— once per calendar year if the distance by rail is greater than 50 km and less than 725 km,

— twice per calendar year if the distance by rail is at least 725 km.

1 1 4 2 Housing and transport allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 14a and 14b of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 4 3 Fixed entertainment allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

60 049 79 700 83 564,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 14 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover fixed entertainment allowances.

1 1 4 4 Fixed travel allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

62 810 64 500 60 725,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 15 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover fixed travel allowances.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 4** (cont’d)

1 1 4 5 Special allowance for accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

— — 28 297,—

1 1 4 9 Other allowances and repayments

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 000 1 000 584,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 34 thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 47 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover in particular:

— the compensation for a probationary official who is dismissed because his work is obviously inadequate,

— compensation for a member of the temporary staff whose contract is terminated by the institution,

— the difference between the contributions paid by auxiliary staff to a Member State pension scheme and those payable to the Community
scheme in the event of reclassification of a contract.

**1 1 5** **Overtime**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 175 000 1 367 000 1 079 643,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

Under the provisions of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, overtime is paid only to category C and D officials
and other servants with reference to their basic salaries.

This appropriation is intended to cover the fixed allowances and payments at the hourly rate for overtime worked by officials and other
servants which has not been compensated.

**1 1 8** **Allowances and expenses in connection with officials entering and leaving the service and transfers**

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses, including members of the family

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

481 585 113 500 43 505,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 7 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses of officials (including members of their families) entering or leaving the service or on
geographical redeployment.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 8** (cont’d)

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 727 789 1 670 000 853 877,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5 and 6 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover these allowances which are the equivalent of two months’ basic salary for officials who are heads of
households and one month’s basic salary for others. They are paid to staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up their
duties, on leaving the service or on transfer to a new place of work.

1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 566 742 1 370 000 488 141,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 9 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover removal expenses for the staff referred to in Item 1 1 8 2.

1 1 8 4 Temporary daily subsistence allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 076 493 1 650 000 826 245,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 10 of Annex VII thereto.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 25 and 69 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the daily allowances to which staff who can prove that they have been obliged to change their place
of residence after taking up their duties are entitled.

**1 1 9** **Appropriations intended to cover adjustments to officials’ salaries**

1 1 9 0 Salary weightings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 019 915 6 756 920 6 585 581,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof and Annex XI thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the impact of salary weightings applicable to the remuneration of officials, temporary and auxiliary
staff and to overtime.

It is also intended to cover the impact of salary weightings applicable to part of the remuneration transferred to a country other than the
country of employment.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 9** (cont’d)

1 1 9 1 Provisional appropriation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 268 268 p.m. 0,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 8 342 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 15 142 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof and Annex XI thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the impact of any salary adjustments agreed by the Council during the financial year.

It is provisional and can be used only after transfer to the appropriate headings of this chapter.

**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO TERMINATION OF SERVICE**

**1 2 1** **Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed**

1 2 1 0 Allowances for staff retired in the interests of the service pursuant to Articles 41 and 50 of the Staff Regulations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

654 500 1 135 800 1 335 473,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the allowances payable to officials:

— assigned non-active status in connection with action to reduce the number of posts in the institution,

— holding an A 1 or A 2 grade post who are retired in the interests of the service.

1 2 1 6 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated (Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 2274/87)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

15 400 229 000 242 225,—

Remarks

Council Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 2274/87 of 23 July 1987 introducing special measures to terminate the service of temporary
staff of the European Communities (OJ L 209, 31.7.1987, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO TERMINATION OF SERVICE** (cont’d)

**1 2 1** (cont’d)

1 2 1 7 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated (Regulations (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2688/95 and (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2689/95)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 817 000 4 748 973 5 269 657,—

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2688/95 of 17 November 1995 introducing special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden (OJ L 280, 23.11.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2689/95 of 17 November 1995 introducing special measures to terminate the service of temporary staff of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden (OJ L 280, 23.11.1995, p. 4).

1 2 1 8 Special retirement scheme for permanent and temporary staff of the European Parliament

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 828 800 p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1748/2002 of 30 September 2002 establishing a special retirement scheme for permanent and temporary staff of the European Communities (OJ L 264, 2.10.2002, p. 9).

**1 2 3** **Insurance against sickness**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

385 000 208 000 217 104,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer’s contribution to the sickness insurance of the recipients of the allowances referred to
in Items 1 2 1 0, 1 2 1 6, 1 2 1 7 and 1 2 1 8.

**1 2 9** **Adjustments to the various allowances**

1 2 9 0 Salary weightings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 025 500 1 202 000 1 150 322,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 64 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the impact of the salary weightings applicable to the various allowances in respect of which appropriations are entered in this chapter.

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**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO TERMINATION OF SERVICE** (cont’d)

**1 2 9** (cont’d)

1 2 9 1 Provisional appropriation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

140 600 139 400 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the impact of any salary adjustments agreed on by the Council during the financial year.

It is provisional and can be used only after transfer to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

**CHAPTER 1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

**1 3 0** **Mission expenses, travel expenses and incidental expenditure**

1 3 0 1 Mission expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

16 109 970 17 845 000 16 533 894,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 71 thereof and Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on transport costs, the payment of daily mission allowances and the ancillary or
exceptional expenses incurred in the performance of a mission.

**CHAPTER 1 4 — SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE**

**1 4 1** **Medical service**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

925 540 670 000 656 037,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 59 thereof and Article 8 of Annex II thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the medical service at the three places of work, including the purchase of
materials and pharmaceutical products, etc., expenditure on preventive medical check-ups, expenditure arising from the operation of the
Invalidity Committee and expenditure on services provided by outside medical specialists deemed necessary by the medical officers.

It also covers expenditure involving the purchase of certain work tools deemed necessary on medical grounds.

**CHAPTER 1 5 — GRADUATE TRAINEESHIPS AND EXCHANGES OF OFFICIALS**

**1 5 0** **Cost of organising graduate traineeships within the institution**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 682 150 1 592 181 1 646 661,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover an allowance, travel and mission expenses for trainees, and accident and sickness insurance during

courses.

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**CHAPTER 1 5 — GRADUATE TRAINEESHIPS AND EXCHANGES OF OFFICIALS** (cont’d)

**1 5 2** **Staff movements between the institution and the public sector in the Member States**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

469 000 390 000 252 328,—

Remarks

Bureau decision of 26 October 1988, as last amended by the Bureau decision of 2 February 2000.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising from movements between the European Parliament and the public sector in the
Member States or other countries specified in the rules.

**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

**1 6 0** **Special assistance grants**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

19 000 17 000 17 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover action taken in respect of officials and other servants in particularly difficult situations.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 8 000.

**1 6 2** **Welfare expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

121 745 90 710 72 316,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 9(3) thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of a grant for the Staff Committee and incidental expenditure in the Welfare Service.

**1 6 4** **Aid for disabled persons**

1 6 4 0 Expenses not refunded by the Joint Sickness Insurance Scheme and other specific expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

85 000 68 349 64 055,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended for the following categories of disabled persons as part of a policy to assist the disabled:

— officials and temporary staff in active employment,

— spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

— all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

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**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE** (cont’d)

**1 6 4** (cont’d)

1 6 4 0 (cont’d)

It enables non-medical expenditure that is deemed necessary, results from disablement and is duly substantiated, to be reimbursed, subject to
budgetary ceilings, once any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or of origin have been exhausted.

**CHAPTER 1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES**

**1 7 0** **Entertainment and representation expenses**

1 7 0 0 Entertainment and representation expenses for Members of the institution

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

800 000 680 000 635 377,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses related to the obligations of the institution regarding entertainment and representation.

1 7 0 1 Entertainment and representation expenses for staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

40 000 40 000 29 986,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover Secretariat receptions and representation.

1 7 0 2 Representation and operating expenses for the President’s private office

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

40 000 40 000 40 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover representation expenses and the contribution to the secretarial expenses of the President’s office.

**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

Remarks

The activities covered by this chapter will be carried out under an interinstitutional cooperation procedure involving consultation between
the institutions and the strengthening of joint management instruments with a view to rationalising expenditure.

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 2** **Further training**

1 8 2 0 Joint professional training, retraining and information for staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 380 000 2 000 000 1 768 534,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 24, third paragraph, thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover further professional training and retraining courses, including language courses run on an interinstitutional basis. In duly justified cases, some of the appropriations may be used to cover the organisation of courses within the institution. The
language courses run in Brussels are also open to parliamentary assistants in Brussels and in respect of which an allowance is paid by the
European Parliament pursuant to Article 14 of the rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members.

It also covers expenditure relating to the purchase or production of teaching materials and to the performance of specific studies by specialists for devising and implementing training programmes.

This appropriation furthermore covers professional training courses which raise awareness about matters concerning disabled people and
training measures in connection with equal opportunities and careers advice, with particular reference to skill profiles.

**1 8 4** **Restaurants and canteens**

1 8 4 0 Current operating expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

800 000 800 000 449 900,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover restaurant and canteen operating costs.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 600 000.

**1 8 6** **Social contacts between members of staff**

1 8 6 0 Social contacts between members of staff and other social measures

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

228 500 223 000 202 868,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to encourage and provide financial backing for schemes to promote social contact between staff of different
nationalities, for example subsidies to staff clubs, sports associations, cultural societies, etc., and to make a contribution to the cost of a
permanent leisure centre (cultural and sports activities, hobbies, restaurant).

It also covers financial support for interinstitutional social activities.

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 6** (cont’d)

1 8 6 3 Early Childhood Centre and approved day nurseries

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 653 236 3 590 808 2 637 049,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover Parliament’s contribution to all the expenditure of the Early Childhood Centre and outside creches
with which an agreement has been concluded.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 010 000.

**1 8 7** **Supplementary services**

1 8 7 0 Interpreters and conference technicians

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

28 700 000 25 000 000 24 650 000,—
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 500 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

Bureau decision of 16 February 1983.

Rules governing interpreters.

This appropriation is calculated on the basis of the revised working schedule.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100 000.

1 8 7 2 Other services and work sent out for translation and typing

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 140 000 10 407 000 8 864 337,—
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 100 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended for the translation, typing, coding and technical assistance work sent to outside suppliers.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 250 000.

1 8 7 3 Language-related interinstitutional cooperation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

250 000

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to measures adopted by the Interinstitutional Committee on Translation and
Interpretation to promote language-related interinstitutional cooperation.

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 8** **Expenditure on recruitment**

1 8 8 0 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

674 000 270 000 556 434,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 27 to 31 and 33 thereof and Annex III thereto.

Decision 2002/620/EC of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the Economic
and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Ombudsman of 25 July 2002 establishing a European Communities
Personnel Selection Office (OJ L 197, 26.7.2002, p. 53) and Decision 2002/621/EC of the Secretaries-General of the European Parliament,
the Council and the Commission, the Registrar of the Court of Justice, the Secretaries-General of the Court of Auditors, the Economic and
Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions, and the representative of the European Ombudsman of 25 July 2002 on the organisation
and operation of the European Communities Personnel Selection Office (OJ L 197, 26.7.2002, p. 56).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on organising the competitions provided for in Article 3 of the Decision of the SecretariesGeneral and travel and subsistence expenses for applicants called for interviews and medical examinations.

It also covers the costs of organising procedures for selecting temporary, auxiliary and local staff.

In cases duly justified by operating requirements and after consulting the Office, this appropriation may be used for competitions organised
by the institution on its own.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50 000.

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**TITLE 2**

**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 1 — DATA PROCESSING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**2 2 1** **Furniture**

2 2 1 0 Purchases and replacement of furniture

Non-differentiated appropriations 2 600 000 2 682 845 2 837 573,—

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 500 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**2 2 7** **Expenditure on archive resources**

2 2 7 0 Processing of the archive resources of Parliament and its bodies in all media and
acquisition of archive resources in substitute media

Non-differentiated appropriations 900 000 758 000 986 637,—

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**2 3 2** **Legal costs**

Non-differentiated appropriations 210 000 200 000 189 997,—

**2 3 3** **Damages, interest and anterior debts**

Non-differentiated appropriations 50 000 25 000 51 240,—

**2 3 4** **Other operating expenditure**

2 3 4 0 Miscellaneous insurance

Non-differentiated appropriations 205 000 240 000 156 941,—

2 3 4 1 Uniforms and working clothes

Non-differentiated appropriations 160 000 280 000 148 015,—

2 3 4 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

Non-differentiated appropriations 1 400 000 1 300 000 1 207 525,—

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**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 6 — EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS**

**CHAPTER 2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 800 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

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**CHAPTER 2 8 — MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AND INTERINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES**

**CHAPTER 2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**2 9 9** **Other subsidies**

2 9 9 3 Expenditure on the promotion of relations between the European Parliament and
national parliaments

Non-differentiated appropriations 185 000 140 000 105 618,—

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 250 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

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**CHAPTER 2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**2 9 9** (cont’d)

2 9 9 5 Aid to the democratically elected parliaments in central and eastern Europe and
the Mediterranean Basin

Non-differentiated appropriations 320 000 332 500 303 082,—

Article 2 9 9 — Total 505 000 472 500 408 700,—

CHAPTER 2 9 — TOTAL 1 785 000 1 822 500 1 629 208,—

**Title 2 — Total** **395 518 590** **353 494 792** **348 498 855,—**

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**TITLE 2**

**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

Remarks

Since risk cover has been revoked by insurance companies, the risk of industrial conflicts and terrorist attacks for the European Parliament
buildings needs to be covered through the European Union budget.

The appropriations of this title accordingly cover all expenses linked to damages resulting from industrial conflicts and terrorist attacks.

**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

**2 0 0** **Rent and annual lease payments**

2 0 0 0 Rent

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

47 391 000 36 219 900 149 396 008,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover rent for the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by Parliament.

It also covers property tax. The rentals are calculated over 12 months on the basis of existing leases or leases in preparation, which normally
provide for indexing to the cost of living or to construction costs.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 401 500.

2 0 0 1 Annual lease payments

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

20 000 000 20 000 000 0,—

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover the annual lease payments for buildings or parts of buildings under existing leases or leases in
preparation.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100 000.

**2 0 1** **Insurance**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 172 582 1 450 772 515 471,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of insurance policy premiums.

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**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 0 2** **Water, gas, electricity and heating**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 807 755 9 215 331 8 087 261,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover water, gas, electricity and heating costs.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50 000.

**2 0 3** **Cleaning and maintenance**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

31 311 566 21 565 868 20 491 075,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost, on the basis of current contracts, of maintaining premises, lifts, heating and air-conditioning
systems and fire doors, as well as rat extermination, repainting and repair work, etc.

Before renewing or concluding contracts the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained
(prices, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) with due regard for Article 91(3) of the Financial Regulation.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50 000.

**2 0 4** **Fitting-out of premises**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

15 332 651 13 226 400 11 395 058,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the performance of fitting-out work, including other expenditure connected with that work, in
particular architects’ or engineers’ fees, etc.

**2 0 5** **Security and surveillance of buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

26 971 000 23 296 000 17 926 973,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover essentially the costs of caretaking and surveillance in respect of buildings occupied by the Parliament
at its three habitual places of work.

Before renewing or concluding contracts the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained
(prices, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) with due regard for Article 91(3) of the Financial Regulation.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 80 000.

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**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 0 6** **Acquisition of immovable property**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 327 500 5 600 000 10 327 500,—

Remarks

This article is intended to cover the acquisition of immovable property. The subsidies in respect of the sites and their development will be
dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation.

**2 0 7** **Construction of buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This article is intended to accommodate a possible appropriation for the construction of buildings.

**2 0 8** **Other expenditure on buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 112 862 3 367 304 1 974 309,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other current expenditure on buildings not specifically provided for in the other articles in this
chapter, including technical assistance in connection with large-scale building work.

It also covers expenses for building adaptations required by disabled employees and disabled visitors to the European Parliament as identified
by a disabled access audit, which has already been agreed.

This appropriation also covers public-utility service charges.

**2 0 9** **Provisional appropriation to cover the institution’s property investments**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

44 942 471 58 152 272 p.m.

Remarks

This article is intended to cover any property investments made by the institutions.

It is provisional and can be used only after transfer to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

**CHAPTER 2 1 — DATA PROCESSING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment, or the conclusion of a rental or rental-purchase
contract for the acquisition of equipment or the supply or provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the
conditions each of them has obtained with due regard for Article 91(3) of the Financial Regulation.

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**CHAPTER 2 1 — DATA PROCESSING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS** (cont’d)

**2 1 0** **Equipment, operating costs and services relating to data processing and telecommunications**

2 1 0 0 Purchase, servicing and maintenance of equipment and software, and related work

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

41 921 278 39 204 000 26 182 934,—
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 500 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase, hire, servicing and maintenance of equipment and software for the
institution, and related work. This equipment and software relates mainly to systems at the data-processing and telecommunications centre,
computing at departmental level and in the political groups and the electronic voting system.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 41 000.

An allocation of EUR 1 300 000 is intended to cover the cost of installing a third computer in Members’ offices in Brussels upon request.

2 1 0 2 Outside assistance in connection with the operation, development and maintenance of software systems

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

24 175 425 25 169 000 23 335 276,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of outside assistance from service bureaux and data-processing consultants in connection
with the operation of the data-processing centre and the network, the production and maintenance of applications, support for users,
including Members and political groups, the carrying out of studies, and the drawing-up and input of technical documentation.

**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment, or the conclusion of a rental or rental-purchase
contract for the acquisition of equipment or the supply or provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the
conditions each of them has obtained with due regard for Article 91(3) of the Financial Regulation.

**2 2 0** **Technical equipment and installations**

2 2 0 0 Purchase and replacement of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

8 872 600 3 611 000 3 076 613,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of miscellaneous additional fixed and mobile technical installations and equipment in
connection with publishing, archiving, security, canteens and buildings, etc.

It is also intended to cover the renewal of equipment in particular for the printshop, archives, telephone service, canteens, staff shops,
security, conferences, etc.

This appropriation also covers advertising costs for the resale and scrapping of inventoried items.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 15 000.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 0** (cont’d)

2 2 0 2 Hire, maintenance, use and repair of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 880 000 6 259 500 5 409 696,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of hiring technical equipment and installations and the cost of repairing the equipment
coming under Items 2 2 0 0 and 2 2 0 2.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10 000.

2 2 0 4 Office machines

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

60 000 60 000 36 723,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the equipment (initial purchase, renewal or rental), maintenance of and repairs to office machines
such as calculators, dictaphones and typewriters, etc.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 2 000.

**2 2 1** **Furniture**

2 2 1 0 Purchases and replacement of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 600 000 2 682 845 2 837 573,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of additional furniture and the replacement of furniture which is old, does not comply
with hygiene and ergonomic standards or is unsuited to new technologies and office organisation methods.

2 2 1 2 Hire, maintenance, use and repair of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

42 000 40 000 39 610,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the hire of furniture and the cost of its maintenance, use and repair.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 2** **Vehicles**

2 2 2 0 Purchase and replacement of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

355 000 150 000 95 438,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase and replacement of the fleet of cars and bicycles.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 40 000.

2 2 2 2 Hire, maintenance, use and repair of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 970 000 2 636 000 2 691 638,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the hire of cars, taxis, coaches and lorries, with or without drivers.

It is also intended to cover the cost of maintaining, using and repairing official vehicles plus the relevant insurance policies. This amount
takes account of the likely increase in the cost of the services provided.

**2 2 3** **Documentation and library expenditure**

2 2 3 0 Library, stock, purchase of books, subscriptions and other forms of documentation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 393 000 2 124 000 1 857 436,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the extension and renewal of the general reference works section and keeping the library stock up to date,

— subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals and news agencies and to the publication thereof and online services, including copyright
fees for the reproduction and dissemination of the above in written and/or electronic form,

— subscriptions or service contracts for the supply of summaries and analyses of the content of periodicals or the storage on optical media
of articles taken from such periodicals,

— utilising external documentary and statistical databases (computer hardware and telecommunications charges excepted),

— the obligations assumed by the European Parliament under international and/or interinstitutional cooperation arrangements.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 3** (cont’d)

2 2 3 1 Special library, archive and research equipment and services

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

464 000 400 000 394 686,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the purchase or rental of special library, documentation and media library materials and archive materials, including electric, electronic
and computer materials and/or systems for research as well as outside services for the acquisition, development, installation, use and
maintenance of these materials and systems (Arcdoc, GED, Libman, OPAC, Webpublications, WIP),

— binding and preservation equipment and work for the library, documentation, media library and archives.

— the cost of internal publications (brochures, studies, etc.), including equipment, and communication costs (newsletters, videos, CD-ROMs,
etc.).

**2 2 4** **Works of art**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

25 000 25 000 21 477,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover both the cost of acquiring and purchasing specific material and the current expenditure relating
thereto, including framing, restoration, cleaning, insurance and ad hoc transport costs.

**2 2 6** **Other documentation expenditure**

2 2 6 0 Purchase of books, subscriptions and documentation materials for the language services

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

145 000 169 400 94 398,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of dictionaries, glossaries and other works for the language services.

2 2 6 1 Subscriptions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

365 000 330 000 278 211,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions to newspapers, periodicals and news agencies, service contracts for press reviews and
cuttings, and copyright fees.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 7** **Expenditure on archive resources**

2 2 7 0 Processing of the archive resources of Parliament and its bodies in all media and acquisition of archive resources in substitute media

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

900 000 758 000 986 637,—

Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 354/83 of 1 February 1983 concerning the opening to the public of the historical archives of the
European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 43, 15.2.1983, p. 1).

Bureau decision of 28 November 2001 on public access to European Parliament documents.

Decision of the Secretary-General of 31 May 2002 on implementing measures for the registration of documents.

Bureau decision of 16 December 2002 on ‘enhancing information and transparency: the archives of the European Parliament’.

Internal rules on the archives of the European Parliament, adopted by the Bureau on 16 December 2002.

Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of outside services in connection with all archiving operations, including sorting, filing and
refiling in the depositories, the cost of archive services, and the acquisition and use of archive resources in substitute media (microfilms,
discs, cassettes, etc.).

2 2 7 1 Processing of the papers of Members of the European Parliament lodged in the form of donations or legacies

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

250 000 250 000 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of processing the papers of Members of the European Parliament accumulated in the exercise
of their office and handed over, in the form of legal donations or legacies, to the European Parliament, to the Historical Archives of the
European Communities (HAEC) or to an association or foundation under rules established by the European Parliament.

**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment, or the conclusion of a rental or rental-purchase
contract for the acquisition of equipment or the supply or provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the
conditions each of them has obtained with due regard for Article 91(3) of the Financial Regulation.

**2 3 0** **Stationery and office supplies**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 357 000 3 130 000 2 827 530,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of paper, envelopes, office supplies, supplies for the print shop and reproduction
workshops, etc.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10 000.

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**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**2 3 1** **Financial charges**

2 3 1 0 Bank charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

400 000 325 000 310 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover bank charges (commission, agios and miscellaneous charges).

2 3 1 9 Other financial charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

50 000 50 000 24 488,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other financial charges, including ancillary costs for the financing of buildings.

**2 3 2** **Legal costs**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

210 000 200 000 189 997,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover costs which may be awarded against the European Parliament by the Court of Justice and the Court
of First Instance of the European Communities, the cost of hiring outside lawyers to represent Parliament in Community and national courts,
the cost of hiring legal advisers to assist the legal service with other matters referred to it and the purchase of legal works.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5 000.

**2 3 3** **Damages, interest and anterior debts**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

50 000 25 000 51 240,—

Remarks

Financial Regulation of 25 June 2002 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to damages, interest and any debts within the meaning of Article 8(3) of the
Financial Regulation.

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**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**2 3 4** **Other operating expenditure**

2 3 4 0 Miscellaneous insurance

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

205 000 240 000 156 941,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover costs connected with insurance not specifically provided for in another item.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10 000.

2 3 4 1 Uniforms and working clothes

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

160 000 280 000 148 015,—

Remarks

Rules of 17 June 1996 concerning the provision of uniforms and professional clothing.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure in connection with the purchase of uniforms for ushers, drivers and removal men,
medical services and various technical services.

2 3 4 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 400 000 1 300 000 1 207 525,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of the beverages, refreshments and occasional light meals served at meetings held by the
institution.

2 3 4 3 Departmental removals and associated handling

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 010 000 850 000 298 409,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of removal and handling work carried out by removal firms or by temporary handling staff
supplied by outside agencies.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 40 000.

2 3 4 4 Miscellaneous operating expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

40 000 40 000 32 005,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover miscellaneous operating expenses not specifically provided for against other items in this article, such
as for the purchase of railway and flight timetables, the publication of notices of sales of second-hand equipment in newspapers, etc.

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**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**2 3 6** **Postal charges and telecommunications**

2 3 6 0 Postage on correspondence and delivery charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 098 000 2 252 000 1 133 676,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover charges for postage, processing and delivery by the postal services or private delivery firms.

2 3 6 1 Telecommunications

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 103 000 8 317 000 6 086 667,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions and charges for cable and radio communications (fixed and mobile telephony, and
television) plus expenditure on data transmission networks and telematic services.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 140 000.

**CHAPTER 2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

**2 5 0** **Meetings in general**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 216 000 8 507 000 372 773,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts and other persons, including petitioners to
Parliament, invited to take part in committee, study group or working party meetings.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the expenses of the European Parliament for the hosting of the ‘Disabled People’s Parliament’
event to take place in 2003 as part of the European Year of People with Disabilities.

**2 5 3** **Miscellaneous expenditure on the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 220 000 1 290 000 820 630,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover in particular expenditure connected with the organisation of meetings outside the places of work.

It is also intended to cover the cost of events in connection with the institutionalisation of the WTO Parliamentary Assembly.

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**CHAPTER 2 6 — EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS**

**2 6 0** **External-expertise budget for the parliamentary committees, limited consultations, studies and surveys, STOA programme**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 121 000 1 400 000 1 455 873,—
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 800 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

Bureau decision of 17 February 1997 confirming the STOA mandate and Bureau decisions of 7 July 2000 and 4 April 2001.

Bureau decision of 11 March 2003 concerning legislative assistance for the European Parliament and its Members and establishing an
external-expertise budget for the parliamentary committees.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of contracts with qualified experts and research institutes for studies and other research
activities (workshops, round tables, expert panels and conferences) carried out for Parliament’s governing bodies and the Administration. It
also covers study appraisal costs and STOA’s participation in scientific bodies.

**CHAPTER 2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

**2 7 0** **Official Journal**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 785 500 7 200 000 7 960 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of printing, by traditional (on paper or on microfilm) or electronic methods, the texts which
Parliament is required to publish in the Official Journal of the European Union namely pursuant to its Rules of Procedure (namely Articles 17,
36 and 45 thereof) and pursuant to the Rules of Procedure of the ACP-EU Joint Assembly (budgets, written questions, minutes, notices).

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 400 000.

**2 7 1** **Publications**

2 7 1 0 General publications

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 982 500 2 265 000 1 674 975,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of publishing, by traditional (on paper or on microfilm) or electronic methods, the official
publications of the European Parliament, other than in the Official Journal of the European Union, such as publications of a general nature,
working documents and various printed matter, as well as the subcontracting relating to such publications, documents and printed matter.

It also covers the cost of publications focusing on Parliament’s activities, with a view to guaranteeing access to information by the disabled.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 150 000.

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**CHAPTER 2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION** (cont’d)

**2 7 2** **Expenditure on information**

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover operational expenditure on information, except for that concerning audiovisual media.

2 7 2 1 Expenditure on publication, information and participation in public events

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 450 000 6 800 000 6 710 893,—
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on information publications, including electronic publications, information activities,
and participation in public events, trade fairs and exhibitions in the European Union Member States and the accession countries.

2 7 2 3 Organisation and reception of groups of visitors, Euroscola programme and invitations to opinion multipliers from third countries

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

15 512 000 13 885 000 13 049 240,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subsidies granted for group visits and associated supervision and infrastructure costs, the running
costs of the Euroscola programme, and the financing of traineeships for opinion multipliers from third countries.

The maximum subsidisable number of visitors per group is 45.

An amount of EUR 50 000 shall be available for disabled visitors.

2 7 2 5 Organisation of seminars, symposia and cultural activities

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 595 000 1 595 000 1 298 604,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure or subsidies connected with the organisation of national and multinational symposia
and seminars for opinion multipliers from the Member States and the accession countries, the cost of organising parliamentary symposia
and seminars, and the financing of cultural projects of European interest, in particular the Sakharov Prize. A maximum of EUR 300 000 of
this appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on special events in the Chamber in Strasbourg and Brussels in accordance with the
annual programme adopted by the Bureau.

**CHAPTER 2 8 — MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AND INTERINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment, or the conclusion of a rental or rental-purchase
contract for the acquisition of equipment or the supply or provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the
conditions each of them has obtained with due regard for Article 91(3) of the Financial Regulation.

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**CHAPTER 2 8 — MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AND INTERINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES** (cont’d)

**2 8 0** **External offices — infrastructures**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 828 900 4 250 700 3 663 643,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the rent for the external offices occupied by Parliament.

It also covers property tax. The rentals are calculated over 12 months on the basis of existing leases or leases in preparation, which normally
provide for indexing to the cost of living or to construction costs.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 90 000.

**2 8 1** **External offices — other charges**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 652 000 5 003 000 3 524 654,—
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 250 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the running costs of the external offices.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 110 000.

**2 8 2** **Audiovisual-infrastructure expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 450 000 3 205 000 2 940 717,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover infrastructure expenditure for the audiovisual sector and the ancillary costs relating to that expenditure.

**2 8 3** **Expenditure on audiovisual information**

2 8 3 0 Expenditure on audiovisual information

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 050 000 3 300 000 3 479 151,—
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating budget of the audiovisual sector (including services under its own control and outside
assistance such as technical services for radio and television stations, provision, production and coproduction of audiovisual programmes,
the hiring of lines, the transmission of television and radio programmes, and other measures to develop relations between the institution and
audiovisual broadcasting bodies).

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 13 000.

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**CHAPTER 2 8 — MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AND INTERINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES** (cont’d)

**2 8 3** (cont’d)

2 8 3 1 Internet broadcasting of plenary sittings and meetings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 000 000 p.m.

Remarks

European Parliament resolution of 12 March 2002 on the guidelines for the 2003 budgetary procedure (OJ C 47 of 27.2.2003).

European Parliament resolution of 15 May 2002 on the estimates of revenue and expenditure of Parliament for the financial year 2003
(A5-117/2002).

European Parliament resolution of 14 May 2003 on the estimates of revenue and expenditure of Parliament for the financial year 2004 (A5-140/2003).

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on live Internet broadcasting of plenary sittings and parliamentary committee meetings.

This appropriation is also intended to allow appropriate archives and a search engine ensuring uninterrupted public access to that information to be
established.

**CHAPTER 2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS**

**2 9 4** **Training schemes and grants**

2 9 4 1 Grants for training and further training of conference interpreters

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 280 000 1 350 000 1 220 508,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover grants for the training and further training of interpreters, and associated costs.

**2 9 9** **Other subsidies**

2 9 9 3 Expenditure on the promotion of relations between the European Parliament and national parliaments

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

185 000 140 000 105 618,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure committed for promoting relations between the European Parliament and the national
parliaments.

It relates to parliamentary relations other than those covered by Chapters 1 0, 1 3 and 3 7, exchanges of information and documentation,
and assistance in the analysis and management of that information, including exchanges with the European Centre for Parliamentary Research
and Documentation (ECPRD).

Conferences of Speakers of European Parliamentary Assemblies (June 1977) and of European Union Parliaments (September 2000, March
2001).

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**CHAPTER 2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS** (cont’d)

**2 9 9** (cont’d)

2 9 9 5 Aid to the democratically elected parliaments in central and eastern Europe and the Mediterranean Basin

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

320 000 332 500 303 082,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the strengthening of cooperation between the European Parliament and the democratically elected
parliaments of central and eastern Europe, the former USSR and the Mediterranean Basin. The parliaments of future Member States of the
Union will enjoy favoured-status collaboration.

It also covers the funding of cooperation programmes and training schemes for officials of the aforementioned parliaments.

The training schemes include study visits to the European Parliament in Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg; the appropriation is intended
to cover all or part of the expenditure incurred by participants, in particular travelling costs, travel expenses, accommodation and daily
allowances.

This appropriation covers, inter alia, cooperation measures, including those linked to legislative work, and measures linked to documentation, analysis and information, including those carried out by the European Centre for Parliamentary Research and Documentation (ECPRD).

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**TITLE 3**

**EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 3 6 — COST OF MEETINGS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF FORMER MEMBERS**

**CHAPTER 3 7 — EXPENDITURE RELATING TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 40 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

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**CHAPTER 3 7 — EXPENDITURE RELATING TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 3 9 — EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PARLIAMENTARY ASSISTANTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**3 7 1** **Contributions to European political parties**

3 7 1 0 Contributions to European political parties

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

Article 3 7 1 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,—

**3 7 2** **Contribution to the Fund for the financing of the Convention on the future of**
**the European Union**

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 1 000 000,—
( [1] )

CHAPTER 3 7 — TOTAL 43 574 000 38 393 000 36 255 247,—

CHAPTER 3 9

**3 9 0** **Parliamentary assistants**

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

**3 9 1** **Secretarial assistance allowance**

3 9 1 0 Secretarial assistance allowance

Non-differentiated appropriations 121 070 000 94 278 096 89 349 406,—

3 9 1 1 Exchange losses

Non-differentiated appropriations 1 500 000 1 500 000 954 709,—

Article 3 9 1 — Total 122 570 000 95 778 096 90 304 115,—

CHAPTER 3 9 — TOTAL 122 570 000 95 778 096 90 304 115,—

**Title 3 — Total** **166 284 000** **134 351 096** **126 659 362,—**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 500 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

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**TITLE 3**

**EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 3 6 — COST OF MEETINGS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF FORMER MEMBERS**

**3 6 0** **Cost of meetings and other activities of former Members**

3 6 0 0 Cost of meetings and other activities of former Members

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

60 000 100 000 100 000,—
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 40 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

This appropriation covers the cost of meetings of the association of former Members of the European Parliament plus any other associated
costs, if appropriate.

3 6 0 1 Cost of meetings and other activities of the European Parliamentary Association

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

80 000 80 000 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of meetings of the European Parliamentary Association plus, if appropriate, any other
associated costs.

**CHAPTER 3 7 — EXPENDITURE RELATING TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES**

**3 7 0** **Special expenditure of the European Parliament**

3 7 0 0 Miscellaneous organisational expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

304 000 420 000 330 540,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover miscellaneous organisational expenditure for interparliamentary meetings, duty travel in connection
with interparliamentary activities and ad hoc delegations.

3 7 0 1 Secretarial expenses, current administrative expenditure and expenditure relating to the political and information activities of the political
groups and non-attached Members

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

43 250 000 37 948 000 34 906 452,—

Remarks

Rules adopted by the Bureau on 1 February 2001.

This appropriation is intended to cover, in respect of the political groups and the non-attached Members:

— secretarial, administrative and operational expenditure,

— expenditure on political and information activities conducted in connection with the European Union’s political activities.

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**CHAPTER 3 7 — EXPENDITURE RELATING TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES** (cont’d)

**3 7 0** (cont’d)

3 7 0 9 Contributions to international organisations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

20 000 25 000 18 255,—

Remarks

Bureau decision of 1 March 2001 (International Institute for Democracy).

This appropriation is intended to cover affiliation fees in respect of international organisations to which the European Parliament or one of
its bodies belongs (Interparliamentary Union, Association of Secretaries-General of Parliaments, Twelve Plus Group within the Interparliamentary Union).

**3 7 1** **Contributions to European political parties**

3 7 1 0 Contributions to European political parties

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 191 thereof.

Based on the need for transparency and the necessary reinforcement of the democratic accountability of the European Union, this item is
intended to finance, at European level, political parties which contribute to forming a European awareness and to expressing the political will
of the citizens of the Union.

In this respect, the Commission is requested to present as soon as possible a proposal for a statute for European political parties, in order to
implement the Treaty.

**3 7 2** **Contribution to the Fund for the financing of the Convention on the future of the European Union**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 1 000 000,—

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 500 000 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

This article is intended to cover the European Parliament’s contribution to the Fund for the financing of the Convention on the future of the
European Union, convened by the Laeken European Council of 14 and 15 December 2001.

Interinstitutional Agreement of 28 February 2002 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on the financing of
the Convention on the future of the European Union.

Decision 2002/176/EU of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council of 21 February 2002,
setting up a Fund for the financing of the Convention on the future of the European Union and laying down the financial rules for its
management (OJ L 60, 1.3.2002, p. 56).

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**CHAPTER 3 9 — EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PARLIAMENTARY ASSISTANTS**

**3 9 0** **Parliamentary assistants**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Proposal for a Council Regulation, submitted by the Commission on 18 May 1998, amending Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68
laying down the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the
Communities (OJ C 179, 11.6.1998, p. 16).

General implementing provisions (Bureau decision of...).

Appropriations may be entered against this article solely by means of transfer from Article 3 9 1 0 (Secretarial assistance allowance).

**3 9 1** **Secretarial assistance allowance**

3 9 1 0 Secretarial assistance allowance

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

121 070 000 94 278 096 89 349 406,—

Remarks

Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 14 to 16
thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses relating to the recruitment and employment of one or more assistants.

3 9 1 1 Exchange losses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 500 000 1 500 000 954 709,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover exchange differences to be met from the budget of the European Parliament in accordance with the
provisions applicable to secretarial expenses.

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**TITLE 10**

**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

**CHAPTER 10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

**CHAPTER 10 2 — RESERVE FOR THE STATUTE FOR MEMBERS**

**CHAPTER 10 3 — ENLARGEMENT RESERVE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 10 0 8 026 611 6 599 968 0,—

CHAPTER 10 0 — TOTAL 8 026 611 6 599 968 0,—

CHAPTER 10 1 11 000 000 10 000 000 0,—

CHAPTER 10 1 — TOTAL 11 000 000 10 000 000 0,—

CHAPTER 10 2 p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 10 2 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 10 3 p.m. 41 385 000

CHAPTER 10 3 — TOTAL p.m. 41 385 000

**Title 10 — Total** **19 026 611** **57 984 968** **0,—**

**GRAND TOTAL** **1 231 000 000** **1 086 644 375** **977 212 020,—**

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**TITLE 10**

**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

8 026 611 6 599 968 0,—

Remarks

A reserve should be created to cover any needs in connection with expenditure under the following budgetary lines:

Item 1 1 0 0 Basic salaries 690 929

Item 1 1 0 1 Family allowances 60 731

Item 1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff 95 968
Regulations)

Item 1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness 24 387

Item 1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational diseases 6 254

Item 1 1 9 1 Provisional appropriation 8 342

Item 1 8 7 0 Interpreters and conference technicians 2 500 000

Item 1 8 7 2 Other services and work sent out for translation and typing 2 100 000

Item 2 1 0 0 Purchase, servicing and maintenance of equipment and software, and related work 2 500 000

Item 3 6 0 0 Cost of meetings and other activities of former Members 40 000

Total 8 026 611

**CHAPTER 10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 000 000 10 000 000 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure resulting from budgetary decisions taken in the course of the financial year (expenditure
that cannot be estimated).

**CHAPTER 10 2 — RESERVE FOR THE STATUTE FOR MEMBERS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

European Parliament resolution of 3 December 1998 on the draft Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ C 398, 21.12.1998,
p. 24).

**CHAPTER 10 3 — ENLARGEMENT RESERVE**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 41 385 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of the institution’s preparations for enlargement.

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**REVENUE**

**Contribution of the European Communities to the financing of the expenditure**
**of the Council for the financial year 2004**

Heading Amount

Expenditure 524 806 200

Own resources – 40 662 854

**Contribution due** **484 143 346**

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**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM STAFF REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 4 0

**4 0 0** **Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of members of**
**the institution, officials and other servants** 22 919 000 20 942 000 19 649 003,04

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme and to the unemployment scheme** 15 746 000 14 397 000 13 499 351,85

**4 0 3** **Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of officials and other servants in**
**active employment** p.m. 1 826 000 3 441 691,05

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** 1 475 854

CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 40 140 854 37 165 000 36 590 045,94

**Title 4 — Total** **40 140 854** **37 165 000** **36 590 045,94**

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**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM STAFF REMUNERATION**

**4 0 0** **Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of members of the institution, officials and other servants**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

22 919 000 20 942 000 19 649 003,04

Remarks

Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax
for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2190/97
(OJ L 301, 5.11.1997, p. 1).

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme and to the unemployment scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

15 746 000 14 397 000 13 499 351,85

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

**4 0 3** **Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of officials and other servants in active employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 1 826 000 3 441 691,05

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of European Communities, and in particular Article 66a.

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

1 475 854

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by the revised proposal
amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the
European Communities.

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**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING**

**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION’S ACCOUNTS**

**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR PURCHASE OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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**CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS CONNECTED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS**

**CHAPTER 5 8 — MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 5 7

**5 7 0** **Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation**
**of the institutions** p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 5 7 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 5 8

**5 8 0** **Miscellaneous compensation** p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 5 8 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title 5 — Total** **502 000** **522 000** **3 883 361,50**

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**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**5 0 0** **Proceeds from the sale of movable property**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

1 000 1 000 0,—

**5 0 2** **Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

**CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING**

**5 1 0** **Proceeds from hiring out furniture and equipment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

1 000 1 000 0,—

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

**5 1 1** **Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property and reimbursement of charges connected with lettings**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 20 000 11 960,88

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

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**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION’S ACCOUNTS**

**5 2 0** **Revenue from investments, bank and other interest on the institution’s accounts**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

500 000 500 000 562 671,90

**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR PURCHASE OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

**5 5 0** **Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 3 308 728,72

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 107 thereof and Article 11(2) and Article 48 of Annex
VIII thereto.

**CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS CONNECTED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS**

**5 7 0** **Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation of the institutions**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

**CHAPTER 5 8 — MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION**

**5 8 0** **Miscellaneous compensation**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

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**TITLE 6**

**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 6 1

**6 1 1** **Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of one or more States**

6 1 1 1 Agreements with third countries on contributions to the administrative costs of
the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis p.m. 401 701 396 922,—

Article 6 1 1 — Total p.m. 401 701 396 922,—

CHAPTER 6 1 — TOTAL p.m. 401 701 396 922,—

CHAPTER 6 6

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds p.m. p.m.

Article 6 6 0 — Total p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title 6 — Total** **p.m.** **401 701** **396 922,—**

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**TITLE 6**

**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE**

**6 1 1** **Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of one or more States**

6 1 1 1 Agreements with third countries on contributions to the administrative costs of the implementation, application and development of the
Schengen acquis

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 401 701 396 922,—

Remarks

Council Decision 1999/437/EC of 17 May 1999 on certain arrangements for the application of the Agreement concluded by the Council of
the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the
implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31).

Contribution to the administrative costs arising from the Agreement of 18 May 1999 concluded by the Council of the European Union and
the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the implementation, application
and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 36), and in particular Article 12 thereof.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), this revenue gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in Titles 1 and 2 in the statement of revenue of section II ‘Council’.

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This item is intended to record, pursuant to Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial
Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue not provided for in other
parts of Title 6 and which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

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**TITLE 7**

**INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS**

**CHAPTER 7 0 — INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 7 0

**7 0 0** **Interest on late payments** p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 7 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,—

**Title 7 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **0,—**

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**TITLE 7**

**INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS**

**CHAPTER 7 0 — INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS**

**7 0 0** **Interest on late payments**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

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**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 9 0

**9 0 0** **Miscellaneous revenue** 20 000 20 000 52 865,61

CHAPTER 9 0 — TOTAL 20 000 20 000 52 865,61

**Title 9 — Total** **20 000** **20 000** **52 865,61**

**GRAND TOTAL** **40 662 854** **38 108 701** **40 923 195,05**

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**TITLE 9**

**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**9 0 0** **Miscellaneous revenue**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

20 000 20 000 52 865,61

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**EXPENDITURE**

General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002) (cont’d)

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**3** **EXPENDITURE ARISING OUT OF THE INSTITUTION’S PERFORMANCE**
**OF MISSIONS**

3 1 EMOLUMENTS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION MILITARY STAFF SET UP WITHIN
THE FRAMEWORK OF THE EUROPEAN SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY
(ESDP) AND OF THE SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERTS AND THE SPECIAL
ADVISERS IN CONNECTION WITH RELATED ACTIVITIES 6 727 000 5 827 000 5 081 000,—

3 2 OPERATING EXPENDITURE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION MILITARY STAFF
WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE EUROPEAN SECURITY AND DEFENCE
POLICY (ESDP) 833 000 1 137 000 439 295,11

3 3 SPECIFIC INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURE ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY
(ESDP) 21 728 000 9 862 000 7 277 276,30

3 4 MEETING AND CONVENING EXPENSES 638 000 1 220 000 700 000,—

**Title 3 — Total** **29 926 000** **18 046 000** **13 497 571,41**

**10** **OTHER EXPENDITURE**

10 0 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS p.m. p.m.

10 1 CONTINGENCY RESERVE 1 000 000 1 000 000

10 2 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: BUILDINGS p.m. p.m.

10 3 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: PUBLICATION OF THE ACQUIS COMMUNAUTAIRE p.m. 1 660 000

**Title 10 — Total** **1 000 000** **2 660 000**

**GRAND TOTAL** **524 806 200** **431 673 000** **414 816 321,50**

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**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 1 1

**1 1 0** **Official and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment**
**plan**

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

Non-differentiated appropriations 184 421 000 171 279 000 160 341 977,44

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 1 8** **Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service and on transfer**

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses (including family members)

Non-differentiated appropriations 320 000 187 000 95 000,—

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

Non-differentiated appropriations 3 181 000 2 158 000 870 000,—

1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

Non-differentiated appropriations 2 532 200 2 215 000 735 000,—

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 2 — VARIOUS ALLOWANCES AND CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO TERMINATION OF SERVICE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 2 3** **Sickness insurance**

Non-differentiated appropriations 86 000 11 000 9 998,92

**1 2 9** **Review of various allowances**

1 2 9 0 Weightings

Non-differentiated appropriations 214 000 26 000 53 953,46

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**CHAPTER 1 2 — VARIOUS ALLOWANCES AND CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO TERMINATION OF SERVICE** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

**CHAPTER 1 4 — SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE**

**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 1 6

**1 6 0** **Special assistance grants**

Non-differentiated appropriations 18 000 16 000 16 000,—

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**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES**

**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 8 4** **Running costs of restaurants and canteens**

**1 8 6** **Social contacts between members of staff**

Non-differentiated appropriations 900 000 20 000

1 8 6 0 Social contacts between members of staff and other social actions

Non-differentiated appropriations 15 000 15 000 15 000,—

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Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 8 6** (cont’d)

1 8 6 3 Early Childhood Centre and other creches

Non-differentiated appropriations 1 257 000 1 643 000 1 536 428,—

1 8 6 4 Council creche

Non-differentiated appropriations 215 000

Article 1 8 6 — Total 1 487 000 1 658 000 1 551 428,—

**1 8 8** **Expenditure on recruitment**

1 8 8 0 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

Non-differentiated appropriations 340 000 82 000 356 633,15

Article 1 8 8 — Total 340 000 82 000 356 633,15

CHAPTER 1 8 — TOTAL 4 812 000 3 199 000 2 894 080,11

**Title 1 — Total** **281 576 200** **254 081 000** **237 998 492,41**

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**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

**1 0 2** **Temporary allowances**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 94 848,52

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the temporary and family allowances of members of the institution after their duties have ceased.

**1 0 3** **Pensions**

1 0 3 0 Retirement pensions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

167 000 165 000 125 305,08

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the retirement pensions of Secretaries-General of the institution.

1 0 3 2 Survivors’ pensions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the widows’ and orphans’ survivors’ pensions of the former Secretaries-General of the institution
referred to in Item 1 0 3 0.

**1 0 9** **Provisional appropriation for the adjustment of allowances and pensions**

1 0 9 0 Weightings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

42 000 40 000 38 343,14

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payment of the weightings applied to the retirement pensions of the former Secretaries-General of
the institution referred to in Item 1 0 3 0.

1 0 9 1 Provisional appropriation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 000 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the impact of any adjustments to remuneration, temporary allowances and pensions to be decided by
the Council during the financial year.

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**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION** (cont’d)

**1 0 9** (cont’d)

1 0 9 1 (cont’d)

It is of a provisional nature and may be used only after being transferred to the appropriate headings in the present chapter.

**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT**

Remarks

A standard abatement of 4,9 % has been applied to Items 1 1 0 0, 1 1 0 1, 1 1 0 2, 1 1 3 0, 1 1 3 1, 1 1 4 1, 1 1 9 0 and 1 1 9 1 (not related
to enlargement).

The appropriations entered in this chapter are assessed on the basis of the Council’s establishment plan for the financial year.

**1 1 0** **Official and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan**

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

184 421 000 171 279 000 160 341 977,44

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

1 1 0 1 Family allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

16 792 000 15 245 000 14 290 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62, 67 and 68a thereof and Section I of Annex VII
thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances which include:

— head of household allowance,

— dependent child allowance,

— education allowance.

1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including those granted in accordance with Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

26 372 000 23 665 000 21 868 416,92

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 69 thereof and Article 4 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover allowances paid to officials fulfilling the conditions laid down in the said Articles.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 0** (cont’d)

1 1 0 3 Secretarial allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 456 000 2 383 000 2 232 868,04

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4a of Annex VII thereto.

**1 1 1** **Other staff**

1 1 1 0 Auxiliary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 899 000,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover allowances paid to staff recruited specifically to deal with excess work and to replace officials
temporarily unable to carry out their duties (illness, maternity, etc.).

1 1 1 1 Auxiliary interpreters

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration and the employer’s share of social security contributions for auxiliary interpreters.

1 1 1 2 Local staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 158 000 520 000 542 000,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 and Title IV thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration and the employer’s share of social security contributions for local staff.

1 1 1 3 Special advisers

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

200 000 3 600 000 4 661 000,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5, 82 and 83.

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**1 1 1** (cont’d)

1 1 1 3 (cont’d)

Guidelines on appointment procedure and administrative arrangements for European Union special representatives (EUSRs), approved by
the Council on 30 March 2000.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the remuneration and administrative costs of the special advisers appointed by the Council to perform specific expert functions, with the
exception of those concerning the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP)

— the remuneration, allowances and administrative costs of the special representatives of the European Union and of their non-seconded
assistants.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50 000.

1 1 1 4 Auxiliary translators

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This item is intended to cover the remuneration and the employer’s share of social security contributions for auxiliary translators.

1 1 1 8 National experts on secondment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

655 000 621 000 0,—

Remarks

Council Decision 2003/479/EC of 16 June 2003 concerning the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the
General Secretariat of the Council and repealing the Decisions of 25 June 1997 and 22 March 1999, Decision 2001/41/EC and Decision
2001/496/CFSP (OJ L 160, 28.6.2003, p. 72).

This appropriation is intended to cover the allowances and administrative costs received by national experts on secondment in the context of
activities in the field of justice and home affairs (JHA).

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10 000.

**1 1 3** **Insurance against sickness, accidents and occupational disease and unemployment insurance**

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 604 000 5 994 000 5 579 272,85

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof and Article 24 of Annex X thereto.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 3** (cont’d)

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 697 000 1 541 000 1 398 982,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 73 thereof, Article 15 of Annex VIII and Article 25 of
Annex X thereto.

1 1 3 2 Unemployment insurance for temporary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

31 000 84 000 40 385,20

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 28a thereof (relating to temporary
staff).

1 1 3 3 Constitution or maintenance of pension rights for temporary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

48 000 48 000 976,18

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 42 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments made by the institution to allow temporary staff to constitute or maintain pension rights in
their country of origin.

**1 1 4** **Miscellaneous allowances and grants**

1 1 4 0 Birth and death allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

100 000 129 000 4 609,44

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 70, 74 and 75 thereof.

1 1 4 1 Annual travel expenses from the place of employment to the place of origin

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 717 000 4 282 000 3 809 913,27

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 8 of Annex VII thereto.

Officials are entitled to the reimbursement of annual travel expenses from the place where they are employed to the place of origin for
themselves and their families.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 4** (cont’d)

1 1 4 2 Accommodation and transport allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

63 000 61 000 61 816,50

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 14a and 14b of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 4 4 Fixed local travel allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

13 000 13 000 10 485,96

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 15 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover fixed duty allowances pursuant to the said Article.

1 1 4 5 Special allowance for accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

— 5 000 5 160,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover a special allowance for accounting officers, assistant accounting officers and administrators of
imprest accounts.

1 1 4 7 Allowances for shiftwork or standby duty at the official’s place of work or at home

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

518 000 519 000 458 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 56a and 56b thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the allowances for shiftwork or standby duty at work or at home.

1 1 4 9 Other allowances and repayments

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 840 000 1 583 000 1 469 172,13

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 34 and 70a thereof and Annex X thereto.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 47 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover payment of other allowances payable under the following provisions of the Staff Regulations of
officials of the European Communities:

— Article 34(2) (severance grant for probationers),

— Article 70a (allowance for staff training courses given),

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 4** (cont’d)

1 1 4 9 (cont’d)

— Annex X to the Staff Regulations (payment by the institution of the accommodation expenses for officials employed at Geneva or New
York),

— Article 47(1) of the Conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities (allowance to temporary staff on termination of
contract).

**1 1 5** **Overtime**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 870 000 2 870 000 2 524 413,15

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the fixed allowances and hourly-rate remuneration for overtime worked by officials and temporary
staff in categories C and D whom it has not been possible to compensate by free time.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5 000.

**1 1 7** **Supplementary services**

1 1 7 5 Other services and work to be contracted out

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

663 000 565 000 2 949 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all services performed by persons not linked to the institution and in particular:

— supplementary staff for telecommunications (telephony etc.),

— supplementary staff for meetings in Luxembourg and Strasbourg,

— temporary staff for various departments.

In the case of work contracted out, before any contracts involving more than EUR 46 000 are renewed or concluded and in order to
rationalise expenditure, the institution will obtain information from the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained for a
similar contract.

1 1 7 8 Technical assistance and support for various activities

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 55 000 60 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on staff for the Schengen information system (SIS).

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 8** **Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service and on transfer**

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses (including family members)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

320 000 187 000 95 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 7 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments of travel expenses due to staff entering and leaving the service.

It also covers the travel expenses of members of their families.

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 181 000 2 158 000 870 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5 and 6 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover installation and resettlement allowances which amount to two months’ basic salary for officials who
are entitled to the household allowance, and to one month’s basic salary for others.

1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 532 200 2 215 000 735 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 9 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 8 4 Temporary daily subsistence allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 409 000 1 601 000 315 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 10 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the daily allowances payable to officials and temporary staff who provide proof that they have had to
change their residence after taking up their duties.

**1 1 9** **Appropriation to cover any adjustments to the remuneration and pensions of officials and other staff**

1 1 9 0 Salary weightings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 741 000 3 650 000 3 563 583,04

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the weighting applicable to the remuneration of officials, temporary staff and auxiliary staff and to
overtime payments.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 9** (cont’d)

1 1 9 1 Provisional appropriation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 084 000 p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of any adjustments in remuneration which may be made by the Council in the course of the
financial year.

It is purely provisional and can only be used after it has been transferred to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

**CHAPTER 1 2 — VARIOUS ALLOWANCES AND CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO TERMINATION OF SERVICE**

**1 2 1** **Allowances in the case of assignment to non-active status, retirement and dismissal**

1 2 1 0 Allowances in the case of retirement in the interests of the service in application of Articles 41 and 50 of the Staff Regulations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

287 000 368 000 465 824,51

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof.

1 2 1 5 Allowances for termination of service (Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85 of 12 December 1985 introducing special measures to terminate the service of
officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Spain and Portugal (OJ L 335, 13.12.1985, p. 56).

1 2 1 8 Benefits and allowances for staff covered by special retirement measures

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 318 000 p.m.

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1747/2002 of 30 September 2002 introducing, in the context of the modernisation of the institution,
special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities appointed to an established post in the Council of the
European Union (OJ L 264, 2.10.2002, p. 5).

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**CHAPTER 1 2 — VARIOUS ALLOWANCES AND CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO TERMINATION OF SERVICE** (cont’d)

**1 2 3** **Sickness insurance**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

86 000 11 000 9 998,92

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer’s contribution to the sickness insurance of persons eligible for allowances in the case of
assignment to non-active service, retirement and dismissal.

**1 2 9** **Review of various allowances**

1 2 9 0 Weightings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

214 000 26 000 53 953,46

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

1 2 9 1 Provisional appropriation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

34 000 p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the effects of any review of allowances decided on by the Council during the financial year.

It is of a provisional nature and may only be used after being transferred to the relevant headings of this chapter.

**CHAPTER 1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

**1 3 0** **Mission expenses, travel expenses and incidental expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 680 000 4 170 000 4 100 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover mission expenses and staff duty travel expenses.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50 000.

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**CHAPTER 1 4 — SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE**

**1 4 0** **Restaurants and canteens**

1 4 0 0 Running costs of restaurants and canteens

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

—
p.m. 164 890,40

1 4 0 1 Costs of conversion and replacement of equipment of restaurants and canteens

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

— p.m. 9 544,55

**1 4 1** **Medical service**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

310 000 270 000 208 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, in particular Article 59 thereof and Article 8 of Annex II thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover in particular the operating costs of the medical centre, expenditure on medical check-ups and
expenditure relating to the Invalidity Committees.

It also covers expenditure on the purchase of certain work tools deemed necessary on medical grounds.

**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

**1 6 0** **Special assistance grants**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

18 000 16 000 16 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments to officials and other servants in particularly difficult circumstances.

**1 6 1** **Social contacts between staff**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

125 000 115 000 115 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover costs in connection with social relations between staff.

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**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE** (cont’d)

**1 6 2** **Other welfare expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

45 000 41 000 41 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other social payments.

**1 6 4** **Supplementary aid for the disabled**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

85 000 80 000 80 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, as part of a policy to assist the disabled, the following categories of disabled persons:

— officials in service,

— spouses of officials in service,

— all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations.

It serves to reimburse, within the limits of the resources available under the budget and after any national entitlements in the country
of residence or origin have been exhausted, duly substantiated non-medical expenditure acknowledged to be necessary as a result of the
disability.

**CHAPTER 1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES**

**1 7 0** **Entertainment and representation expenses**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

866 000 707 000 795 671,60

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the obligations incumbent upon the institution in the form of entertainment
and representation expenses other than in the field of the European security and defence policy (ESDP).

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 2 000.

**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

Remarks

The activities covered in this chapter are the subject of interinstitutional cooperation, involving consultation between the institutions and
greater use of joint management arrangements in order to rationalise expenditure.

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 2** **Further training, retraining and information for staff**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 660 000 1 439 000 986 018,96

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover further professional training and retraining courses, including language courses run on an interinstitutional basis as well as within the institution.

It also covers officials’ enrolment fees for seminars and conferences.

This appropriation also covers the purchase of the teaching materials and technical equipment required for staff training.

**1 8 3** **Translation service**

1 8 3 1 Supplementary services for the translation service

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

125 000

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on work carried out by freelance or temporary translators or typing and other work sent
out by the translation service.

Expenditure on any work entrusted to the Translation Centre in Luxembourg is also covered by this item.

1 8 3 2 Language-related interinstitutional cooperation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

300 000

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on interinstitutional activities in the language field.

**1 8 4** **Running costs of restaurants and canteens**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

900 000 20 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the management costs arising from the running of restaurants and canteens.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10 000.

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**1 8 6** **Social contacts between members of staff**

1 8 6 0 Social contacts between members of staff and other social actions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

15 000 15 000 15 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Council’s contribution to the activities of the European Interinstitutional Centre at Overijse.

1 8 6 3 Early Childhood Centre and other creches

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 257 000 1 643 000 1 536 428,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Council’s contribution to the cost of the Early Childhood Centre and other creches (to be paid to
the Commission).

1 8 6 4 Council creche

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

215 000

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of running the Council creche.

Revenue from the parental contribution and from contributions by organisations employing parents gives rise to assigned revenue.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 450 000.

**1 8 8** **Expenditure on recruitment**

1 8 8 0 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

340 000 82 000 356 633,15

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 27 to 31 and 33 thereof and Annex III thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the organisation of competitions for the recruitment of staff (advertisements, publication expenses,
travel expenses for candidates, hiring of rooms, furniture, machines, outside initial medical examinations, etc.) on an interinstitutional basis.

In cases duly justified by operational requirements, after consultation with the other institutions, these appropriations may in part be used
for the organisation of competitions by an individual institution.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

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**TITLE 2**

**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 1 — INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 2 3

**2 3 0** **Stationery and office supplies**

Non-differentiated appropriations 4 009 000 4 067 000 3 838 900,09

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**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 4 — POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

**CHAPTER 2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

**CHAPTER 2 6 — EXPENDITURE ON CONSULTATIONS, STUDIES AND SURVEYS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

**CHAPTER 2 8 — LIAISON OFFICES**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 2 9

**2 9 0** **Subsidies and financial contributions**

2 9 0 0 Subsidies and financial contributions

Non-differentiated appropriations 10 000 30 000 5 500,—

2 9 0 9 Contribution to the fund for the financing of the Convention on the Future of the
European Union

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. 200 000 400 000,—

Article 2 9 0 — Total 10 000 230 000 405 500,—

CHAPTER 2 9 — TOTAL 10 000 230 000 405 500,—

**Title 2 — Total** **212 304 000** **156 886 000** **163 320 257,68**

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**TITLE 2**

**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Remarks

The appropriations in this chapter are intended to cover the costs of investment in immovable property, the rental of buildings and associated costs, and the costs of managing, operating and adapting buildings with the exception of costs relating to the Cortenberg building.

**2 0 0** **Rent**

2 0 0 0 Rent

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

14 575 000 9 041 000 4 609 756,97

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the rents and taxes on buildings occupied by the Council and the rent for meeting rooms, a warehouse and parking spaces:

— premises occupied in Brussels (with the exception of the Cortenberg building),

— premises occupied in Luxembourg (Kirchberg),

— premises occupied in Geneva,

— premises occupied in New York,

— premises occupied in Strasbourg.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 45 000.

2 0 0 1 Costs of renting meeting rooms for external sessions and missions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

59 000 59 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of renting meeting rooms other than at the workplace.

**2 0 1** **Insurance**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

269 000 180 000 170 852,40

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the premiums on contracts concluded with insurance companies for the buildings occupied by the
Council.

**2 0 2** **Water, gas, electricity and heating**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 021 000 2 500 000 2 063 168,53

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover water, gas, electricity and heating costs.

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**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 0 3** **Cleaning and maintenance**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 170 000 8 150 000 7 507 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following cleaning and maintenance costs:

— cleaning of offices, workshops and warehouses (including curtains, carpets, blinds, etc.),

— replacement of worn-out curtains and carpets,

— painting,

— miscellaneous maintenance work,

— repairs to technical installations,

— technical supplies,

— contracts for the maintenance of the various technical installations (air conditioning, heating, waste handling, lifts).

Before the renewal or conclusion of contracts for an amount greater than EUR 46 000, the institution will, in order to rationalise expenditure, ascertain from the other institutions the terms (price, currency, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each for a similar contract.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50 000.

**2 0 4** **Fitting-out of premises**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

13 851 000 16 950 000 6 494 578,87

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover fitting-out work, inter alia:

— fitting-out and transformation of premises in accordance with operational requirements,

— adaptation of premises and technical installations to the safety and health requirements and standards in force.

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of
workers at the workplace (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

**2 0 5** **Building security and surveillance**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 600 000 3 728 000 3 191 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the various forms of expenditure relating to the physical and material safety of persons and property,
and in particular the building-surveillance contracts, the maintenance contracts for security installations, the purchase, rental and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, the costs of legal inspections and the purchase of minor items.

Before the renewal or conclusion of contracts, the institution will, in order to rationalise expenditure, ascertain from the other institutions
the terms obtained by each for a similar contract.

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**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 0 6** **Acquisition of immovable property**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

13 500 000 p.m. 8 500 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the acquisition of a building with a view to the enlargement of the European Union.

**2 0 7** **Construction of buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This article is intended, inter alia, to cover the possible construction of a building with a view to the enlargement of the European Union.

**2 0 8** **Expenditure preliminary to the acquisition, construction and fitting-out of buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 725 000 1 350 000 1 022 738,82

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia, experts’ contributions to the studies on adapting and extending the institution’s buildings.

**2 0 9** **Other expenditure relating to buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

240 000 240 000 160 584,90

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any other current expenditure relating to buildings which is not provided for in the other articles of
this chapter, in particular the costs of waste removal, signwriting materials, checks by specialised bodies, etc.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 12 000.

**CHAPTER 2 1 — INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPENDITURE**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to purchase or the conclusion of a contract for the supply of equipment or the provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions which each has obtained.

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**CHAPTER 2 1 — INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**2 1 0** **Equipment, operating expenses and services relating to computer systems**

2 1 0 0 Acquisition of equipment and software

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 938 000 5 229 000 5 465 320,03

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the purchase or rental of computer hardware and systems and applications
software.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100 000.

2 1 0 2 Maintenance of equipment and software

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 215 000 1 191 000 1 601 368,97

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the servicing and maintenance of equipment and systems and applications
software.

2 1 0 4 Outside assistance for the operation and development of computer systems

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 742 000 4 153 000 3 693 534,77

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of assistance and training provided by computer consultancy firms for the operation and
development of computer systems and applications, including support for users.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100 000.

**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to purchase or the conclusion of a contract for the supply of equipment or the provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions which each has obtained.

**2 2 0** **Office machinery**

2 2 0 0 Purchase and replacement of office machinery

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

30 000 30 000 4 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase and replacement of typewriters, calculators and dictaphones.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 0** (cont’d)

2 2 0 2 Rental, maintenance and repair of office machinery

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 000 15 000 3 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the rental, maintenance and repair of typewriters, calculators and dictaphones.

**2 2 1** **Furniture**

2 2 1 0 Purchase and replacement of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 445 000 1 530 000 815 418,63

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of furniture and specialised furniture as well as the replacement of some of the furniture
which was purchased at least 15 years ago or cannot be reused.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 2 000.

2 2 1 2 Rental, maintenance and repair of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

60 000 50 000 26 489,82

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of:

— rental of furniture during missions and meetings outside Council premises,

— maintenance and repair of furniture.

**2 2 2** **Technical equipment and installations**

2 2 2 0 Purchase and replacement of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 355 000 3 575 000 1 573 726,16

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase or replacement of miscellaneous fixed and mobile technical equipment and installations, particularly in connection with reproduction/distribution, archiving, the purchasing department, security, conferences, telecommunications (fax), canteens and buildings.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5 000.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 2** (cont’d)

2 2 2 2 Rental, maintenance and repair of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

876 000 2 271 000 1 313 763,70

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the rental of technical equipment and installations and the cost of maintaining and repairing the
equipment coming under Items 2 2 2 0 and 2 2 2 2.

2 2 2 4 Outside assistance for the operation and development of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

69 000 1 931 000 1 276 018,73

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical assistance and supervision for reproduction/distribution, the purchasing
department, security, conferences, telecommunications (fax) and canteens.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10 000.

**2 2 3** **Vehicles**

2 2 3 0 Purchase and replacement of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

130 000 110 000 96 780,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the acquisition and replacement of the vehicle fleet.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 20 000.

2 2 3 2 Rental, maintenance, use and repair of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

185 000 168 000 140 160,34

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia:

— the cost of hiring cars when it is impossible to make use of the means of transport available at the Council, particularly in the course of
missions,

— the cost of maintenance and repair of service cars (purchase of petrol, tyres, etc.).

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**2 2 5** **Documentation and library expenditure**

2 2 5 0 Library funds, purchase of books and other works in hard copy and in electronic form, subscriptions to information services

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

605 000 447 000 468 333,64

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the purchase of books and other works in hard copy and in electronic form for the library,

— subscriptions to newspapers, periodicals, services supplying analyses of their content and other online publications (with the exception
of press agencies); this appropriation also covers any copyright costs arising out of the reproduction and circulation of such publications
in hard copy or electronically,

— the costs of access to external documentary and statistical databases.

2 2 5 3 Subscriptions to news agencies

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

55 000 55 000 47 366,36

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of subscriptions to teleprinter news agencies.

2 2 5 4 Binding and upkeep of library books

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

15 000 15 000 10 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover bookbinding and other costs essential for preserving works and periodicals.

**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

**2 3 0** **Stationery and office supplies**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 009 000 4 067 000 3 838 900,09

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of purchasing paper, stationery and office supplies, supplies for dispatching mail, printed
material, supplies for the document reproduction workshop, supplies for recording meetings and magnetic tapes.

It is intended to cover:

— paper,

— cost of photocopies and fees,

— paper and office supplies (day-to-day supplies),

— printed material,

— supplies for dispatching mail (envelopes, wrapping paper, plates for the franking machine),

— supplies for the document reproduction workshop (printers’ inks, offset plates, films and chemicals for preparing plates),

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**2 3 0** (cont’d)

— supplies for recording meetings and magnetic tapes for automatic typewriters and computers,

— supplies for the distribution and archives services,

— supplies for the security department and the conference department.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 20 000.

**2 3 2** **Financial charges**

2 3 2 0 Bank charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

65 000 55 000 64 888,52

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover bank charges (commission, agios, miscellaneous charges).

2 3 2 9 Other financial charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other financial charges.

**2 3 3** **Legal costs**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

400 000 300 000 490 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover costs which may be awarded against the Council by the Court of Justice and the Court of First
Instance of the European Communities and the cost of employing outside lawyers to represent the Council in court.

It also covers the costs of consulting outside lawyers.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10.000.

**2 3 4** **Damages and compensation**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover damages and compensation for which the Council may be liable.

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**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**2 3 5** **Other operating expenditure**

2 3 5 0 Miscellaneous insurance

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

73 000 86 000 77 617,79

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover insurance other than insurance on buildings which will be charged to Article 2 0 1.

2 3 5 1 Uniforms and working clothes

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

175 000 170 000 154 943,09

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of working clothes for conference service staff and security service staff, working
equipment for workshop staff and internal services staff and the repair and maintenance of working clothes.

2 3 5 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

290 000 240 000 239 054,48

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of drinks and occasional snacks served during meetings.

2 3 5 3 Departmental removals and transport of equipment for meetings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

55 000 50 000 25 539,20

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of the removal and transport of equipment for Council and Association Council meetings, as
well as internal handling of this equipment.

2 3 5 9 Other operating expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

25 000 100 000 99 999,18

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other running costs not specially provided for in the preceding headings.

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**2 3 8** **Administrative technical assistance in support of various activities**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 5 000 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to services provided to third party organisations.

**2 3 9** **Services rendered between institutions — Joint interpreting and conference service**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

60 571 000 52 150 000 48 738 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payment for services rendered to the Council by Commission interpreters, except at European
security and defence policy (ESDP) meetings.

**CHAPTER 2 4 — POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

**2 4 0** **Postal and delivery charges**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

200 000 325 000 222 000,—

**2 4 1** **Telephone, telegraph, telex, television**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 795 000 2 688 000 2 757 839,77

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions and the price of communications, data-transmission costs and telegraph and telex
links, with the exception of costs relating to European security and defence policy (ESDP).

In drawing up these estimates, account was taken of the reusable value when recovering the costs of telephone and telegraph communications.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 400 000.

**CHAPTER 2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

**2 5 0** **Meetings in general**

2 5 0 1 Meetings in general

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

27 165 000 24 670 000 28 950 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the refunding of travel expenses incurred by the Presidency and by delegations at:

— meetings of the Council,

— meetings held within the framework of the Council, except for European security and defence policy (ESDP) meetings.

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**2 5 0** (cont’d)

2 5 0 2 Travel expenses for other experts

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

130 000 p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover travel and subsistence allowances for experts invited to meetings or sent on mission by the SecretaryGeneral or Deputy Secretary-General (Decision No 494/2002 of the Secretary-General/High Representative).

**2 5 5** **Miscellaneous expenditure on the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

20 000 30 000 28 660,17

**CHAPTER 2 6 — EXPENDITURE ON CONSULTATIONS, STUDIES AND SURVEYS**

**2 6 0** **Limited consultations, studies and surveys**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

55 000 55 000 40 321,76

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts.

It also covers the purchase of studies already carried out or subscriptions to specialised research institutes.

This appropriation is principally intended for the financing of the institution’s new form of information policy and its public relations.

**CHAPTER 2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

**2 7 0** **Official Journal**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

24 097 000 7 627 000 25 995 000,—

Remarks

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 500 000.

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**CHAPTER 2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION** (cont’d)

**2 7 1** **Publications**

2 7 1 0 General publications

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

615 000 585 000 560 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of publications in 11 languages in accordance with Decision 69/13/Euratom, ECSC, EEC of
16 January 1969 setting up the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities (OJ L 13, 18.1.1969, p. 19).

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10 000.

2 7 1 9 Expenditure on publicity and promotion of publications and public events

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

120 000 105 000 95 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on publicity and the promotion of publications and public events relating to the institution’s activities, including ancillary management and infrastructure costs.

**2 7 2** **Expenditure on information**

2 7 2 0 Expenditure on information

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

100 000 82 000 77 031,99

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising, inter alia, from public meetings of the Council and assistance for audiovisual
media covering the work of the institution (renting of equipment and radio/TV service contracts, purchase, maintenance and repair of the
equipment necessary for radio/TV transmissions, external photo services, etc.).

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50 000.

2 7 2 1 European Council

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 80 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising from audiovisual coverage and other related expenditure connected with European Council meetings.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 280 000.

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**CHAPTER 2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION** (cont’d)

**2 7 3** **Training of young people in the European spirit**

2 7 3 3 Grants for traineeships in the institution’s departments

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

261 000 218 000 205 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover grants for traineeships within the General Secretariat of the Council.

**CHAPTER 2 8 — LIAISON OFFICES**

**2 8 0** **Liaison offices**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

338 000

Remarks

New article (former Article 2 8 0 renamed 2 9 0)

This appropriation is intended to cover running costs for the New York and Geneva liaison offices which are not provided for in the
preceding headings.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**CHAPTER 2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS**

**2 9 0** **Subsidies and financial contributions**

2 9 0 0 Subsidies and financial contributions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 000 30 000 5 500,—

Remarks

Former Item 2 8 0 0

This appropriation is intended to cover the Council contribution towards the expenditure of some associations whose activities are directly
related to those of the Community institutions.

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**CHAPTER 2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS** (cont’d)

**2 9 0** (cont’d)

2 9 0 9 Contribution to the fund for the financing of the Convention on the Future of the European Union

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 200 000 400 000,—

Remarks

Former Item 2 8 0 9

Decision 2002/176/EU of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council of 21 February 2002
setting up a Fund for the financing of the Convention on the Future of the European Union and laying down the financial rules for its
management (OJ L 60, 1.3.2002, p. 56).

Interinstitutional Agreement of 28 February 2002 between the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission concerning
the financing of the Convention on the Future of the European Union (OJ C 54, 1.3.2002, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the Council’s contribution to the fund for the financing of the Convention on the Future of the
European Union, convened by the European Council meeting in Laeken on 14 and 15 December 2001.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50 000.

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**TITLE 3**

**EXPENDITURE ARISING OUT OF THE INSTITUTION’S PERFORMANCE OF MISSIONS**

**CHAPTER 3 1 — EMOLUMENTS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION MILITARY STAFF SET UP WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE EUROPEAN**
**SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY (ESDP) AND OF THE SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERTS AND THE SPECIAL ADVISERS IN**
**CONNECTION WITH RELATED ACTIVITIES**

**CHAPTER 3 2 — OPERATING EXPENDITURE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION MILITARY STAFF WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE EUROPEAN**
**SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY (ESDP)**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 3 1

**3 1 0** **Allowances for seconded national military experts**

Non-differentiated appropriations 5 235 000 4 982 000 4 392 000,—

**3 1 1** **Allowances of the national experts seconded in connection with related activi-**
**ties**

Non-differentiated appropriations 1 352 000 665 000 689 000,—

**3 1 3** **Special advisersin the field of the European security and defence policy (ESDP)**

Non-differentiated appropriations 140 000 180 000

CHAPTER 3 1 — TOTAL 6 727 000 5 827 000 5 081 000,—

CHAPTER 3 2

**3 2 0** **National military experts’ mission expenses**

Non-differentiated appropriations 550 000 852 000 247 000,—

**3 2 1** **National experts’ mission expenses (exchanges)**

Non-differentiated appropriations 96 000 96 000 50 000,—

**3 2 2** **Administrative expenses incurred by national military experts of the European**
**Union Military Staff when travelling**

Non-differentiated appropriations 20 000 35 000 3 000,—

**3 2 5** **Expenses of attendance at courses, conferences and congresses under the Euro-**
**pean Union Military Staff’s terms of reference**

Non-differentiated appropriations 15 000 15 000 8 795,12

**3 2 6** **Study costs: acquisition of specialised expertise, documentation and data under**
**the European Union Military Staff’s terms of reference**

Non-differentiated appropriations 128 000 103 000 123 499,99

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**SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY (ESDP)** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 3 3 — SPECIFIC INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURE ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN**
**SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY (ESDP)**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**3 3 2** **Computer and telecommunications systems and technical installations for the**
**European security and defence policy (ESDP)**

3 3 2 0 Acquisition of equipment and software

Non-differentiated appropriations 13 825 000 1 774 000 674 683,81

3 3 2 2 Maintenance of specific computer equipment and systems

Non-differentiated appropriations 528 000 532 000 129 498,79

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**SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY (ESDP)** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 3 4 — MEETING AND CONVENING EXPENSES**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 3 4

**3 4 0** **Meetings in general**

3 4 0 0 Meetings in general

Non-differentiated appropriations 638 000 1 220 000 700 000,—

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Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**3 4 0** (cont’d)

3 4 0 1 Interpreting

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m.

Article 3 4 0 — Total 638 000 1 220 000 700 000,—

CHAPTER 3 4 — TOTAL 638 000 1 220 000 700 000,—

**Title 3 — Total** **29 926 000** **18 046 000** **13 497 571,41**

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**EXPENDITURE ARISING OUT OF THE INSTITUTION’S PERFORMANCE OF MISSIONS**

**CHAPTER 3 1 — EMOLUMENTS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION MILITARY STAFF SET UP WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE EUROPEAN SECU-**
**RITY AND DEFENCE POLICY (ESDP) AND OF THE SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERTS AND THE SPECIAL ADVISERS IN CONNECTION WITH**
**RELATED ACTIVITIES**

**3 1 0** **Allowances for seconded national military experts**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 235 000 4 982 000 4 392 000,—

Remarks

Council Decision 2001/80/CFSP of 22 January 2001 on the establishment of the Military Staff of the European Union (OJ L 27, 30.1.2001,
p. 7).

Council Decision 2003/479/EC of 16 June 2003 concerning the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the
General Secretariat of the Council and repealing the decisions of 25 June 1997 and 22 March 1999, Decision 2001/41/EC and Decision
2001/496/CFSP (OJ L 160, 28.6.2003, p. 72).

This appropriation is intended to finance the emoluments of the national military experts posted to serve as the European Union Military
Staff under the European security and defence policy (ESDP).

**3 1 1** **Allowances of the national experts seconded in connection with related activities**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 352 000 665 000 689 000,—

Remarks

Council Decision 2003/479/EC of 16 June 2003 concerning the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the
General Secretariat of the Council and repealing the decisions of 25 June 1997 and 22 March 1999, Decision 2001/41/EC and Decision
2001/496/CFSP (OJ L 160, 28.6.2003, p. 72).

This appropriation is intended to finance the emoluments of the national experts posted to serve under the European security and defence
policy (ESDP), and in particular in crisis management, on the one hand, and computer security, on the other.

**3 1 3** **Special advisers in the field of the European security and defence policy (ESDP)**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

140 000 180 000

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5, 82 and 83 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration and travel expenses of the special advisers appointed by the Council to carry out
specific expert tasks in the context of the European security and defence policy (ESDP).

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10 000.

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**CHAPTER 3 2 — OPERATING EXPENDITURE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION MILITARY STAFF WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE EUROPEAN**
**SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY (ESDP)**

**3 2 0** **National military experts’ mission expenses**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

550 000 852 000 247 000,—

Remarks

Council Decision 2001/80/CFSP of 22 January 2001 on the establishment of the Military Staff of the European Union (OJ L 27, 30.1.2001,
p. 7).

Council Decision 2003/479/EC of 16 June 2003 concerning the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the
General Secretariat of the Council and repealing the decisions of 25 June 1997 and 22 March 1999, Decision 2001/41/EC and Decision
2001/496/CFSP (OJ L 160, 28.6.2003, p. 72).

This appropriation is intended to finance the mission expenses incurred under the European Union Military Staff’s terms of reference.

**3 2 1** **National experts’ mission expenses (exchanges)**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

96 000 96 000 50 000,—

Remarks

Council Decision 2003/479/EC of 16 June 2003 concerning the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the
General Secretariat of the Council and repealing the decisions of 25 June 1997 and 22 March 1999, Decision 2001/41/EC and Decision
2001/496/CFSP (OJ L 160, 28.6.2003, p. 72).

This appropriation is intended to finance the national expenses of national experts seconded under the exchange system.

**3 2 2** **Administrative expenses incurred by national military experts of the European Union Military Staff when travelling**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

20 000 35 000 3 000,—

Remarks

Council Decision 2001/80/CFSP of 22 January 2001 on the establishment of the Military Staff of the European Union (OJ L 27, 30.1.2001,
p. 7).

Council Decision 2003/479/EC of 16 June 2003 concerning the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the
General Secretariat of the Council and repealing the decisions of 25 June 1997 and 22 March 1999, Decision 2001/41/EC and Decision
2001/496/CFSP (OJ L 160, 28.6.2003, p. 72).

This appropriation is intended to cover incidental expenses incurred outwith the Council’s headquarters by national military experts when
travelling: temporary renting of premises and technical equipment, translations and interpretation, telecommunications expenses and other
miscellaneous meeting expenses.

**3 2 5** **Expenses of attendance at courses, conferences and congresses under the European Union Military Staff’s terms of reference**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

15 000 15 000 8 795,12

Remarks

Council Decision 2001/80/CFSP of 22 January 2001 on the establishment of the Military Staff of the European Union (OJ L 27, 30.1.2001,
p. 7).

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenses of attendance at courses, conferences and congresses under the European Union
Military Staff’s terms of reference.

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**SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY (ESDP)** (cont’d)

**3 2 6** **Study costs: acquisition of specialised expertise, documentation and data under the European Union Military Staff’s terms of**
**reference**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

128 000 103 000 123 499,99

Remarks

Council Decision 2001/80/CFSP of 22 January 2001 on the establishment of the Military Staff of the European Union (OJ L 27, 30.1.2001,
p. 7).

This appropriation is intended to cover study costs and the acquisition of specialised expertise, documentation and data under the European
Union Military Staff’s terms of reference

**3 2 7** **Representation expenses**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

24 000 36 000 7 000,—

Remarks

Council Decision 2001/78/CFSP of 22 January 2001 setting up the Political and Security Committee(OJ L 27, 30.1.2001, p. 1).

Council Decision 2001/80/CFSP of 22 January 2001 on the establishment of the Military Staff of the European Union (OJ L 27, 30.1.2001,
p. 7).

This appropriation is intended to cover the entertainment and representation expenses of the Political and Security Committee and of the
European Union Military Staff’s national experts on secondment.

**CHAPTER 3 3 — SPECIFIC INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURE ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN**
**SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY (ESDP)**

**3 3 0** **Rent**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 760 000 3 690 000 3 597 999,23

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the rent of the Cortenberg building in Brussels, which is intended to accommodate the officials and
national experts on secondment under the European security and defence policy (ESDP).

**3 3 1** **Buildings operating expenditure**

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of managing, operating and adapting the Cortenberg building in Brussels, which is intended
to accommodate the officials and national experts on secondment under the European security and defence policy (ESDP).

3 3 1 1 Insurance

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

8 000 8 000 7 014,19

Remarks

This appropriation is intended for the payment of insurance premiums relating to the Cortenberg building.

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**SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY (ESDP)** (cont’d)

**3 3 1** (cont’d)

3 3 1 2 Water, gas, electricity and heating

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

305 000 390 000 268 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payment for the water, gas and electricity consumed in the Cortenberg building and its heating.

3 3 1 3 Cleaning and maintenance

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

657 000 880 000 560 935,25

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following cleaning and maintenance costs:

— the cleaning of offices, workshops and stores (including curtains, net curtains, carpets, blinds, etc.),

— replacement of worn curtains, net curtains and carpets,

— painting,

— miscellaneous maintenance,

— repairs to technical installations,

— technical supplies,

— contracts for the maintenance of miscellaneous technical equipment (air conditioning, heating, waste disposal and lifts).

Before the continuation or the conclusion of any contract exceeding EUR 46 000 in value and in order to rationalise expenditure the
institution will ascertain what terms each other institution has obtained (prices, currency chosen, indexation, duration and other clauses) for
similar contracts.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10 000.

3 3 1 4 Fitting-out of premises

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

100 000 85 000 353 067,09

Remarks

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of
workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover work on the fitting-out of premises, in particular:

— the fitting-out of premises in accordance with functional requirements,

— the adaptation of premises to meet health and safety requirements and standards in force.

3 3 1 5 Security and surveillance of buildings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

920 000 920 000 861 610,22

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover work to make the Cortenberg building secure and security patrols in it.

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**SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY (ESDP)** (cont’d)

**3 3 1** (cont’d)

3 3 1 8 Property studies

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

25 000 25 000 24 146,75

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover architectural and engineering studies in connection with the use of the Cortenberg building.

3 3 1 9 Other property expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

20 000 22 000 15 634,75

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other current expenditure at the Cortenberg building not specifically provided for in the other
articles of this chapter.

It covers, in particular, the costs of refuse removal, signalling equipment, surveys by specialised bodies, etc.

**3 3 2** **Computer and telecommunications systems and technical installations for the European security and defence policy (ESDP)**

Remarks

This article is intended to finance the acquisition, maintenance and development of specific technical installations and computer systems for
the use of officials and national experts on secondment under the European security and defence policy (ESDP).

3 3 2 0 Acquisition of equipment and software

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

13 825 000 1 774 000 674 683,81

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the purchase, renting and renewal of equipment or software of computer systems and applications,
office and telecommunications equipment and technical installations for departments working under the European security and defence
policy (ESDP).

3 3 2 2 Maintenance of specific computer equipment and systems

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

528 000 532 000 129 498,79

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the maintenance of computer equipment and systems and applications
software, office and telecommunications equipment and technical installations for departments working under the European security and
defence policy (ESDP).

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**CHAPTER 3 3 — SPECIFIC INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURE ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN**
**SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY (ESDP)** (cont’d)

**3 3 2** (cont’d)

3 3 2 4 Outside assistance for the operation and development of computer systems

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

650 000 650 000 349 814,46

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on assistance from computer services and consultancy firms in the operation and
creation of computer and telecommunications systems, applications and equipment and technical installations (including assistance for
users) for departments working under the European security and defence policy (ESDP).

3 3 2 5 Expenditure on the security of computer systems

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

175 000 125 000 110 899,48

Remarks

Decision of the Deputy Secretary-General of 18 December 2000 setting up an Infosec unit.

This appropriation is intended to cover the specific expenditure incurred in connection with the activities of the Information systems
security unit (Infosec).

Iit covers, in particular, the acquisition of measuring and verification hardware and software and the cost of retaining outside expertise in the
field of information systems security rules, research and verification.

**3 3 3** **Furniture and other miscellaneous operating expenses**

3 3 3 1 Specific and secure furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

65 000 60 000 59 293,08

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the acquisition of specific, secure and specialised furniture for officials and national experts on
secondment under the European security and defence policy (ESDP).

3 3 3 3 Stationery and office supplies

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

80 000 195 000 80 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the acquisition of stationery and office supplies for officials and national experts on secondment
under the European security and defence policy (ESDP).

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**SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY (ESDP)** (cont’d)

**3 3 3** (cont’d)

3 3 3 5 Uniforms

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

15 000 11 000 3 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the acquisition of uniforms and accessories, in particular for the security personnel responsible for
the Cortenberg building.

3 3 3 9 Miscellaneous meeting expenses and other operating expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 000 7 000 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the meeting expenses and other miscellaneous administrative expenses incurred in connection with
the implementation of the European security and defence policy (ESDP) which are not specifically provided for in any other item.

**3 3 4** **Telecommunications expenses**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

590 000 488 000 181 679,20

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions, the cost of communications and data-transmission expenses incurred specifically in
connection with activities carried on under the European security and defence policy (ESDP).

In the establishment of these provisions account was taken of the increased reusable value when recovering the costs of telephone and
telegraph communication and of tariff agreements concluded with Belgacom.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 15 000.

**CHAPTER 3 4 — MEETING AND CONVENING EXPENSES**

**3 4 0** **Meetings in general**

3 4 0 0 Meetings in general

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

638 000 1 220 000 700 000,—

Remarks

Former Article 3 4 0 (in part)

Council Decision 2001/78/CFSP of 22 January 2001 setting up the Political and Security Committee(OJ L 27, 30.1.2001, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover travelling expenses incurred by the Presidency and delegations on the occasion of meetings of the
Political and Security Committee and the Military Committee and of other meetings held specifically within the framework of the European
security and defence policy (ESDP).

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**CHAPTER 3 4 — MEETING AND CONVENING EXPENSES** (cont’d)

**3 4 0** (cont’d)

3 4 0 1 Interpreting

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

Former Article 3 4 0 (in part)

Council Decision 2001/78/CFSP of 22 January 2001 setting up the Political and Security Committee(OJ L 27, 30.1.2001, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover services provided to the Council by Commission interpreters at meetings of the Political and Security
Committee and the Military Committee and at other meetings held specifically within the framework of the European security and defence
policy (ESDP).

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**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

**CHAPTER 10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

**CHAPTER 10 2 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: BUILDINGS**

**CHAPTER 10 3 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: PUBLICATION OF THE ACQUIS COMMUNAUTAIRE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 10 0 p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 10 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 10 1 1 000 000 1 000 000

CHAPTER 10 1 — TOTAL 1 000 000 1 000 000

CHAPTER 10 2 p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 10 2 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 10 3 p.m. 1 660 000

CHAPTER 10 3 — TOTAL p.m. 1 660 000

**Title 10 — Total** **1 000 000** **2 660 000**

**GRAND TOTAL** **524 806 200** **431 673 000** **414 816 321,50**

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**TITLE 10**

**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

The appropriations entered in this chapter are purely provisional and may be used only after their transfer to other chapters in accordance
with the procedure laid down for that purpose in the Financial Regulation.

**CHAPTER 10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 000 000 1 000 000

**CHAPTER 10 2 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: BUILDINGS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

**CHAPTER 10 3 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: PUBLICATION OF THE ACQUIS COMMUNAUTAIRE**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 1 660 000

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**REVENUE**

**Contribution of the European Communities to the financing of the expenditure of the Court**
**of Justice for the financial year 2004**

Heading Amount

Expenditure 231 334 965

Own resources – 24 574 419

**Contribution due** **206 760 546**

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**Own resources**

**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 4 0

**4 0 0** **Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of members of**
**the institution, officials and other servants** 15 677 000 12 063 000 11 262 252,22

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme** 7 753 000 6 038 000 5 750 681,76

**4 0 3** **Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of officials and other servants in**
**active employment** p.m. 940 000 1 770 965,75

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** 759 419

CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 24 189 419 19 041 000 18 783 899,73

**Title 4 — Total** **24 189 419** **19 041 000** **18 783 899,73**

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**Own resources**

**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

**4 0 0** **Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of members of the institution, officials and other servants**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

15 677 000 12 063 000 11 262 252,22

Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and members of the
Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, members and Registrar of
the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 3762/92 (OJ L 383, 29.12.1992,
p. 4).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax
for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2190/97
(OJ L 301, 5.11.1997, p. 1).

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

7 753 000 6 038 000 5 750 681,76

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

**4 0 3** **Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of officials and other servants in active employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 940 000 1 770 965,75

Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulations No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and members of the
Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, members and Registrar of
the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 3762/92 (OJ L 383, 29.12.1992,
p. 4).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3831/91 of 19 December 1991 amending the Staff Regulations of officials and the Conditions
of employment of other servants of the European Communities with a view to introducing a temporary contribution (OJ L 361, 31.12.1991,
p. 7).

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**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION** (cont’d)

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

759 419

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by the revised proposal
amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the
European Communities.

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the
Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and
Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98
(OJ L 347, 23.12.1998, p. 1).

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**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION’S ACCOUNTS**

**CHAPTER 5 4 — REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR REUSE (ARTICLE 27 OF THE FINANCIAL REGULATION) BUT NOT USED**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

**CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS CONNECTED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS**

**CHAPTER 5 8 — MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 5 5

**5 5 0** **Transfer or repayment of pension rights by staff** 250 000 250 000 784 110,13

CHAPTER 5 5 — TOTAL 250 000 250 000 784 110,13

CHAPTER 5 7

**5 7 0** **Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation**
**of the institution**

5 7 0 0 Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation of
the institution p.m. p.m.

Article 5 7 0 — Total p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 5 7 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 5 8

**5 8 0** **Miscellaneous compensation**

5 8 0 0 Miscellaneous compensation p.m. p.m.

Article 5 8 0 — Total p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 5 8 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title 5 — Total** **375 000** **375 000** **935 072,14**

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**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**5 0 0** **Proceeds from the sale of movable property**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**5 0 2** **Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films**

5 0 2 0 Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

New item

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION’S ACCOUNTS**

**5 2 0** **Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the institution’s accounts**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

125 000 125 000 127 619,58

**CHAPTER 5 4 — REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR REUSE (ARTICLE 27 OF THE FINANCIAL REGULATION) BUT NOT USED**

**5 4 0** **Revenue available for reuse (Article 27 of the Financial Regulation) but not used**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 23 342,43

Remarks

This revenue comes from operations which continue to be governed in 2003 by Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977
applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC,
Euratom) No 762/2001 (OJ L 111, 20.4.2001, p. 1).

This article provides that sums available must be reused before the end of the financial year following that in which the revenue was
collected. Revenue for reuse which has not been used within the appointed time is entered under this article.

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**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

**5 5 0** **Transfer or repayment of pension rights by staff**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

250 000 250 000 784 110,13

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 107 thereof and Articles 11(2) and 48 of Annex VIII
thereto.

**CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS CONNECTED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS**

Remarks

New chapter

**5 7 0** **Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation of the institution**

Remarks

New article

5 7 0 0 Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation of the institution

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

New item

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

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**CHAPTER 5 8 — MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION**

Remarks

New chapter

**5 8 0** **Miscellaneous compensation**

Remarks

New article

5 8 0 0 Miscellaneous compensation

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

New item

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned rev
enue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

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**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 9 0

**9 0 0** **Miscellaneous revenue** 10 000 10 000 1 261,14

CHAPTER 9 0 — TOTAL 10 000 10 000 1 261,14

**Title 9 — Total** **10 000** **10 000** **1 261,14**

**GRAND TOTAL** **24 574 419** **19 426 000** **19 720 233,01**

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**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**9 0 0** **Miscellaneous revenue**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

10 000 10 000 1 261,14

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**EXPENDITURE**

General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002) (cont’d)

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**3** **EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT**

**BY THE INSTITUTION**

3 7 EXPENDITURE RELATING TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES 30 000 30 000 29 181,49

**Title 3 — Total** **30 000** **30 000** **29 181,49**

**10** **OTHER EXPENDITURE**

10 0 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS p.m. p.m. 0,—

10 1 CONTINGENCY RESERVE p.m. p.m. 0,—

**Title 10 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **0,—**

**GRAND TOTAL** **231 334 965** **150 599 614** **144 349 303,25**

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**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 0 4** **Missions, duty travel and incidental expenses**

Non-differentiated appropriations 213 000 160 000 145 000,—

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**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 1 1

**1 1 0** **Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment**
**plan**

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

Non-differentiated appropriations 92 002 109 72 503 008 68 582 979,97

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Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 1 3** **Insurance against sickness, accidents and occupational diseases, unemploy-**
**ment insurance and maintenance of pension rights**

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

Non-differentiated appropriations 3 268 896 2 540 309 2 373 042,31

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

Non-differentiated appropriations 862 589 670 081 595 989,14

1 1 3 2 Unemployment insurance for temporary staff

Non-differentiated appropriations 168 000 128 000 117 508,13

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 1 5** **Overtime**

Non-differentiated appropriations 482 000 478 000 447 933,36

**1 1 8** **Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service and on transfer**

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses (including family members)

Non-differentiated appropriations 148 000 40 000 31 000,—

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

Non-differentiated appropriations 1 850 000 991 000 468 000,—

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**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS CONNECTED WITH TERMINATION OF SERVICE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 2 3** **Sickness insurance**

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

**1 2 9** **Adjustments to pensions and various allowances**

1 2 9 0 Weightings

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

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**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS CONNECTED WITH TERMINATION OF SERVICE** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

**CHAPTER 1 4 — SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE**

**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 1 6

**1 6 0** **Special assistance grants**

Non-differentiated appropriations 3 000 3 000 0,—

**1 6 1** **Social contacts between staff**

Non-differentiated appropriations 7 300 3 300 3 000,—

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**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES**

**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 8 7** **Other welfare expenditure**

Non-differentiated appropriations 6 400 6 400 6 200,—

**1 8 8** **Miscellaneous expenditure for staff recruitment**

Non-differentiated appropriations 525 000 105 000 377 818,59

**1 8 9** **Supplementary services**

1 8 9 0 Freelance interpreters from the Joint Interpreting and Conference Service

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

1 8 9 1 Other freelance interpreters

Non-differentiated appropriations 1 141 000 846 000 900 000,—

1 8 9 3 Other temporary conference staff

Non-differentiated appropriations 4 000 4 000 4 000,—

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 8 9** (cont’d)

1 8 9 4 Freelance proofreaders

Non-differentiated appropriations 240 000 200 000 110 000,—

1 8 9 5 Other supplementary services

Non-differentiated appropriations 317 000 267 000 233 953,40

1 8 9 6 Supplementary services for the translation department

Non-differentiated appropriations 5 550 000 3 500 000 3 240 000,—

Article 1 8 9 — Total 7 252 000 4 817 000 4 487 953,40

CHAPTER 1 8 — TOTAL 10 316 400 6 615 400 6 453 291,15

**Title 1 — Total** **169 702 865** **124 701 514** **116 542 739,52**

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**TITLE 1**

**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

**1 0 0** **Salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries**

1 0 0 0 Basic salaries

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 099 000 8 204 000 8 026 334,04

Remarks

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and members of the
Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by
Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 2426/91 (OJ L 222, 10.8.1991, p. 1).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 4045/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down the emoluments of the President, members and
Registrar of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 24.12.1988, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the basic salaries of the members of the institution.

1 0 0 1 Residence allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 666 000 1 243 000 1 203 951,03

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institution, and in particular Article 4 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the residence allowances of the members of the institution.

1 0 0 2 Family allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

760 000 575 000 504 854,84

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institution, and in particular Article 3 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances, comprising:

— the household allowance,

— the dependent child allowance,

— the education allowance,

of the members of the institution.

1 0 0 3 Representation allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

507 000 389 000 374 594,66

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institution, and in particular Article 4 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the entertainment and service allowances of the members of the institution.

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**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION** (cont’d)

**1 0 1** **Accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

642 000 503 000 449 354,88

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institution, and in particular Articles 11 and 14 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the employer’s contribution (0,87 %) for insurance against accidents and occupational disease,

— the employer’s contribution (3,4 %) for sickness insurance,

— birth grants,

— the allowances provided for in the event of death of a member of the institution.

**1 0 2** **Temporary allowances**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 770 000 1 240 000 1 359 187,62

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institution, and in particular Article 7 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover temporary allowances, family allowances and weightings applicable for the country of residence of
former members of the institution.

**1 0 3** **Pensions**

1 0 3 0 Retirement pensions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 284 000 2 373 000 2 110 273,73

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institution, and in particular Articles 8, 9 and 18 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the retirement pensions of former members of the institution together with the weighting applicable
for their country of residence.

1 0 3 1 Invalidity pensions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

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**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION** (cont’d)

**1 0 3** (cont’d)

1 0 3 2 Survivors’ pensions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 477 000 1 245 000 1 237 309,54

Remarks

Regime governing the emoluments of the members of the institution, and in particular Articles 15 and 18 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover survivors’ pensions for widows and/or orphans of former members of the institution, together with
the weightings applicable for their country of residence.

**1 0 4** **Missions, duty travel and incidental expenses**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

213 000 160 000 145 000,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institution, and in particular Article 6 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel, daily subsistence allowances and ancillary or special costs incurred for missions.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

**1 0 5** **Allowances and expenses on entering or leaving the service**

1 0 5 0 Travel expenses (including family members)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

62 000 29 000 135,40

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institution, and in particular Article 5 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the travel expenses of members of the institution (and their families) when they take up or leave their
appointments.

1 0 5 1 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 040 000 420 000 34 002,48

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institution, and in particular Article 5 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover installation and resettlement allowances payable to members of the institution on taking up or
leaving their appointments.

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**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION** (cont’d)

**1 0 5** (cont’d)

1 0 5 2 Removal expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

540 000 256 000 11 175,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institution, and in particular Article 5 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the removal expenses payable to members of the institution on taking up or leaving their appointments.

**1 0 6** **Courses for members of the institution**

Remarks

Appropriations under this article are for language or other training courses for members of the Court.

1 0 6 0 Language courses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

279 000 137 000 80 000,—

1 0 6 1 Computer training

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

42 000 12 000 1 524,50

**1 0 9** **Adjustments to emoluments**

1 0 9 0 Weightings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

240 000 260 000 247 830,58

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institution, and in particular Article 4a thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the weightings applicable to:

— basic salaries,

— residence allowances,

— family allowances,

— transfers abroad of part of the emoluments of the members of the institution (analogous application of Article 17 of Annex VII to the
Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities).

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**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION** (cont’d)

**1 0 9** (cont’d)

1 0 9 1 Provisional appropriations to cover adjustments to emoluments

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

265 000 p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of any adjustments in remuneration and pensions which may be made by the Council in
the course of the financial year.

It is purely provisional and can only be used after its transfer to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial
Regulation.

**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT**

Remarks

A standard abatement of 3 % has been applied to the appropriations in this chapter.

**1 1 0** **Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan**

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

92 002 109 72 503 008 68 582 979,97

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the basic salaries of permanent and temporary officials.

1 1 0 1 Family allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 502 923 5 768 190 5 403 880,37

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62, 67 and 68 thereof and Section I of Annex VII
thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances, comprising:

— household allowances,

— dependent child allowances,

— education allowances,

for permanent and temporary officials.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 0** (cont’d)

1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

14 963 052 11 570 226 10 887 478,12

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 69 thereof and Article 4 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover expatriation and foreign-residence allowances for permanent and temporary officials.

1 1 0 3 Flat-rate allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

559 000 471 000 433 180,12

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4a of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover secretarial allowances for officials in grade C employed as shorthand typists, telex operators, typists,
executive secretaries or principal secretaries.

**1 1 1** **Other staff**

1 1 1 0 Auxiliary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 664 000 1 061 000 816 955,47

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration and the employer’s contribution to the social security scheme of auxiliary staff.

1 1 1 1 Auxiliary interpreters

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration and the employer’s contribution to the social security scheme of auxiliary interpreters.

1 1 1 2 Local staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 and Title IV thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration and the employer’s contribution to the social security scheme of local staff.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 1** (cont’d)

1 1 1 3 Special advisers

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

166 000 72 000 69 139,16

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5, 82 and 83 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the fees and expenses of the special advisers, including the fees of the medical officer.

1 1 1 4 Auxiliary translators

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover salaries and employer’s social security contribution for auxiliary translators.

1 1 1 8 National experts on secondment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

320 000

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure relating to secondment to the services of the Court of Justice of officials of Member
States or of other national experts.

**1 1 3** **Insurance against sickness, accidents and occupational diseases, unemployment insurance and maintenance of pension rights**

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 268 896 2 540 309 2 373 042,31

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

Rules on sickness insurance for officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 23 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer’s contribution (3,4 % of basic salary); the employee’s contribution is 1,7 % of the basic
salary.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 3** (cont’d)

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

862 589 670 081 595 989,14

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 73 thereof and Article 15 of Annex VIII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the employer’s contribution to insurance against accidents and occupational diseases (0,87 % of the basic salary),

— supplementary expenses resulting from the application of the Staff Regulations.

1 1 3 2 Unemployment insurance for temporary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

168 000 128 000 117 508,13

Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 2799/85 of 27 September 1985 amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European
Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities (OJ L 265, 8.10.1985, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the risk of unemployment for temporary staff.

1 1 3 3 Constitution or maintenance of pension rights for temporary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

84 000 69 000 68 571,39

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 42 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments to be made by the institution for the benefit of temporary staff in order to constitute or
maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin.

**1 1 4** **Miscellaneous allowances and grants**

1 1 4 0 Birth and death grants

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

55 000 39 000 81 499,72

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 70, 74 and 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover birth grants and the payment on the death of an official of his or her full salary up to the end of the
third month after death together with the cost of transporting the body to the deceased’s place of origin.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 4** (cont’d)

1 1 4 1 Annual leave travel expenses from place of employment to place of origin

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 146 000 1 240 000 1 139 089,06

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 8 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of travel expenses for annual leave of officials (permanent or temporary), their spouses
and their dependants, from their place of employment to their place of origin.

1 1 4 2 Accommodation and transport allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

1 1 4 3 Fixed duty allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

1 1 4 4 Fixed local travel allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

1 1 4 5 Special allowance for accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 000 6 000 11 958,—

Remarks

This appropriation was intended to cover the special allowance and the interest thereon accorded to officials employed as accounting
officers, assistant accounting officers or administrators of advance funds referred to in Article 75 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December
1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC,
Euratom) No 762/2001 (OJ L 111, 20.4.2001, p. 1).

This allowance is no longer provided for in Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation
applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1). This appropriation is therefore intended solely, in
2003, to cover interest payments relating to allowances accruing up to the end of 2002 until the time they are paid over to the persons
concerned.

1 1 4 7 Allowances for round-the-clock or shift duties or for standby duty at work and/or at home

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 4** (cont’d)

1 1 4 9 Other allowances and repayments

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 000 7 000 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 34 thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 47 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— compensatory allowances granted to established officials of the European Coal and Steel Community whose net salary has been reduced,

— dismissal compensation for probationary officials dismissed for manifest unsuitability,

— allowance on termination of contract by the institution for temporary servants,

— reimbursement of security costs for the residences of officials in Community delegations and offices,

— reimbursement of pension contributions for former auxiliary staff appointed as temporary agents or as officials.

**1 1 5** **Overtime**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

482 000 478 000 447 933,36

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover flat-rate allowances and hourly rates for overtime worked by officials and auxiliary staff in grades C
and D and by local staff, which could not be compensated for, as envisaged, by time off.

**1 1 8** **Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service and on transfer**

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses (including family members)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

148 000 40 000 31 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 7 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses for staff (and their families) on entering or leaving the service of the institution.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 8** (cont’d)

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 850 000 991 000 468 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5 and 6 thereof and Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover principally installation and re-installation expenses for staff obliged to move after entering the service
and resettle on leaving it.

1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 060 000 441 000 163 294,01

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 9 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover removal expenses incurred by staff obliged to move after entering the service and by staff who
resettle on leaving it.

1 1 8 4 Temporary daily subsistence allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 845 000 742 000 475 163,95

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 and Article 10 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the daily subsistence allowances of staff who show that they have been obliged to move after entering
the service.

**1 1 9** **Adjustments to the remuneration of officials and other staff**

1 1 9 0 Salary weightings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 087 000 1 651 000 1 459 433,07

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the impact of the weightings applicable:

— to the remuneration of officials and auxiliary staff,

— to overtime.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 9** (cont’d)

1 1 9 1 Provisional appropriation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 628 896 p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover any adjustments in remuneration which may be made by the Council in the course of the financial

year.

It is purely provisional and can only be used after its transfer to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial
Regulation.

**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS CONNECTED WITH TERMINATION OF SERVICE**

**1 2 1** **Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed**

1 2 1 0 Allowances on retirement in the interests of the service, pursuant to Articles 41 and 50 of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European
Communities

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the allowances payable to officials:

— assigned non-active status as a result of a reduction in the number of posts in the institution,

— occupying a post in grade A 1 or A 2 and whose post is withdrawn in the interests of the service.

1 2 1 5 Allowances on final termination of service (Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85 of 12 December 1985 introducing special measures to terminate the service of
officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Spain and Portugal (OJ L 335, 13.12.1985, p. 56).

This appropriation is intended to cover allowances payable to officials affected by measures terminating their employment in the interests of
the service, in order to satisfy requirements connected with the accession to the Communities of new Member States.

**1 2 3** **Sickness insurance**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

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**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS CONNECTED WITH TERMINATION OF SERVICE** (cont’d)

**1 2 3** (cont’d)

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer’s contribution to sickness insurance for recipients of the allowances mentioned in
Items 1 2 1 0 and 1 2 1 5.

**1 2 9** **Adjustments to pensions and various allowances**

1 2 9 0 Weightings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the weightings applicable to the allowances referred to in Items 1 2 1 0 and 1 2 1 5.

1 2 9 1 Provisional appropriation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

This item is intended to cover any adjustments to remunerations and allowances which may be made by the Council in the course of the
financial year.

It is purely provisional and may be used only after being transferred to other articles or items of this chapter in accordance with the Financial
Regulation.

**CHAPTER 1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

**1 3 0** **Mission expenses, travel expenses and other incidental expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

380 000 350 000 311 492,21

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover transport costs, payment of daily subsistence allowances on mission and ancillary or special costs
connected with missions.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

**CHAPTER 1 4 — SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE**

**1 4 1** **Medical service**

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 59 thereof and Article 8 of Annex II thereto.

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**CHAPTER 1 4 — SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE** (cont’d)

**1 4 1** (cont’d)

The appropriations of this article are intended to cover the expenses of the annual medical examination of all officials, including tests and
further medical examinations requested in connection therewith, together with the operating costs of the medical centre.

1 4 1 0 Medical service

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

96 000 96 000 176 452,—

1 4 1 1 Acquisition of medical equipment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

25 000 p.m. 0,—

**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

**1 6 0** **Special assistance grants**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 000 3 000 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover assistance to be given to staff in particularly difficult circumstances.

**1 6 1** **Social contacts between staff**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 300 3 300 3 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation will be used to foster and provide financial support for any action promoting social contact between staff of different
nationalities, including subsidies for staff sports, cultural and other associations.

**1 6 4** **Special aid for the handicapped**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

17 000 17 000 4 915,75

Remarks

This appropriation is intended for the following categories of disabled persons as part of a policy to assist the disabled:

— officials and temporary staff in active employment,

— spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

— all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

It covers reimbursement, to the extent permitted by the budget and after national entitlements in the country of residence or the country of
origin have been exhausted, of expenses (other than medical expenses) recognised as necessary, resulting from the handicap and supported
by documentary evidence.

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**CHAPTER 1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES**

**1 7 0** **Entertainment and representation expenses**

1 7 0 0 Entertainment and representation expenses for members of the institution

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

92 500 80 000 178 726,76

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure connected with the institution’s duties as host and representative.

1 7 0 1 Entertainment and representation expenses for members of staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 200 3 000 3 238,—

**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

Remarks

The activities covered by this chapter are carried out under an interinstitutional cooperation procedure involving consultation between the
institutions and the strengthening of joint management instruments with a view to rationalising expenditure.

**1 8 0** **Interinstitutional cooperation**

1 8 0 2 Early Childhood Centre and other creches

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 066 000 907 000 946 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Court’s contribution to the Early Childhood Centre and study centre in Luxembourg.

**1 8 2** **Further training**

1 8 2 0 Further training, retraining and information for staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 305 000 674 000 530 319,16

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 24, third subparagraph thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover further professional training and retraining courses, including language courses, run on an interinstitutional basis.

It also covers expenditure on educational and technical equipment.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 3** **Interinstitutional cooperation activities in the sphere of languages**

Remarks

New article

1 8 3 0 Interinstitutional cooperation activities in the sphere of languages

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

New item

These appropriations are intended to cover expenditure related to actions decided on by the Interinstitutional Committee on Translation and
Interpretation with a view to promoting interinstitutional cooperation in the sphere of languages.

**1 8 4** **Restaurants and canteens**

1 8 4 0 Restaurant and canteen operating costs

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

98 000 50 000 50 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the acquisition and maintenance of equipment in the restaurant and cafeteria, together with part of
their operating costs.

1 8 4 1 Current alteration and renewal costs for restaurant and canteen equipment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

1 8 4 2 Special alteration and renewal costs for restaurant and canteen equipment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**1 8 6** **Social contacts between members of staff**

1 8 6 0 Social contacts between members of staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

64 000 56 000 55 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation will be used to foster and provide financial support at interinstitutional level for any action promoting social contact
between staff of different nationalities, including subsidies for staff sports, cultural and other associations.

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 6** (cont’d)

1 8 6 1 Interinstitutional sports centre

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Court’s contributions to the operating costs of an interinstitutional sports centre in Luxembourg.

**1 8 7** **Other welfare expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 400 6 400 6 200,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover at interinstitutional level other assistance and subsidies given to staff and their families, for example
for activities such as holiday camps, home help, legal advice, etc.

**1 8 8** **Miscellaneous expenditure for staff recruitment**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

525 000 105 000 377 818,59

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of advertising, inviting candidates, hiring rooms and equipment for the organisation of
open competitions on an interinstitutional basis. In cases duly justified by functional needs and after consultation with the other institutions,
some of these appropriations may be used for the organisation of competitions by the institution itself.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

**1 8 9** **Supplementary services**

1 8 9 0 Freelance interpreters from the Joint Interpreting and Conference Service

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

1 8 9 1 Other freelance interpreters

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 141 000 846 000 900 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payment for contractual and occasional interpreters.

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 9** (cont’d)

1 8 9 3 Other temporary conference staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 000 4 000 4 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payment for the services of contractual and ad hoc conference staff.

1 8 9 4 Freelance proofreaders

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

240 000 200 000 110 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover supplementary services in connection with proofreading, in particular fees and insurance, travel,
subsistence and mission costs for freelance proofreaders and ancillary administrative costs.

1 8 9 5 Other supplementary services

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

317 000 267 000 233 953,40

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses of agency staff where such work cannot be performed by the institution’s staff.

1 8 9 6 Supplementary services for the translation department

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 550 000 3 500 000 3 240 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is to cover expenditure for independent or agency translators or typing and other work done outside the institution for
the translation department.

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**TITLE 2**

**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 1 — EXPENDITURE ON DATA PROCESSING**

**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 2 3

**2 3 0** **Stationery and office supplies**

Non-differentiated appropriations 1 728 000 1 084 000 1 100 000,—

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Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**2 3 9** **Services rendered between institutions**

2 3 9 1 Joint Interpreting and Conference Service

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

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**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 2 4 — POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

**CHAPTER 2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

**CHAPTER 2 6 — STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 7 — PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

**CHAPTER 2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 2 7

**2 7 0** **Official Journal**

Non-differentiated appropriations 1 095 000 783 000 750 000,—

**2 7 1** **Publications**

2 7 1 0 General publications

Non-differentiated appropriations 1 583 000 1 534 000 1 599 000,—

2 7 1 9 Expenditure on publicity and promotion of publications

Non-differentiated appropriations 267 000 135 000 98 904,56

Article 2 7 1 — Total 1 850 000 1 669 000 1 697 904,56

**2 7 2** **Expenditure on the dissemination of information and on participation in pub-**
**lic events**

Non-differentiated appropriations 191 000 94 000 89 084,65

CHAPTER 2 7 — TOTAL 3 136 000 2 546 000 2 536 989,21

CHAPTER 2 9

**2 9 8** **Study grants**

Non-differentiated appropriations 239 000 225 000 208 566,10

**2 9 9** **Other subsidies**

Non-differentiated appropriations 120 000 100 000 84 998,92

CHAPTER 2 9 — TOTAL 359 000 325 000 293 565,02

**Title 2 — Total** **61 602 100** **25 868 100** **27 777 382,24**

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**TITLE 2**

**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

**2 0 0** **Rent**

2 0 0 0 Rent

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 227 000 2 280 500 2 173 500,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover rent for the premises occupied by the institution.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

2 0 0 1 Lease/purchase payments

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

22 640 000 7 156 000 10 039 687,76

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover lease/purchase payments in respect of Annexes A, B and C to the main Court building.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

**2 0 1** **Insurance**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

32 000 32 000 28 787,86

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover insurance premiums payable under the insurance policies taken out for the premises occupied by the
institution.

**2 0 2** **Water, gas, electricity and heating**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 501 000 950 000 890 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover consumption of water, gas, electricity and heating fuel.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

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**2 0 3** **Cleaning and maintenance**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 511 000 2 120 000 1 960 247,32

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover maintenance and cleaning costs, in accordance with the current contracts, relating to the premises
and technical installations together with expenditure on the work and equipment necessary for the general maintenance (repainting, repairs,
etc.) of the buildings occupied by the institution.

Before renewing or concluding contracts the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained
(prices, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) for similar services.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

**2 0 4** **Fitting-out of premises**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

120 000 120 000 432 064,15

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover various internal works, such as altering office partitions, including adjusting the relevant fitments.

**2 0 5** **Security and surveillance of buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 438 000 853 100 834 021,34

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover security costs for the buildings occupied by the institution.

Before renewing or concluding contracts the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained
(prices, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) for similar services.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

**2 0 6** **Acquisition of immovable property**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**2 0 8** **Other expenditure incurred with a view to the acquisition or construction of immovable property**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

82 000 82 000 22 650,51

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**2 0 9** **Other expenditure on buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

174 000 93 000 92 963,38

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other running costs not specially provided for in other articles of this chapter, in particular road
charges, sanitation, refuse collection, road signs, etc.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

**CHAPTER 2 1 — EXPENDITURE ON DATA PROCESSING**

**2 1 0** **Electronic office equipment**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 087 000 1 995 000 1 554 880,32

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase, hire and maintenance of all computerised and electronic office equipment.

**2 1 1** **Data-processing work**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 959 000 3 235 000 3 045 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover computer analysis and programming.

**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of, or conclusion of a rental or rental/purchase contract for
the acquisition of equipment or the provision of equipment or services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions
each of them has obtained.

**2 2 0** **Technical installations and electronic office equipment**

2 2 0 0 New purchases of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

373 000 80 000 88 901,99

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of technical equipment.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 0** (cont’d)

2 2 0 1 Replacement of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

185 000 60 000 22 164,94

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover replacement of technical equipment, in particular of:

— audiovisual, archive, library and interpreting equipment, such as booths, headsets and switching units for simultaneous interpreting
facilities,

— various tools for maintenance shops for buildings,

— telecommunications equipment,

— reproduction, dissemination and mailing equipment.

2 2 0 2 Hire of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the rental of telephone equipment.

2 2 0 3 Maintenance, use and repair of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

99 000 92 000 80 528,05

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the maintenance and repair of the equipment referred to in Items 2 2 0 0 to 2 2 0 2.

**2 2 1** **Furniture**

2 2 1 0 New purchases of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 502 000 105 000 110 552,11

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of extra furniture.

2 2 1 1 Replacement of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

90 500 90 500 84 951,88

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the renewal of some of the furniture which is at least 15 years old and of the furniture which is not
repairable.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 1** (cont’d)

2 2 1 2 Hire of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

2 2 1 3 Maintenance, use and repair of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 000 3 000 2 400,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover furniture maintenance and repair.

**2 2 3** **Vehicles**

2 2 3 0 New purchases of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

378 000 p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This item is intended to cover the acquisition of vehicles.

2 2 3 1 Replacement of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

296 000 178 000 205 829,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of vehicles which have the most mileage in excess of 120 000 kilometres.

2 2 3 2 Hire of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

321 000 211 000 211 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of renting and operating hired vehicles.

2 2 3 3 Maintenance, use and repair of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

264 000 206 000 185 781,07

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover principally expenditure on maintenance, repair, garaging, parking fees, motorway charges and
insurance for the service fleet.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

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**2 2 5** **Documentation and library expenditure**

2 2 5 0 Library funds, purchase of books

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

768 000 596 000 601 875,36

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the acquisition of books, documents and other publications and updates for existing volumes.

2 2 5 1 Special library, documentation and reproduction equipment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

45 000 36 000 24 106,57

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover principally:

— entry and purchase of computerised legal data,

— special equipment for the library.

2 2 5 2 Subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

73 000 57 000 61 868,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions to newspapers, non-specialised periodicals and various bulletins.

2 2 5 3 Subscriptions to news agencies

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

29 600 22 000 17 132,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions to news agencies.

2 2 5 4 Binding and upkeep of library books

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

33 000 31 000 31 000,—

2 2 5 5 Subscriptions to rapid information display services

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

22 000 20 000 13 018,07

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover access charges for certain external legal databases.

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**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of, or conclusion of a rental or rental/purchase contract for
the acquisition of equipment or the provision of equipment or services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions
each of them has obtained.

**2 3 0** **Stationery and office supplies**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 728 000 1 084 000 1 100 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover purchase of the following papers and supplies:

— offset paper,

— xerox, photocopy and invoice paper,

— paper and office supplies,

— duplicating equipment supplies,

— supplies for the general circulation of information and for mailing,

— sound-recording supplies,

— printed matter and forms,

— computer and electronic office equipment supplies,

— other supplies and material not recorded in the inventory.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 40 000.

**2 3 2** **Financial charges**

2 3 2 0 Bank charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 000 10 000 2 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover banking costs (commission, agios, various charges).

Bank interest accruing to the institution is listed under revenue.

2 3 2 9 Other financial charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**2 3 3** **Legal expenses**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

20 000 20 000 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia, the fees of lawyers assisting staff of the institution in litigation between the administration
and officials or other members of staff.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

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**2 3 4** **Damages**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**2 3 5** **Other operating expenditure**

2 3 5 0 Miscellaneous insurance

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

28 000 17 000 17 689,63

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover various kinds of insurance (in particular civil liability, theft, risks connected with word-processing
equipment, electrical liability).

2 3 5 1 Uniforms and working clothes

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

94 000 65 000 51 781,40

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase, maintenance and cleaning of, in particular:

— judicial robes,

— uniforms for ushers and drivers,

— working clothes for reproduction and maintenance staff.

2 3 5 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

38 000 28 000 36 224,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover miscellaneous expenditure for internal meetings.

2 3 5 3 Departmental removals and associated handling

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 000 6 000 6 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover removal and handling costs for equipment, furniture and office supplies.

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**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**2 3 5** (cont’d)

2 3 5 4 Petty expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

2 3 5 5 Services supplied by third parties

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

490 000

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover operating expenditure incurred by service providers.

2 3 5 9 Other operating expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

17 000 24 000 11 207,99

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other running costs not specially provided for in the preceding items.

**2 3 9** **Services rendered between institutions**

2 3 9 1 Joint Interpreting and Conference Service

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

2 3 9 3 Legal information service

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover contributions which the Commission may ask the institutions to make towards the costs of the legal
information service (augmenting and distributing the interinstitutional database).

**CHAPTER 2 4 — POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

**2 4 0** **Postage and delivery charges**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

402 000 278 000 310 000,—

Remarks

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

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**CHAPTER 2 4 — POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS** (cont’d)

**2 4 1** **Telecommunications**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

614 000 436 000 274 608,52

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure in connection with telecommunications, such as subscriptions, communication costs
(fixed and mobile) and the replacement, repair and maintenance of telephone installations and equipment.

It also covers expenditure related to data-transmission networks.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 42 000.

**CHAPTER 2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

**2 5 0** **Meetings in general**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

115 000 85 000 85 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover principally the organisation, with the collaboration of the Ministries of Justice, of seminars and other
training programmes at the seat of the institution for members of the judiciary and the legal profession from the Member States.

**2 5 5** **Miscellaneous expenditure on the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

292 000 240 000 237 404,79

Remarks

Meetings with members of the national higher courts and with specialists in Community law are necessary in order to facilitate the development of the case-law of the institution concurrently with that of the national courts in matters connected with Community law.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel and subsistence expenses for participants and other organisation costs.

**CHAPTER 2 6 — STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS**

**2 6 0** **Limited consultations, studies and surveys**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**CHAPTER 2 7 — PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

**2 7 0** **Official Journal**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 095 000 783 000 750 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover publication of material in the Official Journal of the European Union.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50 000.

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**CHAPTER 2 7 — PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION** (cont’d)

**2 7 1** **Publications**

2 7 1 0 General publications

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 583 000 1 534 000 1 599 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, in particular, printing and distribution costs for the reports of cases before the Court, including cases
before the Court of First Instance, together with the source index of Community case-law.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 504 900.

2 7 1 9 Expenditure on publicity and promotion of publications

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

267 000 135 000 98 904,56

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover publication costs for the annual report of the Court and other brochures produced by the Court for
visitors.

**2 7 2** **Expenditure on the dissemination of information and on participation in public events**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

191 000 94 000 89 084,65

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase and publication of works of general interest on Community law, other expenditure on
the dissemination of information and photographic costs.

**CHAPTER 2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS**

**2 9 8** **Study grants**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

239 000 225 000 208 566,10

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover grants to students participating temporarily in research and documentation at the institution.

**2 9 9** **Other subsidies**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

120 000 100 000 84 998,92

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover contributions made for visits to the institution.

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**TITLE 3**

**EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 3 7 — EXPENDITURE RELATING TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 3 7

**3 7 1** **Special expenditure of the Court of Justice**

3 7 1 0 Court expenses

Non-differentiated appropriations 30 000 30 000 29 181,49

3 7 1 1 Arbitration Committee provided for in Article 18 of the EAEC Treaty

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

Article 3 7 1 — Total 30 000 30 000 29 181,49

CHAPTER 3 7 — TOTAL 30 000 30 000 29 181,49

**Title 3 — Total** **30 000** **30 000** **29 181,49**

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**EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 3 7 — EXPENDITURE RELATING TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES**

**3 7 1** **Special expenditure of the Court of Justice**

3 7 1 0 Court expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

30 000 30 000 29 181,49

Remarks

This appropriation is to ensure the proper administration of justice in all cases of legal aid and for all expenses of witnesses and expert
witnesses, of the cost of inspection of places or things involved in proceedings and of letters rogatory, legal representation and other costs
which the institution may have to bear.

3 7 1 1 Arbitration Committee provided for in Article 18 of the EAEC Treaty

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

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**TITLE 10**

**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

**CHAPTER 10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 10 0 p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 10 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 10 1 p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 10 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,—

**Title 10 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **0,—**

**GRAND TOTAL** **231 334 965** **150 599 614** **144 349 303,25**

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**TITLE 10**

**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**CHAPTER 10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

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**COURT OF AUDITORS**

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**REVENUE**

**Contribution of the European Communities to the financing of the expenditure of the Court**
**of Auditors for the financial year 2004**

Heading Amount

Expenditure 95 284 530

Own resources – 12 293 240

**Contribution due** **82 991 290**

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**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 4 0

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the taxation of salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the**
**institution, officials and other servants** 6 744 000 5 665 000 5 845 000,—

**4 0 1** **Staff contribution to the pension scheme** 3 933 000 3 361 000 2 980 000,—

**4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution deducted from remunerations paid to**
**the Members of the institution, its officials and other servants in active employ-**
**ment** p.m. 1 024 000 920 000,—

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** 388 240

CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 11 065 240 10 050 000 9 745 000,—

**Title 4 — Total** **11 065 240** **10 050 000** **9 745 000,—**

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**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the taxation of salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institution, officials and other servants**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

6 744 000 5 665 000 5 845 000,—

Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the
Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and
Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 3762/92
(OJ L 383, 29.12.1992, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax
for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2190/97
(OJ L 301, 5.11.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the Members of the Court of
Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19.4.1995, p. 10).

**4 0 1** **Staff contribution to the pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

3 933 000 3 361 000 2 980 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83 (2) thereof.

**4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution deducted from remunerations paid to the Members of the institution, its officials and**
**other servants in active employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 1 024 000 920 000,—

Remarks

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the
Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and
Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 3762/92
(OJ L 383, 29.12.1992, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the Members of the Court of
Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19.4.1995, p. 10).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3831/91 of 19 December 1991 amending the Staff Regulations of officials and the Conditions
of employment of other servants of the European Communities with a view to introducing a temporary contribution (OJ L 361, 31.12.1991,
p. 7).

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**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION** (cont’d)

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

388 240

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by the revised proposal
amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the
European Communities.

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the members of the Court of
Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Council Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19.4.1995, p. 10).

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**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST**

**CHAPTER 5 4 — REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR REUSE (ARTICLE 27 OF THE FINANCIAL REGULATION) BUT NOT USED**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

**CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS CONNECTED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS**

**CHAPTER 5 8 — MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 5 5

**5 5 0** **Transfer or repayment of pension rights by staff** 852 000 1 042 000 762 811,13

CHAPTER 5 5 — TOTAL 852 000 1 042 000 762 811,13

CHAPTER 5 7

**5 7 0** **Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation**
**of the Institutions** p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 5 7 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 5 8

**5 8 0** **Miscellaneous compensation** p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 5 8 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title 5 — Total** **1 193 000** **1 251 000** **1 105 290,76**

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**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**5 0 0** **Proceeds of the sale of movable property**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

1 000 p.m. 0,—

**5 0 2** **Proceeds of the sale of publications, printed works and films**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

115 000 88 000 127 337,82

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

**5 0 3** **Proceeds from the sale of vehicles**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— p.m.

Remarks

New article

**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST**

**5 2 0** **Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the institution’s accounts**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

225 000 121 000 215 141,81

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**CHAPTER 5 4 — REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR REUSE (ARTICLE 27 OF THE FINANCIAL REGULATION) BUT NOT USED**

Remarks

New chapter

**5 4 0** **Revenue available for reuse (Article 27 of the Financial Regulation) but not used**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

New article

This revenue comes from operations which continue to be governed in 2003 by Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977
applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC,
Euratom) No 762/2001 (OJ L 111, 20.4.2001, p. 1). This article provides that sums available must be reused before the end of the financial
year following that in which the revenue was collected.

**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

**5 5 0** **Transfer or repayment of pension rights by staff**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

852 000 1 042 000 762 811,13

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 107 thereof and Articles 11(2) and 48 of Annex VIII
thereto.

**CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS CONNECTED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS**

Remarks

New chapter

**5 7 0** **Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation of the Institutions**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

New article

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

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**CHAPTER 5 8 — MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION**

Remarks

New chapter

**5 8 0** **Miscellaneous compensation**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

New article

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

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**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 9 0

**9 0 0** **Miscellaneous revenue** 35 000 30 000 33 233,42

CHAPTER 9 0 — TOTAL 35 000 30 000 33 233,42

**Title 9 — Total** **35 000** **30 000** **33 233,42**

**GRAND TOTAL** **12 293 240** **11 331 000** **10 883 524,18**

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**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**9 0 0** **Miscellaneous revenue**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

35 000 30 000 33 233,42

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**EXPENDITURE**

General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**EXPENDITURE**

General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002) (cont’d)

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**10** **OTHER EXPENDITURE**

10 0 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS p.m. p.m. 0,—

10 1 CONTINGENCY RESERVE p.m. p.m. 0,—

**Title 10 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **0,—**

**GRAND TOTAL** **95 284 530** **77 076 689** **82 757 755,74**

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**TITLE 1**

**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING FOR THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 0 4** **Mission expenses, local travel costs and incidental expenditure**

Non-differentiated appropriations 281 000 185 000 150 000,—

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 1 1

**1 1 0** **Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment**
**plan**

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

Non-differentiated appropriations 46 206 744 39 994 000 35 867 884,92

1 1 0 1 Family allowances

Non-differentiated appropriations 3 932 787 3 493 000 3 112 250,—

1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC
Staff Regulations)

Non-differentiated appropriations 7 417 720 6 453 000 5 778 250,—

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Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 1 4** **Miscellaneous allowances and grants**

1 1 4 0 Birth and death grants

Non-differentiated appropriations 2 000 2 000 2 000,—

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 1 9** **Appropriation to cover adjustments to the remuneration of officials and other**
**staff**

1 1 9 0 Weightings

Non-differentiated appropriations 1 140 000 1 086 000 964 000,—

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO TERMINATION OF SERVICE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

**CHAPTER 1 4 — SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE**

**CHAPTER 1 5 — EXCHANGES OF CIVIL SERVANTS AND EXPERTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

**CHAPTER 1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES**

**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 8 9** **Supplementary services**

1 8 9 1 Other freelance interpreters

Non-differentiated appropriations 41 000 24 000 24 000,—

1 8 9 5 Other supplementary services

Non-differentiated appropriations 123 000 113 000 102 930,66

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 8 9** (cont’d)

1 8 9 6 Supplementary services for the Translation Service

Non-differentiated appropriations 217 000 220 000 77 225,—

Article 1 8 9 — Total 381 000 357 000 204 155,66

CHAPTER 1 8 — TOTAL 1 741 000 1 457 000 1 430 114,86

**Title 1 — Total** **81 985 530** **67 343 789** **61 626 376,30**

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**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING FOR THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

Remarks

For information purposes, an amount of EUR 2 375 724 has been entered in this chapter to cover enlargement.

**1 0 0** **Salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries**

1 0 0 0 Basic salaries

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 428 000 3 027 000 2 980 500,—

Remarks

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the Members of the Court of
Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19.4.1995, p. 10), and in
particular Article 2 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the basic salaries of Members of the Court of Auditors.

1 0 0 1 Residence allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

664 000 454 000 447 100,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 4 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the residence allowances of Members of the Court of Auditors.

1 0 0 2 Family allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

303 000 210 000 206 000,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 3 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the family allowances of Members of the Court of Auditors:

— household allowance,

— dependent child allowance,

— education allowance,

of Members of the Court of Auditors.

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**1 0 0** (cont’d)

1 0 0 3 Representation allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

— — 0,—

**1 0 1** **Accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

269 000 210 000 204 875,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the institution’s contribution (0,87 %) towards insurance against occupational disease and accident,

— the institution’s contribution (3,4 %) towards sickness insurance,

— in the event of the death of a Member of the Court of Auditors:

—
— the total remuneration of the deceased until the end of the third month following that in which the death occurs,

—
— the cost of transporting the mortal remains back to the deceased’s place of origin.

**1 0 2** **Temporary allowances**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

612 000 683 000 1 062 400,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 8 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover temporary allowances and family allowances for Members of the Court of Auditors after termination
of service.

**1 0 3** **Pensions**

1 0 3 0 Retirement pensions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 257 000 1 240 000 1 127 000,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Articles 9 and 10 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the retirement pensions of former Members of the Court of Auditors.

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**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION** (cont’d)

**1 0 3** (cont’d)

1 0 3 1 Invalidity pensions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 11 thereof.

1 0 3 2 Survivors’ pensions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

281 000 277 000 270 100,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 16 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to meet the cost of survivors’ pensions paid to widows and orphans of former Members of the Court of
Auditors.

**1 0 4** **Mission expenses, local travel costs and incidental expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

281 000 185 000 150 000,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 7 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses, subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred on mission.

**1 0 5** **Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service**

1 0 5 0 Travel expenses (including members of the family)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

36 000 p.m. 4 573,53

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 6 thereof.

This item is intended to cover travel expenses due to Members of the Court of Auditors on entering or leaving the service.

1 0 5 1 Installation and resettlement allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

340 000 p.m. 245 875,70

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 6 thereof.

This item is intended to cover installation and resettlement allowances due to Members of the Court of Auditors on entering or leaving the
service.

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**1 0 5** (cont’d)

1 0 5 2 Removal expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

158 000 p.m. 79 785,55

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 6 thereof.

This item is intended to cover removal expenses due to Members of the Court of Auditors on entering or leaving the service.

**1 0 6** **Vocational training and language courses for Members of the institution**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

45 000 26 000 25 999,38

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of participation in language courses and other vocational training courses by Members of
the Court of Auditors.

**1 0 9** **Adjustments to emoluments**

1 0 9 0 Weightings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

377 000 421 000 337 859,09

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of Members of the Court of Auditors, and in particular Article 5 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of weightings applied to:

— basic salaries,

— residence allowances,

— family allowances,

— temporary allowances,

— retirement pensions,

— invalidity pensions,

— survivors’ pensions,

of Members of the Court of Auditors.

1 0 9 1 Provisional appropriation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

107 000 p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

This item is intended to cover the effect of any salary adjustments which may be made by the Council in the course of the financial year.

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**1 0 9** (cont’d)

1 0 9 1 (cont’d)

It is purely provisional and may only be used after its transfer to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial
Regulation.

**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT**

Remarks

A flat-rate reduction of 3,70 % has been applied to the appropriations in this chapter.

For information purposes, an amount of EUR 9 899 038 has been entered in this chapter to cover enlargement.

**1 1 0** **Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan**

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

46 206 744 39 994 000 35 867 884,92

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the basic salaries of officials and temporary members of staff.

1 1 0 1 Family allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 932 787 3 493 000 3 112 250,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62, 67 and 68a thereof and Section I of Annex VII
thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover household allowances, dependent child allowances and education allowances of permanent officials
and temporary members of staff.

1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 417 720 6 453 000 5 778 250,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 69 thereof and Article 4 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover expatriation and foreign residence allowances of officials and temporary members of staff.

1 1 0 3 Fixed allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

273 000 236 000 222 750,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4a of Annex VII thereto.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 0** (cont’d)

1 1 0 3 (cont’d)

This appropriation is intended to cover secretarial allowances of officials in category C employed as secretary/shorthand typists, typists, telex
operators, executive secretaries or principal secretaries.

**1 1 1** **Other staff**

1 1 1 0 Auxiliary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 100 000 639 000 1 093 295,54

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of auxiliary staff and the institution’s social security contributions in respect of
such staff (secretarial and other staff employed during periods of extra work and lengthy periods of absence).

1 1 1 1 Auxiliary interpreters

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of auxiliary interpreters and the institution’s social security contributions in
respect of such staff.

1 1 1 2 Local staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 and Title IV thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration (including overtime) of local staff and the institution’s social security contributions
in respect of such staff.

1 1 1 3 Special advisers

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

28 000 17 000 22 000,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5, 82 and 83 thereof.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the fees and other expenses of the medical officer.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 1** (cont’d)

1 1 1 4 Auxiliary translators

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

232 000 75 000 94 352,51

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of auxiliary translators and the institution’s social security contributions in respect
of such staff.

**1 1 3** **Insurance against sickness, accident and occupational disease, unemployment insurance and maintenance of pension rights**

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 569 331 1 371 000 1 234 964,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

Rules on sickness insurance for officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 23 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the institution’s sickness insurance contributions (3,4 % of basic salary).

The staff contribution amounts to 1,7 % of basic salary.

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

402 128 351 000 319 400,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 73 thereof and Article 15 of Annex VIII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the institution’s contribution towards insurance against accidents and occupational disease (0,87 %
of basic salary) and the supplementary expenditure arising from the application of the statutory provisions in this area.

1 1 3 2 Unemployment insurance for temporary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

53 000 44 000 52 950,—

Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 2799/85 of 27 September 1985 amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European
Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities (OJ L 265, 8.10.1985, p. 1), and in particular Article 28a of the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities.

This appropriation is intended to provide unemployment benefit for temporary staff.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 3** (cont’d)

1 1 3 3 Constitution or maintenance of pension rights for temporary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

22 000 21 000 2 116,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 42 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments by the institution to constitute or maintain pension rights for temporary staff in their
country of origin.

**1 1 4** **Miscellaneous allowances and grants**

1 1 4 0 Birth and death grants

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 000 2 000 2 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 70, 74 and 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover birth grants (EUR 198,31) and, in the event of an official’s death, the deceased’s full remuneration
until the end of the third month following that in which death occurred and the cost of transporting the body to the deceased’s place of
origin.

1 1 4 1 Annual travel costs from the place of employment to the place of origin

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

678 000 641 000 604 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 8 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the flat-rate payment of travel costs of officials and temporary staff, and their spouses and dependants, from the place of employment to the place of origin on the following conditions:

— once a calendar year if the distance by rail is more than 50 and less than 725 km,

— twice a calendar year if the distance by rail is at least 725 km.

1 1 4 3 Fixed entertainment allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 4** (cont’d)

1 1 4 4 Fixed local travel allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

1 1 4 5 Special allowance for accounting officers and administrators of advance funds

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

— 4 000 3 600,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the special allowance, and the interest thereon, granted to the accounting officer, assistant accounting officers and administrators of advance funds in accordance with Article 75 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of
25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

1 1 4 9 Other allowances and repayments

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 000 5 000 2 180,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 34 thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 47 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the compensatory allowance paid to an established official of the ECSC whose net remuneration has fallen,

— the allowance granted to probationer officials dismissed for reasons of manifest unsuitability,

— the compensation paid in the event of cancellation by the institution of the contract of a temporary member of staff,

— the reimbursement of expenditure on security measures at the homes of officials posted to delegations and offices within the Community,

— redemption of the pension rights of former members of the auxiliary staff who are appointed to the temporary staff or as officials.

**1 1 5** **Overtime**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

495 000 405 000 418 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the flat-rate allowances and payments at hourly rates for overtime worked by officials, temporary
and auxiliary staff in categories C and D and by local staff who could not be given compensatory leave in accordance with the procedures
laid down.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 8** **Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service and on transfer**

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses (including members of the family)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

36 000 19 000 19 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 7 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses due to staff (including their families) on taking up their duties or leaving the institution.

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

736 292 492 000 256 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5 and 6 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover installation allowances due to officials and other servants obliged to change their place of residence
on taking up their duties and upon finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere.

1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

661 000 355 000 110 101,16

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 9 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover removal expenses due to staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up their duties and
upon finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere.

1 1 8 4 Temporary daily subsistence allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 372 000 280 000 228 500,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 10 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover daily subsistence allowances for staff who furnish evidence that they must change their place of
residence on taking up their duties.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 9** **Appropriation to cover adjustments to the remuneration of officials and other staff**

1 1 9 0 Weightings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 140 000 1 086 000 964 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials, temporary and auxiliary staff and to
overtime.

1 1 9 1 Provisional appropriation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

794 528 p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 65 and 65a thereof and Annex XI thereto.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

It is purely provisional and may only be used after its transfer to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial
Regulation.

**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO TERMINATION OF SERVICE**

**1 2 1** **Allowance for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed**

1 2 1 0 Allowances for staff retired in the interests of the service pursuant to Articles 41 and 50 of the Staff Regulations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover allowances to officials assigned non-active status following a reduction in the number of posts in the
institution or to officials holding a post at grade A 2 who are retired in the interests of the service.

1 2 1 5 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated (Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85 of 12 December 1985 introducing special measures to terminate the service of
officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Spain and Portugal (OJ L 335, 13.12.1985, p. 56).

This appropriation is intended to cover allowances to be paid to officials affected by measures terminating their employment in the interests
of the service in the special circumstances arising from the accession of new Member States to the European Communities.

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**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO TERMINATION OF SERVICE** (cont’d)

**1 2 3** **Insurance against sickness**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer’s contribution towards sickness insurance for pensioners and recipients of allowances
resulting from assignment of non-active status, retirement in the interests of the service or dismissal.

**1 2 9** **Adjustments to various allowances**

1 2 9 0 Weightings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of weightings applicable to pensions and various allowances.

1 2 9 1 Provisional appropriation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 65 and 65a thereof and Annex XI thereto.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

It is purely provisional and may only be used after its transfer to other articles or items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial
Regulation.

**CHAPTER 1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

**1 3 0** **Mission expenses, travel expenses and incidental expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 860 000 2 894 189 2 379 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 11, 12 and 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on travel expenses, including ancillary costs relating to tickets and reservations, the
payment of mission allowances and ancillary or exceptional expenses incurred as a result of missions by the Court’s officials and other staff
and in respect of experts or national or international officials seconded to the Court and trainees.

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**CHAPTER 1 4 — SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE**

Remarks

For information purposes, an amount of EUR 16 038 has been entered in this chapter to cover enlargement.

**1 4 1** **Medical service**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

60 000 36 000 36 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 59 thereof and Article 8 of Annex II thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of the annual medical examination of all staff, including any ensuing medical examinations
and tests requested.

**CHAPTER 1 5 — EXCHANGES OF CIVIL SERVANTS AND EXPERTS**

Remarks

For information purposes, an amount of EUR 350 000 has been entered in this chapter to cover enlargement.

**1 5 2** **Staff exchanges between Community institutions and the public and private sectors**

1 5 2 0 National and international civil servants and private sector staff seconded to the Court of Auditors

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

781 000 80 000 99 999,06

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the secondment or temporary assignment to the Court of Auditors of officials
from Member States and other experts or to short-term consulting work.

1 5 2 1 Court of Auditors officials seconded to national or international civil services or to private or public-sector institutions or undertakings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

20 000 20 000 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the reimbursement of additional expenses incurred by Community officials as a result of exchanges.

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**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

**1 6 0** **Special assistance grants**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 000 1 000 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover help for staff in particularly difficult circumstances.

**1 6 4** **Aid for the handicapped**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 000 2 000 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended for the following categories of disabled persons as part of a policy to assist the disabled:

— officials and temporary staff in active employment,

— spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

— all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

It covers reimbursement, to the extent permitted by the budget and after national entitlements in the country of residence or the country of
origin have been exhausted, of expenses (other than medical expenses) recognised as necessary, resulting from the handicap and supported
by documentary evidence.

**CHAPTER 1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES**

Remarks

For information purposes, an amount of EUR 62 518 has been entered in this chapter to cover enlargement.

**1 7 0** **Entertainment and representation expenses**

1 7 0 0 Entertainment and representation expenses of the Members of the institution

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

202 000 135 000 129 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the Court of Auditors’ obligations in respect of entertainment and representation.

1 7 0 1 Entertainment and representation expenses of members of staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 000 2 600 2 600,—

**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

Remarks

The activities covered by this chapter are carried out under an interinstitutional cooperation procedure involving consultation between the
institutions and the strengthening of joint management instruments with a view to rationalising expenditure.

For information purposes, an amount of EUR 264 978 has been entered in this chapter to cover enlargement.

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 0** **Interinstitutional cooperation**

1 8 0 2 Early Childhood Centre and study centre in Luxembourg

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

679 000 563 000 595 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Court’s contribution to the Early Childhood Centre and study centre in Luxembourg.

**1 8 2** **Further training and information for staff**

1 8 2 0 Further training, retraining and information for staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

503 000 370 000 441 959,20

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 24, third subparagraph thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the organisation of further training courses including language courses and seminars in financial
management and control on an interinstitutional basis and the registration fees for similar seminars organised in the Member States.

It also covers the purchase of teaching and technical equipment for staff training.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 2 500.

**1 8 3** **Interinstitutional cooperation in the linguistic field**

1 8 3 0 Interinstitutional cooperation in the linguistic field

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the measures decided upon by the Interinstitutional Committee for Translation and Interpreting (ICTI) with a view to promoting interinstitutional cooperation in the linguistic field.

**1 8 4** **Restaurants and canteens**

1 8 4 0 Running costs of restaurants and canteens

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

18 000 14 000 12 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating expenditure of the restaurants and cafeteria.

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 4** (cont’d)

1 8 4 1 Conversion and replacement of restaurant and canteen equipment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

75 000 73 000 38 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the conversion and renewal after 16 years’ operation of the equipment in the restaurant and cafeteria
in order to comply with national health and safety standards currently in force.

**1 8 6** **Social contacts between members of staff**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

38 000 33 000 25 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to give financial encouragement and support to any project aimed at encouraging social contacts between
staff of different nationalities, such as subsidies to staff clubs, cultural associations and sports associations.

**1 8 7** **Other welfare expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 000 2 000 2 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other assistance and subsidies for staff and their families.

**1 8 8** **Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment**

1 8 8 0 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

45 000 45 000 112 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of advertising, inviting candidates, hiring rooms and equipment for the organisation of
open competitions on an interinstitutional basis and expenses incurred by candidates for travel and medical check-ups. In cases duly justified
by operational requirements and after consultation with the other institutions, part of these appropriations may be used for the organisation
of competitions by the institution itself.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10 000.

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 9** **Supplementary services**

1 8 9 1 Other freelance interpreters

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

41 000 24 000 24 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the fees, social security contributions, travel expenses and subsistence allowances of freelance and
other non-permanent interpreters.

1 8 9 5 Other supplementary services

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

123 000 113 000 102 930,66

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover in particular:

— the hiring of temporary staff, in particular telephonists, shorthand typists, messengers and technical staff for all Court departments,

— to the extent that such work cannot be carried out within the Court, reproduction and typing work performed by outside contractors,

— office-automation costs relating to the production of explanatory and supporting documents for the Court’s own use and for submission
to the budgetary authority.

1 8 9 6 Supplementary services for the Translation Service

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

217 000 220 000 77 225,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs relating to the work of freelance or temporary translators or typing and other work sent out
by the Translation Service and participation in interinstitutional measures in the language field.

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**TITLE 2**

**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTING OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

**CHAPTER 2 1 — EXPENDITURE ON DATA PROCESSING**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 2 1

**2 1 1** **Computer networks**

Non-differentiated appropriations 2 680 000 1 239 000 2 312 904,07

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**CHAPTER 2 1 — EXPENDITURE ON DATA PROCESSING** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 2 3

**2 3 0** **Stationery and office supplies**

Non-differentiated appropriations 162 000 124 000 114 000,—

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**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 4 — POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

**CHAPTER 2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

**CHAPTER 2 6 — STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATION**

**CHAPTER 2 7 — PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 2 7

**2 7 0** **Official Journal**

Non-differentiated appropriations 1 470 000 450 000 2 050 000,—

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**CHAPTER 2 7 — PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**2 7 1** **Publications**

2 7 1 0 Sundry publications

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

2 7 1 9 Expenditure on distribution and publicising of documents

Non-differentiated appropriations 120 000 100 000 109 109,42

Article 2 7 1 — Total 120 000 100 000 109 109,42

**2 7 2** **Expenditure on the dissemination of information and on participation in pub-**
**lic events**

Non-differentiated appropriations 6 000 5 500 4 477,11

**2 7 3** **Training young people in the European spirit**

Non-differentiated appropriations 122 000 50 000 34 588,80

CHAPTER 2 7 — TOTAL 1 718 000 605 500 2 198 175,33

**Title 2 — Total** **13 299 000** **9 732 900** **21 131 379,44**

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**TITLE 2**

**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTING OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Remarks

Since risk cover has been withdrawn by the insurance companies, the risk of industrial conflicts and terrorist attacks for the Court of
Auditors’ buildings has to be covered through the budget of the European Union. The appropriations entered in this title accordingly cover
all expenditure engendered by damage resulting from industrial conflicts and terrorist attacks.

For information purposes, an amount of EUR 2 955 000 has been entered in this chapter to cover enlargement.

**2 0 0** **Rent**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 427 000 2 713 000 1 488 480,93

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on rents in Luxembourg and Brussels.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 25 000.

**2 0 1** **Insurance**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

57 000 29 000 7 371,12

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the premiums payable on the insurance policies relating to the buildings occupied by the institution,
including cover for movable property and works of art.

**2 0 2** **Water, gas, electricity and heating**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

443 000 353 000 313 344,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover water, gas and electricity consumption and heating costs.

**2 0 3** **Cleaning and maintenance**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

605 000 521 000 504 638,50

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover maintenance and cleaning costs for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment,
electrical installations and alterations and repairs to them.

It also covers the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry cleaning products, and any supplies required for maintenance.

Before renewing or concluding contracts, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has obtained (price,
currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses), with due regard to Article 63 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of
25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTING OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 0 4** **Fitting-out of premises**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

120 000 1 334 000 58 327,15

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover various kinds of fitting-out work, including in particular the installation of partitions, curtains,
cables, painting, wall coverings, floor coverings, suspended ceilings and the related technical installations.

**2 0 5** **Security and surveillance of buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

793 000 545 000 440 904,71

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover miscellaneous expenditure relating to the security of buildings, especially the contract for the surveillance of the buildings, the purchase and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment and equipment for security officers, etc.

Before renewing or concluding contracts, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has obtained (price,
currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses), with due regard to Article 63 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25
June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

**2 0 6** **Acquisition of immovable property**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

500 000 p.m. 11 591 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by annual instalments, of the extension work to the building of the Court of Auditors
in Luxembourg (Kirchberg).

**2 0 8** **Other expenditure preliminary to the acquisition of immovable property or the construction of buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

175 000 105 000 274 956,72

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of property consultancy services.

**2 0 9** **Other expenditure on buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

66 000 41 000 31 543,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other current expenditure on buildings not specifically provided for in the other articles of this
chapter, in particular sewerage, refuse collection, road taxes, signs, etc.

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**CHAPTER 2 1 — EXPENDITURE ON DATA PROCESSING**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase, or the conclusion of a lease or lease/purchase contract for the
acquisition, of equipment, or the supply or provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them
has obtained, with due regard to Article 63 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation
applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

For information purposes, an amount of EUR 1 120 000 has been entered in this chapter to cover enlargement.

**2 1 1** **Computer networks**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 680 000 1 239 000 2 312 904,07

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following operating expenditure:

— purchase, leasing and maintenance of minicomputers and microcomputers and terminals connected to the Commission’s computer
centre in Luxembourg,

— purchase, leasing and maintenance of computer equipment and software, other supplies and documentation,

— computer cables.

**2 1 4** **Analysis, programming, preliminary analysis and special projects handled by persons other than the Court’s own staff**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

357 000 170 000 133 792,87

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on outside staff and work contracted out.

**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase, or the conclusion of a lease or lease/purchase contract for the
acquisition, of equipment, or the supply or provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them
has obtained, with due regard to Article 63 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation
applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

For information purposes, an amount of EUR 737 300 has been entered in this chapter to cover enlargement.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 0** **Technical installations and office machines**

2 2 0 0 New purchases of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 000 6 000 3 981,25

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of technical equipment.

2 2 0 1 Replacement of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

16 000 16 000 12 353,66

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of technical equipment.

2 2 0 2 Hire of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the hire of technical equipment and installations.

2 2 0 3 Maintenance, use and repair of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 000 10 000 6 359,70

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the maintenance and repair of the equipment included in Items 2 2 0 0 to
2 2 0 2.

2 2 0 4 Office machines

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

188 000 158 000 127 837,39

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the acquisition, hire and maintenance of office machines, such as photocopiers, telecommunications
equipment, dictaphones, calculators, etc.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 1** **Furniture**

2 2 1 0 New purchases of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

373 000 90 000 65 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of additional furniture.

2 2 1 1 Replacement of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

41 000 11 000 70 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of old or damaged furniture.

2 2 1 2 Hire of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

2 2 1 3 Maintenance, use and repair of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 000 2 000 2 000,—

**2 2 3** **Vehicles**

2 2 3 0 New purchases of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

450 000 p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of transportation equipment.

2 2 3 1 Replacement of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

180 000 107 000 103 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of those vehicles which have had at least four years’ use or which have reached a
kilometrage of 140 000 km.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 3** (cont’d)

2 2 3 2 Hire of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 000 2 000 2 000,—

2 2 3 3 Maintenance, use and repair of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

209 000 149 000 149 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all costs relating to official vehicles, e.g. maintenance, repair, insurance, fuel, parking, motorway tolls,
etc.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 20 000.

**2 2 5** **Documentation and library expenditure**

2 2 5 0 Library funds, purchase of books

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

37 000 17 000 15 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of books and other non-periodic publications required by the Court departments, and
by the Language Service in particular.

2 2 5 1 Special library, documentation and reproduction equipment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 000 2 000 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of purchasing all forms of equipment and accessories to do with filing, storing, stocking and
reproduction and adapted to the specific needs of the library.

2 2 5 2 Subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

103 000 64 000 68 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals, including specialist financial and other
periodicals, consultation of which is an essential part of audit work.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 5** (cont’d)

2 2 5 3 Subscriptions to news agencies

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

69 000 44 000 43 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions to news agencies.

2 2 5 4 Binding and conservation of library books

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 000 2 000 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of binding and conservation of library books.

**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase, or the conclusion of a lease or lease/purchase contract for the
acquisition, of equipment, or the supply or provision of services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them
has obtained, with due regard to Article 63 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation
applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

For information purposes, an amount of EUR 151 400 has been entered in this chapter to cover enlargement.

**2 3 0** **Stationery and office supplies**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

162 000 124 000 114 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on stationery and office supplies.

**2 3 2** **Financial charges**

2 3 2 0 Bank charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

19 000 16 000 15 000,—

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**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**2 3 2** (cont’d)

2 3 2 1 Exchange losses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

2 3 2 9 Other financial charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**2 3 3** **Legal expenses**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

20 000 20 000 3 761,90

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any expenditure and fees the Court may have to bear.

**2 3 4** **Damages and interest**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**2 3 5** **Other operating expenditure**

2 3 5 0 Miscellaneous insurance

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 000 1 400 730,13

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of luggage insurance for staff travelling on mission.

2 3 5 1 Uniforms and working clothes

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

31 000 21 000 19 990,83

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of uniforms for messengers and drivers, and other working clothes.

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**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**2 3 5** (cont’d)

2 3 5 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

51 000 34 000 33 678,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of refreshments and occasional snacks served during internal meetings.

2 3 5 3 Departmental removals and handling

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

49 000 60 000 8 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of removal and handling of equipment, furniture and office supplies.

2 3 5 4 Petty expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 000 1 000 1 000,—

2 3 5 9 Other operating expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 000 7 000 7 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other operating expenditure not specifically provided for in the preceding headings and costs relating
to maintenance and repair of equipment.

**2 3 9** **Services rendered between institutions**

2 3 9 1 Joint Interpreting and Conference Service

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

398 000 350 000 341 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payment for services provided by the interpreting services of the European Parliament and the
Commission.

**CHAPTER 2 4 — POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

Remarks

For information purposes, an amount of EUR 107 000 has been entered in this chapter to cover enlargement.

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**CHAPTER 2 4 — POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS** (cont’d)

**2 4 0** **Postage and delivery charges**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

48 000 38 000 36 536,16

**2 4 1** **Telephone, telegraph, telex, television**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

538 000 439 000 307 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure related to telecommunications such as subscriber charges, telephone lines, communications charges, maintenance fees, and the purchase, renewal, repair and maintenance of telephone installations and equipment.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 40 000.

**CHAPTER 2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

Remarks

For information purposes, an amount of EUR 25 000 has been entered in this chapter to cover enlargement.

**2 5 0** **Meetings in general**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

16 000 16 000 3 168,87

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts taking part in study groups and working
parties, and the cost of organising such meetings in so far as they are not covered by existing infrastructure.

**2 5 5** **Miscellaneous expenditure on the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

91 000 80 000 95 842,51

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings.

**CHAPTER 2 6 — STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATION**

**2 6 0** **Limited consultations, studies and surveys**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

230 000 190 000 121 700,64

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to enable studies to be contracted out to qualified experts in the fields of audit and also in those of an
administrative nature.

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**CHAPTER 2 6 — STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATION** (cont’d)

**2 6 0** (cont’d)

As part of its audit work, the Court of Auditors has to call on outside experts for technical studies and analyses (chemical, physical and
statistical). The need for appropriations to cover the cost of studies contracted out to experts is justified by the specialised and sometimes
unforeseeable nature of the studies in question. Without such appropriations, the Court of Auditors could be seriously hampered in performing its duties and its independence could be jeopardised.

This appropriation also includes the cost of the audit of the Court of Auditors’ accounts by independent auditors whose report is published
in the Official Journal of the European Union.

**CHAPTER 2 7 — PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

Remarks

For information purposes, an amount of EUR 756 460 has been entered in this chapter to cover enlargement.

**2 7 0** **Official Journal**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 470 000 450 000 2 050 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of publications by the Court of Auditors in the Official Journal of the European Union.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 88 000.

**2 7 1** **Publications**

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of publicising documents concerning the Court of Auditors’ activities and audit work in
general.

2 7 1 0 Sundry publications

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of publishing and distributing the reports and opinions adopted by the Court pursuant to
Article 248(4), second subparagraph, and Article 280(4) of the Treaty establishing the European Community.

2 7 1 9 Expenditure on distribution and publicising of documents

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

120 000 100 000 109 109,42

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on distribution of documents on general audit work and relating to the Court of
Auditors’ activities.

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**CHAPTER 2 7 — PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION** (cont’d)

**2 7 2** **Expenditure on the dissemination of information and on participation in public events**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 000 5 500 4 477,11

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of organising information meetings on the activities of the Court of Auditors, for the benefit
of university teachers, editors of specialised journals or other specialist visitors from the Member States.

**2 7 3** **Training young people in the European spirit**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

122 000 50 000 34 588,80

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of periods of in-service training at the Court of Auditors.

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**TITLE 10**

**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

**CHAPTER 10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 10 0 p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 10 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 10 1 p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 10 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,—

**Title 10 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **0,—**

**GRAND TOTAL** **95 284 530** **77 076 689** **82 757 755,74**

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**TITLE 10**

**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**CHAPTER 10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

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**EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE**

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**REVENUE**

**Contribution of the European Communities to the financing of the expenditure of the**
**Economic and Social Committee for the financial year 2004**

Heading Amount

Expenditure 101 759 127

Own resources – 8 552 879

**Contribution due** **93 206 248**

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**Own resources**

**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM STAFF REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 4 0

**4 0 0** **Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of**
**the institution, officials, other servants and recipients of pensions** 4 003 867 3 371 691 3 288 009,87

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme** 3 129 163 2 630 221 2 569 695,79

**4 0 3** **Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of Members of the institution,**
**officials and other servants in active employment** p.m. 619 953 605 967,24

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** 259 849

CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 7 392 879 6 621 865 6 463 672,90

**Title 4 — Total** **7 392 879** **6 621 865** **6 463 672,90**

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**Own resources**

**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM STAFF REMUNERATION**

**4 0 0** **Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institution, officials, other servants and recipi-**
**ents of pensions**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

4 003 867 3 371 691 3 288 009,87

Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax
for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2190/97
(OJ L 301, 5.11.1997, p. 1).

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

3 129 163 2 630 221 2 569 695,79

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

**4 0 3** **Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of Members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 619 953 605 967,24

Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3831/91 of 19 December 1991 amending the Staff Regulations of officials and the Conditions
of employment of other servants of the European Communities with a view to introducing a temporary contribution (OJ L 361, 31.12.1991,
p. 7).

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

259 849

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by the revised proposal
amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the
European Communities.

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**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING**

**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION’S ACCOUNTS**

**CHAPTER 5 3 — EXCHANGE GAINS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

**CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 5 5

**5 5 0** **Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff** p.m. p.m. 1 049 823,66

CHAPTER 5 5 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 1 049 823,66

CHAPTER 5 7

**5 7 0** **Other assigned contributions and refunds** 1 000 000 p.m.

CHAPTER 5 7 — TOTAL 1 000 000 p.m.

**Title 5 — Total** **1 144 000** **64 000** **1 165 678,54**

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**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**5 0 0** **Proceeds from the sale of movable property**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

**5 0 2** **Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

80 000 p.m. p.m.

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

**CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING**

**5 1 0** **Proceeds from the hiring-out of furniture and equipment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

**5 1 1** **Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property and reimbursement of charges connected with lettings**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

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**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION’S ACCOUNTS**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

64 000 64 000 115 854,88

**CHAPTER 5 3 — EXCHANGE GAINS**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

**5 5 0** **Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 1 049 823,66

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 17 thereof and Articles 11(2) and 48 of Annex VII
thereto.

**CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

Remarks

New chapter

**5 7 0** **Other assigned contributions and refunds**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

1 000 000 p.m.

Remarks

New article

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

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**TITLE 9**

**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 9 0 16 000 16 000 48 848,03

CHAPTER 9 0 — TOTAL 16 000 16 000 48 848,03

**Title 9 — Total** **16 000** **16 000** **48 848,03**

**GRAND TOTAL** **8 552 879** **6 701 865** **7 678 199,47**

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**TITLE 9**

**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

16 000 16 000 48 848,03

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**EXPENDITURE**

General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**EXPENDITURE**

General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002) (cont’d)

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**10** **OTHER EXPENDITURE**

10 0 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS p.m. p.m. p.m.

10 1 CONTINGENCY RESERVE p.m. p.m. p.m.

10 2 RESERVE TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAKEOVER OF BUILDINGS p.m. p.m. p.m.

**Title 10 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **p.m.**

**GRAND TOTAL** **101 759 127** **81 166 960** **74 167 602,—**

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**TITLE 1**

**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 1 1

**1 1 0** **Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment**
**plan**

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

Non-differentiated appropriations 35 993 918 31 518 143 29 981 083,—

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 1 3** **Insurance against sickness, accidents, occupational disease, unemployment**
**insurance and maintenance of pension rights**

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

Non-differentiated appropriations 1 278 345 1 082 468 1 059 181,—

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

Non-differentiated appropriations 345 089 285 384 271 026,—

1 1 3 2 Unemployment insurance for temporary staff

Non-differentiated appropriations 45 000 30 000 26 489,—

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 124 950,— is entered in Chapter 10 0.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 100 000,— is entered in Chapter 10 0.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS ON FINAL CESSATION OF SERVICE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

**CHAPTER 1 4 — SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE**

**CHAPTER 1 5 — EXCHANGES OF CIVIL SERVANTS AND EXPERTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

**CHAPTER 1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES**

**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 8 9** **Supplementary services**

1 8 9 1 Interpreter services

Non-differentiated appropriations 7 000 000 6 350 000 4 583 490,—

1 8 9 3 Temporary conference operators

Non-differentiated appropriations 7 000 7 000 4 000,—

1 8 9 5 Other supplementary services

Non-differentiated appropriations 140 000 139 000 156 620,—

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 8 9** (cont’d)

1 8 9 6 Supplementary services for the Translation Sservice

Non-differentiated appropriations 400 000 300 000 197 967,—

Article 1 8 9 — Total 7 547 000 6 796 000 4 942 077,—

CHAPTER 1 8 — TOTAL 8 682 125 7 547 175 5 573 820,—

**Title 1 — Total** **72 483 924** **59 968 310** **54 347 797,—**

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**TITLE 1**

**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

**1 0 0** **Salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries**

1 0 0 0 Basic salaries

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

1 0 0 3 Representation allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

25 550 25 000 25 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the allowance granted to the President and the Vice-Presidents of the European Economic and Social
Committee.

1 0 0 4 Travel and subsistence allowances, attendance at meetings and associated expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

12 300 000 8 450 390 7 482 227,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments to European Economic and Social Committee members and their alternates under the
current rules on reimbursement of transport costs and travel and meeting allowances.

It breaks down as follows:

— plenary sessions 3 818 048

— groups I, II and III 172 910

— sections 3 238 564

— study groups 3 469 890

— budget group 46 733

— follow-up to opinions, quality and profile of opinions 385 543

— miscellaneous 1 168 312

Total 12 300 000

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**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION** (cont’d)

**1 0 0** (cont’d)

1 0 0 5 Special travel expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

1 0 0 6 Allowance intended to cover expenses arising from the activities of members of the institution

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover reimbursement of expenses incurred by the group and section presidents and rapporteurs in the
performance of their duties.

**1 0 1** **Accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

38 000 23 000 21 976,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended, inter alia, to cover the sickness and accident insurance premium in respect of the members of the European
Economic and Social Committee.

**1 0 6** **Courses for members of the institution**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

38 500 19 500 6 595,—

Remarks

This appropriation is designed to subsidise part of the registration fees for language courses or other vocational training seminars attended
by Members of the European Economic and Social Committee.

**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT**

Remarks

A standard abatement of 4 % has been applied to the appropriations in this chapter.

**1 1 0** **Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan**

Remarks

The appropriations in this article were calculated on the basis of the provisions of the Staff Regulations of officials and the Conditions of
employment of other servants of the European Communities.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 0** (cont’d)

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

35 993 918 31 518 143 29 981 083,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

This appropriation was calculated on the basis of the establishment plan authorised for the financial year.

1 1 0 1 Family allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 114 404 2 887 560 2 581 473,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 67 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances which comprise:

— household allowance,

— dependent child allowance,

— education allowance.

1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 642 586 4 116 463 3 852 323,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments to officials fulfilling the conditions laid down in the said Article.

1 1 0 3 Secretarial allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

360 557 314 238 294 559,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4a of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses granted to officials in category C holding shorthand-typing and typing posts.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 1** **Other staff**

1 1 1 0 Auxiliary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

794 000 738 765 656 280,—
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 124 950,— is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration and the employer’s social security contributions for auxiliary staff. These staff have
been recruited to deal with the increased workload and to replace officials who are unable to perform their normal duties (sick leave,
maternity leave, leave on personal grounds, and staff on half-time).

1 1 1 1 Auxiliary interpreters

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration and the employer’s social security contribution for auxiliary interpreters.

1 1 1 2 Local staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is designed to cover remuneration (including overtime) and the employer’s social security contributions for local staff.

1 1 1 3 Special advisers

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

88 000 49 603 36 174,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5, 82 and 83 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the fees and expenses of the special advisers, including the fees of the medical officer.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 1** (cont’d)

1 1 1 4 Auxiliary translators

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

300 000 160 500 243 712,—
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 100 000,— is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration and the employer’s social security contributions for auxiliary translators.

**1 1 3** **Insurance against sickness, accidents, occupational disease, unemployment insurance and maintenance of pension rights**

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 278 345 1 082 468 1 059 181,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of the institution’s contributions to the joint medical insurance scheme.

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

345 089 285 384 271 026,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover employees’ insurance against accidents and occupational diseases.

1 1 3 2 Unemployment insurance for temporary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

45 000 30 000 26 489,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover unemployment insurance for temporary staff.

As a result of enlargement greater use will be made of temporary staff until newly created posts can be filled by officials.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 3** (cont’d)

1 1 3 3 Establishment or maintenance of pension rights for temporary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 42 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover payments made by the institution on behalf of temporary staff to establish or maintain their pension
rights in their country of origin.

**1 1 4** **Miscellaneous allowances and grants**

1 1 4 0 Birth and death grants

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 500 4 500 26 080,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 70, 74 and 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of allowances provided for in the said Articles.

1 1 4 1 Annual travel expenses from place of employment to place of origin

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

865 000 687 510 620 625,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 8 of Annex VII thereto.

Officials are entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses for themselves and their families from the place where they are employed to their
place of origin on the occasion of their annual leave.

1 1 4 3 Fixed entertainment allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

1 1 4 4 Fixed travel allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 000 4 000 3 570,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 15 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the fixed travel allowance granted in accordance with the said Article.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 4** (cont’d)

1 1 4 5 Special allowance for accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 000 10 000 17 765,—

Remarks

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as
most recently amended by Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 762/2001 (OJ L 111, 20.4.2001, p. 1), and in particular Article 75
thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover a special allowance for accounting officers, assistant accounting officers and administrators of
imprest accounts.

Although Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of
the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), in force since 1 January 2003, abolished the special allowance for accounting officers, assistant accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts, interest on allowances not already paid must still be calculated and
accumulated.

1 1 4 9 Other allowances and repayments

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 34 thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 47 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the severance payment of a probationer and the termination of contract allowance of a temporary
staff member.

**1 1 5** **Overtime**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

156 000 135 000 89 125,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover flat-rate payments and overtime rates for overtime worked by officials, temporary and auxiliary staff
in categories C and D which cannot, as provided for, be compensated by time off.

**1 1 8** **Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service and on transfer**

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses (including members of the family)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

55 000 14 000 17 225,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 7 of Annex VII thereto.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 8** (cont’d)

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

270 000 247 936 80 270,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5 and 6 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

118 000 97 266 55 307,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 9 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 8 4 Temporary daily subsistence allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

673 000 232 697 217 503,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 10 of Annex VII thereto.

**1 1 9** **Appropriation to cover adjustments to the remuneration of officials and other staff**

1 1 9 0 Weightings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

707 172 637 212 583 477,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

1 1 9 1 Provisional appropriation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

711 543 p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the effects of any salary adjustments decided by the Council during the financial year.

It is purely provisional and can be used only after being transferred to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

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**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS ON FINAL CESSATION OF SERVICE**

**1 2 1** **Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed**

1 2 1 0 Allowances for staff retired in the interests of the service in accordance with Articles 41 and 50 of the Staff Regulations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto.

1 2 1 5 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated (Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85 of 12 December 1985 introducing special measures to terminate the service of
officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Spain and Portugal (OJ L 335, 13.12.1985, p. 56).

**1 2 3** **Sickness cover**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer’s share of the sickness insurance of pensioners and recipients of allowances in connection with non-active status, retirement in the interests of the service and dismissal.

**1 2 9** **Adjustments to various allowances**

1 2 9 0 Weightings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

1 2 9 1 Provisional appropriation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

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**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS ON FINAL CESSATION OF SERVICE** (cont’d)

**1 2 9** (cont’d)

This appropriation is intended to cover the effects of any allowance adjustments decided by the Council during the financial year.

It is purely provisional and can be used only after being transferred to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

**CHAPTER 1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

**1 3 0** **Mission expenses, travel expenses and incidental expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

412 500 330 000 294 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover transport expenses, the payment of daily subsistence allowances and incidental or exceptional
expenses incurred in carrying out a mission.

It breaks down as follows:

— Presidency 10 000

— consultative work 153 000

— press and public relations 19 000

— interinstitutional cooperation 28 000

— professional training 84 000

— other services of the General Secretariat 12 500

— other activities of the Committee 76 000

— supplement for long and difficult journeys 30 000

Total 412 500

**CHAPTER 1 4 — SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE**

**1 4 1** **Medical service**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

33 135 30 000 28 995,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs attendant upon annual medical check-ups, industrial medicine, and the operating costs of
the medical units.

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**CHAPTER 1 5 — EXCHANGES OF CIVIL SERVANTS AND EXPERTS**

**1 5 0** **Travel and subsistence expenses of national experts seconded to the European Economic and Social Committee**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

**1 5 2** **Staff exchanges between Community institutions and the public and private sectors**

1 5 2 0 National and international civil servants and private sector staff seconded to the European Economic and Social Committee

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

240 000 120 000 74 379,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any contribution necessary to the expenses incurred by civil servants from Member States and
persons from the private sector taking part in exchanges.

1 5 2 1 European Economic and Social Committee officials seconded to national and international civil services

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 38 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the reimbursement of supplementary expenses incurred by Community officials as a result of the
exchange.

**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

**1 6 0** **Special assistance grants**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover assistance for officials in difficult circumstances.

**1 6 4** **Additional aid for the handicapped**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

60 000 60 000 45 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended for the following categories of disabled persons as part of a policy to assist the disabled:

— officials and temporary staff in active employment,

— spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

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**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE** (cont’d)

**1 6 4** (cont’d)

— all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

It covers the reimbursement, to the extent permitted by the budget and after national entitlements in the country of residence or the country
of origin have been exhausted, of expenses (other than medical expenses) recognised as necessary, resulting from the handicap and supported by documentary evidence.

**CHAPTER 1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES**

**1 7 0** **Entertainment and representation expenses**

1 7 0 0 Entertainment and representation expenses for members of the institution

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

114 000 100 000 74 558,—

Remarks

Rules adopted by the Bureau of the European Economic and Social Committee on 23 May 2000.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses related to the obligations of the institution regarding entertainment and representation.

1 7 0 1 Entertainment and representation expenses for staff members

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 000 10 000 8 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover entertainment and representation expenses of certain officials acting on behalf of the institution.

**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

Remarks

The activities covered by this chapter are the subject of interinstitutional cooperation involving consultation between the institutions and the
strengthening of joint management instruments with a view to rationalising expenditure.

**1 8 2** **Further training, retraining and information for staff**

1 8 2 0 Further training, retraining and information for staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

300 000 220 000 194 514,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the organisation of training and retraining courses as well as language courses, on an interinstitutional basis.

It also covers the purchase of educational and technical material for staff training.

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 3** **Interinstitutional cooperation in the language field**

1 8 3 0 Interinstitutional cooperation in the language field

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

85 000

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising from activities of the Interinstitutional Committee on Translation and Interpretation (ICTI) aimed at promoting interinstitutional cooperation in the language field.

**1 8 4** **Restaurants and canteens**

1 8 4 0 Running costs of restaurants and canteens

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover restaurant operating expenditure.

1 8 4 1 Conversion and replacement of equipment of restaurants and canteens

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the upgrading and replacement of equipment of the restaurants and canteens.

**1 8 6** **Social contacts between members of staff**

1 8 6 0 Social contacts between members of staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

32 625 19 000 26 269,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to encourage and give financial support to any activity to promote social contact between members of staff.

It also covers the European Economic and Social Committee’s contribution towards the social, sporting, educational and cultural activities of
the European Interinstitutional Centre at Overijse.

1 8 6 3 Community nursery centre and other day nurseries and after-school centres

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

529 000 425 375 393 474,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the contributions of the European Economic and Social Committee to the costs of the Community
nursery centre and other day nurseries and after-school centres.

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 7** **Other welfare expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

8 500 6 800 8 500,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover aid to members of staff other than aid chargeable to other articles in this chapter (home help etc.).

**1 8 8** **Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment**

1 8 8 0 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

180 000 80 000 8 986,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of advertising, inviting candidates, and organising open competitions on an interinstitutional basis. In cases duly justified by operational needs and after consultation with the other institutions, the institution may use some of
these appropriations to organise its own competitions.

**1 8 9** **Supplementary services**

1 8 9 1 Interpreter services

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 000 000 6 350 000 4 583 490,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on interpreter services. This appropriation is intended to cover the fees, social security
contributions, travel expenses and subsistence allowances of interpreters employed.

1 8 9 3 Temporary conference operators

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 000 7 000 4 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the services of temporary conference operators during excessive workloads.

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 9** (cont’d)

1 8 9 5 Other supplementary services

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

140 000 139 000 156 620,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any services performed occasionally by persons from outside the institution.

1 8 9 6 Supplementary services for the Translation Sservice

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

400 000 300 000 197 967,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on work carried out by freelance or temporary translators and typing and other work
sent out by the translation service. The European Economic and Social Committee always makes use of freelance translators whose names
figure on the lists drawn up as a result of interinstitutional calls for tender.

Expenditure on any work entrusted to the Translation Centre in Luxembourg is also covered by this item.

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**TITLE 2**

**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 1 — EXPENDITURE ON DATA PROCESSING**

**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**2 2 1** **Furniture**

2 2 1 0 New purchases of furniture

Non-differentiated appropriations 173 200 133 096 551 131,—

2 2 1 1 Replacement of furniture

Non-differentiated appropriations 120 000 25 000 83 875,—

2 2 1 2 Hire of furniture

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 4 — POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

**CHAPTER 2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

**CHAPTER 2 6 — EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 2 6

**2 6 0** **Studies, surveys and consultations of a limited nature**

2 6 0 0 Consultations

Non-differentiated appropriations 625 000 575 000 545 839,—

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**CHAPTER 2 6 — EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 2 9

**2 9 4** **Study grants**

2 9 4 0 Research and study grants

Non-differentiated appropriations 15 000 15 000 7 500,—

Article 2 9 4 — Total 15 000 15 000 7 500,—

CHAPTER 2 9 — TOTAL 15 000 15 000 7 500,—

**Title 2 — Total** **29 275 203** **21 198 650** **19 819 805,—**

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**TITLE 2**

**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 60 thereof.

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of, or conclusion of a contract for providing, goods or
services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained.

**2 0 0** **Rent and annual lease payments**

2 0 0 0 Rent

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 250 000 6 942 910 10 025 432,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover rent on buildings and rental charges for meetings held in buildings that are not occupied permanently.

2 0 0 1 Annual lease payments and similar expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

8 910 000 3 435 600

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover annual lease payments and other similar expenditure owed by the institution in respect of its
lease/purchase obligations.

**2 0 1** **Insurance**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

110 000 88 598 85 048,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover insurance against fire, third party liability, theft and broken windows.

**2 0 2** **Water, gas, electricity and heating**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

437 690 459 173 337 867,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover water, gas, electricity and heating charges.

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**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 0 3** **Cleaning and maintenance**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 830 000 1 121 089 1 249 123,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover maintenance and cleaning costs, in accordance with the current contracts, relating to the premises
and technical installations together with expenditure on the work and equipment necessary for the general maintenance of the buildings
(repainting, repairs, etc.).

**2 0 4** **Fitting-out of premises**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 945 000 246 230 115 904,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover installation work such as the creation of partition walls, carpeting and painting.

**2 0 5** **Security and surveillance of buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 413 391 1 410 990 1 219 770,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover various costs relating to security of the buildings, notably the surveillance of the premises.

**2 0 6** **Purchase of premises**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

**2 0 8** **Other expenditure prior to the purchase of premises or the construction of buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

160 500 308 000 160 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies carried out prior to the occupation of a new building.

**2 0 9** **Other expenditure on buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

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**CHAPTER 2 1 — EXPENDITURE ON DATA PROCESSING**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract
for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

**2 1 1** **Information technology equipment**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 657 544 1 807 180 1 819 820,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

— purchase, leasing and maintenance of computers,

— purchase, leasing and maintenance of information technology equipment, software, miscellaneous supplies and documentation.

**2 1 4** **Engineering work and special projects contracted out**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

546 744 525 140 693 598,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on external staff and work sent outside under the current contracts.

**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract
for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

**2 2 0** **Technical installations and electronic office equipment**

2 2 0 0 New purchases of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

133 336 152 408 19 344,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover new purchases of technical equipment.

2 2 0 1 Replacement of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

343 834 16 160 5 861,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of technical equipment.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 0** (cont’d)

2 2 0 2 Hire of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

954 610 501 748 410 539,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of hiring technical equipment and installations.

2 2 0 3 Maintenance, use and repair of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

774 850 655 870 479 547,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the maintenance and repair of equipment covered by Items 2 2 0 0 to 2 2 0 2.

**2 2 1** **Furniture**

2 2 1 0 New purchases of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

173 200 133 096 551 131,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of furniture and specialised furniture.

2 2 1 1 Replacement of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

120 000 25 000 83 875,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of part of the furniture which has completely depreciated and which can no longer
be repaired.

2 2 1 2 Hire of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

2 2 1 3 Maintenance, use and repair of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 350 3 500 3 143,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of painting, maintenance and repair of furniture.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 3** **Vehicles**

2 2 3 0 New purchases of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

2 2 3 1 Replacement of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of staff cars.

2 2 3 2 Hire of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

80 000 43 000 26 419,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the hiring of taxis and other vehicles, particularly in connection with meetings away from the
Secretariat building and in cases where transport belonging to the European Economic and Social Committee is not available.

2 2 3 3 Maintenance, use and repair of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

17 000 23 250 17 320,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the insurance and maintenance of official cars.

**2 2 5** **Documentation and library expenditure**

2 2 5 0 Library funds, purchase of books

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

126 000 54 650 54 960,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of books and dictionaries for the various language sections and the European Economic
and Social Committee members’ library.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 5** (cont’d)

2 2 5 1 Special library, documentation and reproduction equipment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

64 100 10 050 2 068,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of special equipment for the library.

2 2 5 2 Subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

65 445 49 350 46 393,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions to daily newspapers, periodicals and other publications and copyright.

2 2 5 3 Subscriptions to news agencies

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

31 000 17 000 13 269,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of subscriptions to news agencies.

2 2 5 4 Binding and upkeep of library books

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 360 13 940 8 995,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the binding of the Official Journal of the European Union and various documents.

2 2 5 5 Subscriptions to databases

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions to external databases used via the computer networks.

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**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract
for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

**2 3 0** **Stationery and office supplies**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

435 852 223 600 335 104,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies, products required by the printing and
duplicating shops, and the cost of some outside printing work.

**2 3 2** **Financial charges**

2 3 2 0 Bank charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

32 000 20 000 27 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover agios and miscellaneous expenditure.

2 3 2 9 Other financial charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

**2 3 3** **Legal expenses**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

20 000 20 000 19 874,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all legal expenses.

**2 3 4** **Damages**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

**2 3 5** **Other operating expenditure**

2 3 5 0 Miscellaneous insurance

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 000 3 005 1 864,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover miscellaneous insurance (third-party liability, theft).

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**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**2 3 5** (cont’d)

2 3 5 1 Uniforms and working clothes

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

33 000 30 000 24 040,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase, maintenance and cleaning of uniforms for ushers and drivers and other work clothes.

2 3 5 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

120 000 60 000 39 359,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of drinks and, occasionally, of snacks at internal meetings.

2 3 5 3 Departmental removals and associated handling

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

696 750 55 975 47 065,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all removal and handling expenses and those incurred by using removal firms or by using the
services of interim handling agents.

2 3 5 9 Other operating expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

23 600 13 600 8 760,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other operating expenditure not specifically referred to in the preceding headings.

**2 3 9** **Services rendered between institutions — Joint Interpreting and Conference Service**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of services requested from the Joint Interpreting and Conference Service.

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**CHAPTER 2 4 — POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract
for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

**2 4 0** **Postage and delivery charges**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

390 000 245 000 206 244,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on postal and delivery charges for ordinary mail and on postal and other packages sent
by air, sea or rail.

**2 4 1** **Telephone, telegraph, telex, television**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

427 800 310 000 130 450,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of telephone, telex and fax rental and communications charges, as well as co-financing the
equipment provided by members for receiving Committee documents electronically.

**CHAPTER 2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

**2 5 0** **Travel and subsistence allowances, attendance at meetings and associated expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments to European Economic and Social Committee experts under the current rules on reimbursement of transport costs and travel and meeting allowances.

**2 5 2** **Costs of organising the work of the Consultative Commission on Coal — Steel — Industrial Change (CCIC)**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

391 000 356 238 26 815,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating expenses of the Consultative Commission on Coal — Steel — Industrial Change,
excluding EESC members’ travel expenses and allowances.

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**CHAPTER 2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS** (cont’d)

**2 5 5** **Miscellaneous expenditure on the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

350 000 185 000 140 963,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses, including representation expenses, connected with: (a) the attendance by European Economic and Social Committee delegates at congresses, conferences, seminars, symposia, etc.; and (b) the organisation by the European Economic and Social Committee of hearings and both general and specific conferences and meetings.

It also covers all expenditure incurred in the organisation of meetings between the European Economic and Social Committee and its
counterparts (including socio-economic interest groups) from both the EU and non-member countries, in particular the central and east
European countries, Euro-Mediterranean relations, cooperation with the ACP States, relations with EFTA (cooperation within the EEA), and
relations with Mercosur and the Latin American States.

This appropriation also covers expenditure incurred as a result of: (a) visits to the European Economic and Social Committee by delegations
from socio-professional interest groups in third countries; and (b) the annual meetings of former Committee members.

**CHAPTER 2 6 — EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS**

**2 6 0** **Studies, surveys and consultations of a limited nature**

2 6 0 0 Consultations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

625 000 575 000 545 839,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments to experts of the European Economic and Social Committee under the current rules on
reimbursement of transport costs and travel and meeting allowances.

2 6 0 1 External studies

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

100 000 100 000 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of hearings of experts in specific fields and studies contracted out to experts and research
institutes.

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**CHAPTER 2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

**2 7 0** **Official Journal**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

665 000 413 400 380 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover printing expenses for publications in the Official Journal of the European Union.

**2 7 1** **Publishing and promotion of publications**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

348 147 240 000 199 520,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the European Economic and Social Committee’s publication costs on all media to promote publications and general information.

**2 7 2** **Expenditure on dissemination of information**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

258 000 150 000 131 482,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all costs involved in briefing the press on the aims and activities of the European Economic and
Social Committee and the cost of measures to provide information for the general public and the socio-professional organisations.

**2 7 3** **Informing young people in the European spirit**

2 7 3 0 Informing young people in the European spirit

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

2 7 3 3 Cost of organising graduate traineeships within the institution

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

185 100 138 900 118 500,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover periods of practical administrative training for young graduates.

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**CHAPTER 2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS**

**2 9 4** **Study grants**

2 9 4 0 Research and study grants

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

15 000 15 000 7 500,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the contribution, on a limited scale, to the realisation of research projects in the fields of activity of
the European Economic and Social Committee which are of particular interest for European integration.

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**TITLE 10**

**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

**CHAPTER 10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

**CHAPTER 10 2 — RESERVE TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAKEOVER OF BUILDINGS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 10 0 p.m. p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 10 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 10 1 p.m. p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 10 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 10 2 p.m. p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 10 2 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. p.m.

**Title 10 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **p.m.**

**GRAND TOTAL** **101 759 127** **81 166 960** **74 167 602,—**

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/467

EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE

**TITLE 10**

**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

**CHAPTER 10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

**CHAPTER 10 2 — RESERVE TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAKEOVER OF BUILDINGS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/469

SECTION VII

**COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS**

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/471

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**REVENUE**

**Contribution of the European Communities to the financing of the expenditure of the**
**Committee of the Regions for the financial year 2004**

Heading Amount

Expenditure 58 807 154

Own resources – 4 015 081

**Contribution due** **54 792 073**

I/472 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**Own resources**

**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM STAFF REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 4 0

**4 0 0** **Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of members of**
**the institution, officials, other servants and recipients of pensions** 2 005 534 1 456 368 1 336 929,44

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme** 1 664 335 1 197 112 1 109 902,19

**4 0 3** **Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of members of the institution,**
**officials and other servants in active employment** p.m. 267 756 245 353,51

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** 105 212

CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 3 775 081 2 921 236 2 692 185,14

**Title 4 — Total** **3 775 081** **2 921 236** **2 692 185,14**

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/473

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**Own resources**

**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM STAFF REMUNERATION**

**4 0 0** **Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of members of the institution, officials, other servants and recipi-**
**ents of pensions**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

2 005 534 1 456 368 1 336 929,44

Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax
for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2190/97
(OJ L 301, 5.11.1997, p. 1).

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

1 664 335 1 197 112 1 109 902,19

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

**4 0 3** **Proceeds from the temporary levy on salaries of members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 267 756 245 353,51

Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3831/91 of 19 December 1991 amending the Staff Regulations of officials and the Conditions
of employment of other servants of the European Communities with a view to introducing a temporary contribution (OJ L 361, 31.12.1991,
p. 7).

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

105 212

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by the revised proposal
amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the
European Communities.

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COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING**

**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION’S ACCOUNTS**

**CHAPTER 5 3 — EXCHANGE GAINS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/475

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

**CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS CONNECTED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 5 5

**5 5 0** **Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff** p.m. p.m. 252 967,31

CHAPTER 5 5 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 252 967,31

CHAPTER 5 7

**5 7 0** **Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation**
**of the Institutions** p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 5 7 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title 5 — Total** **240 000** **240 000** **473 065,29**

I/476 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**5 0 0** **Proceeds from the sale of movable property**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

**5 0 2** **Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

**CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING**

**5 1 0** **Proceeds from the hiring-out of furniture and equipment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

**5 1 1** **Proceeds from letting of immovable property and charges connected with lettings**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/477

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST ON THE INSTITUTION’S ACCOUNTS**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

240 000 240 000 220 097,98

**CHAPTER 5 3 — EXCHANGE GAINS**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR REPAYMENT OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

**5 5 0** **Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 252 967,31

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 17 thereof and Articles 11(2) and 48 of Annex VII
thereto.

**CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS CONNECTED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS**

Remarks

New chapter

**5 7 0** **Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation of the Institutions**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

New article

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

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COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**TITLE 9**

**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 9 0 p.m. p.m. 4 979,28

CHAPTER 9 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 4 979,28

**Title 9 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **4 979,28**

**GRAND TOTAL** **4 015 081** **3 161 236** **3 170 229,71**

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/479

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**TITLE 9**

**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 4 979,28

I/480 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**EXPENDITURE**

General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/481

**COMMITTEE** **OF** **THE** **REGIONS**

**EXPENDITURE**

General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002) (cont’d)

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**10** **OTHER EXPENDITURE**

10 0 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS 1 360 250 p.m. 0,—

10 1 CONTINGENCY RESERVE p.m. p.m. p.m.

10 2 RESERVE TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAKEOVER OF BUILDINGS p.m. p.m. p.m.

**Title 10 — Total** **1 360 250** **p.m.** **0,—**

**GRAND TOTAL** **58 807 154** **38 999 436** **35 292 623,13**

I/482 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**TITLE 1**

**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 360 250 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/483

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 1 3** **Insurance against sickness, accidents, occupational disease, unemployment**
**insurance and maintenance of pension rights**

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

Non-differentiated appropriations 686 501 484 832 457 407,62

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

Non-differentiated appropriations 175 748 124 237 117 041,13

I/484 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 1 5** **Overtime**

Non-differentiated appropriations 102 236 65 000 62 853,23

**1 1 8** **Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service and on transfer**

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses (including members of the family)

Non-differentiated appropriations 96 074 10 452 5 733,85

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowance

Non-differentiated appropriations 542 487 82 812 101 502,75

1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

Non-differentiated appropriations 454 465 49 807 40 707,08

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/485

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS ON FINAL CESSATION OF SERVICE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 2 3** **Sickness cover**

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m.

**1 2 9** **Adjustments to various allowances**

1 2 9 0 Weightings

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m.

I/486 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS ON FINAL CESSATION OF SERVICE** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

**CHAPTER 1 4 — SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE**

**CHAPTER 1 5 — EXCHANGES OF CIVIL SERVANTS AND EXPERTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 1 5

**1 5 0** **Travel and subsistence expenses of national experts seconded to the services of**
**the institution**

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m.

**1 5 2** **Staff exchanges between Community institutions and the public and private**
**sectors**

1 5 2 0 National and international civil servants and private sector staff seconded to the
services of the institution

Non-differentiated appropriations 120 000 38 600 38 275,75

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/487

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 1 5 — EXCHANGES OF CIVIL SERVANTS AND EXPERTS** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

**CHAPTER 1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

I/488 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/489

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**1 8 9** **Supplementary services**

1 8 9 1 Interpreting services

Non-differentiated appropriations 4 000 000 2 406 135 2 094 690,—

1 8 9 3 Temporary conference technicians

Non-differentiated appropriations 7 650 7 500 6 000,—

1 8 9 5 Other supplementary services

Non-differentiated appropriations 120 000 120 000 110 000,—

1 8 9 6 Supplementary services for the Translation service

Non-differentiated appropriations 400 000 225 000 187 470,96

Article 1 8 9 — Total 4 527 650 2 758 635 2 398 160,96

CHAPTER 1 8 — TOTAL 5 319 563 3 089 135 2 620 661,58

**Title 1 — Total** **39 156 894** **26 507 633** **24 522 451,42**

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**TITLE 1**

**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

**1 0 0** **Salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries**

1 0 0 0 Basic salaries

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

1 0 0 3 Representation allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This item is intended to cover the allowances granted to the President and the Vice-Presidents of the Committee of the Regions.

1 0 0 4 Travel and subsistence expenses for formal and other meetings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 180 750 4 050 000 3 636 625,59
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 360 250 is entered in Chapter 10 0.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover travel and subsistence expenses of members of the Committee of the Regions and their alternates
attending sessions and other formal meetings.

It breaks down as follows:

— plenary sessions 2 010 750

— extraordinary meetings of the bureaux 50 000

— political groups 250 000

— commissions 1 330 000

— working parties 160 000

— ad hoc groups/committees 40 000

— seminars and other activities 240 000

— other expenses 100 000

Total 4 180 750

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**CHAPTER 1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION** (cont’d)

**1 0 0** (cont’d)

1 0 0 5 Special travel expenses in the exercise of the Committee’s mandate

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

1 0 0 6 Allowances intended to cover expenses arising from the activities of members of the institution

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

201 952 140 000 2 662,12

Remarks

This appropriation is intented to cover:

— office running costs, telephone and postal charges and

— costs incurred by members of the institution in making available to the Committee of the Regions a fax machine or a personal computer
for forwarding documents.

**1 0 1** **Accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

18 537 10 000 4 927,97

Remarks

This appropriation is intended, inter alia, to cover the sickness and accident insurance premiums in respect of the members of the Committee
of the Regions.

**1 0 6** **Courses for members of the institution**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

28 800 20 000 14 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is designed to subsidise part of the registration fees for language courses or other vocational training seminars attended
by members of the Committee of the Regions.

**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT**

Remarks

A standard abatement of 3 % has been applied to the appropriations in this chapter.

**1 1 0** **Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan**

Remarks

The appropriations in this article were calculated on the basis of the provisions of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 0** (cont’d)

1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

19 837 130 13 857 402 13 224 039,02

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

This appropriation was calculated on the basis of the establishment plan authorised for the financial year.

1 1 0 1 Family allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 451 857 1 000 455 971 729,20

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 67 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances which comprise:

— household allowance,

— dependent child allowance,

— education allowance.

1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 449 495 1 771 083 1 636 332,92

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover payment to officials fulfilling the conditions laid down in the said Article.

1 1 0 3 Secretarial allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

173 693 149 000 114 794,81

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4a of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses granted to officials in category C holding shorthand-typing and typing posts.

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/493

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 1** **Other staff**

1 1 1 0 Auxiliary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

646 629 450 000 434 776,91

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration and the employer’s social security contributions for auxiliary staff. These staff have
been recruited to deal with the increased workload or replace officials who are unable to perform their normal duties.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

1 1 1 1 Auxiliary interpreters

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration and the employer’s social security contribution for auxiliary interpreters.

1 1 1 2 Local staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration (including overtime) and employer’s social security contribution for local staff.

1 1 1 3 Special advisers

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

19 340 20 000 21 196,63

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5, 82 and 83 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the fees and expenses of the special advisers, including the fees of the medical officer.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 1** (cont’d)

1 1 1 4 Auxiliary translators

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

228 144 70 000 54 333,38

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration and the employer’s social security contributions for auxiliary translators.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**1 1 3** **Insurance against sickness, accidents, occupational disease, unemployment insurance and maintenance of pension rights**

1 1 3 0 Insurance against sickness

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

686 501 484 832 457 407,62

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of the institution’s contribution to the joint medical insurance scheme.

1 1 3 1 Insurance against accidents and occupational disease

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

175 748 124 237 117 041,13

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover employees’ insurance against accidents and occupational disease.

1 1 3 2 Unemployment insurance for temporary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

37 944 25 400 26 466,24

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover unemployment insurance for temporary staff.

1 1 3 3 Establishment or maintenance of pension rights for temporary staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 42 thereof.

This item is intended to cover payments made by the institution on behalf of temporary staff to establish or maintain their pension rights in
their country of origin.

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COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 4** **Miscellaneous allowances and grants**

1 1 4 0 Birth and death grants

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 000 3 000 396,63

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 70, 74 and 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of allowances provided for in the said Articles.

1 1 4 1 Annual travel expenses from place of employment to place of origin

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

405 545 273 000 259 667,93

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 8 of Annex VII thereto.

Officials are entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses for themselves and their families from the place where they are employed to their
place of origin.

1 1 4 3 Fixed entertainment allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

1 1 4 4 Fixed local travel allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 416 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 15 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover fixed travel allowance granted in accordance with the said Article.

1 1 4 5 Special allowance for accounting officers and administrators of imprest accounts

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 000 7 200 5 373,02

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover a special allowance for accounting officers, assistant accounting officers or administrators of imprest
funds.

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 4** (cont’d)

1 1 4 9 Other allowances and repayments

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 34 thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 47 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the severance payment of a probationer and the termination of contract allowance of a temporary
staff member.

**1 1 5** **Overtime**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

102 236 65 000 62 853,23

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover flat-rate payments and overtime rates for overtime worked by officials, temporary and auxiliary staff
in categories C and D which cannot, as provided for, be compensated by time off.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**1 1 8** **Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service and on transfer**

1 1 8 1 Travel expenses (including members of the family)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

96 074 10 452 5 733,85

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 7 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 8 2 Installation, resettlement and transfer allowance

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

542 487 82 812 101 502,75

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5 and 6 of Annex VII thereto.

1 1 8 3 Removal expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

454 465 49 807 40 707,08

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20 and 71 thereof and Article 9 of Annex VII thereto.

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/497

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**CHAPTER 1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**1 1 8** (cont’d)

1 1 8 4 Temporary daily subsistence allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

686 000 121 038 117 465,63

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 10 of Annex VII thereto.

**1 1 9** **Appropriation to cover adjustments to the remuneration of officials and other staff**

1 1 9 0 Weightings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

363 313 255 764 236 559,90

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

1 1 9 1 Provisional appropriation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

343 403 — 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the effects of any salary adjustments decided by the Council during the financial year.

It is purely provisional and can be used only after being transferred to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS ON FINAL CESSATION OF SERVICE**

**1 2 1** **Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed**

1 2 1 0 Allowances for staff retired in the interests of the service in accordance with Articles 41 and 50 of the Staff Regulations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto.

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**CHAPTER 1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS ON FINAL CESSATION OF SERVICE** (cont’d)

**1 2 1** (cont’d)

1 2 1 5 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated (Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85 of 12 December 1985 introducing special measures to terminate the service of
officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Spain and Portugal (OJ L 335, 13.12.1985, p. 56).

**1 2 3** **Sickness cover**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer’s share of the sickness insurance of pensioners and recipients of allowances in connection with non-active status, retirement in the interests of the service and dismissal.

**1 2 9** **Adjustments to various allowances**

1 2 9 0 Weightings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64 and 65 thereof.

1 2 9 1 Provisional appropriation

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65 thereof.

This item is intended to cover the effects of any allowance adjustments decided by the Council during the financial year.

It is purely provisional and can be used only after being transferred to the appropriate headings in this chapter.

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**CHAPTER 1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

**1 3 0** **Mission expenses, travel expenses and incidental expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

442 800 260 000 234 134,66

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover transport expenses, the payment of daily subsistence allowances and incidental or exceptional
expenses incurred in carrying out a mission.

It breaks down as follows:

— President and Vice-Presidents 30 000 (7 %)

— political groups 53 000 (12 %)

— consultative work 60 000 (13 %)

— public relations and press 58 000 (13 %)

— interinstitutional relations 241 800 (55 %)

Total 442 800 (100 %)

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**CHAPTER 1 4 — SOCIOMEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE**

**1 4 1** **Medical service**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

25 488 14 000 20 500,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost attendant upon annual medical check-ups, industrial medicine and the operating costs of the
medical unit.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**CHAPTER 1 5 — EXCHANGES OF CIVIL SERVANTS AND EXPERTS**

**1 5 0** **Travel and subsistence expenses of national experts seconded to the services of the institution**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

**1 5 2** **Staff exchanges between Community institutions and the public and private sectors**

1 5 2 0 National and international civil servants and private sector staff seconded to the services of the institution

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

120 000 38 600 38 275,75

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any contribution necessary to the expenses incurred by civil servants from Member States and
persons from the private sector taking part in exchanges.

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**CHAPTER 1 5 — EXCHANGES OF CIVIL SERVANTS AND EXPERTS** (cont’d)

**1 5 2** (cont’d)

1 5 2 1 Officials of the institution seconded to national and international civil services

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 38 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the reimbursement of supplementary expenses incurred by Community officials as a result of the
exchange.

**CHAPTER 1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

**1 6 0** **Special assistance grants**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover assistance for officials in difficult circumstances.

**1 6 4** **Additional aid for the handicapped**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended for the following categories of disabled persons as part of a policy to assist the disabled:

— officials and temporary staff in active employment,

— spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

— all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

It covers the reimbursement, to the extent permitted by the budget and after national entitlements in the country of residence or the country
of origin have been exhausted, of expenses (other than medical expenses) recognised as necessary, resulting from the handicap and supported by documentary evidence.

**CHAPTER 1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES**

**1 7 0** **Entertainment and representation expenses**

1 7 0 0 Entertainment and representation expenses for members of the institution

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

106 000 60 000 59 504,21

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses related to the obligations of the institution regarding entertainment and representation.

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**CHAPTER 1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES** (cont’d)

**1 7 0** (cont’d)

1 7 0 1 Entertainment and representation expenses for staff members

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 000 5 000 2 781,66

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover entertainment and representation expenses of certain officials acting on behalf of the institution.

**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

Remarks

The activities covered in this chapter are the subject of interinstitutional cooperation involving consultation between the institutions and the
strengthening of joint management instruments with a view to rationalising expenditure.

**1 8 2** **Further training, retraining and information for staff**

1 8 2 0 Further training, retraining and information for staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

134 405 98 000 76 931,80

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the organisation of training and retraining courses as well as language courses, on an interinstitutional basis.

It also covers the purchase of educational and technical material for staff training.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**1 8 3** **Interinstitutional cooperation on linguistic matters**

1 8 3 0 Interinstitutional cooperation on linguistic matters

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

85 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Committee of the Regions’ share of expenditure on activities planned by the Interinstitutional
Committee on Translation and Interpretation (ICTI) for the purpose of promoting interinstitutional cooperation on linguistic matters.

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 4** **Restaurants and canteens**

1 8 4 0 Running costs of restaurants and canteens

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover restaurant operating expenditure.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

1 8 4 1 Conversion and replacement of equipment of restaurants and canteens

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the upgrading and replacement of equipment of the restaurants and canteens.

**1 8 6** **Social contacts between members of staff**

1 8 6 0 Social contacts between members of staff

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

22 800 10 000 8 431,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to encourage and give financial support to any activity to promote social contact between members of staff.

It also covers the Committee of the Regions’ contribution towards the social, sporting, educational and cultural activities of the European
Interinstitutional Centre at Overijse.

1 8 6 3 Community nursery centre and other day nurseries and after-school centres

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

302 468 180 000 105 358,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the contributions of the Committee of the Regions to the costs of the Community nursery centre and
other day nurseries and after-school centres.

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/503

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 7** **Other welfare expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 000 2 500 1 873,56

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover aid to members of staff other than aid chargeable to other articles in this chapter (holiday camps,
home help, etc.).

**1 8 8** **Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment**

1 8 8 0 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

243 240 40 000 29 906,26

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of advertising, candidates’ travel and the hire of rooms and equipment incurred in organising open competitions on an interinstitutional basis. In cases duly justified by operating requirements and after consulting the other institutions, part of these appropriations may be used to organise competitions for the institution itself.

**1 8 9** **Supplementary services**

1 8 9 1 Interpreting services

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 000 000 2 406 135 2 094 690,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on interpreting services. This appropriation is intended to cover the fees, social security
contributions, travel expenses and subsistence allowances of interpreters employed.

1 8 9 3 Temporary conference technicians

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 650 7 500 6 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the services of temporary conference operators during excessive workloads.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

1 8 9 5 Other supplementary services

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

120 000 120 000 110 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any services performed by persons from outside the institution.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

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**CHAPTER 1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**1 8 9** (cont’d)

1 8 9 6 Supplementary services for the Translation service

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

400 000 225 000 187 470,96

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on work carried out by freelance or temporary translators and typing and other work
sent out by the translation service. The Committee of the Regions always makes use of freelance translators whose names figure on the lists
drawn up as a result of interinstitutional calls for tender.

Expenditure on any work entrusted to the Translation Centre in Luxembourg is also covered by this item.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/505

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**TITLE 2**

**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 1 — EXPENDITURE ON DATA PROCESSING**

**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**2 2 1** **Furniture**

2 2 1 0 New purchases of furniture

Non-differentiated appropriations 255 000 158 811 242 151,25

2 2 1 1 Replacement of furniture

Non-differentiated appropriations 80 000 70 000 17 986,—

2 2 1 2 Hire of furniture

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**2 3 3** **Legal expenses**

**2 3 4** **Damages**

**2 3 5** **Other operating expenditure**

2 3 5 0 Miscellaneous insurance

2 3 5 1 Uniforms and working clothes

2 3 5 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

2 3 5 3 Departmental removals and associated handling

Non-differentiated appropriations 20 000 20 000 0,—

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m.

Non-differentiated appropriations 1 000 1 000 737,92

Non-differentiated appropriations 34 000 14 000 12 304,80

Non-differentiated appropriations 53 000 33 000 36 912,35

Non-differentiated appropriations 343 250 47 600 24 710,—

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COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 2 4 — POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

**CHAPTER 2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

**CHAPTER 2 6 — EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER 2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

**CHAPTER 2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 2 7

**2 7 0** **Official Journal**

Non-differentiated appropriations 420 000 250 000 250 000,—

**2 7 1** **Publications**

2 7 1 0 General publications

Non-differentiated appropriations 367 000 307 000 246 563,28

2 7 1 9 Expenditure on publicity and promotion of publications

Non-differentiated appropriations 226 000 192 000 82 928,67

Article 2 7 1 — Total 593 000 499 000 329 491,95

**2 7 2** **Expenditure on the dissemination of information and on participation in pub-**
**lic events**

Non-differentiated appropriations 239 000 165 000 179 354,90

**2 7 3** **Training young people in the European spirit**

2 7 3 0 Training young people in the European spirit

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m.

2 7 3 3 Cost of organising graduate traineeships within the institution

Non-differentiated appropriations 160 000 99 413 88 197,32

Article 2 7 3 — Total 160 000 99 413 88 197,32

CHAPTER 2 7 — TOTAL 1 412 000 1 013 413 847 044,17

CHAPTER 2 9

**2 9 4** **Study grants**

2 9 4 0 Research and study grants

Non-differentiated appropriations 16 000 6 000 5 000,—

Article 2 9 4 — Total 16 000 6 000 5 000,—

CHAPTER 2 9 — TOTAL 16 000 6 000 5 000,—

**Title 2 — Total** **18 290 010** **12 491 803** **10 770 171,71**

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/511

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**TITLE 2**

**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of, or conclusion of a contract for providing, goods or
services, the institution will consult the other institutions on the conditions each of them has obtained.

**2 0 0** **Rent**

2 0 0 0 Rent

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 238 769 3 470 090 4 826 868,59

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the rental of buildings and the hire of premises for meetings not held in buildings that are permanently occupied.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 4 300 000.

2 0 0 1 Annual lease payments and similar expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 386 571 1 994 400

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover annual lease payments and similar expenditure owed by the institution under lease-purchase contracts.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 8 900 000.

**2 0 1** **Insurance**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

59 298 45 772 37 894,31

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover insurance against fire, third party liability, theft, broken windows.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**2 0 2** **Water, gas, electricity and heating**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

246 810 226 685 174 420,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover water, gas, electricity and heating charges.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

I/512 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

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**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 0 3** **Cleaning and maintenance**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 539 536 555 328 612 549,49

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover maintenance and cleaning costs, in accordance with the current contracts, relating to the premises
and technical installations together with expenditure on the work and equipment necessary for the general maintenance of the buildings
(repainting, repairs, etc.).

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**2 0 4** **Fitting-out of premises**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 073 870 238 640 66 229,15

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover installation work such as the creation of partition walls, carpeting and painting.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**2 0 5** **Security and surveillance of buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 444 988 705 620 582 588,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover various costs relating to security of the buildings, notably the surveillance of the premises.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**2 0 6** **Purchase of premises**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

**2 0 8** **Other expenditure prior to the purchase of premises or the construction of buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

139 500 205 100 64 600,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies carried out prior to the occupation of a new building.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/513

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 0 9** **Other expenditure on buildings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

**CHAPTER 2 1 — EXPENDITURE ON DATA PROCESSING**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract
for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

**2 1 1** **Information technology equipment**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 023 641 1 265 994 1 153 358,56

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

— purchase, leasing and maintenance of computers,

— purchase, leasing and maintenance of information technology equipment, software, miscellaneous supplies and documentation.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**2 1 4** **Engineering work and special projects contracted out**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

325 256 306 850 410 182,50

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on external staff and work sent outside under the current contracts.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract
for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

I/514 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 0** **Technical installations and electronic office equipment**

2 2 0 0 New purchases of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

129 904 105 422 3 839,29

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover new purchases of tehnical equipment.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

2 2 0 1 Replacement of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

204 166 10 900 11 341,21

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of technical equipment.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 2 000.

2 2 0 2 Hire of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

523 390 263 902 232 638,86

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of leasing technical equipment and installations.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

2 2 0 3 Maintenance, use and repair of technical equipment and installations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

454 867 406 416 310 557,26

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover maintenance and repair costs in respect of the equipment referred to under items 2 2 0 0 to 2 2 0 2.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

2 2 0 4 Electronic office equipment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. — 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia, the purchasing, leasing, operation and maintenance costs of the integrated office automation and telecommunications system, comprising the network, central and dispersed mainframe computers, workstations, printers and other
peripherals, as well as the associated software licences.

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**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 0** (cont’d)

2 2 0 4 (cont’d)

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**2 2 1** **Furniture**

2 2 1 0 New purchases of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

255 000 158 811 242 151,25

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of furniture and specialised furniture.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

2 2 1 1 Replacement of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

80 000 70 000 17 986,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of part of the furniture which has completely depreciated and furniture which can
no longer be repaired.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

2 2 1 2 Hire of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

2 2 1 3 Maintenance, use and repair of furniture

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 650 1 500 735,62

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of painting, maintenance and repair of furniture.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

I/516 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 3** **Vehicles**

2 2 3 0 New purchases of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

2 2 3 1 Replacement of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the replacement of staff cars.

2 2 3 2 Hire of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

68 000 38 000 25 885,83

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the hiring of taxis and other vehicles, particularly in connection with meetings away from the
Secretariat building and in cases where transport belonging to the Committee of the Regions is not available.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

2 2 3 3 Maintenance, use and repair of vehicles

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

17 000 27 250 17 480,68

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the insurance and maintenance of official cars.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**2 2 5** **Documentation and library expenditure**

2 2 5 0 Library funds, purchase of books

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

26 600 33 350 41 547,28

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of books and dictionaries for the various language sections and the Committee of the
Regions members’ library.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/517

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 5** (cont’d)

2 2 5 1 Special library, documentation and reproduction equipment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

31 515 4 950 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of special equipment for the library.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

2 2 5 2 Subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

45 105 34 150 27 953,70

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of assessing the media impact of the activities of the Committee of the Regions and other
issues of interest, including subscriptions by the Committee of the Regions to press-cutting agencies, daily newspapers, periodicals and other
publications and copyright. This appropriation also covers subscriptions to periodicals.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

2 2 5 3 Subscriptions to news agencies

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 13 021,03

2 2 5 4 Binding and upkeep of library books

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 000 6 060 1 708,72

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the binding of the Official Journal of the European Union and various documents.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

2 2 5 5 Subscriptions to databases

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions to external databases used via the computer network.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

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COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS** (cont’d)

**2 2 7** **Expenditure on archive resources**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

106 460 p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of outside services in connection with all archiving operations, including sorting, filing and
refiling in the depositories, the cost of archive services, and the acquisition and use of archive resources in substitute media (microfilms,
disks, cassettes, etc.).

**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract
for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

**2 3 0** **Stationery and office supplies**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

262 148 149 400 197 919,56

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies, products required by the printing and
duplicating shops and the cost of some outside printing work.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**2 3 2** **Financial charges**

2 3 2 0 Bank charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

31 416 22 000 22 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover agios and miscellaneous expenditure.

2 3 2 9 Other financial charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

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COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**2 3 3** **Legal expenses**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

20 000 20 000 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all legal expenses.

**2 3 4** **Damages**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

**2 3 5** **Other operating expenditure**

2 3 5 0 Miscellaneous insurance

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 000 1 000 737,92

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the various insurances (civil liability, insurance against theft).

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

2 3 5 1 Uniforms and working clothes

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

34 000 14 000 12 304,80

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase, maintenance and cleaning of uniforms for ushers and drivers and other work clothes.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

2 3 5 2 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

53 000 33 000 36 912,35

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of drinks and, occasionally, of snacks at internal meetings.

I/520 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**2 3 5** (cont’d)

2 3 5 3 Departmental removals and associated handling

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

343 250 47 600 24 710,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all removal and handling expenses and those incurred by using removal firms or by using the
services of interim handling agents.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

2 3 5 9 Other operating expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 400 6 400 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other operating expenditure not specifically referred to in the preceding headings.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**CHAPTER 2 4 — POSTAL CHARGES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

Remarks

Whenever the appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of equipment or services, or on the conclusion of a contract
for the supply thereof, the institution will consult the other institutions on the terms each of them has secured.

**2 4 0** **Postage and delivery charges**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

360 000 205 000 202 960,34

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on postal and delivery charges for ordinary mail and on postal and other packages sent
by air, sea or rail.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**2 4 1** **Telephone, telegraph, telex, television**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

179 900 176 800 161 702,65

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of telephone, telex and fax machine rental and communications charges.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50 000.

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/521

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

**2 5 1** **Meetings expenses of representatives of the applicant countries**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

350 000 70 000 64 116,37

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of travel and subsistence expenses to regional and local representatives of the applicant
countries who participate in the work of the Committee of the Regions.

**2 5 5** **Miscellaneous expenditure on the organisation of and participation in conferences, congresses and meetings**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

145 000 100 000 40 759,81

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, on the one hand, expenses, including representation expenses connected with Committee attendance at conferences, seminars and symposia, etc., and on the other hand, expenses connected with the holding by the Committee of
hearings, conferences and meetings of a general or specific nature.

**CHAPTER 2 6 — EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS**

**2 6 0** **Limited consultations, studies and surveys**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

640 000 452 000 278 466,41

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, on the one hand, studies contracted out to qualified experts and research institutes, and on the other
hand, payment to qualified experts in their specific fields who participate in the activities of the Committee of the Regions, in implementation of the rules governing reimbursement of travel expenses and payment of subsistence allowances to experts who participate in the
activities of the Committee of the Regions.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000.

**CHAPTER 2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

**2 7 0** **Official Journal**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

420 000 250 000 250 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover printing expenses for publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 15 000.

I/522 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION** (cont’d)

**2 7 1** **Publications**

2 7 1 0 General publications

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

367 000 307 000 246 563,28

Remarks

Decision 69/13/Euratom, ECSC, EEC of 16 January 1969 setting up the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities
(OJ L 13, 18.1.1969, p. 19).

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of outside printing, in the official Community languages, of various Committee of the
Regions publications, the running of databases and the use of other publishing and information resources.

2 7 1 9 Expenditure on publicity and promotion of publications

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

226 000 192 000 82 928,67

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of distributing publications and producing and distributing promotional and publicity
materials, the running of databases and the use of other publishing and information resources for promotional and publicity purposes.

**2 7 2** **Expenditure on the dissemination of information and on participation in public events**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

239 000 165 000 179 354,90

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost, including representation costs, of measures to inform the general public of the aims and
activities of the Committee of the Regions.

**2 7 3** **Training young people in the European spirit**

2 7 3 0 Training young people in the European spirit

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

2 7 3 3 Cost of organising graduate traineeships within the institution

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

160 000 99 413 88 197,32

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover periods of practical in-service administrative training for young graduates.

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/523

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**CHAPTER 2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS**

**2 9 4** **Study grants**

2 9 4 0 Research and study grants

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

16 000 6 000 5 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, on the one hand, the contribution, on a limited scale, to the realisation of research projects in the
fields of activity of the Committee of the Regions which are of particular interest for European integration, and on the other hand, expenses
connected with the holding of thesis competitions and with awarding prizes.

I/524 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**TITLE 10**

**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

**CHAPTER 10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

**CHAPTER 10 2 — RESERVE TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAKEOVER OF BUILDINGS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER 10 0 1 360 250 p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 10 0 — TOTAL 1 360 250 p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 10 1 p.m. p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 10 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 10 2 p.m. p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 10 2 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. p.m.

**Title 10 — Total** **1 360 250** **p.m.** **0,—**

**GRAND TOTAL** **58 807 154** **38 999 436** **35 292 623,13**

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/525

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

**TITLE 10**

**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER 10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 360 250 p.m. 0,—

Remarks

The appropriations entered in this chapter are purely provisional and can only be used after their transfer to other budget chapters in
accordance with Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general
budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Item 1 0 0 4 Travel and subsistence expenses for formal and other meetings 1 360 250

Total 1 360 250

**CHAPTER 10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

**CHAPTER 10 2 — RESERVE TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAKEOVER OF BUILDINGS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

The appropriations in this chapter are intended to cover the expenditure related to the takeover of buildings ceded by Parliament. They can
be used after transfers to other chapters of the budget have been agreed pursuant to the provisions of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No
1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002,
p. 1).

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/527

SECTION VIII

**EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN AND EUROPEAN DATA-PROTECTION SUPERVISOR**

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/529

EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN AND EUROPEAN DATA-PROTECTION SUPERVISOR

**REVENUE**

**Contribution of the European Communities to the financing of the expenditure of**
**the European Ombudsman and the European Data-protection Supervisor**
**for the financial year 2004**

Heading Amount

SECTION VIII A — EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN

Expenditure 5 684 814

Own resources – 513 764

SECTION VIII B — EUROPEAN DATA-PROTECTION SUPERVISOR

—
Expenditure

Own resources p.m.

**Contribution due** **5 171 050**

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union I/531

EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN AND EUROPEAN DATA-PROTECTION SUPERVISOR

Part A

**SECTION VIII A — EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN**

I/532 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN AND EUROPEAN DATA-PROTECTION SUPERVISOR

Part A
(European Ombudsman)

**Own resources**

**TITLE A-4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND CHARGES**

**CHAPTER A-4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER A-4 0

**A-4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the**
**institution, officials and other servants** 323 403 258 275 228 390,16

**A-4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the financing of the pension fund** 176 623 136 385 121 348,94

**A-4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution applied to the salaries of members of**
**the institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** p.m. 40 172 32 037,58

**A-4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** 13 738

CHAPTER A-4 0 — TOTAL 513 764 434 832 381 776,68

**Title A-4 — Total** **513 764** **434 832** **381 776,68**

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EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN AND EUROPEAN DATA-PROTECTION SUPERVISOR

Part A
(European Ombudsman)

**Own resources**

**TITLE A-4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND CHARGES**

**CHAPTER A-4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

**A-4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institution, officials and other servants**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

323 403 258 275 228 390,16

Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the
Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and
Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98
(OJ L 347, 23.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax
for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2459/98
(OJ L 307, 17.11.1998, p. 3).

Decision 94/262/ECSC, EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 9 March 1994 on the regulations and general conditions governing the
performance of the Ombudsman’s duties (OJ L 113, 4.5.1994, p. 15), and in particular Article 10(2) and (3) thereof.

**A-4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the financing of the pension fund**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

176 623 136 385 121 348,94

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

**A-4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution applied to the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in**
**active employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 40 172 32 037,58

Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the
Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and
Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98
(OJ L 347, 23.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3931/91 of 19 December 1991 amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European
Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities with a view to introducing a temporary
contribution (OJ L 361, 31.12.1991, p. 7).

Decision 94/262/ECSC, EC, Euratomof the European Parliament of 9 March 1994 on the regulations and general conditions governing the
performance of the Ombudsman’s duties (OJ L 113, 4.5.1994, p. 15), and in particular Article 10(2) and (3) thereof.

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**CHAPTER A-4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION** (cont’d)

**A-4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

13 738

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by the revised proposal
amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the
European Communities.

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**OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

**CHAPTER A-6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER A-6 6

**A-6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

A-6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds p.m.

Article A-6 6 0 — Total p.m.

CHAPTER A-6 6 — TOTAL p.m.

**Title A-6 — Total** **p.m.**

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Remarks

New Title

**CHAPTER A-6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

Remarks

New Chapter

**A-6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

Remarks

New Article

A-6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m.

Remarks

New item

This item is intended to record, pursuant to Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial
Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue which is used to provide
additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

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**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER A-9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER A-9 0

**A-9 0 0** **Miscellaneous revenue** p.m. p.m. 13 901,75

CHAPTER A-9 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 13 901,75

**Title A-9 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **13 901,75**

**GRAND TOTAL** **513 764** **434 832** **395 678,43**

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**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER A-9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**A-9 0 0** **Miscellaneous revenue**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 13 901,75

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**EXPENDITURE**

General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**A-3** **EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT**

**BY THE INSTITUTION**

A-3 7 SPECIAL EXPENDITURE OF CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES 3 000 3 000 1 584,87

**Title A-3 — Total** **3 000** **3 000** **1 584,87**

**A-10** **OTHER EXPENDITURE**

A-10 0 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS p.m. p.m. 0,—

A-10 1 CONTINGENCY RESERVE p.m. p.m. 0,—

**Title A-10 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **0,—**

**GRAND TOTAL** **5 684 814** **4 438 653** **3 735 746,78**

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**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER A-1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER A-1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER A-1 1

**A-1 1 0** **Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment**
**plan**

A-1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

Non-differentiated appropriations 2 098 918 1 635 467 1 372 722,—

A-1 1 0 1 Family allowances

Non-differentiated appropriations 212 150 141 300 125 862,68

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**CHAPTER A-1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER A-1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TERMINATION OF SERVICE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER A-1 2

**A-1 2 1** **Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the**
**service or dismissed**

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

**A-1 2 3** **Insurance against sickness**

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

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**CHAPTER A-1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TERMINATION OF SERVICE** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER A-1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

**CHAPTER A-1 5 — GRADUATE TRAINEESHIPS AND EXCHANGES OF OFFICIALS**

**CHAPTER A-1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER A-1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES**

**CHAPTER A-1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER A-1 7

**A-1 7 0** **Entertainment and representation expenses**

Non-differentiated appropriations 6 000 5 000 4 713,21

CHAPTER A-1 7 — TOTAL 6 000 5 000 4 713,21

CHAPTER A-1 8

**A-1 8 2** **Further training**

Non-differentiated appropriations 20 000 20 000 5 917,87

**A-1 8 6** **Social contacts between members of staff**

Non-differentiated appropriations 3 000 3 000 1 400,—

**A-1 8 7** **Supplementary services**

A-1 8 7 5 Translation and interpretation costs

Non-differentiated appropriations 500 000 280 120 303 182,50

A-1 8 7 8 Support for activities

Non-differentiated appropriations 171 000 163 000 163 000,—

Article A-1 8 7 — Total 671 000 443 120 466 182,50

**A-1 8 8** **Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment**

Non-differentiated appropriations 20 000

CHAPTER A-1 8 — TOTAL 714 000 466 120 473 500,37

**Title A-1 — Total** **4 811 846** **3 719 727** **3 100 895,25**

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**TITLE A-1**

**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER A-1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

**A-1 0 0** **Salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

272 347 258 665 254 558,64

Remarks

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the
Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 3762/92 (OJ L 383, 29.12.1992, p. 4).

Decision 94/262/ECSC, EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 9 March 1994 on the regulations and general conditions governing the
performance of the Ombudsman’s duties (OJ L 113, 4.5.1994, p. 15).

**A-1 0 1** **Accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 963 9 043 8 838,43

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institutions, and in particular Articles 11 and 14 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the institutions’ contributions (0,87 %) towards insurance against accident and occupational disease,

— the institutions’ contributions (3,4 %) towards sickness insurance,

— birth grants,

— allowances payable in the event of death.

**A-1 0 2** **Temporary allowances**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

146 355 111 148 0,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institutions, and in particular Article 7 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover transitional allowances, family allowances and weighting in respect of countries of residence.

**A-1 0 3** **Pensions**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institutions, and in particular Articles 8, 9, 15 and 18 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the retirement pensions and the weighting in respect of the countries of residence of the members of
the institutions as well as the survivors’ pensions of widows and orphans and the weightings applied in respect of their countries of residence.

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**A-1 0 4** **Mission expenses, travel expenses and other ancillary expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

40 000 33 000 26 920,85

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of members of the institutions, and in particular Article 6 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances while on missions and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred on mission.

**A-1 0 5** **Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

77 813 77 813 0,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of members of the institutions, and in particular Article 5 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses due to members (including their families) on taking up duty or leaving the institution,
installation and resettlement allowances due to members on taking up duty or leaving the institution and removal expenses due to members
on taking up duty or leaving the institution.

**A-1 0 6** **Courses**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 000 5 000 180,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses incurred in attending language courses or other professional training seminars.

**A-1 0 9** **Adjustments of emoluments**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

47 855 45 190 44 235,30

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of members of the institutions, and in particular Article 4a thereof, and the Financial Regulation.

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of weighting and any adjustments to salaries and pensions made by the Council during
the financial year.

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**CHAPTER A-1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT**

**A-1 1 0** **Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan**

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

A-1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 098 918 1 635 467 1 372 722,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover basic salaries of officials and temporary staff.

A-1 1 0 1 Family allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

212 150 141 300 125 862,68

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances which include:
— head of household allowance,

— dependent child allowance,

— education allowance,

for officials and temporary staff.

A-1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

259 850 222 853 178 976,19

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the expatriation and foreign-residence allowances of officials and temporary staff.

A-1 1 0 3 Secretarial allowance

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

17 451 12 475 10 779,87

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the flat-rate secretarial allowance paid to officials in category C.

**A-1 1 1** **Other staff**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

100 000 80 000 112 710,71

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of, and the employer’s social security contributions for auxiliary staff, local staff
and special advisers.

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**CHAPTER A-1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**A-1 1 3** **Sickness, accident, occupational disease and unemployment insurance and maintenance of pension rights**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

119 277 97 315 69 873,16

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

This appropriation is intended to cover the institution’s contribution towards sickness insurance (Article 72) and towards insurance against
accident and occupational disease (Article 73), the institution’s contribution to the setting up of a special unemployment fund (Article 28(7)
of the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities), payments to be made by the institution for temporary
staff in order to constitute or maintain pension rights in their countries of origin (Article 42 of the Conditions of employment of other
servants of the European Communities).

It also covers expenses relating to the annual medical check-up for officials and other servants entitled to it, including the analyses and
medical examinations requested in connection with that check-up.

**A-1 1 4** **Miscellaneous allowances and grants**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

32 775 37 302 27 103,82

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 70, 74 and 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the birth grant (Articles 70, 74 and 75) and the flat-rate travel expenses from the place of employment to the place of origin (Article 8 of Annex VII), rent and transport allowances (Articles 14a and 14b of Annex VII), fixed rate entertainment allowances (Article 14 of Annex VII), fixed travel allowances (Article 15 of Annex VII).

**A-1 1 5** **Overtime**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 000 5 000 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

Under the provisions of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, overtime is paid only to category C and D officials
and other servants with reference to their basic salaries.

**A-1 1 8** **Allowances and expenses in connection with officials entering and leaving the service and transfers**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

158 989 137 205 29 114,16

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to travel expenses of officials (including members of their families) entering or
leaving the service or on geographical redeployment (Articles 20 and 71 and Article 7 of Annex VII), allowances for staff obliged to change
their place of residence on taking up their duties, terminating their service or being transferred to a new place of work (Articles 5 and 6 of
Annex VII), removal expenses (Articles 20 and 71 and Article 9 of Annex VII), daily allowances for staff who can prove that they have been
obliged to change their place of residence after taking up their duties (Articles 20 and 71 and Article 10 of Annex VII).

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**CHAPTER A-1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**A-1 1 9** **Adjustments to salaries of officials and other servants**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

365 103 223 831 238 067,12

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

This appropriation is intended to cover the impact of salary weighting (Articles 64 and 65 and Annex XI) and any salary adjustments agreed
by the Council during the financial year (Article 65 and Annex XI).

**CHAPTER A-1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TERMINATION OF SERVICE**

**A-1 2 1** **Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover the allowances payable to staff assigned non-active status or retired in the interests of the service.

**A-1 2 3** **Insurance against sickness**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer’s contribution to the sickness insurance of the recipients of the allowances referred to
in Article A-1 2 1.

**A-1 2 9** **Adjustments to the various allowances**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

This appropriation is intended to cover the impact of the salary weighting applicable to the allowances referred to in Article A-1 2 1 (Articles
64 and 65) and the impact of any salary adjustments agreed on by the Council during the financial year (Article 65).

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**CHAPTER A-1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

**A-1 3 0** **Mission expenses, travel expenses and incidental expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

85 000 80 000 79 738,74

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 71 thereof and Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on transport costs, the payment of daily mission allowances and the ancillary or
exceptional expenses incurred in the performance of a mission.

**CHAPTER A-1 5 — GRADUATE TRAINEESHIPS AND EXCHANGES OF OFFICIALS**

**A-1 5 0** **Cost of organising graduate traineeships within the institution and staff exchanges between the institution and the public sector**
**in the Member States**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

35 000 35 000 43 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover an allowance, travel and mission expenses for trainees, and accident and sickness insurance during
courses as well as expenditure arising from staff exchanges between the European Ombudsman, national ombudsmen and international
organisations of Ombudsmen.

**CHAPTER A-1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

**A-1 6 0** **Special assistance grants**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 000 1 000 0,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover action taken in respect of officials and other servants in particularly difficult situations.

**CHAPTER A-1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES**

**A-1 7 0** **Entertainment and representation expenses**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 000 5 000 4 713,21

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of receptions, representation costs and the purchase of representational items.

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**CHAPTER A-1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

**A-1 8 2** **Further training**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

20 000 20 000 5 917,87

Remarks

New article

Former Article A-1 1 2

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 24, third subparagraph, thereof.

**A-1 8 6** **Social contacts between members of staff**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 000 3 000 1 400,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to encourage and provide financial backing for schemes to promote social contacts between staff of different
nationalities, for example subsidies to staff clubs, associations, cultural activities, etc. and to make a contribution to the cost of a permanent
leisure centre (cultural and sports activities, etc.).

**A-1 8 7** **Supplementary services**

Remarks

New article

Former Article A 1 1 7

A-1 8 7 5 Translation and interpretation costs

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

500 000 280 120 303 182,50

Remarks

New item

Former Item A 1 1 7 5

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of all supplementary services, in particular the translation and typing of the annual report
and other documents, contracted and occasional interpreters and other associated costs.

A-1 8 7 8 Support for activities

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

171 000 163 000 163 000,—

Remarks

New item

Former Item A 1 1 7 8

This appropriation is intended to cover the global ‘management costs’ payable to Parliament to cover the costs in staff time to Parliament of
providing general services such as administration of contracts, salaries and allowances, data-processing services, etc.

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**CHAPTER A-1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**A-1 8 8** **Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

20 000

Remarks

New article

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 27 to 31 and 33 thereof and Annex III thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover recruitment costs associated with the selection work carried out by the European Personnel Selection
Office (EPSO) on behalf of the European Ombudsman and to cover the costs of organising procedures for selecting temporary, auxiliary and
other staff by the Institution on his own.

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**TITLE A-2**

**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER A-2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

**CHAPTER A-2 1 — DATA PROCESSING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

**CHAPTER A-2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER A-2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER A-2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

**CHAPTER A-2 6 — EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS**

**CHAPTER A-2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER A-2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER A-2 9

**A-2 9 9** **Other subsidies**

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER A-2 9 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,—

**Title A-2 — Total** **869 968** **715 926** **633 266,66**

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**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER A-2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

**A-2 0 0** **Rents, charges and buildings expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

264 968 260 926 250 145,—

Remarks

Administrative arrangement between the European Ombudsman and the European Parliament.

This appropriation is intended as a lump-sum payment to the European Parliament in respect of the offices which the European Parliament
provides to the Ombudsman within its premises in Strasbourg and Brussels. It covers rent and charges in respect of insurance, water,
electricity, heating, cleaning and maintenance, security and surveillance as well as other miscellaneous buildings expenditure, including
alteration, repair or refurbishment of the offices concerned.

**CHAPTER A-2 1 — DATA PROCESSING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

**A-2 1 0** **Equipment, operating costs and services relating to data processing**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

35 000 35 000 39 890,86

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

— the purchase, hire, servicing and maintenance of equipment and development of software,

— assistance in connection with the operation and maintenance of data-processing systems,

— data-processing operations entrusted to third parties and other data-processing service expenditure.

**A-2 1 1** **Equipment, installation costs and services relating to telecommunications**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 000 5 000 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the hiring, servicing and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and other
telecommunications-related expenses (transmission networks, telephone switchboards, telephones and similar equipment, fax machines,
telex systems, installation costs, etc.).

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**CHAPTER A-2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

**A-2 2 0** **Movable property and associated costs**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

30 000 30 000 10 476,81

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure, and in particular, on:

— equipment such as telephones, calculators, archives, etc.,

— office machines (typewriters, photocopiers, reader-printers, etc.),

— replacement and maintenance of technical installations,

— technical equipment,

— purchase and replacement of furniture,

— any other relevant items and associated costs.

**A-2 2 2** **Vehicles**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

30 000 20 000 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the purchase and replacement of vehicles,

— the cost of the short- or long-term rental of cars, etc. when requirements outstrip the capacity of the fleet,

— the cost of maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles (purchase of fuel, lubricants, tyres, miscellaneous supplies, spare parts,
tools, etc.).

**A-2 2 3** **Documentation and library expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 000 5 000 4 603,02

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure related to the library of the European Ombudsman and in particular:

— the costs of keeping the library stock up to date, subscriptions and translation as well as the purchase of library materials and their
installation,

— subscriptions and renewals of subscriptions to newspapers, periodicals and news agencies and other associated costs.

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**CHAPTER A-2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

**A-2 3 0** **Current administrative expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

70 000 70 000 53 565,20

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the purchase of paper, envelopes, office supplies and reproduction of workshops (photocopying paper, paper for publishing and distribution by conventional or electronic means, office supplies, etc.),

— mail, postal charges, charges for delivery by a courier service, packages and distribution to the public at large,

— the telephone rental and the charges for communications by telephone, telegraph and telex, costs of electronic data transmission and
other related installation costs,

— other current administrative expenditure (financial charges, legal costs, etc.).

**CHAPTER A-2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

**A-2 5 0** **Meetings in general**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

30 000 30 000 904,84

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts and other persons invited to take part in
committees, study groups or working meetings.

**CHAPTER A-2 6 — EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS**

**A-2 6 0** **Limited consultations, studies and surveys**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 000 10 000 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of studies and/or surveys contracted out to qualified experts and research institutes, as
well as the publication costs of such studies and associated costs.

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**CHAPTER A-2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

**A-2 7 0** **Expenditure on publishing and information**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

390 000 250 000 273 680,93

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on publishing and information, and in particular:

— printing expenses for publications in the Official Journal of the European Union,

— the cost of printing and reproducing, in the official languages, various publications (annual report etc.),

— printed material (by traditional or electronic means) promoting information with regards to the European Ombudsman (publicity and
measures to promote the principle of the European Ombudsman to the public at large),

— any other expenses in connection with the institution’s information policy (symposia, seminars, participation in public events, etc.).

**CHAPTER A-2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS**

**A-2 9 9** **Other subsidies**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure (other than that in Article A-2 7 0) related to Ombudsman’s visitors’ groups as well as
expenditure with regards to publicity and measures to inform the general public (among the other opinion multipliers) of the aims, activities
and the role of the European Ombudsman.

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**TITLE A-3**

**EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER A-3 7 — SPECIAL EXPENDITURE OF CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER A-3 7

**A-3 7 0** **Special expenditure of the Ombudsman**

Non-differentiated appropriations 3 000 3 000 1 584,87

CHAPTER A-3 7 — TOTAL 3 000 3 000 1 584,87

**Title A-3 — Total** **3 000** **3 000** **1 584,87**

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**TITLE A-3**

**EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER A-3 7 — SPECIAL EXPENDITURE OF CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES**

**A-3 7 0** **Special expenditure of the Ombudsman**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 000 3 000 1 584,87

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred owing to the special nature of the Ombudsman’s duties such as relations with
the national ombudsmen and international organisations of ombudsmen and subscriptions to international organisations.

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**TITLE A-10**

**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER A-10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

**CHAPTER A-10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER A-10 0 p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER A-10 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER A-10 1 p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER A-10 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,—

**Title A-10 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **0,—**

**GRAND TOTAL** **5 684 814** **4 438 653** **3 735 746,78**

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**TITLE A-10**

**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER A-10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

**CHAPTER A-10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This chapter is intended to cover expenditure resulting from budgetary decisions taken in the course of the financial year (expenditure that
cannot be estimated).

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**Own resources**

**TITLE B-4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND CHARGES**

**CHAPTER B-4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER B-4 0

**B-4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the**
**institution, officials and other servants** p.m. 72 000,—

**B-4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the financing of the pension fund** p.m. 24 000,—

**B-4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution applied to the salaries of members of**
**the institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** p.m. 13 000,—

**B-4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** p.m.

CHAPTER B-4 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 109 000,—

**Title B-4 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **109 000,—**

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**TITLE B-4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND CHARGES**

**CHAPTER B-4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

**B-4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institution, officials and other servants**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 72 000,—

Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the
Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and
Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98
(OJ L 347, 23.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax
for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2459/98
(OJ L 307, 17.11.1998, p. 3).

Decision No 1247/2002/EC of the European Parliament, of the Council and of the Commission of 1 July 2002 on the regulations and
general conditions for the performance of the duties of the European Data-protection Supervisor (OJ L 183, 12.7.2002, p. 1).

**B-4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the financing of the pension fund**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 24 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

**B-4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution applied to the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in**
**active employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 13 000,—

Remarks

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the
Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and
Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98
(OJ L 347, 23.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3931/91 of 19 December 1991 amending the Staff Regulations of officials and the Conditions
of employment of other servants of the European Communities with a view to introducing a temporary contribution (OJ L 361, 31.12.1991,
p. 7).

Decision No 1247/2002/EC of the European Parliament, of the Council and of the Commission of 1 July 2002 on the regulations and
general conditions for the performance of the duties of the European Data-protection Supervisor (OJ L 183, 12.7.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER B-4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION** (cont’d)

**B-4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by the revised proposal
amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the
European Communities.

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**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER B-9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER B-9 0

**B-9 0 0** **Miscellaneous revenue** p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER B-9 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title B-9 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.**

**GRAND TOTAL** **p.m.** **p.m.** **109 000,—**

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**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER B-9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**B-9 0 0** **Miscellaneous revenue**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

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**EXPENDITURE**

General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**B-10** **OTHER EXPENDITURE**

B-10 0 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS p.m. 200 000,—

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General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002) (cont’d)

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

B-10 1 CONTINGENCY RESERVE p.m. p.m.

**Title B-10 — Total** **p.m.** **200 000,—**

**GRAND TOTAL** **p.m.** **1 272 000,—**

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**TITLE B-1**

**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER B-1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 100 000 is entered in Chapter B-10 0.

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Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 100 000 is entered in Chapter B-10 0.

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**CHAPTER B-1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER B-1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TERMINATION OF SERVICE**

**CHAPTER B-1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER B-1 5 — GRADUATE TRAINEESHIPS AND EXCHANGES OF OFFICIALS**

**CHAPTER B-1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

**CHAPTER B-1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES**

**CHAPTER B-1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER B-1 5

**B-1 5 0** **Cost of organising graduate traineeships within the institution and staff**
**exchanges between the institution and the public sector in the Member States**

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER B-1 5 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER B-1 6

**B-1 6 0** **Special assistance grants**

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER B-1 6 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER B-1 7

**B-1 7 0** **Entertainment and representation expenses**

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. 1 000,—

CHAPTER B-1 7 — TOTAL p.m. 1 000,—

CHAPTER B-1 8

**B-1 8 6** **Social contacts between members of staff**

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER B-1 8 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title B-1 — Total** **p.m.** **823 000,—**

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**TITLE B-1**

**EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER B-1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION**

**B-1 0 0** **Salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 235 000,—
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 100 000 is entered in Chapter B-10 0.

Remarks

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the
Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 3762/92 (OJ L 383, 29.12.1992, p. 4).

Decision No 1247/2002/EC of the European Parliament, of the Council and of the Commission of 1 July 2002 on the regulations and
general conditions for the performance of the duties of the European Data-protection Supervisor (OJ L 183, 12.7.2002, p. 1).

**B-1 0 1** **Accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 12 000,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institutions, and in particular Articles 11 and 14 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the institutions’ contributions (0,87 %) towards insurance against accident and occupational disease,

— the institutions’ contributions (3,4 %) towards sickness insurance,

— birth grants,

— allowances payable in the event of death.

**B-1 0 2** **Temporary allowances**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institutions, and in particular Article 7 thereof.

This article is intended to cover transitional allowances, family allowances and weighting in respect of countries of residence.

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**B-1 0 3** **Pensions**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of the members of the institutions, and in particular Articles 8, 9, 15 and 18 thereof.

This article is intended to cover the retirement pensions and the weighting in respect of the countries of residence of the members of the
institutions as well as the survivors’ pensions of widows and orphans and the weightings applied in respect of their countries of residence.

**B-1 0 4** **Mission expenses, travel expenses and other ancillary expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 44 000,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of members of the institutions, and in particular Article 6 thereof.

This article is intended to cover travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances while on missions and additional or exceptional expenditure
incurred on mission.

**B-1 0 5** **Allowances and expenses on entering and leaving the service**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 73 000,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of members of the institutions, and in particular Article 5 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover travel expenses due to members (including their families) on taking up duty or leaving the institution,
installation and resettlement allowances due to members on taking up duty or leaving the institution and removal expenses due to members
on taking up duty or leaving the institution.

**B-1 0 6** **Courses**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 5 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses incurred in attending language courses or other professional training seminars.

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**CHAPTER B-1 0 — MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION** (cont’d)

**B-1 0 9** **Adjustments of emoluments**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 6 000,—

Remarks

Regulation determining the emoluments of members of the institutions, and in particular Article 4a thereof, and the Financial Regulation.

This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of weighting and any adjustments to salaries and pensions made by the Council during
the financial year.

**CHAPTER B-1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT**

**B-1 1 0** **Officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan**

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 62 and 66 thereof.

B-1 1 0 0 Basic salaries

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 104 000,—
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 100 000 is entered in Chapter B-10 0.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover basic salaries of officials and temporary staff.

B-1 1 0 1 Family allowances

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 14 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover family allowances which include:

— head of household allowance,

— dependent child allowance,

— education allowance,

for officials and temporary staff.

B-1 1 0 2 Expatriation and foreign residence allowances (including Article 97 of the ECSC Staff Regulations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 25 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the expatriation and foreign-residence allowances of officials and temporary staff.

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**B-1 1 0** (cont’d)

B-1 1 0 3 Secretarial allowance

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 2 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the flat-rate secretarial allowance paid to officials in category C.

**B-1 1 1** **Other staff**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 21 000,—

Remarks

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of, and the employer’s social security contributions for auxiliary staff, local staff
and special advisers.

**B-1 1 2** **Further training**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 5 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 24(8) thereof.

**B-1 1 3** **Sickness, accident, occupational disease and unemployment insurance and maintenance of pension rights**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 11 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

This appropriation is intended to cover the institution’s contribution towards sickness insurance (Article 72) and towards insurance against
accident and occupational disease (Article 73), the institution’s contribution to the setting up of a special unemployment fund (Article 28(7)
of the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities), payments to be made by the institution for temporary
staff in order to constitute or maintain pension rights in their countries of origin (Article 42 of the Conditions of employment of other
servants of the European Communities).

It also covers expenses relating to the annual medical check-up for officials and other servants entitled to it, including the analyses and
medical examinations requested in connection with that check-up.

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**CHAPTER B-1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**B-1 1 4** **Miscellaneous allowances and grants**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 7 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 70, 74 and 75 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover the birth grant (Articles 70, 74 and 75) and the flat-rate travel expenses from the place of employment to the place of origin (Article 8 of Annex VII), rent and transport allowances (Articles 14a and 14b of Annex VII), fixed rate entertainment allowances (Article 14 of Annex VII), fixed travel allowances (Article 15 of Annex VII) and the special allowances granted to accounting
officers and administrators of imprest accounts (Article 75).

**B-1 1 5** **Overtime**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 1 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto.

Under the provisions of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, overtime is paid only to category C and D officials
and other servants with reference to their basic salaries.

**B-1 1 7** **Supplementary services**

B-1 1 7 5 Translation and interpretation costs

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 65 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of all supplementary services, in particular the translation and typing of the annual report
and other documents, contracted and occasional interpreters and other associated costs.

B-1 1 7 8 Support for activities

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 38 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the global management costs payable to the institution providing general services such as administration of contracts, salaries and allowances, data-processing services, etc., on behalf of the European Data-protection Supervisor.

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**CHAPTER B-1 1 — STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT** (cont’d)

**B-1 1 8** **Allowances and expenses in connection with officials entering and leaving the service and transfers**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 130 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to recruitment procedures (Articles 27 to 31 and 33 and Annex III), travel
expenses of officials (including members of their families) entering or leaving the service or on geographical redeployment (Articles 20 and
71 and Article 7 of Annex VII), allowances for staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up their duties, terminating their
service or being transferred to a new place of work (Articles 5 and 6 of Annex VII), removal expenses (Articles 20 and 71 and Article 9 of
Annex VII), daily allowances for staff who can prove that they have been obliged to change their place of residence after taking up their
duties (Articles 20 and 71 and Article 10 of Annex VII).

**B-1 1 9** **Adjustments to salaries of officials and other servants**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 6 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

This appropriation is intended to cover the impact of salary weighting (Articles 64 and 65 and Annex XI) and any salary adjustments agreed
by the Council during the financial year (Article 65 and Annex XI).

**CHAPTER B-1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TERMINATION OF SERVICE**

**B-1 2 1** **Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto.

This article is intended to cover the allowances payable to staff assigned non-active status or retired in the interests of the service.

**B-1 2 3** **Insurance against sickness**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

This article is intended to cover the employer’s contribution to the sickness insurance of the recipients of the allowances referred to in
Article B-1 2 1.

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**CHAPTER B-1 2 — ALLOWANCES AND VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TERMINATION OF SERVICE** (cont’d)

**B-1 2 9** **Adjustments to the various allowances**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

This article is intended to cover the impact of the salary weighting applicable to the allowances referred to in Article B-1 2 1 (Articles 64 and
65) and the impact of any salary adjustments agreed on by the Council during the financial year (Article 65).

**CHAPTER B-1 3 — MISSIONS AND DUTY TRAVEL**

**B-1 3 0** **Mission expenses, travel expenses and incidental expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 18 000,—

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 71 thereof and Articles 11 to 13 of Annex VII thereto.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on transport costs, the payment of daily mission allowances and the ancillary or
exceptional expenses incurred in the performance of a mission.

**CHAPTER B-1 5 — GRADUATE TRAINEESHIPS AND EXCHANGES OF OFFICIALS**

**B-1 5 0** **Cost of organising graduate traineeships within the institution and staff exchanges between the institution and the public sector**
**in the Member States**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This article is intended to cover an allowance, travel and mission expenses for trainees, and accident and sickness insurance during courses as
well as expenditure arising from staff exchanges between the European Data-protection Supervisor, the public sector in the Member States as
well as international organisations.

**CHAPTER B-1 6 — SOCIAL WELFARE**

**B-1 6 0** **Special assistance grants**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

This appropriation is intended to cover action taken in respect of officials and other servants in particularly difficult situations.

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**CHAPTER B-1 7 — ENTERTAINMENT AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES**

**B-1 7 0** **Entertainment and representation expenses**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 1 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of receptions, representation costs and the purchase of representational items.

**CHAPTER B-1 8 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION**

**B-1 8 6** **Social contacts between members of staff**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to encourage and provide financial backing for schemes to promote social contacts between staff of different
nationalities, for example subsidies to staff clubs, associations, cultural activities, etc. and to make a contribution to the cost of a permanent
leisure centre (cultural and sports activities, etc.).

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**TITLE B-2**

**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER B-2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

**CHAPTER B-2 1 — DATA PROCESSING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

**CHAPTER B-2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER B-2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER B-2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

**CHAPTER B-2 6 — EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS**

**CHAPTER B-2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER B-2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS**

Article
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CHAPTER B-2 9

**B-2 9 9** **Other subsidies**

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER B-2 9 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title B-2 — Total** **p.m.** **249 000,—**

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**TITLE B-2**

**BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER B-2 0 — INVESTMENTS IN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, RENTAL OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

**B-2 0 0** **Rents, charges and buildings expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 58 000,—

Remarks

Administrative arrangement between the European Data-protection Supervisor and the other institution providing the offices.

This appropriation is intended as a lump-sum payment covering rent and charges in respect of insurance, water, electricity, heating, cleaning
and maintenance, security and surveillance as well as other miscellaneous buildings expenditure, including alteration, repair or refurbishment of the offices concerned.

**CHAPTER B-2 1 — DATA PROCESSING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

**B-2 1 0** **Equipment, operating costs and services relating to data processing**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 46 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

— the purchase, hire, servicing and maintenance of equipment and development of software,

— assistance in connection with the operation and maintenance of data-processing systems,

— data-processing operations entrusted to third parties and other data-processing service expenditure.

**B-2 1 1** **Equipment, installation costs and services relating to telecommunications**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 10 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the hiring, servicing and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and other
telecommunication-related expenses (transmission networks, telephone switchboards, telephones and similar equipment, fax machines, telex
systems, installation costs, etc.).

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**CHAPTER B-2 2 — MOVABLE PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS**

**B-2 2 0** **Movable property and associated costs**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 50 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure, and in particular, on:

— equipment such as telephones, calculators, archives, etc.,

— office machines (typewriters, photocopiers, reader-printers, etc.),

— replacement and maintenance of technical installations,

— technical equipment,

— purchase and replacement of furniture,

— any other relevant items and associated costs.

**B-2 2 2** **Vehicles**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the purchase and replacement of vehicles,

— the cost of the short- or long-term rental of cars, etc. when requirements outstrip the capacity of the fleet,

— the cost of maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles (purchase of fuel, lubricants, tyres, miscellaneous supplies, spare parts,
tools, etc.).

**B-2 2 3** **Documentation and library expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 1 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure related to the library of the European Data Protection Supervisor and in particular:

— the costs of keeping the library stock up to date, subscriptions and translation as well as the purchase of library materials and their
installation,

— subscriptions and renewals of subscriptions to newspapers, periodicals and news agencies and other associated costs.

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**CHAPTER B-2 3 — CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

**B-2 3 0** **Current administrative expenditure**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 15 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the purchase of paper, envelopes, office supplies and reproduction of workshops (photocopying paper, paper for publishing and distribution by conventional or electronic means, office supplies, etc.),

— mail, postal charges, charges for delivery by a courier service, packages and distribution to the public at large,

— the telephone rental and the charges for communications by telephone, telegraph and telex, costs of electronic data transmission and
other related installation costs,

— other current administrative expenditure (financial charges, legal costs, etc.).

**CHAPTER B-2 5 — EXPENDITURE ON FORMAL AND OTHER MEETINGS**

**B-2 5 0** **Meetings in general**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 9 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts and other persons invited to take part in
committees, study groups or working meetings in as well as expenditure on recruitment (costs for advertising posts, inviting candidates, etc.).

**CHAPTER B-2 6 — EXPENDITURE ON STUDIES, SURVEYS AND CONSULTATIONS**

**B-2 6 0** **Limited consultations, studies and surveys**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 2 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of studies and/or surveys contracted out to qualified experts and research institutes, as
well as the publication costs of such studies and associated costs.

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**CHAPTER B-2 7 — EXPENDITURE ON PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION**

**B-2 7 0** **Expenditure on publishing and information**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 58 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on publishing and information, and in particular:

— printing expenses for publications in the Official Journal of the European Union,

— the cost of printing and reproducing, in the official languages, various publications (annual report etc.),

— printed material (by traditional or electronic means) promoting information with regards to the European Data-protection Supervisor,

— any other expenses in connection with the institution’s information policy (symposia, seminars, participation in public events, etc.).

**CHAPTER B-2 9 — SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS**

**B-2 9 9** **Other subsidies**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This article is intended to cover expenditure (other than that in Article B-2 7 0) related to European Data-protection Supervisor’s visitors
groups as well as expenditure with regards to publicity and measures to inform the general public (among the other opinion multipliers) of
the aims, activities and the role of the European Data-protection Supervisor.

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**TITLE B-10**

**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER B-10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

**CHAPTER B-10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER B-10 0 p.m. 200 000,—

CHAPTER B-10 0 — TOTAL p.m. 200 000,—

CHAPTER B-10 1 p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER B-10 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title B-10 — Total** **p.m.** **200 000,—**

**GRAND TOTAL** **p.m.** **1 272 000,—**

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**TITLE B-10**

**OTHER EXPENDITURE**

**CHAPTER B-10 0 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 200 000,—

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A reserve should be created to cover any needs in connection with expenditure under the following budgetary headings:

Article B-1 0 0 Salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries 100 000

Item B-1 1 0 0 Basic salaries 100 000

Total 200 000

**CHAPTER B-10 1 — CONTINGENCY RESERVE**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This chapter is intended to cover expenditure resulting from budgetary decisions taken in the course of the financial year (expenditure that
cannot be estimated).

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SECTION III

**COMMISSION**

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**GENERAL BUDGET OF THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2004**

**CONTENTS — VOLUME II**

SECTION III: COMMISSION

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**STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE BY SECTION**

REVENUE

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— Title 3: Surpluses available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/17

— — Title 4: Miscellaneous Community taxes, levies and dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/19

—
— Title 5: Revenue accruing from the administrative operation of the institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/22

—
— Title 6: Contributions to Community programmes, repayment of expenditure, revenue from services rendered against payment, contributions in connection with the European Economic Area and other agreements, financial corrections and
other contributions or refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/29

—
— Title 7: Interest on late payments, fines and interest on deposits and fines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/49

—
— Title 8: Borrowing-and-lending operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/52

— — Title 9: Miscellaneous revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/60

EXPENDITURE

—
— Title XX: Administrative expenditure allocated to policy areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/67

— — — Chapter XX 01: Administrative expenditure allocated to policy areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/73

— — Title 01: Economic and financial affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/87

— — — Chapter 01 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Economic and financial affairs’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/91

— — — Chapter 01 02: Economic and monetary Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/93

— — — Chapter 01 03: International economic and financial questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/97

— — — Chapter 01 04: Financial operations and instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/102

—
— Title 02: Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/129

— — — Chapter 02 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Enterprise’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/133

— — — Chapter 02 02: Encouraging entrepreneurship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/138

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— — — Chapter 02 03: Research — Promoting innovation and change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/149

— — — Chapter 02 04: Getting still more from the internal market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/156

— — — Chapter 02 05: Competitiveness and sustainable development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/167

— — — Chapter 02 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/169

—
— Title 03: Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/179

— — — Chapter 03 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Competition’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/183

— — — Chapter 03 02: International cooperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/185

— — — Chapter 03 03: Mergers, antitrust and market liberalisation and cartels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/187

—
— Title 04: Employment and social affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/191

— — — Chapter 04 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Employment and social affairs’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/195

— — — Chapter 04 02: Employment and european social Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/203

— — — Chapter 04 03: Work organisations and working conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/222

— — — Chapter 04 04: Promoting an inclusive society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/238

— — — Chapter 04 05: Equal opportunities for women and men . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/255

— — — Chapter 04 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/259

— — — Chapter 04 50: Performance facility for policy area ‘Employment and social affairs’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/273

—
— Title 05: Agriculture and rural development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/277

— — — Chapter 05 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Agriculture’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/281

— — — Chapter 05 02: Plant products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/287

— — — Chapter 05 03: Animal products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/319

— — — Chapter 05 04: Rural development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/335

— — — Chapter 05 05: Special accession programme for agriculture and rural development (SAPARD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/354

— — — Chapter 05 06: External relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/357

— — — Chapter 05 07: Audit of agricultural expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/359

— — — Chapter 05 08: Policy strategy and coordination of policy area ‘Agriculture’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/366

— — — Chapter 05 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/373

— — Title 06: Energy and transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/379

— — — Chapter 06 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Energy and transport’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/383

— — — Chapter 06 02: Inland, air and maritime transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/391

— — — Chapter 06 03: Trans-european networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/413

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— — — Chapter 06 04: Conventional and renewable energies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/417

— — — Chapter 06 05: Nuclear energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/424

— — — Chapter 06 06: Research related to energy and transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/433

— — — Chapter 06 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/442

— — — Chapter 06 50: Performance facility for policy area ‘Energy and transport’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/456

— — Title 07: Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/459

— — — Chapter 07 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Environment’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/463

— — — Chapter 07 02: Global environmental affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/468

— — — Chapter 07 03: Environmental programmes and projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/473

— — — Chapter 07 04: Implementation of environment policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/484

— — — Chapter 07 05: Development of new policy initiatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/490

— — — Chapter 07 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/493

— — — Chapter 07 50: Performance facility for policy area ‘Environment’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/500

— — Title 08: Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/505

— — — Chapter 08 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Research’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/511

— — — Chapter 08 02: Genomics and biotechnology for health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/514

— — — Chapter 08 03: Nanotechnologies, intelligent materials, new production processes and devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/518

— — — Chapter 08 04: Aeronautics and space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/520

— — — Chapter 08 05: Food quality and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/524

— — — Chapter 08 06: Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/529

— — — Chapter 08 07: Citizens and governance in a knowledge-based society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/531

— — — Chapter 08 08: Specific measures covering a wider field of research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/531

— — — Chapter 08 09: Strengthening the foundations of the european research area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/535

— — — Chapter 08 10: Structuring the european research area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/538

— — — Chapter 08 11: Research and training actions under the Euratom treaty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/543

— — — Chapter 08 12: Completion of previous framework programmes and other activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/548

— — — Chapter 08 13: Research programme of the research fund for coal and steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/553

— — — Chapter 08 14: Enhancement of the european industrial potential in the field of security research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/556

— — — Chapter 08 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/558

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— Title 09: Information society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/565

— — — Chapter 09 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Information society’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/569

— — — Chapter 09 02: Electronic communications policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/574

— — — Chapter 09 03: Eeurope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/577

— — — Chapter 09 04: Research and technological development on information society policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/587

— — — Chapter 09 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/595

— — — Chapter 09 50: Performance facility for policy area ‘Information society’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/603

— — Title 10: Direct research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/607

— — — Chapter 10 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Direct research’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/611

— — — Chapter 10 02: Directly financed research operating appropriations — Sixth framework programme (2002 to 2006) —
EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/616

— — — Chapter 10 03: Directly financed research operating appropriations — Sixth framework programme (2002 to 2006) —
Euratom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/622

— — — Chapter 10 04: Completion of previous framework programmes and other activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/627

— — — Chapter 10 05: Historical liabilities resulting from nuclear activities carried out by the joint research centre under the
Euratom treaty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/634

— — — Chapter 10 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/636

— — Title 11: Fisheries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/643

— — — Chapter 11 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Fisheries’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/647

— — — Chapter 11 02: Fisheries markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/653

— — — Chapter 11 03: International fisheries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/656

— — — Chapter 11 04: Governance of the common fisheries policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/663

— — — Chapter 11 05: Fisheries research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/666

— — — Chapter 11 06: Structural interventions for fisheries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/671

— — — Chapter 11 07: Fisheries conservation, control and enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/682

— — — Chapter 11 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/687

— — — Chapter 11 50: Performance facility for policy area ‘Fisheries’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/696

— — Title 12: Internal market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/701

— — — Chapter 12 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Internal market’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/705

— — — Chapter 12 02: Policy strategy and coordination for DG Internal market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/708

— — — Chapter 12 03: Internal market for goods and services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/711

— — — Chapter 12 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/715

— — — Chapter 12 50: Performance facility for policy area ‘Internal market’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/717

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— — — Chapter 13 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Regional policy’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/725

— — — Chapter 13 02: Policy strategy and coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/728

— — — Chapter 13 03: European regional development fund and other regional interventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/730

— — — Chapter 13 04: Cohesion fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/746

— — — Chapter 13 05: Preaccession interventions related to the structural policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/748

— — — Chapter 13 06: Solidarity Fund — Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/751

— — — Chapter 13 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/754

— — Title 14: Taxation and customs Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/759

— — — Chapter 14 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Taxation and customs union’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/763

— — — Chapter 14 02: Policy strategy and coordination for DG ‘Taxation and customs union’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/766

— — — Chapter 14 03: International aspects of taxation and customs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/769

— — — Chapter 14 04: Customs policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/772

— — — Chapter 14 05: Taxation policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/776

— — — Chapter 14 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/781

— — — Chapter 14 50: Performance facility for policy area ‘Taxation and customs union’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/785

— — Title 15: Education and culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/789

— — — Chapter 15 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Education and culture’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/793

— — — Chapter 15 02: Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/808

— — — Chapter 15 03: Vocational training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/825

— — — Chapter 15 04: Culture and language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/837

— — — Chapter 15 05: Audiovisual policy and sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/849

— — — Chapter 15 06: Dialogue with the citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/858

— — — Chapter 15 07: Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/870

— — — Chapter 15 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/875

— — Title 16: Press and communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/889

— — — Chapter 16 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Press and communication’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/893

— — — Chapter 16 02: Provision of information to the media on the decisions and the policies of the Commission . . . . . . . . . . II/899

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— — — Chapter 16 03: Analysis of public opinion trends and development of general information for citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/904

— — — Chapter 16 04: Integrated management of means of communication (at central and local level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/908

— — — Chapter 16 05: Coordination of information relays and networks in the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/914

— — — Chapter 16 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/916

— — — Chapter 16 50: Performance facility for policy area ‘Press and communication’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/921

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— Title 17: Health and consumer protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/925

— — — Chapter 17 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Health and consumer protection’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/929

— — — Chapter 17 02: Consumer policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/933

— — — Chapter 17 03: Public health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/935

— — — Chapter 17 04: Food safety, animal health, animal welfare and plant health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/938

— — — Chapter 17 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/947

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— Title 18: Justice and home affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/951

— — — Chapter 18 01: Administrative expenditure of policy ‘Area area of freedom, security and justice’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/955

— — — Chapter 18 02: External borders, visa policy and free movement of people . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/961

— — — Chapter 18 03: Common immigration and asylum policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/964

— — — Chapter 18 04: Citizenship and fundamental rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/972

— — — Chapter 18 05: Law enforcement cooperation and prevention of and fight against general and organised crime . . . . . . . II/977

— — — Chapter 18 06: Establishing a genuine european area of justice in criminal and civil matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/985

— — — Chapter 18 07: Coordination in the field of drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/993

— — — Chapter 18 08: Policy strategy and coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/998

— — — Chapter 18 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1005

— — — Chapter 18 50: Performance facility for policy area ‘Area of freedom, security and justice’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1011

— — Title 19: External relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1015

— — — Chapter 19 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘External relations’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1019

— — — Chapter 19 02: Multilateral relations and general external relations matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1029

— — — Chapter 19 03: Common foreign and security policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1039

— — — Chapter 19 04: European initiative for democracy and human rights (EIDHR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1049

— — — Chapter 19 05: Relations with non-EU OECD countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1056

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— — — Chapter 19 06: Relations with Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asian Republics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1060

— — — Chapter 19 07: Relations with the Western Balkans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1066

— — — Chapter 19 08: Relations with the Middle East and Southern Mediterranean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1074

— — — Chapter 19 09: Relations with Latin America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1088

— — — Chapter 19 10: Relations with Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1095

— — — Chapter 19 11: Policy strategy and coordination for policy area ‘External relations’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1103

— — — Chapter 19 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1107

— — Title 20: Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1121

— — — Chapter 20 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Trade’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1125

— — — Chapter 20 02: Trade policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1129

— — — Chapter 20 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1133

— — — Chapter 20 50: Performance facility for policy area ‘Trade’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1135

— — Title 21: Development and relations with african, caribbean and pacific (ACP) States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1139

— — — Chapter 21 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘development and relations with ACP States’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1143

— — — Chapter 21 02: Development cooperation policy and sectoral strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1149

— — — Chapter 21 03: Relations with Subsaharan Africa, the Caribbean, Pacific and Indian Ocean and overseas countries and
territories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1168

— — — Chapter 21 04: Policy strategy and coordination for policy area ‘Development’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1190

— — — Chapter 21 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1194

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— Title 22: Enlargement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1201

— — — Chapter 22 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Enlargement’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1205

— — — Chapter 22 02: Preaccession assistance instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1212

— — — Chapter 22 03: Transition facility for institution-building measures after accession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1224

— — — Chapter 22 04: Information and communication strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1228

— — — Chapter 22 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1231

— — Title 23: Humanitarian aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1237

— — — Chapter 23 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Humanitarian aid’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1241

— — — Chapter 23 02: Humanitarian aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1244

— — — Chapter 23 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1247

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— Title 24: Fight against fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1251

— — — Chapter 24 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Fight against fraud’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1255

— — — Chapter 24 02: Fight against fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1257

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— Title 25: Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1263

— — — Chapter 25 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice’ . . . . . . . . II/1267

— — — Chapter 25 02: Relations with civil society, openness and information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1272

— — — Chapter 25 03: Governance and institutional development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1277

— — — Chapter 25 04: Preparatory action to encourage account to be taken of demographic change in european and national
policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1280

— — Title 26: Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1283

— — — Chapter 26 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Commission’s administration’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1287

— — — Chapter 26 02: Multimedia production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1306

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— Title 27: Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1311

— — — Chapter 27 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Budget’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1315

— — — Chapter 27 02: Budget implementation, control and discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1318

— — Title 28: Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1323

— — — Chapter 28 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Audit’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1327

— — Title 29: Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1331

— — — Chapter 29 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Statistics’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1335

— — — Chapter 29 02: Production of statistical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1339

— — — Chapter 29 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former
financial regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1346

— — — Chapter 29 50: Performance facility for policy area ‘Statistics’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1349

— — Title 30: Pensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1353

— — — Chapter 30 01: Administrative expenditure of policy area ‘Pensions and related expenditure’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1356

— — Title 31: Reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1363

— — — Chapter 31 01: Reserves for administrative expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1366

— — — Chapter 31 02: Reserves for financial interventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1371

ANNEX

— — — Heading V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1381

— — — Office for Official Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1393

— — — — Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1394

— — — — Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1398

— — — European Anti-fraud Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1411

— — — — Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1412

— — — — Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1416

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— — — European communities personnel selection Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1431

— — — — Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1432

— — — — Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1434

— — — Office for administration and payment of individual entitlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1447

— — — — Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1448

— — — — Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1452

— — — Infrastructure and logistics Office Brussels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1461

— — — — Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1462

— — — — Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1466

— — — Infrastructure and logistics Office Luxembourg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1475

— — — — Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1476

— — — — Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1480

— — — Structural funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1489

— — — Research and technological development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1491

— — — European Economic Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1495

— — — List of budget lines open to the associated countries of central and eastern Europe and Turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1515

— — — Borrowing and lending operations — Borrowing and lending operations guaranteed by the general budget . . . . . . . . . . II/1521

— — — Table 7 — Summary of financing of the general budget by type of own resource and by Member State . . . . . . . . . . . . . II/1565

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**All amounts in this budget document are expressed in euro unless otherwise indicated.**

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**REVENUE**

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**TITLE 3**

**SURPLUSES AVAILABLE**

**CHAPTER 3 0 — SURPLUS AVAILABLE FROM THE PRECEDING FINANCIAL YEAR**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 3 0

**3 0 0** **Surplus available from the preceding financial year** p.m. 7 413 481 988 15 002 522 103,55

**3 0 1** **Surplus own resources resulting from a transfer from the EAGGF Guarantee**
**Section chapters** p.m. p.m. 0,—

**3 0 2** **Surplus own resources resulting from repayment of the surplus from the**
**Guarantee Fund for external actions** p.m. 263 330 000 372 460 000,—

CHAPTER 3 0 — TOTAL p.m. 7 676 811 988 15 374 982 103,55

**Title 3 — Total** **p.m.** **7 676 811 988** **15 374 982 103,55**

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**TITLE 3**

**SURPLUSES AVAILABLE**

**CHAPTER 3 0 — SURPLUS AVAILABLE FROM THE PRECEDING FINANCIAL YEAR**

**3 0 0** **Surplus available from the preceding financial year**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 7 413 481 988 15 002 522 103,55

In accordance with the provisions of Article 15 of the Financial Regulation, the balance from each financial year, whether surplus or deficit,
is entered as revenue or expenditure in the budget of the subsequent financial year.

The relevant estimates of such revenue or expenditure are entered in the budget during the budgetary procedure and, where appropriate, in a
letter of amendment submitted pursuant to Article 34 of the Financial Regulation. They are drawn up in accordance with the principles set
out in Article 15 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000.

After the closure of accounts for each financial year, any discrepancy with the estimates is entered in the budget for the following financial
year through an amending budget.

A deficit is entered in Article 27 02 01 of the statement of expenditure of this section

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1).

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources
(OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42), and in particular Article 7 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

**3 0 1** **Surplus own resources resulting from a transfer from the EAGGF Guarantee Section chapters**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2040/2000 of 26 September 2000 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 244, 29.9.2000, p. 27), and in particular Article
12 thereof.

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources
(OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42), and in particular Article 7 thereof.

**3 0 2** **Surplus own resources resulting from repayment of the surplus from the Guarantee Fund for external actions**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 263 330 000 372 460 000,—

This article is intended to receive any surplus in the Guarantee Fund once the target amount has been reached, in accordance with Article 15
of Regulation (EC) No 2040/2000 and Article 3 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994,
p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2040/2000 of 26 September 2000 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 244, 29.9.2000, p. 27).

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources
(OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42), and in particular Article 7 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof.

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**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 4 0

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials, other**
**servants and persons in receipt of a pension** 323 025 361 293 837 991 265 726 099,67

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme** 144 080 290 131 651 040 120 201 944,93

**4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** p.m. 17 998 139 32 459 197,71

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the special levy from the salaries of members of the institutions,**
**officials and other servants in active employment** 14 750 987

CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 481 856 638 443 487 170 418 387 242,31

**Title 4 — Total** **481 856 638** **443 487 170** **418 387 242,31**

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**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials, other servants and persons in receipt of a pension**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

323 025 361 293 837 991 265 726 099,67

Legal basis

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and members of the
Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, members and
Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98
(OJ L 347, 23.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax
for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2459/98
(OJ L 307, 17.11.1998, p. 3).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 of 29 June 1976 laying down the conditions of employment of staff of the European
Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 214, 6.8.1976, p. 24), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom,
ECSC, EEC) No 680/87 (OJ L 72, 14.3.1987, p. 15).

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

144 080 290 131 651 040 120 201 944,93

Legal basis

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 of 29 June 1976 laying down the conditions of employment of staff of the European
Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 214, 6.8.1976, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom,
ECSC, EEC) No 680/87 (OJ L 72, 14.3.1987, p. 15).

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

**4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 17 998 139 32 459 197,71

Legal basis

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and members of the
Commission, and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, members and
Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98
(OJ L 347, 23.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the members of the Court of
Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19.4.1995, p. 10).

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof. The provisions of this article will apply
until 30 June 2003.

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**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION** (cont’d)

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the special levy from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

14 750 987

New article

Legal basis

Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the
Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and
Registrar of the Court of First Instance (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98
(OJ L 347, 23.12.1998, p. 1).

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by the revised proposal
amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the
European Communities.

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**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING**

**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 5 2

**5 2 0** **Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the**
**institution’s accounts** 5 000 000 9 000 000 8 790 940,22

**5 2 1** **Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the**
**accounts of organisations receiving subsidies transferred to the institution** p.m. p.m. 35 626 174,09

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**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER 5 4 — REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR REUSE (ARTICLE 27 OF THE FINANCIAL REGULATION) BUT NOT USED**

**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR PURCHASE OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

**CHAPTER 5 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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**CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS CONNECTED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS**

**CHAPTER 5 8 — MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION**

**CHAPTER 5 9 — OTHER REVENUE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 5 7

**5 7 0** **Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation**
**of the institutions**

5 7 0 0 Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation of
the institutions p.m. p.m.

Article 5 7 0 — Total p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 5 7 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 5 8

**5 8 0** **Miscellaneous compensation** p.m. p.m. 246 270,43

CHAPTER 5 8 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 246 270,43

CHAPTER 5 9

**5 9 0** **Other revenue from administrative operations** 300 000 p.m. 318 946,50

CHAPTER 5 9 — TOTAL 300 000 p.m. 318 946,50

**Title 5 — Total** **59 042 286** **88 221 696** **124 200 020,40**

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**TITLE 5**

**REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION**

**CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY**

**5 0 0** **Proceeds from the sale of movable property**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**5 0 1** **Proceeds from the sale of immovable property**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**5 0 2** **Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

**5 0 3** **Proceeds from the sale of vehicles**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m.

**CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING**

**5 1 0** **Proceeds from the hiring-out of furniture and equipment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

**5 1 1** **Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property and reimbursement of charges connected with lettings**

5 1 1 0 Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

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**CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING** (cont’d)

**5 1 1** (cont’d)

5 1 1 1 Reimbursement of charges connected with lettings

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

**CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST**

**5 2 0** **Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the institution’s accounts**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

5 000 000 9 000 000 8 790 940,22

This revenue does not include revenue from investments or loans granted. It refers only to bank interest paid into the Commission’s current
accounts.

**5 2 1** **Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the accounts of organisations receiving subsidies trans-**
**ferred to the institution**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 35 626 174,09

**5 2 2** **Interest yielded by pre-financing**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

**CHAPTER 5 4 — REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR REUSE (ARTICLE 27 OF THE FINANCIAL REGULATION) BUT NOT USED**

**5 4 0** **Revenue available for reuse (Article 27 of the Financial Regulation) but not used**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— 39 000 000 24 235 779,38

This revenue comes from operations which continue to be governed in 2003 by Article 27 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977
applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC,
Euratom) No 762/2001 (OJ L 111, 20.4.2001, p. 1).

The said Article 27 provides that sums available must be reused before the end of the financial year following that in which the revenue was
collected. Revenue for reuse which has not been used within the appointed time is entered in this article.

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**CHAPTER 5 5 — TRANSFER OR PURCHASE OF PENSION RIGHTS BY STAFF**

**5 5 0** **Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

47 000 000 34 000 000 49 726 009,64

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 107 thereof and Articles 4, 11(2) and (3) and 48 of
Annex VIII thereto.

**CHAPTER 5 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME**

**5 6 1** **Employer’s contribution by the decentralised agencies to the pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

6 642 286 6 121 696 5 173 703,32

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 43 thereof.

**5 6 2** **Contribution to the pension scheme by officials and temporary staff on leave for personal reasons (CCP)**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

100 000 100 000 82 196,82

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 40(3) and Article 83(2) thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 43 thereof.

**CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS CONNECTED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS**

**5 7 0** **Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation of the institutions**

5 7 0 0 Other contributions and refunds connected with the administrative operation of the institutions

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

**CHAPTER 5 8 — MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION**

**5 8 0** **Miscellaneous compensation**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 246 270,43

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

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**CHAPTER 5 9 — OTHER REVENUE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS**

**5 9 0** **Other revenue from administrative operations**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

300 000 p.m. 318 946,50

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**TITLE 6**

**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE, REVENUE FROM SERVICES**
**RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT, CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA AND**
**OTHER AGREEMENTS, FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS OR REFUNDS**

**CHAPTER 6 0 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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**CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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**CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

Article
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**CHAPTER 6 2 — REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT**

**CHAPTER 6 3 — CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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**CHAPTER 6 4 — CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH OTHER AGREEMENTS**

**CHAPTER 6 5 — FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS**

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 6 4

**6 4 0** **Contributions in connection with the Schengen acquis**

6 4 0 0 Contributions in connection with the Schengen acquis (Iceland and Norway) p.m. p.m. 0,—

Article 6 4 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 6 4 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 6 5

**6 5 0** **Financial corrections**

6 5 0 0 Financial corrections in connection with the Structural Funds p.m. p.m.

Article 6 5 0 — Total p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 6 5 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 6 6

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds p.m. p.m.

6 6 0 1 Other non-assigned contributions and refunds p.m. p.m.

Article 6 6 0 — Total p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title 6 — Total** **200 000** **90 200 000** **876 023 411,59**

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**TITLE 6**

**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE, REVENUE FROM SERVICES**
**RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT, CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA AND**
**OTHER AGREEMENTS, FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS OR REFUNDS**

**CHAPTER 6 0 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES**

**6 0 1** **Cooperation agreements relating to controlled thermonuclear fusion and plasma physics**

6 0 1 1 Switzerland-Euratom cooperation agreements on controlled thermonuclear fusion and plasma physics

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between Switzerland and the European Atomic Energy Community, notably that of 14 September 1978.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Article 08 12 03 (Indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in this section, depending on the expenditure to be covered.

6 0 1 2 European fusion development agreements (EFDA)

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 13 415 176,—

Revenue resulting from the multilateral EFDA agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and its 18 fusion associates,
and notably that of 30 March 1999.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Article 08 12 03 (Indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in this section, depending on the expenditure to be covered.

Such revenue covers the associates’ contribution to financing joint fund expenditure resulting from the use of JET facilities for the purposes
of the EFDA.

**6 0 2** **Cooperation agreements with third countries under Community research programmes**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 21 488 002,32

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Community and third countries, notably those participating in European
cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (COST), in order to associate them with Community research programmes.

Any contributions received are to cover the costs of items such as meetings, experts’ contracts and research contracts under the programmes
in question.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Articles 02 03 03, 06 06 04, 08 12 03, 09 04 04 and 11 05 02 (Indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in this section,
depending on the expenditure to be covered.

Resolution of 21 November 1991 of the Ministers of States participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical
research (COST) (OJ C 333, 24.12.1991, p. 1).

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**6 0 3** **Cooperation agreements with third countries under Community industrial programmes**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Community and European third countries, notably those participating in
European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research, in order to associate them with Community research programmes.

Resolution of 21 November 1991 of the Ministers of States participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical
research (COST) (OJ C 333, 24.12.1991, p. 1).

**6 0 4** **Cooperation agreements with institutes from third countries in connection with scientific and technological projects of Commu-**
**nity interest (Eureka and others)**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 2 500,—

These contributions result from cooperation agreements between the Community and institutes from third countries in connection with
scientific and technological projects of Community interest (Eureka and others).

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Articles 02 03 03, 06 06 04, 08 12 03, 09 04 04 and 11 05 02 (Indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in this section.

**6 0 5** **Agreements for European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

200 000 200 000 10 760,11

Revenue from States taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research and intended to cover expenditure
entered in Title 08 and Chapters 02 03, 06 06, 09 04 and 11 05 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Articles 02 03 03, 06 06 04, 08 12 03, 09 04 04 and 11 05 02 (Indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Resolution of 21 November 1991 of the Ministers of States participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical
research (COST) (OJ C 333, 24.12.1991, p. 1).

**6 0 8** **Miscellaneous revenue relating to emergency humanitarian aid**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Any contributions by outside bodies relating to humanitarian aid.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Title 2 3 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

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**6 0 9** **Participation of outside bodies in Community activities**

6 0 9 1 Revenue accruing from the participation of candidate countries in Community programmes

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 304 799 877,82

Revenue accruing from the association agreements concluded between the Community and the candidate countries as a result of their
participation in various Community programmes.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

Europe Agreement of 23 December 1963 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the
one part, and Turkey, of the other part (OJ 217, 29.12.1964, p. 3687/64).

Europe Agreement of 1 March 1971 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and Malta, of the other part (OJ L 61, 14.3.1971, p. 1).

Europe Agreement of 14 May 1973 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Republic of Cyprus, of the other part (OJ L 133, 21.5.1973, p. 1).

Europe Agreement of 16 December 1991 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the
one part, and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part (OJ L 347, 31.12.1993, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 16 December 1991 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the
one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part (OJ L 348, 31.12.1993, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 1 February 1993 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Republic of Romania, of the other part (OJ L 357, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 8 March 1993 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part (OJ L 358, 31.12.1994, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 4 October 1993 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part (OJ L 359, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 4 October 1993 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part (OJ L 360, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Republic of Latvia, of the other part (OJ L 26, 2.2.1998, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Republic of Lithuania, of the other part (OJ L 51, 20.2.1998, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Republic of Estonia, of the other part (OJ L 68, 9.3.1998, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 12 December 1998 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the
one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part (OJ L 51, 26.2.1999, p. 2).

Additional protocols to the Europe Agreements (Articles 228 and 238) opening up Community programmes to the candidate countries.

6 0 9 2 Participation of outside bodies in Community activities

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 19 552,—

Any contributions by outside bodies to Community activities.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

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**CHAPTER 6 0 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES** (cont’d)

**6 0 9** (cont’d)

6 0 9 3 Revenue accruing from the participation of third countries in customs cooperation agreements

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 207 985,—

This item is intended to receive third-country contributions to customs cooperation agreements, in particular under the Transit project and
the project for the dissemination of tariff and other particulars (by computer).

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Articles 14 03 01 (Customs 2000) and 14 03 02 (Customs 2007) of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

Decision No 210/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 1996 adopting an action programme for customs in
the Community (Customs 2000) (OJ L 33, 4.2.1997, p. 24), as amended by Decision No 105/2000/EC (OJ L 13, 19.1.2000, p. 13).

Council Decision of 19 March 2001 authorising the Commission to negotiate, on behalf of the European Community, an amendment to the
Convention creating the Customs Cooperation Council signed in Brussels on 15 December 1950 allowing the European Community to
become a member of that organisation.

Decision No 253/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2003 adopting an action programme for customs
in the Community (Customs 2007) (OJ L 36, 12.2.2003, p. 1).

Convention of 20 May 1987 on a Common Transit Procedure (OJ L 226, 13.8.1987, p. 2), as last amended by Decision No 3/99 of the
EC-EFTA Joint Committee (OJ L 5, 8.1.2000, p. 78).

**CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE**

**6 1 0** **Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution**

6 1 0 0 Portion of proceeds of ECSC levies paid in accordance with Article 20 of the Treaty of 8 April 1965

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— — 2 794 520,—

Legal basis

Council Decision 77/729/ECSC of 21 November 1977 adjusting the proportion of the administrative expenditure of the European Coal and
Steel Community to be covered by levies on the production of coal and steel (OJ L 306, 30.11.1977, p. 28).

That Decision fixed the portion of the administrative expenditure of the European Coal and Steel Community to be covered by levies at
EUR 5 000 000. As the ECSC Treaty expired on 23 July 2002, no revenue has been entered in this item (see Item 6 1 1 2 in this section).

6 1 0 1 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— — 0,—

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**6 1 1** **Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of one or more States**

6 1 1 0 Contributions to be recovered from States taking part in intergovernmental conferences

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— — 0,—

6 1 1 1 Contributions under the Agreement concluded with Iceland and Norway

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations
under Article 18 03 06 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2001/886/JHA of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen information system (SIS II)
(OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 1).

Recital 10 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2424/2001 of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen information system (SIS II) (OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 4) states that an arrangement has to be made to allow representatives of Iceland and Norway to
be associated with the work of committees assisting the Commission in the exercise of its implementing powers.

6 1 1 2 Contributions to administrative expenditure under the decision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting
within the Council, of 27 February 2002 on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

—
p.m. 1 455 616,—

Decision 2002/234/ECSC of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, of 27 February
2002 on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the research fund for coal and steel (OJ L 79, 22.3.2002, p. 42)
stipulates that all assets and liabilities of the ECSC, as they exist on 23 July 2002, shall, as from 24 July 2002, be managed by the Commission on behalf of the Member States.

Pursuant to point 6 of Annex I to the above decision, administrative expenditure resulting from liquidation, investment and management
operations referred to in this Decision, corresponding to the expenditure laid down in Article 20 of the Treaty establishing a single Council
and a single Commission of the European Communities of 8 April 1965, the amount of which was adjusted by the Council Decision of
21 November 1977, shall be met by the Commission from a lump sum payment of EUR 3,3 million per year pro rata temporis transferred to
the general budget of the European Union from the capital reserve of the fund.

On this basis the payment from the capital reserve of the fund for the period from 24 July to 31 December 2002 will be EUR 1 455 616.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), for financial years previous to 2004, revenue will be used to
provide additional appropriations under Items A-1 1 0 0, A-7 0 0 0, A-2 0 0 0, A-2 4 2 1, A-7 0 7 0, A-2 2 5 5 and A-2 3 2 0 of the
statement of expenditure in this section.

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**6 1 1** (cont’d)

6 1 1 3 Revenue from the investments provided for under the decision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting
within the Council, of 27 February 2002 on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Council Decision 2003/76/EC of 1 February 2003 establishing the measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to
the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund
for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 22) stipulates that the Commission shall be entrusted with winding up the financial operations of
the European Coal and Steel Community which are still in progress when the ECSC Treaty expires.

Under Article 4 of the above decision, net revenue from the investment of available assets will constitute revenue in the general budget of the
European Union earmarked for a specific purpose, namely financing research projects in sectors related to the coal and steel industry by a
coal and steel research fund.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Chapter 08 13 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

For the initial period of the fund, a provision was created in the ECSC balance sheet at 31 December 2002, providing for the allocation of
EUR 60 million in 2004. In accordance with Article 4 of Decision 2003/76/EC, 72,8 % of the fund’s appropriations will be for the steel

sector.

**6 1 2** **Repayment of expenditure incurred specifically as a result of work undertaken on request and against payment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

**6 1 3** **Sums recovered in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Sums which are lost in the financing of the common agricultural policy as a result of irregularities or negligence and then recovered are paid
to the paying departments or agencies and deducted by them from the expenditure financed by the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund. A revenue entry will therefore be made only if the sums recovered should exceed expenditure.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

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**6 1 4** **Repayment of Community support to commercially successful projects and activities**

6 1 4 0 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful projects and activities in the field of new energy technology

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3056/73 of 9 November 1973 on the support of Community projects in the hydrocarbons sector
(OJ L 312, 13.11.1973, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1302/78 of 12 June 1978 on the granting of financial support for projects to exploit alternative energy sources
(OJ L 158, 16.6.1978, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1303/78 of 12 June 1978 on the granting of financial support for demonstration projects in the field of energy
saving (OJ L 158, 16.6.1978, p. 6).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 727/79 of 9 April 1979 on the implementation in the solar energy sector of Regulation (EEC) No 1302/78 on
the granting of financial support for projects to exploit alternative energy sources (OJ L 93, 12.4.1979, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 728/79 of 9 April 1979 on the implementation in the solid fuel liquefaction and gasification sectors of Council
Regulation (EEC) No 1302/78 on the granting of financial support for projects to exploit alternative energy sources (OJ L 93, 12.4.1979,
p. 5).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1971/83 of 11 July 1983 on the granting of financial support for pilot industrial projects and demonstration
projects relating to the liquefaction and gasification of solid fuels (OJ L 195, 19.7.1983, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2125/84
(OJ L 196, 26.7.1984, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1972/83 of 11 July 1983 on the granting of financial support for demonstration projects relating to the exploitation of alternative energy sources and to energy saving and the substitution of hydrocarbons (OJ L 195, 19.7.1983, p. 6), as amended by
Regulation (EEC) No 2126/84 (OJ L 196, 26.7.1984, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3639/85 of 20 December 1985 on a programme of support for technological development in the hydrocarbons sector (OJ L 350, 27.12.1985, p. 25).

6 1 4 1 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful data-processing projects

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Revenue from repayment of Community support to commercially successful data-processing projects.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1996/79 of 11 September 1979 on a Community support mechanism in the field of data processing
(OJ L 231, 13.9.1979, p. 1).

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**6 1 4** (cont’d)

6 1 4 2 Repayment of Community support to commercially successful agroindustrial demonstration projects

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— p.m. 0,—

Revenue from repayment of Community support to commercially successful agroindustrial demonstration projects.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), for financial years previous to 2004, any revenue will be used
to provide additional appropriations under Article B6-5 5 1 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

6 1 4 3 Repayment of Community support to European risk capital activities in support of small and medium-sized enterprises

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 3 854 375,45

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

Legal basis

Commission Decision of 21 December 1988 on the launching of a Eurotech Capital pilot measure (E/1783/88).

**6 1 5** **Repayment of unused Community aid**

6 1 5 0 Repayment of unused aid from the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Repayment of unused aid from the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

6 1 5 1 Repayment of unused subsidies for balancing budgets

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

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**CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**6 1 5** (cont’d)

6 1 5 2 Repayment of unused interest subsidies

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

6 1 5 3 Repayment of unused sums paid under contracts concluded by the institution

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 249 276,97

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

6 1 5 7 Repayments of payments on account under the Structural Funds and the Cohesion Fund

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

This item is intended to accommodate the repayment of payments on account under the Structural Funds (Guidance Section of the European
Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance, European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund) and the Cohesion Fund.

The amounts booked to this item will, in accordance with Articles 18 and 157 of the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of
the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), be used to provide additional appropriations in the corresponding headings of Titles
04, 05, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in this section if they are required in order not to reduce the contribution of the Structural
Funds and the Cohesion Fund to the operation concerned.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
and in particular Article 39(3) thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1265/1999 of 21 June 1999 amending Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 62), and in particular Article 1(4) thereof.

Commission Regulation (EC) No 448/2001 of 2 March 2001 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC)
No 1260/1999 as regards the procedure for making financial corrections to assistance granted under the Structural Funds (OJ L 64, 6.3.2001,
p. 13).

6 1 5 8 Repayment of miscellaneous unused Community aid

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 7 025 154,94

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), from 2003 this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

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**CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**6 1 5** (cont’d)

6 1 5 9 Repayment by recipients of Community aid of advances which have not been reused

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— 90 000 000 392 534 164,36

**6 1 6** **Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of the International Atomic Energy Agency**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Repayment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of sums which were advanced by the Commission to pay for controls carried
out by the IAEA under the verification agreements (see Articles 06 05 01 and 06 05 02 of the statement of expenditure in this section).

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

**6 1 7** **Repayment of amounts paid in connection with Community aid to third countries**

6 1 7 0 Repayments within the framework of cooperation with South Africa

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Repayments by tenderers or recipients of overpayments made in connection with development cooperation with South Africa.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Article 21 03 17 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000 on development cooperation with South
Africa (OJ L 198, 4.8.2000, p. 1).

**6 1 8** **Repayment of amounts paid in connection with food aid**

6 1 8 0 Repayments by tenderers or recipients of overpayments made in connection with food aid

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Provisions contained in the invitations to tender or in the financial conditions attached to the Commission’s letters setting out the conditions
under which food aid is granted to recipients.

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**CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**6 1 8** (cont’d)

6 1 8 1 Repayment of additional costs caused by the recipients of food aid

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Provisions contained in the terms of delivery attached to the Commission’s letters to recipients setting out the conditions under which food
aid is granted to recipients.

**6 1 9** **Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies**

6 1 9 0 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies which is not to be reused

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— — 0,—

6 1 9 1 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies under Council Decision 94/179/Euratom

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
under Articles 22 02 03 and 19 06 05 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

**CHAPTER 6 2 — REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT**

**6 2 0** **Supply against payment of source materials or special fissile materials (Article 6(b) of the EAEC Treaty)**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— p.m. 0,—

Revenue from the supply to Member States against payment of source materials or special fissile materials for their research programmes.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 6(b) thereof.

**6 2 2** **Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment**

6 2 2 1 Revenue from the operation of the HFR to be used to provide additional appropriations

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 3 820 567,—

Revenue resulting from the operation of the HFR (high-flux reactor) at the Petten establishment of the Joint Research Centre.

Payments by outside bodies, in particular Germany, France and the Netherlands, to cover all types of expenditure involved in the operation of
the HFR by the Joint Research Centre.

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**CHAPTER 6 2 — REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT** (cont’d)

**6 2 2** (cont’d)

6 2 2 1 (cont’d)

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations
for Articles 10 01 05 and 10 04 04 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Completion of earlier programmes

The revenue is provided by Germany, France and the Netherlands.

6 2 2 2 Other revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment to be used to cover appropriations
entered in the statement of expenditure

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 26 145,77

Revenue from persons, firms and national bodies for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against
payment.

These appropriations will also be used for repayments under the advance fund for the earlier joint programmes.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

6 2 2 3 Other revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment to be used to provide additional
appropriations

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 11 098 653,62

Revenue from persons, firms and national bodies for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against
payment.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations
for Articles 10 01 05 and 10 04 02 of the statement of expenditure in this section amounting to the expenditure under each contract with an
outside body.

6 2 2 4 Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Community research, irrespective of whether they can be
patented

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 134 206,01

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations
for Articles 10 01 05, 10 04 02, 10 04 03 and Chapters 10 02 and 10 03 in the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research
programmes for the European Economic Community (OJ L 255, 20.9.1974, p. 1).

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

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**CHAPTER 6 2 — REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT** (cont’d)

**6 2 2** (cont’d)

6 2 2 5 Other revenue for the Joint Research Centre

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Revenue from contributions, gifts or bequests from third parties for the various activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
for Article 10 01 05 and Chapters 10 02, 10 03 and 10 04 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

6 2 2 6 Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to other services of the Commission on a competitive basis, causing supplementary appropriations

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 18 124 796,22

Revenue from other services of the Commission for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against
payment and revenue from participation in the activities of the framework programmes for research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial
Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide
additional appropriations for Articles 10 01 05, 10 02 04, 10 03 03, 10 04 01 and 10 04 03 of the statement of expenditure in this section
amounting to the specific expenditure under each contract with other services of the Commission.

**6 2 3** **Revenue from services provided to outside bodies against payment in the field of research**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— p.m. 0,—

Revenue from contracts for services provided to outside bodies against payment.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), for the financial years prior to 2004, any revenue will be used
to provide additional appropriations under Article B6-4 5 1 (Joint Research Centre) or under Article B6-5 5 1 (Indirect action) of the
statement of expenditure in this section, depending on the expenditure to be covered.

**6 2 4** **Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Community research, irrespective of whether**
**they can be patented (indirect action)**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research
programmes for the European Economic Community (OJ L 255, 20.9.1974, p. 1).

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

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**CHAPTER 6 3 — CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA**

**6 3 0** **Contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States under the Cooperation Agreement on the European Eco-**
**nomic Area**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 94 962 082,—

This article is intended to cover contributions from the European Free Trade Association Member States resulting from their financial
participation in certain Community activities in accordance with Article 82 of and Protocol 32 to the Agreement.

The total contribution planned is shown in the summary presented for information in Annex V to the statement of expenditure in this
section.

The contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States will be made available to the Commission in accordance with
Articles 1 to 3 of Protocol 32 to the Agreement.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations
to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

Agreement on the European Economic Area (OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3).

**CHAPTER 6 4 — CONTRIBUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH OTHER AGREEMENTS**

**6 4 0** **Contributions in connection with the Schengen acquis**

6 4 0 0 Contributions in connection with the Schengen acquis (Iceland and Norway)

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), this revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations
for Article 18 03 05 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2001/258/EC of 15 March 2001 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the
Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in a Member State or Iceland or Norway (OJ L 93, 3.4.2001, p. 38).

**CHAPTER 6 5 — FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS**

**6 5 0** **Financial corrections**

6 5 0 0 Financial corrections in connection with the Structural Funds

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

This item is intended to accommodate financial corrections in connection with the Structural Funds (European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section, Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance, European Regional Development Fund and European Social
Fund).

The amounts booked to this item may, in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002
on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), be used to provide
additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 05, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in this section if they
are required to cover the risk of corrections adopted earlier being cancelled or reduced.

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**CHAPTER 6 5 — FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS** (cont’d)

**6 5 0** (cont’d)

6 5 0 0 (cont’d)

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing Financial Instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11), and in particular Article 24 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
and in particular Article 39(3) thereof.

Commission Regulation (EC) No 448/2001 of 2 March 2001 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC)
No 1260/1999 as regards the procedure for making financial corrections to assistance granted under the Structural Funds (OJ L 64, 6.3.2001,
p. 13).

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

This item is intended to accommodate, in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002
on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue not
provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is
assigned.

6 6 0 1 Other non-assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

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**TITLE 7**

**INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS, FINES AND INTEREST ON DEPOSITS AND FINES**

**CHAPTER 7 0 — INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS**

**CHAPTER 7 1 — FINES**

**CHAPTER 7 2 — INTEREST ON DEPOSITS AND FINES**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 7 0

**7 0 0** **Interest on late payments**

7 0 0 0 Interest due on late payments into the accounts held with the treasuries of the
Member States p.m. p.m. 2 277 398,42

7 0 0 1 Other interest on late payments p.m. p.m. 10 624 455,78

Article 7 0 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 12 901 854,20

CHAPTER 7 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 12 901 854,20

CHAPTER 7 1

**7 1 0** **Fines, periodic penalty payments and other penalties** p.m. p.m. 618 550 000,—

**7 1 1** **Collection of fines imposed for fraud and irregularities which are damaging to**
**the European Community’s financial interests** p.m. p.m. 0,—

**7 1 2** **Penalty payments and lump sums imposed on a Member State for not comply-**
**ing with a judgment by the Court of Justice on its failure to fulfil an obligation**
**under the Treaty** p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER 7 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 618 550 000,—

CHAPTER 7 2

**7 2 0** **Interest on deposits and fines**

7 2 0 0 Interest on deposits and fines resulting from implementation of the excessive deficit procedure p.m. p.m.

Article 7 2 0 — Total p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 7 2 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title 7 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **631 451 854,20**

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**TITLE 7**

**INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS, FINES AND INTEREST ON DEPOSITS AND FINES**

**CHAPTER 7 0 — INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS**

**7 0 0** **Interest on late payments**

7 0 0 0 Interest due on late payments into the accounts held with the treasuries of the Member States

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 2 277 398,42

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 71(4) thereof.

7 0 0 1 Other interest on late payments

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 10 624 455,78

Legal basis

Council Regulation No 17 of 6 February 1962: first Regulation implementing Articles 81 (former Article 85) and 82 (former Article 86) of
the Treaty (OJ 13, 21.2.1962, p. 204/62), as amended and supplemented by Regulations:

— No 59 (OJ 58, 10.7.1962, p. 1655/62),

— No 118/63/EEC (OJ 162, 7.11.1963, p. 2696/63),

— (EEC) No 2822/71 (OJ L 285, 29.12.1971, p. 49).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing Financial Instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11), and in particular Article 24 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 of 21 December 1989 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989,
p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13), and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof.

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1865/90 of 2 July 1990 concerning interest on account of late payment to be charged in the event of late
repayment of assistance from the Structural Funds (OJ L 170, 3.7.1990, p. 35).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 71(4) thereof.

**CHAPTER 7 1 — FINES**

**7 1 0** **Fines, periodic penalty payments and other penalties**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 618 550 000,—

Legal basis

Council Regulation No 11 of 27 June 1960 concerning the abolition of discrimination in transport rates and conditions, in implementation
of Article 79(3) of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community (OJ 52, 16.8.1960, p. 1121/60), as amended by Regulation
(EEC) No 3626/84 (OJ L 335, 22.12.1984, p. 4), and in particular Articles 17 and 18 thereof.

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**CHAPTER 7 1 — FINES** (cont’d)

**7 1 0** (cont’d)

Council Regulation No 17 of 6 February 1962: first Regulation implementing Articles 81 (former Article 85) and 82 (former Article 86) of
the Treaty (OJ 13, 21.2.1962, p. 204/62), as amended and supplemented by Regulations:

— No 59 (OJ 58, 10.7.1962, p. 1655/62),

— No 118/63/EEC (OJ 162, 7.11.1963, p. 2696/63),

— (EEC) No 2822/71 (OJ L 285, 29.12.1971, p. 49),

and in particular Articles 15 and 16 thereof; Regulation No 17/62 was last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1216/1999 (OJ L 148, 15.6.1999,
p. 5).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1017/68 of 19 July 1968 applying rules of competition to transport by road, rail and inland waterway
(OJ L 175, 23.7.1968, p. 1), and in particular Articles 22 and 23 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 of 21 December 1989 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989,
p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13), and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof.

**7 1 1** **Collection of fines imposed for fraud and irregularities which are damaging to the European Community’s financial interests**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1).

Decision No 210/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 1996 adopting an action programme for customs in
the Community (Customs 2000) (OJ L 33, 4.2.1997, p. 24), as amended by Decision No 105/2000/EC (OJ L 13, 19.1.2000, p. 1).

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources
(OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42), and in particular Article 7 thereof.

**7 1 2** **Penalty payments and lump sums imposed on a Member State for not complying with a judgment by the Court of Justice on its**
**failure to fulfil an obligation under the Treaty**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Article 228(2) (former Article 171(2)) of the Treaty establishing the European Community, introduced by the Maastricht Treaty on European
Union (Article G(51)).

**CHAPTER 7 2 — INTEREST ON DEPOSITS AND FINES**

**7 2 0** **Interest on deposits and fines**

7 2 0 0 Interest on deposits and fines resulting from implementation of the excessive deficit procedure

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

Revenue arising from interest on deposits and fines resulting from implementation of the excessive deficit procedure.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 of 7 July 1997 on speeding up and clarifying the implementation of the excessive deficit procedure
(OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 6) and in particular Article 16 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 18(1)(b) thereof.

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**TITLE 8**

**BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS**

**CHAPTER 8 0 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS**
**IN THE MEMBER STATES**

**CHAPTER 8 1 — LOANS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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**CHAPTER 8 2 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS**
**FOR NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES**

**CHAPTER 8 3 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY FINANCIAL**
**ESTABLISHMENTS IN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES AND MEMBER STATES**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

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Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 8 5

**8 5 0** **Dividends paid by the European Investment Fund** 4 000 000 p.m. 4 680 000,—

CHAPTER 8 5 — TOTAL 4 000 000 p.m. 4 680 000,—

**Title 8 — Total** **25 863 805** **21 681 805** **56 708 830,70**

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**TITLE 8**

**BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS**

**CHAPTER 8 0 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS**
**IN THE MEMBER STATES**

**8 0 0** **European Community guarantee for Community loans raised for balance of payments support**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 01,
provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to the statement of
expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 01 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

**8 0 1** **European Community guarantee for Euratom loans raised**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 02,
provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to the statement of
expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 02 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

**8 0 2** **European Community guarantee for loans raised to promote investment in the Community (new Community Instrument)**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 03,
provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to the statement of
expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 03 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

**CHAPTER 8 1 — LOANS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION**

**8 1 0** **Capital repayments and interest in respect of special loans and risk capital granted in the framework of financial cooperation**
**with Mediterranean third countries**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

21 850 000 21 668 000 29 997 659,77

This article is intended to record capital repayments and interest payments on special loans and risk capital granted from the appropriations
in Chapters 22 03, 19 08 and 19 01 of the statement of expenditure in this section to Mediterranean third countries.

The revenue obtained normally exceeds the amounts forecast in the budget because of the interest payments on special loans which may still
be disbursed during the preceding financial year as well as during the current financial year. The interest on special loans and risk capital is
charged from the moment the loans are disbursed; interest on special loans is paid in six-monthly instalments and interest on risk capital
generally in annual instalments.

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**CHAPTER 8 1 — LOANS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION** (cont’d)

**8 1 1** **Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans granted by the Commission to improve housing for migrant workers**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

13 805 13 805 36 049,15

The loans granted to migrant workers forming part of the appropriation under Article 04 04 03 of the statement of expenditure in this
section yield interest and give rise to capital repayments.

**8 1 2** **Capital repayments and interest in respect of building loans granted by the Commission to officials of Community institutions**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— p.m. 0,—

The building loans granted to officials yield interest and give rise to capital repayments.

**8 1 3** **Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans and risk capital granted by the Commission to developing countries in Latin**
**America, Asia, the Mediterranean region and South Africa under the European Community Investment Partners operation**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 11 290 423,84

This article is intended to record capital repayments and interest payments on loans and risk capital granted from the appropriations in
Article 19 02 07 under the European Community Investment Partners operation.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Article 19 02 07 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

**8 1 4** **Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans granted to the countries most affected by the Gulf crisis**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3557/90 of 4 December 1990 on financial aid for the countries most directly affected by the gulf crisis
(OJ L 347, 12.12.1990, p. 1).

**CHAPTER 8 2 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS**
**FOR NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES**

**8 2 0** **European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to**
**third countries of the Mediterranean basin**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 04,
provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to the statement of
expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 04 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

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**CHAPTER 8 2 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS**
**FOR NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES** (cont’d)

**8 2 1** **European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to**
**third countries of central and eastern Europe**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 05,
provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to the statement of
expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 05 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

**8 2 3** **European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to**
**the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States and Mongolia**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 06,
provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to the statement of
expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 06 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

**8 2 5** **European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to**
**the countries of the western Balkans**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 07,
provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to the statement of
expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 07 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

**8 2 6** **European Community guarantee for Euratom borrowings to improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations**
**in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 08,
provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to the statement of
expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 08 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

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**CHAPTER 8 3 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY FINANCIAL ESTABLISH-**
**MENTS IN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES AND MEMBER STATES**

**8 3 0** **European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to non-member countries in the Mediterranean region**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 10 704 697,94

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 09,
provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to the statement of
expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 09 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

**8 3 1** **European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to countries in central and eastern Europe and the western**
**Balkans**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 10,
provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to the statement of
expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 10 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

**8 3 2** **European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to other third countries**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 11,
provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to the statement of
expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 11 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

**8 3 4** **European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to South Africa**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 12,
provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations and debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex II to the statement of
expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 12 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

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**8 5 0** **Dividends paid by the European Investment Fund**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

4 000 000 p.m. 4 680 000,—

This article is intended to receive any dividends paid by the European Investment Fund in respect of this contribution.

Legal basis

Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994, on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12).

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**TITLE 9**

**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 9 0

**9 0 0** **Miscellaneous revenue** 37 000 000 20 000 000 77 555 517,94

CHAPTER 9 0 — TOTAL 37 000 000 20 000 000 77 555 517,94

**Title 9 — Total** **37 000 000** **20 000 000** **77 555 517,94**

**GRAND TOTAL** **603 962 729** **8 340 402 659** **17 559 308 980,69**

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**MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE**

**9 0 0** **Miscellaneous revenue**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

37 000 000 20 000 000 77 555 517,94

Revenue accruing from general operations.

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**GENERAL SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS (2004 AND 2003) AND OUTTURN (2002)**

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Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

01 ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL
AFFAIRS 450 230 403 484 768 403 456 388 289 496 526 289 433 246 630,34 446 901 309,16

02 ENTERPRISE 280 877 738 331 486 738 294 626 006 320 174 506 269 999 948,03 258 980 343,01

03 COMPETITION 81 439 430 81 439 430 75 938 745 75 938 745 68 007 178,02 68 007 178,02

04 EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL
AFFAIRS 9 923 964 157 8 188 532 808 9 830 153 711 9 059 019 171 9 600 789 276,19 7 118 844 628,14

05 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 48 050 231 707 47 854 070 524 48 404 458 612 47 783 913 838 46 534 813 704,66 44 918 057 632,24

06 ENERGY AND TRANSPORT 1 083 753 320 1 145 276 312 958 457 281 1 003 919 781 990 285 564,84 854 855 284,87

07 ENVIRONMENT 295 608 478 283 959 478 289 490 567 262 452 567 262 835 805,90 214 383 498,76

08 RESEARCH 2 873 032 166 2 312 520 198 2 712 449 737 2 252 849 737 2 513 520 118,28 2 088 614 502,70

09 INFORMATION SOCIETY 1 065 069 785 979 959 785 989 632 212 933 692 212 1 048 834 369,63 952 952 411,33

10 DIRECT RESEARCH 276 819 818 310 234 818 269 183 330 285 083 330 253 543 288,74 253 694 527,20

11 FISHERIES 862 614 136 901 046 377 901 354 232 883 037 207 1 093 223 121,80 682 207 633,27

12 INTERNAL MARKET 66 113 209 66 413 209 65 444 315 61 594 315 52 918 196,80 50 042 326,56

13 REGIONAL POLICY 21 478 738 744 18 469 617 841 21 973 773 689 16 957 087 788 22 651 166 333,09 15 634 444 259,25

14 TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION 97 199 945 97 212 945 53 155 482 74 457 482 80 666 587,63 70 067 530,56

15 EDUCATION AND CULTURE 804 770 054 783 920 054 830 717 740 771 123 740 759 378 444,15 736 924 219,02

16 PRESS AND COMMUNICATION 166 163 680 162 286 959 147 205 246 138 773 246 124 260 477,01 120 455 332,36

17 HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION 399 419 123 418 131 216 370 153 721 363 167 221 379 703 722,45 371 232 767,74

18 JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS 161 650 189 164 943 605 122 120 860 126 230 760 112 332 666,58 70 975 490,74

19 EXTERNAL RELATIONS 3 525 740 612 3 318 069 612 3 297 345 221 3 144 094 535 3 242 808 404,38 2 829 328 923,12

20 TRADE 73 371 527 74 699 527 69 553 940 69 151 940 62 658 918,47 60 295 038,24

21 DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS
WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND
PACIFIC (ACP) STATES 1 176 134 983 1 166 037 323 1 149 086 717 1 181 639 717 1 143 974 899,37 973 400 095,17

22 ENLARGEMENT 1 057 588 520 1 880 638 520 1 972 265 186 1 825 516 872 1 922 914 039,81 1 308 528 795,45

23 HUMANITARIAN AID 507 297 794 510 297 794 458 282 111 458 282 111 535 443 550,31 489 381 924,28

24 FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD 52 157 000 51 307 000 44 919 720 44 219 720 38 494 522,34 37 287 398,02

25 COMMISSION’S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE 194 085 979 199 335 979 176 608 091 173 608 091 167 132 130,13 164 060 233,42

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Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Total** **97 280 211 075** **92 370 071 153** **97 941 782 611** **90 654 238 371 95 929 386 706,78 82 358 976 757,81**

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**TITLE XX**

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**XX 01 02** **External staff and other management**
**expenditure**

XX 01 02 01 External staff working with the institution

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

XX 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the
institution

XX 01 02 11 01 Mission and entertainment expenses 5 49 491 550 45 164 000 43 569 990,40
( [4] )

XX 01 02 11 02 Conference and meeting costs 5 29 766 699 26 765 500 23 945 384,95
( [5] )

XX 01 02 11 03 Meetings of committees 5 28 432 221 21 065 000 20 146 536,—
( [6] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 322 142 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 113 828 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 152 864 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 429 892 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [5] ) An appropriation of EUR 800 784 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [6] ) An appropriation of EUR 650 334 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

XX 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of
Community delegations

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 192 558 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 663 501 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 369 177 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

XX 01 03 02 01 Acquisition, renting and related expenditure 5 72 000 000 71 676 000 65 189 800,—

XX 01 03 02 02 Equipment, furniture, supplies and services 5 39 489 000 38 481 000 29 319 853,—

Subtotal 111 489 000 110 157 000 94 509 653,—

Article XX 01 03 — Subtotal 490 395 546 446 821 904 501 131 172,83

XX 01 05 **Expenditure related to staff in active**
**employment for Indirect Research**

XX 01 05 01 Remuneration and allowances related to staff
in active employment for Indirect Research 3 165 200 000

XX 01 05 02 External staff for Indirect Research 3 40 000 000

XX 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for Indirect
research 3 63 700 000

Article XX 01 05 — Subtotal 268 900 000

**Chapter XX 01 — Total** **2 635 719 838** **2 239 749 404** **2 208 819 556,62**

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**TITLE XX**

**ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE ALLOCATED TO POLICY AREAS**

**CHAPTER XX 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE ALLOCATED TO POLICY AREAS**

**XX 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment in policy areas**

XX 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment working with the institution

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 357 983 000 1 319 733 000 1 288 505 322,76

Remarks

With the exception of staff serving in third countries, this appropriation is intended to cover, in respect of officials and temporary staff
holding posts on the establishment plan:

— salaries, allowances and other payments related to salaries,

— accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

— unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments to be made by the Commission to temporary staff to constitute or maintain
pension rights for them in their country of origin,

— miscellaneous allowances and grants,

— in respect of officials and temporary staff, allowances for shift work or standby duty at the official’s place of work or at home,

— compensatory allowances granted to officials of the European Coal and Steel Community who suffered a reduction in their net salary,

— allowances in the event of dismissal of a probationary official for obvious inadequacy,

— allowances in the event of cancellation by the institution of the contract of a temporary staff member,

— reimbursement of expenditure on security measures at the homes of officials working in Offices and delegations in the Community,

— the flat-rate allowances and payments at hourly rates for overtime worked by officials and auxiliary staff in categories C and D and by
local staff who could not be given compensatory leave in accordance with the procedures laid down,

— the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff and the cost of weightings applied to the part of
emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

— travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to
another place of employment,

— installation and resettlement allowances due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty,
on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere,

— removal expenses due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new
place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere,

— daily subsistence allowance for officials and temporary staff who furnish evidence that they must change their place of residence on
taking up duty or transferring to a new place of employment,

— transitional costs for officials assigned to posts in the new Member States prior to accession who are requested to remain in service in
these Member States following the accession date, and who will be entitled, exceptionally, to the same financial and material conditions
applied by the Commission before accession, in accordance with Annex X to the Staff Regulations and the Conditions of employment of
other servants of the European Communities laid down by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68,

— the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

The amount of assigned revenue according to Article 18(1), points (e) to (j), of the Financial Regulation is estimated to be EUR 31 303 000.

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**CHAPTER XX 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE ALLOCATED TO POLICY AREAS** (cont’d)

**XX 01 01** (cont’d)

XX 01 01 01 (cont’d)

In recent years the budgetary authority has fully met the requests made by the Commission for increases in staff, provided that reforms are
put in place, in particular to safeguard substantive improvements in budget management and implementation.

The appropriations for the 25 posts in reserve will be released once the following conditions are fulfilled by the Commission:

— improvement of budgetary implementation, including the European Parliament’s priorities, in particular pilot projects and preparatory
actions, which should be integrated in the work programme;

— assurance that the allocation of posts matches the political priorities of the European Parliament;

— assessment of the changes made in the context of the reform, and, in particular, actions which need to be achieved to successfully
complete the reform by 15 February 2004 at the latest.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the following sections thereof: Articles 20, 34, 56, 56a, 56b,
62, 64, 65, 65a, 66, 67, 68a, 69, 70 to 75; Annex VI; section I and Articles 4, 4a, 5 to 10, 14, 14a, 14b, 15 and 17(3) of Annex VII, and
Article 15 of Annex VIII.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 42 and 47 thereof.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof.

Regulation No 6/66/Euratom, 121/66/EEC of the Councils of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a rent allowance may be
granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2749/66), as amended by Regulation
(ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 3358/94 (OJ L 356, 31.12.1994, p. 1).

Regulation No 7/66/Euratom, 122/66/EEC of the Councils of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a transport allowance
may be granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2751/66).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 2799/85 of 27 September 1985 amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European
Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities (OJ L 265, 8.10.1985, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Act of Accession of the new Member States signed 16 April 2003, in particular Article 33(4) thereof.

XX 01 01 02 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of Community delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

139 724 579 134 771 000 111 806 584,91

Remarks

In respect of Items 19 01 01 02, 20 01 01 02, 21 01 01 02 and 22 01 01 02, relating to European Community delegations outside the
Community and delegations to international organisations situated inside the Community, this appropriation is intended to cover, in respect
of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the establishment plan:

— salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries,

— accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

— unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin,

— miscellaneous allowances and grants,

— overtime,

— the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff,

— the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year,

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**CHAPTER XX 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE ALLOCATED TO POLICY AREAS** (cont’d)

**XX 01 01** (cont’d)

XX 01 01 02 (cont’d)

— expenditure arising from recruitment procedures, including publication costs, travel and subsistence costs and accident insurance for
candidates called for examinations and interviews, costs connected with the organisation of group recruitment tests and prerecruitment
medical examinations,

— installation and resettlement allowances due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty or transferring to a
new place of employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

— temporary accommodation allowance,

— travel expenses due to officials (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the service or transfer, if this involves a change in place
of employment,

— the removal expenses due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty or transferring to a new place of
employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, in particular Articles 27 to 31, 33 and 65a thereto, as well as Annexes III, VII and
X thereto.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities.

Regulation No 6/66/Euratom, 121/66/EEC of the Councils of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a rent allowance may be
granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2749/66), as amended by Regulation
(ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 3358/94 (OJ L 356, 31.12.1994, p. 1).

Regulation No 7/66/Euratom, 122/66/EEC of the Councils of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a transport allowance
may be granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2751/66).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1).

**XX 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure**

XX 01 02 01 External staff working with the institution

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

159 444 785 140 289 000 113 314 505,46

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the Community territory:

— the remuneration of auxiliary staff (within the meaning of Article 61 of the Conditions of employment), the institution’s social security
contributions for auxiliary staff and the amounts paid in the form of weightings applicable to auxiliary staff,

— a sum to cover the remuneration of auxiliary staff acting as guides to handicapped persons,

— the employment of agency staff, particularly clerical staff and shorthand typists

— expenditure on staff included in service contracts for technical and administrative work and the supply of intellectual services, and
expenditure on buildings and equipment and operating costs relating to this type of staff,

— the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignment to the Commission or called for short
consultations, particularly to draft legislation on harmonisation in various areas; exchanges are also organised to allow uniform application of Community legislation by the Member States,

— the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

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XX 01 02 01 (cont’d)

It is also intended to cover the following expenditure in the context of interinstitutional cooperation and interinstitutional services and
activities:

— as a complement to assigned revenue, to cover the fees, social security contributions, travel expenses and subsistence allowances of
auxiliary conference interpreters and other non-permanent interpreters convened by the Commission or by the Joint Interpreting and
Conference Service to service meetings organised by the Commission or other institutions which cannot be serviced by Commission
interpreters (officials and temporary or auxiliary staff),

— all the costs related to the recruitment of auxiliary conference interpreters and the services provided by them for the preparation of
meetings and for training courses,

— the services of conference agencies, technicians and administrators used by the Joint interpreting and conference service to service
meetings organised by the Commission or other institutions which cannot be serviced by Commission officials, temporary staff or
auxiliary staff,

— services to the Commission provided by European Parliament interpreters (both officials and temporary staff,

— the services of freelance translators and computational linguists and typing or other work outsourced by the Translation service.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Revenue accruing from the contributions by EFTA States towards the Community’s administrative costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the
Agreement on the European Economic Area is used to provide additional appropriations for the budget headings concerned in this title in
accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated to be EUR 569 000.

The amount of assigned revenue according to Article 18(1), points (e) to (j), of the Financial Regulation is estimated to be EUR 28 472 000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65a thereof.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

XX 01 02 02 External staff of Community delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

52 077 000 51 376 000 53 460 632,75

Remarks

In respect of Items 19 01 02 02, 20 01 02 02, 21 01 02 02 and 22 01 02 02, relating to European Community delegations outside the
Community and delegations to international organisations situated inside the Community, this appropriation is intended to cover:

— the remuneration of local staff, and the social security charges and benefits to be met by the employer,

— employer’s contributions towards supplementary social security cover for other staff,

— services of agency and freelance staff,

— services contracted out, for example for the development, maintenance and support of data-processing systems in delegations.

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**XX 01 02** (cont’d)

XX 01 02 02 (cont’d)

In respect of young trainee experts and national civil servants in the delegations, this appropriation serves:

— to finance or co-finance the training of young national experts (university graduates) in the European Community delegations,

— to meet the costs of seminars organised for young diplomats from the Member States and non-member countries,

— to cover expenditure relating to the secondment or temporary assignment of officials from the Member States to delegations.

The amount of assigned revenue according to Article 18(1), points (e) to (j), of the Financial Regulation is estimated to be EUR 5 000.

Legal basis

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 and Title IV thereof.

XX 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the institution

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

155 462 928 136 105 500 129 852 661,77

Remarks

This item is intended to cover the following decentralised operating expenditure:

— travel expenses, including ancillary costs relating to tickets and reservations, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional
expenditure incurred in connection with missions by Commission staff covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international
experts or officials seconded to Commission departments (refunds of mission expenses paid for the account of other Community institutions or bodies and for third parties will constitute assigned expenditure),

— reimbursement of the costs incurred by persons officially representing the Commission (reimbursement is not possible for expenses
incurred in the performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other institutions of the European Communities),

— travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such
meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices (experts are
reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

— travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in committees set up by the Treaty and by regulations (Council or
Commission), and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure (in the headquarters of
the institutions or external offices) (experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

— the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings,

— expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings organised by the Commission in support of its various policies,

— expenditure relating to conferences, seminars, meetings, training courses and practical in-house training for officials of the Member
States who manage or monitor operations financed by the Community funds or operations to collect revenue that constitutes Community own resources or cooperate in the Community statistics system, and expenditure of the same type for officials from the countries of
central and eastern Europe managing or monitoring operations financed under Community programmes,

— expenditure on training non-member country officials who carry out management or control duties with a direct bearing on protecting
the Community’s financial interest,

— the cost of the Commission’s participation in conferences, congresses and meetings,

— expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts (individuals or firms) if the Commission
does not have suitable staff available to carry out such studies,

— the purchase of studies already carried out or subscriptions with specialist research institutions,

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XX 01 02 11 (cont’d)

— expenditure on general training designed to improve the skills of the staff and the performance and efficiency of the Commission:

—
— fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results,

—
— fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality assurance and personnel
management,

—
— expenditure incurred in designing, holding and evaluating the training organised by the Commission in the form of courses, seminars
and conferences (course instructors/speakers and their travel and subsistence expenses, and teaching materials),

—
— the cost of attending external training and of joining the relevant professional organisations,

—
— expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising such courses and the use of premises and transport and the cost of food and
accommodation for the participants of residential courses,

—
— training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

—
— financing teaching aids,

— the following expenditure on information and management systems:

—
— the development and maintenance under contract of management and information systems,

—
— studies, documentation and training linked to those systems and project management,

—
— the acquisition of skills and expertise in the area of information technology for all departments: quality, security, technology, development methodology, information-technology management, etc.,

—
— technical support for those systems, and the technical work needed to ensure that they operate satisfactorily.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the following expenditure in the context of interinstitutional cooperation and interinstitutional
services and activities:

— the following expenditure on training and further training of conference interpreters:

—
— a financial contribution towards projects and programmes organised in suitably qualified higher education or postgraduate establishments for the purposes of training conference interpreters,

—
— the allocation of grants to trainee interpreters as a contribution towards the cost of postgraduate training,

—
— the allocation of study grants to enable interpreters to learn additional working languages,

— all information-technology expenditure by the Joint interpreting and conference service, in particular expenditure on information and
management systems, office-automation infrastructure, personal computers, servers and related infrastructure, peripherals (printers,
scanners, etc.), office equipment (photocopiers, fax machines, typewriters, dictaphones, etc.) and general expenditure on networks, support, assistance to users, information-technology training and removals.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Revenue accruing from the contributions by EFTA States towards the Community’s administrative costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the
Agreement on the European Economic Area is used to provide additional appropriations for the budget headings concerned in this title in
accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated to be EUR 1 028 000.

The amount of assigned revenue according to Article 18(1), points (e) to (j), of the Financial Regulation is estimated to be EUR 2 259 400.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 thereof and Articles 11 to 14
of Annex VII thereto.

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**XX 01 02** (cont’d)

XX 01 02 12 Other management expenditure of Community delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 732 000 10 653 000 10 748 676,14

Remarks

In respect of Items 19 01 02 11, 20 01 02 11, 21 01 02 11 and 22 01 02 11, relating to European Community delegations outside the
Community and delegations to international organisations situated inside the Community, this appropriation is intended to cover:

— miscellaneous costs and allowances concerning other staff,

— the acquisition, replacement, conversion and maintenance of equipment of a medical nature installed in delegations,

— expenses related to the cost of medical examinations of officials, including analyses and tests carried out as part of such examinations,
cultural activities and initiatives for encouraging social contacts,

— expenditure incurred for further training and re-training (language courses, induction courses for new recruits, staff-development courses,
information on the use of modern techniques, seminars and training courses on data processing, and diplomatic procedures),

— the purchase of equipment and documentation required and the cost of analysing departmental operation and structure,

— the fixed allowance granted to officials who regularly incur entertainment expenses by reason of their duties, and the reimbursement of
costs incurred by authorised Commission officials to represent the Commission in the interests of the service and by reason of their
duties (in the case of delegations within the territory of the Community, part of the accommodation expenses will be covered by the
fixed entertainment allowance),

— travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by Commission officials.

The amount of assigned revenue according to Article 18(1), points (e) to (j), of the Financial Regulation is estimated to be EUR 17 000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 thereof and Articles 11 to 14
of Annex VII thereto.

**XX 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure**

XX 01 03 01 Buildings and related expenditure of the Commission

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

378 906 546 336 664 904 406 621 519,83

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the Community territory:

— rent and ground rent relating to occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and
parking facilities,

— the costs of purchase or lease-purchase of buildings,

— the construction of buildings,

— the payment of insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the institution,

— water, gas, electricity and heating charges,

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**XX 01 03** (cont’d)

XX 01 03 01 (cont’d)

— maintenance costs, calculated on the basis of current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the
expenditure incurred by regular cleaning operations, including the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products, etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR
300 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions
with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

— expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

— the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks,
electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures, and the
cost of the necessary equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to
rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen,
indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

— expenses concerned with the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings,
contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment (before contracts for an amount in
excess of EUR 300 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other
institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a
similar contract),

— expenses concerned with the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting
equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of
EUR 300 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar
contract),

— the cost of legal, financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

— other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges
for utilities (street cleaning and maintenance, refuse collection, etc.),

— technical assistance fees relating to major fitting-out operations for premises,

— the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations, and in particular:

—
— equipment (including photocopiers) for producing, reproducing and archiving documents in any form (paper, electronic media, etc.),

—
— audiovisual, library and interpreting equipment (booths, headsets and switching units for simultaneous interpreting facilities, etc.),

—
— kitchen fittings and restaurant equipment,

—
— various tools for building-maintenance shops,

—
— facilities required for handicapped officials,

—
— as well as studies, documentation and training relating to such equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300 000
are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with
regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract).

— the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture, and in particular:

—
— the purchase of office furniture and specialised furniture, including ergonomic furniture, shelving for archives, etc.,

—
— the replacement of worn-out and broken furniture,

—
— supplies of special equipment for libraries (card indexes, shelving, catalogue units, etc.),

—
— fittings specific to canteens and restaurants,

—
— the hire of furniture,

—
— furniture maintenance and repair costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300 000 are renewed or concluded, and
with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price,
currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

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XX 01 03 01 (cont’d)

— the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of vehicles, and in particular:

—
— new purchases of vehicles,

—
— the replacement of vehicles which, during the year, reach a total mileage such as to justify replacement,

—
— the cost of hiring cars for short or long periods when demand exceeds the capacity of the vehicle fleet,

—
— the cost of maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles (fuel, lubricants, tyres, inner tubes, miscellaneous supplies, spare
parts, tools, etc.),

—
— various types of insurance (in particular third-party liability and insurance against theft) and the insurance costs referred to in Article
75 of the Financial Regulation,

— expenditure on working equipment, and in particular:

—
— purchase of uniforms for floor messengers and drivers,

—
— purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against
bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

—
— purchase or reimbursement of the cost of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Council Directives 89/391/EEC and
90/270/EEC,

— departmental removals and reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and
office supplies,

— other operating expenditure, such as:

—
— conference enrolment fees, excluding training expenses,

—
— subscriptions to trade and scientific associations,

—
— the cost of medals for officials who have completed 20 years’ service,

—
— expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone
switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks
(equipment and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

—
— the purchase, hire or leasing of computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

—
— the purchase, hire or leasing of equipment relating to the presentation of information in printed form, e.g. printers, fax machines,
photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers,

—
— the purchase, hire or leasing of typewriters and word processors and any other electronic office equipment,

—
— installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

—
— the cost of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for the print shops, and of some printing carried out by outside
service-providers,

—
— expenditure on postal and delivery charges for ordinary mail, on reports and publications, on postal and other packages sent by air,
sea or rail, and on the Commission’s internal mail,

—
— subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, telex, telegraph, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

—
— the cost of interbuilding telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Community offices,

—
— technical and logistical support and training and other general activities relating to computer equipment and software, general
information-technology training, subscriptions to technical documentation in printed or electronic form, etc., outside operating
personnel, office services, subscriptions to international organisations, etc., studies covering security aspects and quality control
relating to information technology equipment and software.

Revenue accruing from the contributions by EFTA States towards the Community’s administrative costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the
Agreement on the European Economic Area is used to provide additional appropriations for the budget headings concerned in this title in
accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated to be EUR 864 000.

The amount of assigned revenue according to Article 18(1), points (e) to (j), of the Financial Regulation is estimated to be EUR 2 458 000.

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XX 01 03 01 (cont’d)

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of
workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display-screen equipment
(fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

XX 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of Community delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

111 489 000 110 157 000 94 509 653,—

Remarks

In respect of Items 19 01 03 02, 20 01 03 02, 21 01 03 02 and 22 01 03 02, relating to European Community delegations outside the
Community and delegations to international organisations situated inside the Community, this appropriation is intended to cover:

— as regards rent and other charges on buildings for delegations outside the Community:

—
— for all the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the offices of delegations outside the Community or by officials posted outside
the Community: rents and taxes, insurance premiums, refurbishments and major repairs, routine expenditure relating to the security
of persons and goods (cypher machines, safes, window bars, etc.),

—
— for all the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the offices of delegations outside the Community and delegates’ residences:
water, gas, electricity and fuel charges, maintenance and repairs, handling, refurbishment and other routine expenses (local taxes for
street maintenance and refuse collection and the purchase of signs and signposts),

— as regards rent and other charges on buildings within the Community territory:

—
— for all the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the offices of delegations: rent; water, gas, electricity and heating energy
charges; insurance premiums; maintenance and repairs; refurbishment and major repairs; expenditure relating to security, particularly contracts for surveillance and the hiring and refilling of extinguishers; the purchase and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment
and the replacement of equipment of voluntary fire-fighting officials; the cost of statutory inspections, etc.,

—
— for the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by officials: reimbursement of expenditure relating to the security of housing,

— expenditure incurred in the acquisition of building land and buildings (purchase or lease-purchase option) or construction of offices or
other accommodation, including the costs of preliminary studies and various fees,

— the purchase, hire, leasing, maintenance and repair of furniture and equipment, in particular audiovisual, archive, printing, library,
interpretation and specialised office equipment (photocopiers, reader-printers, fax machines, etc.) as well as the acquisition of documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

— the purchase, maintenance and repair of technical equipment such as generators, air conditioners, etc., and the installation of equipment
for welfare facilities in the delegations,

— the purchase, replacement, hire, leasing, maintenance and repair of vehicles, including tools,

— insurance premiums for vehicles,

— the purchase of books, documents and other non-periodical publications, including updates, and subscriptions to newspapers, periodicals and various publications, and the cost of binding and other costs for the preservation of periodicals,

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XX 01 03 02 (cont’d)

— subscriptions to news agencies,

— the purchase of paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for reproduction, and some printing contracted to outside service
providers,

— the transport and customs clearance of equipment, the purchase and cleaning of uniforms for floor messengers, drivers, etc., various
types of insurance (in particular third-party liability and theft), expenditure on internal meetings (drinks, food served on special occasions), the cost of participation in conferences and symposiums, and subscriptions to professional and scientific associations,

— the cost of studies, surveys and consultations connected with the administrative operation of delegations and any other operating expenses
not specifically covered by the other items in this article,

— postal and delivery charges for mail, reports and publications, and for postal and other packages sent by air, land, sea or rail,

— the cost of the diplomatic bag,

— all expenditure on furniture and fittings for residential accommodation made available to officials,

— the purchase, hire or leasing of data-processing equipment (computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices) with
the requisite software,

— the purchase, hire or leasing of equipment for the reproduction of information on paper, such as printers and scanners,

— the purchase, hire or leasing of telephone exchanges and switchboards and equipment for data transmission with the requisite software,

— subscription charges and fixed costs for cable or radio communications (telephone, telegraph, telex, fax), expenditure on data-transmission
networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

— the cost of installation, configuration, maintenance, support, assistance, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

— any expenditure on active security operations in delegations in emergencies.

The amount of assigned revenue according to Article 18(1), points (e) to (j), of the Financial Regulation is estimated to be EUR 1 180 000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Annex X thereto.

**XX 01 05** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment for Indirect Research**

XX 01 05 01 Remuneration and allowances related to staff in active employment for Indirect Research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

165 200 000

Remarks

The following comments apply to all the policy areas (Enterprise, Energy and transport, Indirect research, Information society and Fisheries)
involved in indirect actions under the sixth framework programme for research.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure in respect of 226 staff (176 A, 32 B and 18 C) engaged in indirect action under the
nuclear framework programme and 1 511 staff (825 A, 262 B and 424 C) engaged in indirect action under the non-nuclear framework

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XX 01 05 01 (cont’d)

The breakdown of these appropriations for staff expenditure is as follows:

Programme Appropriation

Framework programme (nuclear) 31 700 000

Framework programme (non-nuclear) 140 060 000

**Total** **171 760 000**

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. These amounts, given here for information, which
derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue and which constitute assigned
revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to
implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure for this section, which is an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

Council Decision 2002/837/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme (Euratom) for research and training on nuclear
energy (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 74).

XX 01 05 02 External staff for Indirect Research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

40 000 000

Remarks

The following comments apply to all the policy areas (Enterprise, Energy and transport, Indirect research, Information society and Fisheries)
involved in indirect actions under the sixth framework programme for research.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on external staff for all management of research in the form of indirect action.

The breakdown of these appropriations for staff expenditure is as follows:

Programme Appropriation

Framework programme (nuclear) 2 100 000

Framework programme (non-nuclear) 41 570 000

**Total** **43 670 000**

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**XX 01 05** (cont’d)

XX 01 05 02 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. These amounts, given here for information, which
derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue and which constitute assigned
revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to
implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure for this section, which is an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

Council Decision 2002/837/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme (Euratom) for research and training on nuclear
energy (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 74).

XX 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for Indirect research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

63 700 000

Remarks

The following comments apply to all the policy areas (Enterprise, Energy and transport, Indirect research, Information society and Fisheries)
involved in indirect actions under the sixth framework programme for research.

This appropriation is intended to cover other administrative expenditure for all management of research in the form of indirect action.

The breakdown of these appropriations for staff expenditure is as follows:

Programme Appropriation

Framework programme (nuclear) 5 200 000

Framework programme (non-nuclear) 66 225 000

**Total** **71 425 000**

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. These amounts, given here for information, which
derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue and which constitute assigned
revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation, give rise to the opening of corresponding appropriations and to
implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure for this section, which is an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

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**XX 01 05** (cont’d)

XX 01 05 03 (cont’d)

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

Council Decision 2002/837/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme (Euratom) for research and training on nuclear
energy (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 74).

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**Overall objectives**

This policy area aims to ensure the smooth functioning of economic and monetary union (EMU) and the provision of high quality advice on economic and
financial questions to the Commission and to the other Community institutions. This entails monitoring economic developments in the European Union
and in the third countries, liaising with international organisations and following international financial issues.

The main objectives for 2004 are to make a success of enlargement by effectively integrating the new Member States into EMU and later into the euro; to
strengthen the implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact by contributing to enhancement of economic and budgetary coordination; to better
incorporate the issue of the stability of the financial system in the economic analysis; to support the economic development of the Union’s close neighbours through economic dialogue, provision of timely economic advice and, whenever appropriate, the provision of macrofinancial assistance.

Operational activities include, notably, borrowing and lending under the Treaties, financial engineering programmes, treasury management and management of the Guarantee Fund, as well as implementation of macroeconomic aid to third countries.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 01 — Total** **450 230 403** **484 768 403** **456 388 289** **496 526 289** **433 246 630,34** **446 901 309,16**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 438 423 419

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 70 69 50

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 24 27 26

**Total** **532** **519** **495**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS**

**CHAPTER 01 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter Outturn 2002
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 nomenclature
Item

01 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA
‘ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS’

**01 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in**
**active employment of policy**
**area ‘Economic and financial** 33 497 976,78
**affairs’** 5 38 892 115 37 870 160
( [1] )

**01 01 02** **External staff and other man-**
**agement expenditure in sup-**
**port of policy area ‘Economic**
**and financial affairs’**

01 01 02 01 External staff 5 4 381 082 4 205 716 2 801 058,56

01 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5 4 958 142 4 289 054
( [2] ) ( [3] )

3 641 905,01

Article 01 01 02 — Subtotal 9 339 224 8 494 770 6 442 963,57

**01 01 03** **Buildings and related expen-**
**diture of policy area ‘Eco-**
**nomic and financial affairs’** 5 9 809 064 8 712 359 9 639 687,62

**Chapter 01 01 — Total** **58 040 403** **55 077 289** **49 580 627,97**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 100 239 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 60 822 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 60 822 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**01 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Economic and financial affairs’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

38 892 115 37 870 160 33 497 976,78
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 100 239 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**01 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Economic and financial affairs’**

01 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 381 082 4 205 716 2 801 058,56

01 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 958 142 4 289 054 3 641 905,01
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 60 822 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 60 822 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**01 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Economic and financial affairs’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 809 064 8 712 359 9 639 687,62

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Outturn 2002
Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 nomenclature

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 01 02 — Total** **9 650 000** **6 650 000** **8 500 000** **17 500 000** **17 863 992,30** **34 023 550,45**

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**01 02 02** **Coordination and surveillance of economic and monetary union**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

5 650 000 5 650 000 5 500 000 5 500 000 5 132 082,80 5 132 082,80

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 5 500 000 5 500 000

Appropriations 2004 5 650 000 5 650 000

Total 11 150 000 5 500 000 5 650 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of carrying out or continuing the following surveys and making use of the findings, and the
cost of introducing the surveys in the applicant countries:

— decisions taken by the Commission on 15 November 1961:

—
— the monthly Community business survey (since 1962),

—
— the building industry survey (since 1963),

—
— the survey of capital investment (since 1966),

—
— the retail trade sector survey,

—
— the service sector survey,

—
— ad hoc survey on topical issues,

— Council decision of 15 September 1970:

—
— the European Economic Community consumer survey (since 1972).

This appropriation is also intended to cover the cost of studies, analyses, evaluations, technical assistance, the purchase of databases and
software and the part-financing and support of measures relating to:

— economic monitoring, analysis of the combination of measures and coordination of economic policies,

— the external aspects of economic and monetary union,

— monitoring structural reforms and improving the operation of markets in the economic and monetary union,

— coordination with financial institutions and analysis and development of financial markets,

— cooperation with economic operators and decision-makers in the above fields,

—
expanding economic and monetary union.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10 000.

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**01 02 04** **Prince — Communication on economic and monetary union, including the euro**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

4 000 000 1 000 000 3 000 000 12 000 000 12 731 909,50 28 891 467,65

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 19 483 638 10 500 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 5 983 638
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 000 000 1 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000

Appropriations 2004 4 000 000 2 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

Total 26 483 638 12 000 000 1 000 000 3 500 000 2 500 000 7 483 638

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of priority information measures on Community policies on all aspects of the rules and
functioning of EMU, of the benefits of closer policy coordination and structural reforms and to address the residual information needs of
citizens, local authorities and enterprises in relation to the euro.

This measure is designed to be an effective channel of communication and dialogue between the people of the European Union and the
Community institutions and take account of specific national and regional characteristics, in close cooperation with the Member State
authorities.

It includes:

— partnerships with Member States, in particular the new Member States,

— transnational partnerships with businesses and civil society,

— information work in non-member countries,

— the development of information media (publications, Internet site, exhibitions, audiovisual products, televised information, opinion
polls, etc.).

— systematic participation of Members of the European Parliament in the information campaigns,

— to point out the international role of the euro and the value of internationally coordinated financial markets.

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**01 02 04** (cont’d)

On 2 July 2002, the Commission adopted a communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee
and the Committee of the Regions on an information and communication strategy for the European Union (COM(2002) 350 final). This
communication proposes an interinstitutional framework for cooperation between the institutions and with the Member States for the
development of a communication and information policy strategy for the European Union.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down
common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of EU information and communication policy. It coordinates the central
and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following
years based on a report drawn up by the Commission.

In addition, the Commission will report quarterly to the European Parliament’s relevant committee on the implementation of the programme and on planning for the coming year.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 01 03 — INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL QUESTIONS**

Outturn 2002
Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 nomenclature

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 01 03 — Total** **90 200 000** **119 638 000** **104 200 000** **112 638 000** **112 500 000,—** **119 437 500,—**

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**01 03 01** **European Bank for Reconstruction and Development**

01 03 01 01 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development — Provision of paid-up shares of subscribed capital

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 8 438 000 p.m. 8 438 000 0,— 8 437 500,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 35 437 500 8 438 000 8 438 000 8 438 000 4 050 000 6 073 500
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 35 437 500 8 438 000 8 438 000 8 438 000 4 050 000 6 073 500

Legal basis

Council Decision 90/674/EEC of 19 November 1990 on the conclusion of the Agreement establishing the European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development (OJ L 372, 31.12.1990, p. 1).

Council Decision 97/135/EC of 17 February 1997 providing that the European Community should subscribe for extra shares as a result of
the decision to double the capital of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p. 15).

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**01 03 01** (cont’d)

01 03 01 02 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development — Callable portion of subscribed capital

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing in the event of a call for the amount of capital subscribed by the European Community.

Legal basis

Council Decision 90/674/EEC of 19 November 1990 on the conclusion of the Agreement establishing the European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development (OJ L 372, 31.12.1990, p. 1).

Council Decision 97/135/EC of 17 February 1997 providing that the European Community should subscribe for extra shares as a result of
the decision to double the capital of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p. 15).

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**01 03 02** **Macroeconomic assistance**

01 03 02 01 Macroeconomic assistance for the partner countries of eastern Europe and central Asia

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

25 200 000 31 200 000 24 200 000 24 200 000 12 500 000,— 11 000 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still —
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

5 000 000 4 500 000 500 000

Appropriations 2003 24 200 000 19 700 000 5 500 000 — — – 1 000 000

,( [2] )

Appropriations 2004 25 200 000 25 200 000 —

Total 54 400 000 24 200 000 31 200 000 — — – 1 000 000

( [1] ) After deduction of EUR 13 000 000 in payment appropriations carried over.
( [2] ) This amount will be covered by a transfer or a decommitment.

Remarks

This exceptional assistance aims to ease financial constraints on some third countries experiencing macroeconomic difficulties characterised
by serious budgetary imbalances and/or balance of payment deficits. It is directly linked to the implementation by the recipient countries of
macroeconomic stabilisation and structural adjustment measures. Community action generally complements that of the International Monetary Fund, coordinated with other bilateral donors.

The Commission shall inform the budgetary authority twice a year on the macroeconomic and political situations of the beneficiary countries.

Legal basis

Council Decision 97/787/EC of 17 November 1997 providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia and Georgia (OJ L 322, 25.11.1997,
p. 37).

Council Decision 2000/244/EC of 20 March 2000 amending Decision 97/787/EC providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia
and Georgia in order to extend it to Tajikistan (OJ L 77, 28.3.2000, p. 11).

Council Decision 2002/1006/EC of 19 December 2002 on providing further supplementary financial assistance to Moldova
(OJ L 351, 28.12.2002, p. 76).

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**01 03 02** (cont’d)

01 03 02 02 Macroeconomic assistance for the countries of the western Balkans not concerned by a preaccession strategy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

65 000 000 80 000 000 80 000 000 80 000 000 100 000 000,— 100 000 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 45 000 000 25 000 000 15 000 000 5 000 000
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 80 000 000 55 000 000 25 000 000

Appropriations 2004 65 000 000 40 000 000 25 000 000

Total 190 000 000 80 000 000 80 000 000 30 000 000

( [1] ) After deduction of EUR 10 000 000 in payment appropriations carried over.

Remarks

This exceptional assistance aims to ease financial constraints on certain third countries experiencing macroeconomic difficulties characterised by serious budgetary imbalances and/or balance of payment deficits.

It is directly linked to the implementation by the recipient countries of macroeconomic stabilisation and structural adjustment measures.
Community action generally complements that of the International Monetary Fund, coordinated with other bilateral donors.

The Commission shall inform the budgetary authority twice a year on the macroeconomic situation of the beneficiary countries.

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/733/EC of 8 November 1999 providing macrofinancial assistance to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
(OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 31), as amended by Decision 2001/900/EC (OJ L 344, 18.12.2001, p. 29).

Council Decision 2001/511/EC of 27 June 2001 providing new exceptional financial assistance to Kosovo (OJ L 183, 6.7.2001, p. 42).

Council Decision 2001/549/EC of 16 July 2001 providing macrofinancial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 197, 21.7.2001,
p. 38), as amended by Decision 2001/901/EC (OJ L 344, 18.12.2001, p. 30).

Council Decision 2002/882/EC of 5 November 2002 providing further macrofinancial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
(OJ L 308, 9.11.2002, p. 25).

Council Decision 2002/883/EC of 5 November 2002 providing further macrofinancial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina
(OJ L 308, 9.11.2002, p. 28).

Council Decision 2003/825/EC of 25 November 2003 amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macrofinancial assistance to the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia with regard to additional macrofinancial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro (OJ L 311, 27.11.2003, p. 28).

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**CHAPTER 01 04 — FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS**

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

01 04 FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
AND INSTRUMENTS

**01 04 01** **European Community**
**guarantees for lending**
**operations**

01 04 01 01 European Community guarantee for Community loans
raised for balance of payments support 6.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

01 04 01 02 European Community guarantee for Euratom loans
raised 6.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

01 04 01 03 European Community guarantee for loans raised to
promote investment within
the Community 6.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

01 04 01 04 European Community guarantee for borrowing programmes contracted by the
Community to provide
financial assistance for
Mediterranean nonmember countries 6.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

01 04 01 05 European Community guarantee for borrowing programmes contracted by the
Community to provide
financial assistance for nonmember countries in Central and Eastern Europe 6.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

01 04 01 06 European Community guarantee for the borrowing
programmes contracted by
the Community to provide
financial assistance to the
new independent States and
Mongolia 6.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

01 04 01 07 European Community guarantee for the borrowing
programmes contracted by
the Community to provide
financial assistance to the
countries of the western
Balkans 6.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 01 04 — Total** **292 340 000** **300 440 000** **288 611 000** **311 311 000** **253 302 010,07** **243 859 630,74**

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**01 04 01** **European Community guarantees for lending operations**

01 04 01 01 European Community guarantee for Community loans raised for balance of payments support

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

The Community guarantee is for loans raised on the capital markets or from financial institutions. The amount in principal of loans which
may then be granted to the Member States is limited to EUR 14 000 000 000.

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission to service the debt
should debtors default.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12
of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the
Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt
management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 397/75 of 17 February 1975 concerning Community loans (OJ L 46, 20.2.1975, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 682/81 of 16 March 1981 adjusting the Community loan mechanism designed to support the balance of
payments of Member States (OJ L 73, 19.3.1981, p. 1).

Council Decision 83/298/EEC of 16 May 1983 concerning a Community loan to the French Republic (OJ L 153, 11.6.1983, p. 44).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1131/85 of 30 April 1985 amending Regulation (EEC) No 682/81 adjusting the Community loan mechanism
designed to support the balances of payments of Member States (OJ L 118, 1.5.1985, p. 59).

Council Decision 85/543/EEC of 9 December 1985 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Hellenic Republic (OJ L 341, 19.12.1985,
p. 17).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1969/88 of 24 June 1988 establishing a single facility providing medium-term financial assistance for Member
States’ balances of payments (OJ L 178, 8.7.1988, p. 1).

Council Decision 91/136/EEC of 4 March 1991 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Hellenic Republic (OJ L 66, 13.3.1991, p. 22).

Council Decision 93/67/EEC of 18 January 1993 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Italian Republic (OJ L 22, 30.1.1993, p. 121).

Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 of 18 February 2002 establishing a facility providing medium-term financial assistance for Member
States’ balances of payments (OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p. 1).

Act of 12 June 1985 concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic and the adjustments of
the Treaties (OJ L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 23), and in particular the declaration by the European Economic Community on the application of the
Community loan mechanism in favour of Portugal contained in the Final Act.

01 04 01 02 European Community guarantee for Euratom loans raised

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Remarks

The authorised borrowing ceiling is EUR 4 000 000 000, of which EUR 500 000 000 is authorised pursuant to Decision 77/270/Euratom,
EUR 500 000 000 pursuant to Decision 80/29/Euratom, EUR 1 000 000 000 pursuant to Decision 82/170/Euratom, EUR 1 000 000 000
pursuant to Decision 85/537/Euratom and EUR 1 000 000 000 pursuant to Decision 90/212/Euratom.

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission to service the debt
should debtors default.

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01 04 01 02 (cont’d)

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12
of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the
Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt
management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing
to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9).

Council Decision 77/271/Euratom of 29 March 1977 on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to
issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 11).

Council Decision 80/29/Euratom of 20 December 1979 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom on the implementation of Decision
77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power
stations (OJ L 12, 17.1.1980, p. 28).

Council Decision 82/170/Euratom of 15 March 1982 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount of Euratom loans
which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations
(OJ L 78, 24.3.1982, p. 21).

Council Decision 85/537/Euratom of 5 December 1985 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount by which the
Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 334, 12.12.1985,
p. 23).

Council Decision 90/212/Euratom of 23 April 1990 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom
empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations
(OJ L 112, 3.5.1990, p. 26).

01 04 01 03 European Community guarantee for loans raised to promote investment within the Community

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

The authorised borrowing ceiling is EUR 6 830 000 000, of which EUR 1 000 000 000 is authorised under Decision 78/870/EEC,
EUR 1 000 000 000 under Decision 82/169/EEC, EUR 1 080 000 000 under Decisions 81/19/EEC and 81/1013/EEC, from which the value
of loans granted for the same purpose by the European Investment Bank from its own resources has to be deducted, EUR 3 000 000 000
under Decision 83/200/EEC, and EUR 750 000 000 under Decision 87/182/EEC.

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission to service the debt
should debtors default.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12
of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the
Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt
management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council Decision 78/870/EEC of 16 October 1978 empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment
within the Community (OJ L 298, 25.10.1978, p. 9).

Council Decision 79/486/EEC of 14 May 1979 applying Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 125, 22.5.1979, p. 16).

Council Decision 80/739/EEC of 22 July 1980 applying for the second time Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract
loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 205, 17.8.1980, p. 19).

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**01 04 01** (cont’d)

01 04 01 03 (cont’d)

Council Decision 80/1103/EEC of 25 November 1980 supplementing, as regards the application of part of the second tranche of loans,
Decision 80/739/EEC applying for the second time Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of
promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 326, 2.12.1980, p. 19).

Council Decision 81/19/EEC of 20 January 1981 on Community aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the regions
affected by the Italian earthquake in November 1980 (OJ L 37, 10.2.1981, p. 21).

Council Decision 81/1013/EEC of 14 December 1981 on Community aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the regions
affected by the Greek earthquakes in February and March 1981 (OJ L 367, 23.12.1981, p. 27).

Council Decision 82/169/EEC of 15 March 1982 empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment
within the Community (OJ L 78, 24.3.1982, p. 19).

Council Decision 82/268/EEC of 26 April 1982 implementing Decision 82/169/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for the
purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 116, 30.4.1982, p. 16).

Council Decision 83/200/EEC of 19 April 1983 empowering the Commission to contract loans under the new Community Instrument for
the purpose of promoting investment in the Community (OJ L 112, 28.4.1983, p. 26).

Council Decision 83/308/EEC of 13 June 1983 applying Decision 83/200/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans under the
new Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 164, 23.6.1983, p. 31).

Council Decision 84/383/EEC of 23 July 1984 applying Decision 83/200/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans under the new
Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 208, 3.8.1984, p. 53).

Council Decision 87/182/EEC of 9 March 1987 empowering the Commission to borrow under the new Community Instrument for the
purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 71, 14.3.1987, p. 34).

01 04 01 04 European Community guarantee for borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance for Mediterranean
non-member countries

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service
the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on loans granted under the Decisions referred to below.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12
of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the
Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt
management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council Decision 91/510/EEC of 23 September 1991 providing a medium-term loan to Algeria (a maximum of EUR 400 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 272, 28.9.1991, p. 90).

Council Decision 94/938/EC of 22 December 1994 providing further macrofinancial assistance for Algeria (a maximum of EUR 200 000 000
in principal) (OJ L 366, 31.12.1994, p. 28).

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**01 04 01** (cont’d)

01 04 01 05 European Community guarantee for borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance for non-member
countries in Central and Eastern Europe

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service
the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on a loan granted under the Decisions referred to below

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12
of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the
Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt
management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council Decision 91/384/EEC of 22 July 1991 providing medium-term financial assistance for Romania (a maximum amount of
EUR 375 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 208, 30.7.1991, p. 64).

Council Decision 92/511/EEC of 19 October 1992 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Bulgaria (a maximum amount of
EUR 110 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 317, 31.10.1992, p. 94).

Council Decision 92/542/EEC of 23 November 1992 providing medium-term financial assistance for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (a maximum amount of EUR 40 000 000, EUR 80 000 000 and EUR 100 000 000 respectively in principal) (OJ L 351, 2.12.1992, p. 29).

Council Decision 92/551/EEC of 27 November 1992 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Romania (a maximum amount
of EUR 80 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 353, 3.12.1992, p. 30).

Council Decision 94/369/EC of 20 June 1994 providing further macrofinancial assistance for Romania (a maximum amount of
EUR 125 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 168, 2.7.1994, p. 29).

Council Decision 97/472/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macrofinancial assistance for Bulgaria (a maximum amount of EUR 250 000 000 in
principal) (OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 61).

Council Decision 1999/731/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macrofinancial assistance for Bulgaria (a maximum amount
of EUR 100 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 27).

Council Decision 1999/732/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macrofinancial assistance to Romania (a maximum amount
of EUR 200 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 29).

01 04 01 06 European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to the new
independent States and Mongolia

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service
the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on a loan granted under the Decisions referred to below.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12
of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the
Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt
management, in respect of capital and interest.

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01 04 01 06 (cont’d)

Legal basis

Council Decision 91/658/EEC of 16 December 1991 granting a medium-term loan to the Soviet Union and its constituent Republics (a maximum amount of EUR 1 250 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 362, 31.12.1991, p. 89).

Council Decision 94/346/EC of 13 June 1994 providing macrofinancial assistance for Moldova (a maximum amount of EUR 45 000 000 in
principal) (OJ L 155, 22.6.1994, p. 27).

Council Decision 94/940/EC of 22 December 1994 providing macrofinancial assistance for Ukraine (a maximum amount of EUR 85 000 000
in principal) (OJ L 366, 31.12.1994, p. 32).

Council Decision 95/132/EC of 10 April 1995 providing macrofinancial assistance for Belarus (a maximum amount of EUR 75 000 000 in
principal) (OJ L 89, 21.4.1995, p. 28).

Council Decision 95/442/EC of 23 October 1995 providing further macrofinancial assistance for Ukraine (a maximum amount of
EUR 200 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 258, 28.10.1995, p. 63).

Council Decision 96/242/EC of 25 March 1996 providing further macrofinancial assistance for Moldova (a maximum amount of
EUR 15 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 80, 30.3.1996, p. 60).

Council Decision 97/787/EC of 17 November 1997 providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia and Georgia (a maximum amount
of EUR 170 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 322, 25.11.1997, p. 37).

Council Decision 98/592/EC of 15 October 1998 providing supplementary macrofinancial assistance for Ukraine (OJ L 284, 22.10.1998,
p. 45).

Council Decision 2000/244/EC of 20 March 2000 amending Decision 97/787/EC of 17 November 1997 providing exceptional financial
assistance for Armenia and Georgia in order to extend it to Tajikistan (a maximum amount of EUR 245 000 000 in principal)
(OJ L 77, 28.3.2000, p. 11).

Council Decision 2000/452/EC of 10 July 2000 providing supplementary macrofinancial assistance to Moldova not exceeding a principal
amount of EUR 15 000 000 (OJ L 181, 20.7.2000, p. 77).

Council Decision 2002/639/EC of 12 July 2002 providing supplementary macrofinancial assistance to Ukraine (OJ L 209, 6.8.2002, p. 22).

Council Decision 2002/1006/EC of 19 December 2002 on providing further supplementary financial assistance to Moldova
(OJ L 351, 28.12.2002, p. 76).

01 04 01 07 European Community guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Community to provide financial assistance to the countries of the western Balkans

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service
the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on a loan granted under the Decisions referred to below.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12
of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the
Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt
management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council Decision 97/471/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macrofinancial assistance for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (a maximum amount of EUR 40 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 59).

Council Decision 1999/282/EC of 22 April 1999 providing macrofinancial assistance to Albania (a maximum amount of EUR 20 000 000
in principal for no more than 15 years) (OJ L 110, 28.4.1999, p. 13).

Council Decision 1999/325/EC of 10 May 1999 providing macrofinancial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (a maximum amount of
EUR 30 000 000 in principal in the form of a 15-year loan) (OJ L 123, 13.5.1999, p. 57).

Council Decision 1999/733/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macrofinancial assistance to the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia (a maximum amount of EUR 50 000 000 in principal) (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 31).

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01 04 01 07 (cont’d)

Council Decision 2001/549/EC of 16 July 2001 providing macrofinancial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 197, 21.7.2001,
p. 38).

Council Decision 2002/882/EC of 5 November 2002 providing further macrofinancial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
(OJ L 308, 9.11.2002, p. 25).

Council Decision 2002/883/EC of 5 November 2002 providing further macrofinancial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina
(OJ L 308, 9.11.2002, p. 28).

Council Decision 2003/825/EC of 25 November 2003 amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macrofinancial assistance to the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia with regard to additional macrofinancial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro (OJ L 311, 27.11.2003, p. 28).

01 04 01 08 European Community guarantee for Euratom borrowings to improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in the
countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service
the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on a loan granted.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12
of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the
Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) will apply.

The maximum amount of Euratom borrowings for the Member States and non-member countries remains fixed at EUR 4 000 000 000, as
indicated in Item 01 04 01 02.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt
management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council Decision 94/179/Euratom of 21 March 1994, amending Decision 77/270/Euratom to authorise the Commission to contract Euratom borrowings in order to contribute to the financing required for improving the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations
in certain non-member countries (OJ L 84, 29.3.1994, p. 41).

For the legal base for Euratom loans, see Item 01 04 01 02.

01 04 01 09 European Community guarantee for loans granted by the European Investment Bank to non-member countries in the Mediterranean Basin

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

Pursuant to the Council decision of 8 March 1977 referred to below, the European Union guarantees loans made by the European Investment
Bank in the context of the European Union’s financial commitments in respect of the Mediterranean countries.

This decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the EEC and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 30 October
1978 and in Luxembourg on 10 November 1978 setting up a comprehensive guarantee, equal to 75 % of all the funds available for loan
operations in the following countries: Malta, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Portugal (Financial Protocol, emergency aid), Turkey, Cyprus, Syria,
Israel, Jordan, Egypt, former Yugoslavia and Lebanon.

A new instrument extending the contract of guarantee is drawn up for each new financial protocol. The amount of the comprehensive
guarantee is shown in part D (table 3) of Annex II to this part of this section of the statement of expenditure.

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01 04 01 09 (cont’d)

This decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in
Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997 setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the
credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 7 105 000 000, of which
EUR 2 310 000 000 is for the following Mediterranean countries: Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Syria,
Tunisia, Turkey, Gaza and the West Bank. It covers a period of three years beginning on 31 January 1997. If, on expiry of this period, the
loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically
extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

This decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in
Brussels on 24 January 2000 and in Luxembourg on 17 January 2000 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of
the credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 600 000 000 and covers a period of
three years beginning on 29 November 1999. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not
attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by six months.

This decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in
Brussels on 24 January 2000 and in Luxembourg on 17 January 2000 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of
the credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 18 410 000 000, of which
EUR 6 425 000 000 is for the following Mediterranean countries: Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Syria,
Tunisia, Turkey, Gaza and the West Bank. It covers a period of seven years beginning on 1 February 2000 and ending on 31 January 2007. If,
on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the
period will be automatically extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 30 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees. This
percentage is to be increased whenever possible, in so far as the market allows.

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service
the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12
of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the
Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) will apply.

Annex II gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council decision of 8 March 1977 (Mediterranean Protocols).

Council Decision 78/666/EEC of 25 July 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Financial Protocol between the European Economic Community and Greece (OJ L 225, 16.8.1978, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2210/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 263, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2211/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 264, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2212/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 265, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2237/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Financial Protocol and the Additional Protocol to the Agreement, between the European Economic Community and the Portuguese Republic (OJ L 274, 29.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1273/80 of 23 May 1980 on the conclusion of the Interim Protocol between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on the advance implementation of Protocol 2 to the Cooperation Agreement
(OJ L 130, 27.5.1980, p. 98).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3323/80 of 18 December 1980 on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters
between the European Economic Community and the Portuguese Republic concerning the implementation of preaccession aid for Portugal
(OJ L 349, 23.12.1980, p. 1).

Council decision of 4 June 1981 (financial cooperation with Spain).

Council decision of 19 July 1982 (further exceptional aid for the reconstruction of Lebanon).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3177/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3178/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 8).

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 15).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3180/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 22).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3181/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 29).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3182/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 36).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3183/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 43).

Council decision of 17 October 1983 (extension of financial cooperation with Spain and Portugal).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3354/83 of 22 November 1983 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 335, 30.11.1983, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 787/84 of 26 March 1984 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial and technical cooperation
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 85, 28.3.1984, p. 37).

Council decision of 18 June 1984 (letter from the President of the Council to the European Investment Bank recommending a second
extension of financial cooperation with Spain and Portugal).

Council decision of 9 October 1984 (loan outside the Yugoslavia Protocol).

Council Decision 87/604/EEC of 21 December 1987 concerning the conclusion of the second Protocol on financial cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 389, 31.12.1987, p. 65).

Council Decision 88/30/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 1).

Council Decision 88/31/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 9).

Council Decision 88/32/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 17).

Council Decision 88/33/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 25).

Council Decision 88/34/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 33).

Council Decision 88/453/EEC of 30 June 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 224, 13.8.1988, p. 32).

Council Decision 88/597/EEC of 21 November 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 327, 30.11.1988, p. 51).

Council Decision 89/378/EEC of 12 June 1989 concerning the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and Malta (OJ L 180, 27.6.1989, p. 46).

Council Decision 90/153/EEC of 26 February 1990 on the conclusion of the Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 82, 29.3.1990, p. 32).

Council Decision 92/44/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 18, 25.1.1992, p. 34).

Council Decision 92/206/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/207/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 92/208/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 29).

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01 04 01 09 (cont’d)

Council Decision 92/209/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 37).

Council Decision 92/210/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial cooperation between the European
Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 45).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1763/92 of 29 June 1992 concerning financial cooperation in respect of all the Mediterranean non-member
countries (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 5).

Council Decision 92/548/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/549/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 93/408/EEC of 19 July 1993 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic
Community and the Republic of Slovenia (OJ L 189, 29.7.1993, p. 152).

Council Decision 94/67/EC of 24 January 1994, on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 32, 5.2.1994, p. 44).

Proposal for a Council regulation (EC), submitted by the Commission on 26 July 1995, regarding the implementation of a special financial
cooperation measure for Turkey (OJ C 271, 17.10.1995, p. 12).

Council Decision 95/484/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Community and the Republic of Malta (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 14).

Council Decision 95/485/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 22).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans
for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries
and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

Council Decision 1999/786/EC of 29 November 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects for the reconstruction of the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkey) (OJ L 308, 3.12.1999, p. 35).

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the
Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

01 04 01 10 European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to countries in central and eastern Europe and the western Balkans

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service
the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on the loans granted by the European Investment Bank.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12
of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the
Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt
management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council Decision 90/62/EEC of 12 February 1990 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under
loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 42, 16.2.1990, p. 68).

Decision 90/62/EEC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Economic Community and the European Investment
Bank signed in Brussels on 24 April 1990 and in Luxembourg on 14 May 1990 as regards Hungary and Poland and for the extension of that
contract to cover Czechoslovakia, Romania and Bulgaria, signed in Brussels and in Luxembourg on 31 July 1991.

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**01 04 01** (cont’d)

01 04 01 10 (cont’d)

Council Decision 91/252/EEC of 14 May 1991 extending to Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania Decision 90/62/EEC granting the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 123, 18.5.1991,
p. 44).

Council Decision 93/166/EEC of 15 March 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under
loans for investment projects carried out in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 42).

Council Decision 93/696/EC of 13 December 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under
loans for projects in central and east European countries (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania, Bulgaria,
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Albania) (OJ L 321, 23.12.1993, p. 27).

Decision 93/696/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in
Brussels on 22 July 1994 and in Luxembourg on 12 August 1994.

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans
for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries
and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in
Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997 setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the
credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 7 105 000 000, of which
EUR 3 520 000 000 is for the following countries of central and eastern Europe: Albania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia,
Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia. It covers a period of three years beginning on 31 January 1997. If, on expiry of
this period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be
automatically extended by six months.

Council Decision 98/348/EC of 19 May 1998 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans
for projects in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and amending Decision 97/256/EC granting a Community guarantee to the
European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 53).

Council Decision 98/729/EC of 14 December 1998 amending Decision 97/256/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to the
European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 346, 22.12.1998, p. 54).

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the
Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in
Brussels on 24 January 2000 and in Luxembourg on 17 January 2000 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of
the credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 18 410 000 000, of which
EUR 8 680 000 000 is for the following countries of central and eastern Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia. It
covers a period of seven years beginning on 1 February 2000 and ending on 31 January 2007. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted
by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by six
months.

Council Decision 2000/688/EC of 7 November 2000 amending Decision 2000/24/EC in order to extend the Community guarantee to the
European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in Croatia (OJ L 285, 10.11.2000, p. 20).

Proposal for a Council decision, submitted by the Commission on..., granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank in
order to cover losses resulting from loans for projects in Montenegro (COM(2000)... final).

Council Decision 2001/778/EC of 6 November 2001 amending Decision 2000/24/EC in order to extend the Community guarantee to the
European Investment Bank to loans for projects in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 43).

This contract of guarantee was the subject of an instrument signed in Brussels on 19 January 1993 and in Luxembourg on 4 February 1993
to replace the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic by the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic from 1 January 1993.

These two Decisions were the basis for a supplementary agreement to the contract of guarantee between the European Community and the
European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997 setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 %
of the aggregate amount of the credits opened, plus all related sums.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 30 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees. This
percentage is to be increased whenever possible, in so far as the market allows.

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01 04 01 11 European Community guarantee for European Investment bank loans to other third countries

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service
the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on the loans granted by the European Investment Bank.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12
of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the
Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt
management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council Decision 93/115/EEC of 15 February 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under
loans for projects of mutual interest in certain third countries (OJ L 45, 23.2.1993, p. 27).

Decision 93/115/EEC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed
in Brussels on 4 November 1993 and in Luxembourg on 17 November 1993.

Council Decision 96/723/EC of 12 December 1996 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under
loans for projects of mutual interest in Latin American and Asian countries with which the Community has concluded Cooperation Agreements (OJ L 329, 19.12.1996, p. 45).

Decision 96/723/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed
in Brussels on 18 March 1997 and in Luxembourg on 26 March 1997.

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans
for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries
and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in
Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997 setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the
credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 7 105 000 000, of which EUR 900 000 000
is for the following countries of Asia and Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Salvador, Uruguay, Venezuela, Bangladesh, Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Macao, Malaysia,
Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. It covers a period of three years beginning on 31 January 1997.
If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the
period will be automatically extended by six months.

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the
Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in
Brussels on 24 January 2000 and in Luxembourg on 17 January 2000 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of
the credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 18 410 000 000, of which
EUR 2 480 000 000 is for the following countries of Asia and Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Bangladesh, Brunei, China, India,
Indonesia, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and Yemen.
It covers a period of seven years beginning on 1 February 2000 and ending on 31 January 2007. If, on expiry of this period, the loans
granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended
by six months.

Council Decision 2001/777/EC of 6 November 2001 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under a special lending action for selected environmental projects in the Baltic Sea basin of Russia under the Northern Dimension
(OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 41).

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**01 04 01** (cont’d)

01 04 01 11 (cont’d)

Pursuant to Decisions 93/115/EEC and 96/723/EC, the European Union guarantees loans made by the European Investment Bank on a
case-by-case basis in the countries of Asia and Latin America with which the Community has concluded Cooperation Agreements.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 30 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees. This
percentage is to be increased whenever possible, in so far as the market allows.

01 04 01 12 European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to South Africa

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the European Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service
the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on the loans granted by the European Investment Bank.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12
of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the
Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) will apply.

Annex II to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt
management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council Decision 95/207/EC of 1 June 1995 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans
for projects in South Africa (OJ L 131, 15.6.1995, p. 31).

Decision 95/207/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee concluded between the European Community and the European Investment
Bank in Brussels on 4 October 1995 and in Luxembourg on 16 October 1995.

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans
for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries
and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in
Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997 setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the
credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 7 105 000 000, of which EUR 375 000 000
is for the Republic of South Africa. It covers a period of three years beginning on 1 July 1997. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted
by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by six
months.

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the
Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in
Brussels on 24 January 2000 and in Luxembourg on 17 January 2000 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of
the credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened is equivalent to EUR 18 410 000 000, of which
EUR 825 000 000 is for the Republic of South Africa. It covers a period of seven years beginning on 1 July 2000 and ending on 31 January
2007. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to
above, the period will be automatically extended by six months.

Pursuant to Decision 95/207/EC, the European Union guarantees loans made by the European Investment Bank in South Africa on a
case-by-case basis.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 30 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees. This
percentage is to be increased whenever possible, in so far as the market allows.

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**01 04 01** (cont’d)

01 04 01 13 Reserve for loans and loan guarantees to and in non-member countries

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

221 000 000 217 000 000 0,—

Remarks

The European Parliament will not only continue to receive regular ‘after the event’ reports, but will also be consulted in advance about
Community loans.

This appropriation is purely provisional and may be used only after a transfer to other headings in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external operations
(OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2040/2000 of 26 September 2000 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 244, 29.9.2000, p. 27).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

01 04 01 14 Payments to the Guarantee Fund in respect of new operations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 170 490 000,—

Remarks

This item is intended to receive the payments referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94.

The necessary appropriations will have been previously transferred from Item 01 04 01 13 in accordance with the conditions set out in
Article 26 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget
of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external operations
(OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2040/2000 of 26 September 2000 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 244, 29.9.2000, p. 27).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**01 04 02** **Annual funding of interest subsidies on special loans to Greece following the February and March 1981, September 1986 and**
**1999 earthquakes**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

56 000 56 000 264 000 264 000 490 326,54 490 326,54

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 264 000 264 000

Appropriations 2004 56 000 56 000

Total 320 000 264 000 56 000

Remarks

This appropriation covers interest subsidies granted for the reconstruction of the regions affected by the Greek earthquakes in 1981, 1986
and 1999. Interest subsidies may be granted on loans disbursed by the European Investment Bank out of its own resources to support
investments carried out in the regions affected by the Greek earthquakes.

Legal basis

Council Decision 81/1013/EEC of 14 December 1981 on Community aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the regions
affected by the Greek earthquakes in February and March 1981 (OJ L 367, 23.12.1981, p. 27).

Council Decision 88/561/EEC of 7 November 1988 relating to exceptional Community aid for the reconstruction of the areas stricken by
earthquakes which took place in Greece in September 1986 (OJ L 309, 15.11.1988, p. 32).

Council Decision 2000/786/EC of 27 November 2000 on the grant of funds to the Hellenic Republic in order to compensate partially for the
interest paid on European Investment Bank loans for the reconstruction of the region which was devastated by the earthquake of September
1999 (OJ L 313, 13.12.2000, p. 25).

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**01 04 03** **Annual funding of interest subsidies on special loans to Portugal following the cyclone in Madeira in October 1993**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

284 000 284 000 347 000 347 000 406 497,— 406 497,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 347 000 347 000

Appropriations 2004 284 000 284 000

Total 631 000 347 000 284 000

Remarks

Interest subsidies (three percentage points a year for no more than 12 years on a principal not exceeding EUR 15 850 000) may be granted
on loans disbursed by the European Investment Bank to support investments carried out in the areas affected by the cyclone in Madeira in
October 1993.

Legal basis

Council Decision 95/250/EC of 29 June 1995 relating to exceptional Community aid for the reconstruction of the areas stricken by the
cyclone that hit Madeira in October 1993 (OJ L 159, 11.7.1995, p. 16).

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**01 04 04** **Measures to assist the phasing-in in the general budget of the activities financed through the ECSC**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— — — p.m. 0,— 500 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003 p.m.

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total — p.m. —

Remarks

This article is intended to finance measures to facilitate the transition between the activities traditionally financed from the ECSC budget and
the programmes existing in the general budget, particularly the Structural Funds and research. It is intended, in particular, to support
measures for which, on account of their specificity, there is as yet no corresponding item in Community programmes.

It has the aim of promoting, particularly by means of European information centres or information outlets, the establishment of innovative
businesses (SMEs) linked to the industrial conversion of the coal and steel industries (business incubators, provision of industrial tools and
financing facilities for employees undergoing retraining), particularly in the fields of the environment and health and safety at work.

It is also intended to promote initiatives, if possible pursued in a bipartite context (involving employers and employees), in the fields of
information, training and stimulation in businesses, especially with regard to the adjustment of working times resulting from restructuring.

In selecting the beneficiaries of these projects, the Commission will assign priority to regions where industrial restructuring is taking place in
the coal and steel industries, including in the candidate countries.

Legal basis

Preparatory action, within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**01 04 05** **Programme for enterprises: improvement of the financial environment for SMEs**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

71 000 000 43 000 000 71 000 000 27 700 000 74 915 186,53 24 478 605,70

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 123 280 781 13 000 000 13 000 000 20 000 000 20 000 000 57 280 781
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 71 000 000 14 700 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 26 300 000

Appropriations 2004 71 000 000 20 000 000 6 500 000 5 666 667 38 833 333

Total 265 280 781 27 700 000 43 000 000 36 500 000 35 666 667 122 414 114

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on Community financial instruments developed with a view to improving the financial
environment of SMEs, for example a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and the provision of, and improved
access to, risk capital. In accordance with the spirit of the European Charter for Small Enterprises, the measures implemented will be aimed
primarily at the craft sector, microenterprises and small businesses. Special emphasis should be given to small enterprises with fewer than 10
employees.

In order to meet its commitments, the Commission may provisionally service the debts from its cash resources. In this case, Article 12 of
Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) will apply.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Any revenue from contributions by third parties entered in Article 6 0 9 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of
additional appropriations to be entered in this article in accordance the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2000/819/EC of 20 December 2000 on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship and in particular
for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001 to 2005) (OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 84).

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**01 04 06** **Completion of the Employment initiative (1998 to 2000)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 36 100 000 p.m. 66 000 000 0,— 47 494 201,50

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 196 258 569 66 000 000 36 100 000 60 000 000 34 158 569
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 196 258 569 66 000 000 36 100 000 60 000 000 34 158 569

Remarks

This appropriation covers the financing of:

— fees in respect of guarantees extended by the European Investment Fund (EIF) to facilitate the increase in the volume of lending made, and
in the investment risk borne, by the European Investment Bank (EIB), commercial banks, investment funds or other appropriate intermediaries in connection with their SME operations,

— investment fund holdings in newly created enterprises and high-tech small and medium-sized enterprises,

— part of the costs incurred by European small and medium-sized enterprises in devising and setting up transnational joint ventures, as
well as part of the total amount of the transnational investment.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12
of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the
Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) will apply.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 98/347/EC of 19 May 1998 on measures of financial assistance for innovative and job-creating small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs) (OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 43).

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**01 04 07** **Participation in risk-capital funds for trans-European networks**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 7 000 000,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still —
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total — p.m. p.m.

( [1] ) After deduction of EUR 7 000 000 in payment appropriations carried over.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover participation in risk-capital funds (investment funds or comparable financial undertakings), with a
priority focus on providing risk capital for trans-European network projects and involving substantial private-sector investment.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the
field of trans-European networks (OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1655/1999 (OJ L 197, 29.7.1999, p. 1),
and in particular Article 4(1)(e) thereof.

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**01 04 08** **Annual funding of interest subsidies on special loans to the Member States affected following the 2002 flooding**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation covers interest subsidies granted for the reconstruction of the European Union regions affected by the flooding in 2002.
Interest subsidies may be granted on loans disbursed by the European Investment Bank out of its own resources in the regions affected.

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**01 04 09** **European Investment Fund**

01 04 09 01 European Investment Fund — Provision of paid-up shares of subscribed capital

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

—

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

,( [1] )

Total p.m. —
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the paid-up shares of the amount of capital subscribed by the European Community.

Legal basis

Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994 on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12).

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**01 04 09** (cont’d)

01 04 09 02 European Investment Fund — Callable portion of subscribed capital

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m.

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing in the event of a call for the amount of capital subscribed by the European Community.

Legal basis

Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994 on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12).

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**01 04 10** **Nuclear safety**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 p.m. — 750 000 – 500 000 – 250 000

Total p.m. — 750 000 – 500 000 – 250 000

Remarks

New article

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the technical and legal assistance necessary for the evaluation of the safety, environmental, economic and financial aspects of the projects for which financing in the form of a Euratom loan has been requested, including
studies undertaken by the European Investment Bank; the measures are also intended to enable loan contracts to be concluded and carried
out.

Legal basis

Council Decision 94/179/Euratom of 21 March 1994 amending Decision 77/270/Euratom, to authorise the Commission to contract Euratom borrowings in order to contribute to the financing required for improving the degree of safety and efficiency of nuclear power stations
in certain non-member countries (OJ L 84, 29.3.1994, p. 41).

Proposal for a Council decision, submitted by the Commission on 6 November 2002, amending Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the
Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ C 45 E, 25.2.2003,
p. 194).

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS’

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS’

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**ENTERPRISE**

**Overall objectives**

This policy area aims to make the European Union the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-driven economy by making it more entrepreneurial and innovative and by getting still more from the internal market.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 02 — Total** **280 877 738** **331 486 738** **294 626 006** **320 174 506** **269 999 948,03** **258 980 343,01**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 675 672 676

Establishment plan — Research budget 38 38 41

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 127 128 120

Other support staff 27 19 21

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 77 72 69

**Total** **944** **929** **927**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**ENTERPRISE**

**CHAPTER 02 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘ENTERPRISE’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 163 209 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 26 445 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 26 445 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**02 01 05** **Support expenditure for research activities of**
**policy area ‘Enterprise’**

02 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff 3 4 000 000

02 01 05 02 External staff for research 3 1 300 000

02 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research 3 1 200 000

Article 02 01 05 — Subtotal 6 500 000

**Chapter 02 01 — Total** **112 577 738** **93 149 506** **86 527 926,32**

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**02 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Enterprise’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

63 324 340 62 611 998 56 080 882,48
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 163 209 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**02 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Enterprise’**

02 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 331 498 8 953 820 7 559 791,02

02 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 654 269 6 443 545 5 860 748,39
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 26 445 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 26 445 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**02 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Enterprise’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

16 767 631 15 140 143 17 026 504,43

**02 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Enterprise’**

02 01 04 01 Operation and development of the internal market, particularly in the fields of notification, certification and sectoral approximation —
Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 400 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Article 02 04 01.

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**02 01 04** (cont’d)

02 01 04 03 Industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 200 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Article 02 05 01.

02 01 04 04 Programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, particularly for SMEs — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 650 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 02 02 03.

02 01 04 05 Networks for the interchange of data between administrations (IDA) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

750 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

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**02 01 04** (cont’d)

02 01 04 05 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementa
tion under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 02 02 04

**02 01 05** **Support expenditure for research activities of policy area ‘Enterprise’**

02 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 000 000

Remarks

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

02 01 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 300 000

Remarks

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

02 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 200 000

Remarks

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 02 02 — Total** **48 600 000** **57 300 000** **59 495 000** **53 300 000** **34 243 336,44** **34 412 628,44**

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**02 02 01** **Measures in the social economy sector (cooperatives, mutual societies, associations and foundations)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 8 390 p.m. p.m. 8 390
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 8 390 p.m. p.m. 8 390

Remarks

This article is intended to cover the expenditure incurred by projects aiming to evaluate the potential for employment for cooperatives,
mutual societies, associations and foundations and to improve their access to Community actions.

The payment appropriations are intended to meet the Commission’s obligations resulting from expenditure committed in previous years.

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**02 02 02** **Community measures to assist tourism**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 753 298 753 298
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 753 298 753 298

Remarks

This article is intended to cover commitments resulting from the financing or part-financing of specific measures designed to implement a
Community policy to assist tourism.

The payment appropriations are intended to meet the Commission’s obligations resulting from expenditure committed in previous years.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 92/421/EEC of 13 July 1992 on a Community action plan to assist tourism (OJ L 231, 13.8.1992, p. 26).

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**CHAPTER 02 02 — ENCOURAGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP** (cont’d)

**02 02 03** **Improving the business environment for SMEs**

Remarks

The appropriations entered in this article are intended to cover expenditure on the implementation of Community policy in support of
enterprises, and particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, whatever their legal form, including those engaged in the commercial and
distributive trades and the craft sector, tourism, cooperatives, mutual societies and associations, with a view to enabling them to develop
their full potential for employment, growth and competitiveness.

Objectives for accelerating the average speed of payment to beneficiaries shall be set and assessed periodically so as to ensure an everincreasing performance exceeding the requirements of Directive 2000/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June
2000 on combating late payment in commercial transactions (OJ L 200, 8.8.2000, p. 35).

Particular attention will be paid to microenterprises and small businesses, which represent some 99 % of undertakings in the EU and are the
main creators of jobs.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Article 6 0 9 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of
additional appropriations to be entered in this article, in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Revenue is estimated at EUR 500 000.

Legal basis

Council Decision 89/490/EEC of 28 July 1989 on the improvement of the business environment and the promotion of the development of
enterprises, and in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, in the Community (OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 33).

Council Decision 91/319/EEC of 18 June 1991 revising the programme for the improvement of the business environment and the promotion
of the development of enterprises, and in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, in the Community (OJ L 175, 4.7.1991, p. 32).

Council Decision 93/379/EEC of 14 June 1993 on a multiannual programme of Community measures to intensify the priority areas and to
ensure the continuity and consolidation of policy for enterprise, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, in the Community
(OJ L 161, 2.7.1993, p. 68).

Council Decision 97/15/EC of 9 December 1996 on a third multiannual programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the
European Union (1997 to 2000) (OJ L 6, 10.1.1997, p. 25).

Council Decision 2000/819/EC of 20 December 2000 on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular
for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001 to 2005) (OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 84).

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**CHAPTER 02 02 — ENCOURAGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP** (cont’d)

**02 02 03** (cont’d)

02 02 03 01 Programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, particularly for SMEs

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

22 350 000 26 800 000 24 795 000 24 000 000 14 560 519,02 14 295 269,86

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 24 795 000

Appropriations 2004 22 350 000

Total 47 145 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the implementation of Community policy in support of enterprises, and particularly
small and medium-sized enterprises, whatever their legal form, including those engaged in the commercial and distributive trades and the
craft sector, tourism, cooperatives, mutual societies and associations, with a view to enabling them to develop their full potential for employment, growth and competitiveness.

Objectives for accelerating the average speed of payment to beneficiaries shall be set and assessed periodically so as to ensure an everincreasing performance exceeding the requirements of Directive 2000/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June
2000 on combating late payment in commercial transactions (OJ L 200, 8.8.2000, p. 35).

Particular attention will be paid to microenterprises and small businesses, which represent some 99 % of undertakings in the EU and are the
main creators of jobs.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementa
tion under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Article 6 0 9 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of
additional appropriations to be entered in this article, in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

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**02 02 03** (cont’d)

02 02 03 01 (cont’d)

Revenue is estimated at EUR 500 000.

The concept of corporate social responsibility is intended to serve as a basis for firms to integrate social and environmental concerns
voluntarily into their business operations. In this process, projects are intended to support microenterprises and SMEs in applying the
concept developed by and for large firms, tailoring it to their circumstances. The Commission set out the concept in its communications
COM(2002) 347 ‘Corporate social responsibility: a business contribution to sustainable development’ and COM(2001) 366 ‘Promoting a
European framework for corporate social responsibility’.

This appropriation is to be made available for the following measures:

— a best-practices analysis of microenterprises and SMEs already practising corporate social responsibility on a voluntary basis; the analysis
should also extend to the accession countries,

— development of possible tools to support firms when carrying out relevant activities,

— providing microenterprises and SMEs with the most effective tools and practices and ensuring that the concept is implemented in a
coherent fashion, possibly, for instance, on the basis of a cross-Europe campaign,

— holding both regional and national events involving the relevant representative bodies and raising awareness of corporate social responsibility.

Further objectives to be realised in this connection are:

— to identify not only the best tools, but also what will motivate and encourage firms to exhibit social responsibility on a voluntary basis
and to a greater extent than is necessary in law,

— to investigate the possible resulting competitive benefits,

— to ensure that SMEs take a coherent and effective approach, to build up and foster corporate social responsibility management skills, and
optimise the exchange of experience and successful methods.

Legal basis

Council Decision 89/490/EEC of 28 July 1989 on the improvement of the business environment and the promotion of the development of
enterprises, and in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, in the Community (OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 33).

Council Decision 91/319/EEC of 18 June 1991 revising the programme for the improvement of the business environment and the promotion
of the development of enterprises, and in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, in the Community (OJ L 175, 4.7.1991, p. 32).

Council Decision 93/379/EEC of 14 June 1993 on a multiannual programme of Community measures to intensify the priority areas and to
ensure the continuity and consolidation of policy for enterprise, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, in the Community
(OJ L 161, 2.7.1993, p. 68).

Council Decision 97/15/EC of 9 December 1996 on a third multiannual programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the
European Union (1997 to 2000) (OJ L 6, 10.1.1997, p. 25).

Council Decision 2000/819/EC of 20 December 2000 on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular
for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001 to 2005) (OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 84).

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02 02 03 02 SUPPORT FOR SMES IN THE NEW FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 000 000 1 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 2 000 000

Total 2 000 000

Remarks

Community budget appropriations under this preparatory action can be used to finance technical assistance, in particular institutionbuilding measures and training. Special attention should be given to cross-border cooperation between financial institutions and SMEs in
current and new Member States, candidate countries and countries bordering on the enlarged Union. The actions should also support the
creation of partnerships and networks between local and regional banks, chambers of commerce, regional development agencies and other
local and regional authorities involved in financing SMEs. Coordination with projects financed by the Phare, Tacis, CARDS and MEDA
programmes is encouraged.

With coordination by the Commission, the specific actions can be managed by the following international financial institutions (IFIs) pursuant to Article 54 of the Financial Regulation: the EIB, the EIF, the EBRD, and the Council of Europe Development Bank in cooperation with
the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau. The actions financed by the Community can only be linked to loans and guarantees issued by those IFIs.
The credit amounts eligible for technical assistance under this preparatory action should accompany loans for small enterprises, and preference should be given to microcredits for new or existing small enterprises.

The Community contribution will be split as a result of negotiations with the listed IFIs and is not subject to a call for tenders or call for
proposals.

When the listed IFIs managing the actions choose the partner credit institutions in Member States, preference should be given to regionally
based credit institutions with close business links to small enterprises. Priority should be given to actions in the new Member States.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council
and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

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**02 02 04** **Networks for the interchange of data between administrations (IDA)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

24 250 000 26 500 000 24 200 000 21 800 000 19 682 817,42 20 117 358,58

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 32 290 689 14 810 000 12 402 000 4 500 000 578 689
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

1 398 448 490 000 460 000 448 448

Appropriations 2003 24 200 000 6 500 000 7 800 000 6 200 000 3 500 000 200 000

Appropriations 2004 24 250 000 5 838 000 7 350 000 6 200 000 4 862 000

Total 82 139 137 21 800 000 26 500 000 18 498 448 10 278 689 5 062 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the implementation of the IDA (interchange of data between administrations)
measure, the objective of which is to provide through the trans-European networks the support needed by administrations, including economic operators and regional and local authorities, for the interchange of the telematic information, data and documents necessary for the
functioning of the Community and, in particular, the operation of the internal market.

In general terms, without giving an exhaustive list, it covers expenditure relating to the creation of telematics networks between administrations in the following fields:

— the movement of toxic and hazardous waste, pollution monitoring and combating cross-border pollution,

— plant health, using computerised information interchange systems between veterinary authorities with a view to more effective monitoring and the dissemination of available information on as wide a scale as possible,

— improving the Community decision-making process, in order to render more efficient the management of decision-making procedures,
including those involving cooperation and codecision,

— ensuring greater transparency in the allocation of public contracts,

— and in other fields to improve the operation of the internal market and the frontier-free economic area in the interests of the free
movement of goods, services, persons and capital, including the management of Community policies.

Also charged to this article are:

— coordination of and assistance with network start-up,

— joint training of users,

— costs associated with development, effective implementation, operation, maintenance and improvement of operational systems of data
interchange between the administrations responsible for the management of the internal market, i.e. the relevant Commission departments and Member State authorities, and between the Commission and the other institutions and, where appropriate, with economic
operators.

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**02 02 04** (cont’d)

It will be used to finance preliminary feasibility studies, including validation exercises, to support the implementation (development, start-up
and exploitation of the shared parts of the networks) of projects of common interest that will be established on the basis of a set of
guidelines and to finance across-the-board support measures, such as the drafting of outline plans giving general guidelines for the creation
of shared telematics architectures and demonstration platforms and for the initial phases of training programmes and information campaigns.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Revenue is estimated at EUR 200 000.

Legal basis

Decision No 1719/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on a series of guidelines, including the identification of projects of common interest, for trans-European networks for the electronic interchange of data between administrations (IDA)
(OJ L 203, 3.8.1999, p. 1).

Decision No 1720/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 adopting a series of actions and measures in
order to ensure interoperability of and access to trans-European networks for the electronic interchange of data between administrations
(IDA) (OJ L 203, 3.8.1999, p. 9).

Decision No 2045/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2002 amending Decision No 1720/1999/EC
adopting a series of actions and measures in order to ensure interoperability of and access to trans-European networks for the electronic
interchange of data between administrations (IDA) (OJ L 316, 20.11.2002, p. 1).

Decision No 2046/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2002 amending Decision No 1719/1999/EC on a
series of guidelines, including the identification of projects of common interest, for trans-European networks for the electronic interchange
of data between administrations (IDA) (OJ L 316, 20.11.2002, p. 4).

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**02 02 05** **Enlargement programme for SMEs**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 2 000 000 8 000 000 6 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 8 000 000 6 000 000 2 000 000

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 8 000 000 6 000 000 2 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover contracts resulting from the financing or part-financing of specific measures for implementing this
pilot project for developing a legal basis for financing a programme to support, as part of the preparations for enlargement, commercial
cooperation and partnerships between SMEs in the existing Member States and the candidate countries and in the countries that will adjoin
the European Union after enlargement.

Legal basis

Pilot project, within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial
Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**02 02 06** **Pilot project: regions of knowledge**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 1 000 000 2 500 000 1 500 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 500 000 1 500 000 1 000 000

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 2 500 000 1 500 000 1 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover contracts resulting from the financing or part-financing of specific measures for implementing this
pilot project for supporting experimental activities at territorial level with a view to establishing ‘regions of knowledge’ in the field of
technological development and cooperation between universities and regional-level research with a view to promoting the integration of the
regions of Europe.

Legal basis

Pilot project, within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial
Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 02 03 — Total** **60 000 000** **92 659 000** **68 000 000** **96 860 000** **92 726 840,81** **76 481 724,38**

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Remarks

These remarks are applicable to all the budget headings in this chapter.

These appropriations will be used in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2321/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16
December 2002 concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in, and for the dissemination of
research results for, the implementation of the European Community sixth framework programme (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 355, 30.12.2002,
p. 23).

Research activities carried out within the sixth framework programme should respect fundamental ethical principles, (in accordance with
Article 3 of Decision No 1513/2002/EC), including animal welfare requirements. These principles include, in particular, those reflected in
Article 6 of the Treaty on European Union and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The need to stress activities
aimed at promoting the role of women in science and research will receive particular attention.

Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and
seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations
carried out on behalf of the Community to investigate new areas of research suitable for Community action, inter alia, in the context of the
European Research Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous
framework programmes.

These appropriations also cover administrative expenditure, including expenditure on staff, information, publications, administrative and
technical operation, and certain other expenditure items relating to internal infrastructure linked with the achievement of the objective of the
measure of which they form an integral part, including the action and measures necessary for preparation and monitoring of the Community’s RTD strategy.

The possibility of third countries or organisations from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and
technical research is envisaged in the case of some of these projects (particularly COST). Any financial contribution will be entered in Articles
6 0 1, 6 0 2 and 6 0 5 of the statement of revenue and may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with
Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget
of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Any revenue from third parties sharing the cost of projects with the Community (firms in Member States of the European Free Trade
Association, industrial consortia, etc.) entered in Article 6 0 4 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made
available in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation

Additional appropriations will be made available under Article 02 03 03.

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**02 03 01** **Research and innovation**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

58 500 000 37 189 000 64 000 000 11 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 64 000 000 11 000 000 11 050 000 16 500 000 14 500 000 10 950 000

Appropriations 2004 58 500 000 26 139 000 10 705 500 7 970 333 13 685 167

Total 122 500 000 11 000 000 37 189 000 27 205 500 22 470 333 24 635 167

Remarks

The general objective of these actions is to promote technological innovation, the exploitation of research results, the transfer of knowledge
and technologies and the setting-up of technology businesses within the Community and all its regions.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.19.2002, p. 44).

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**02 03 02** **Support for the coherent development of policies**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 500 000 1 600 000 4 000 000 1 300 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 000 000 1 300 000 935 000 900 000 865 000 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 1 500 000 665 000 450 000 366 667 18 333

Total 5 500 000 1 300 000 1 600 000 1 350 000 1 231 667 18 333

Remarks

The objectives of Community action in this field are to promote the consistent development of research and innovation policies in Europe by
identifying the challenges and the areas of Community interest and providing the decision-makers with tools to help them in their work.
Activities may be conducted in any area of science or technology, including priority thematic areas.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

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**02 03 03** **Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological**
**development**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This article will cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the making available of additional appropriations from (nonEuropean Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to
the provision of additional appropriations.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Articles 6 0 1, 6 0 2, 6 0 4 and 6 0 5 of the statement of
revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

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**02 03 04** **Completion of previous programmes**

02 03 04 01 Completion of programmes prior to 1999

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 1 000 000 — 8 560 000 0,— 6 741 279,73

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 10 957 021 8 560 000 1 000 000 1 397 021 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 10 957 021 8 560 000 1 000 000 1 397 021 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Other annual actions outside the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field
of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1).

Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of
research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28).

Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the framework programme
of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43).

Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of
the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998)
(OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1).

Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the
fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European
Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69).

Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision
No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1).

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**02 03 04** (cont’d)

02 03 04 02 Completion of the fifth EC framework programme (1998 to 2002)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 52 870 000 — 76 000 000 92 726 840,81 69 740 444,65

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 177 591 459 76 000 000 52 870 000 35 000 000 13 721 459 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 177 591 459 76 000 000 52 870 000 35 000 000 13 721 459 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme
of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 02 04 — Total** **52 700 000** **55 700 000** **51 036 000** **53 955 000** **43 165 597,25** **49 300 246,01**

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**02 04 01** **Operation and development of the internal market, particularly in the fields of notification, certification and sectoral approxima-**
**tion**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

10 400 000 11 200 000 9 136 000 10 320 000 7 366 255,91 7 736 684,02

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 9 049 708 3 820 000 2 200 000 1 700 000 1 100 000 229 708
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 9 136 000 6 500 000 2 100 000 450 000 86 000

Appropriations 2004 10 400 000 6 900 000 2 000 000 1 166 667 333 333

Total 28 585 708 10 320 000 11 200 000 4 150 000 2 352 667 563 041

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on action to improve the operation of the internal market:

— approximation of standards, and introduction of an information system for technical standards and regulations,

— financing of administrative coordination and of cooperation between the notified bodies,

— examination of the rules notified by Member States and the EFTA countries and translation of the drafts and technical regulations,

— application of Community legislation on foodstuffs, medicinal products, chemicals and safety, and the quality of the environment,

— greater sectoral approximation in the fields of application of the ‘new approach’ directives, especially the extension of the ‘new approach’
to the automobile sector and the harmonisation of the technical requirements for the construction of buses,

— organisation of partnerships with the Member States, support for administrative cooperation between the authorities responsible for
implementing the legislation on the internal market,

— grants in support of projects of Community interest undertaken by outside bodies,

— information and publicity measures, greater awareness of Community legislation,

— implementation of the strategic programme on the internal market and market monitoring,

— grants in support of the European Organisation for Testing and Certification (EOTC) and the European Technical Approval Organisation,

— grants to the Council of Europe in the framework of the Convention on the Elaboration of a European Pharmacopoeia,

— participation in the negotiation of agreements on mutual recognition and, in the framework of Europe Agreements, support for the
associate countries to allow them to adopt the acquis communautaire.

Legal basis

Council Directive 83/189/EEC of 28 March 1983 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards
and regulations (OJ L 109, 26.4.1983, p. 8), as last amended by Directive 98/48/EC (OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18).

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Council Decision (8300/92) of 21 September 1992 authorising the Commission to negotiate agreements between the Community and
certain non-member countries on mutual recognition.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 of 8 February 1993 on checks for conformity with the rules on product safety in the case of products
imported from third countries (OJ L 40, 17.2.1993, p. 1).

Council Directive 93/5/EEC of 25 February 1993 on assistance to the Commission and cooperation by the Member States in the scientific
examination of questions relating to food (OJ L 52, 4.3.1993, p. 18).

Council Decision 93/465/EEC of 22 July 1993 concerning the modules for the various phases of the conformity assessment procedures and
the rules for the affixing and use of the CE conformity marking which are intended to be used in the technical harmonisation Directives
(OJ L 220, 22.7.1993, p. 23).

Council Decision 94/358/EC of 16 June 1994 accepting, on behalf of the European Community, the Convention on the elaboration of a
European Pharmacopoeia (OJ L 158, 25.6.1994, p. 17).

Decision No 3052/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 1995 establishing a procedure for the exchange of
information on national measures derogating from the principle of the free movement of goods within the Community (OJ L 321, 30.12.1995,
p. 1).

Council Decision (8453/97) confirming the Article 113 Committee’s interpretation of the Council decision of 21 September 1992 giving the
Commission directives for the negotiation of European conformity assessment agreements.

Directive 98/79/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 1998 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices
(OJ L 331, 7.12.1998, p. 1).

Directives of the European Parliament and of the Council implementing the ‘new approach’ in specific sectors, such as machinery, electromagnetic compatibility, personal protective equipment, lifts, explosive atmospheres, medical equipment, toys, pressure equipment, gas appliances, construction, interoperability of railway systems, pleasure boats, etc.

Council Directives on the removal of technical barriers to trade in areas not covered by the ‘new approach’.

Directive 1999/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 relating to coffee extracts and chicory extracts
(OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 26).

Council Directive 1999/36/EC of 29 April 1999 on transportable pressure equipment (OJ L 138, 1.6.1999, p. 20).

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**02 04 02** **Subsidy for the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products**

02 04 02 01 European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products — Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

9 000 000 9 000 000 8 000 000 8 000 000 8 817 679,43 7 200 922,35

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 616 757 1 616 757
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 8 000 000 6 383 243 1 616 757

Appropriations 2004 9 000 000 7 383 243 1 616 757

Total 18 616 757 8 000 000 9 000 000 1 616 757

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, when a letter of amendment or an amending budget is submitted, the
Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the budget of the agencies, in particular concerning the
establishment plans published in the budget. Such a procedure is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by Parliament, the Commission and
the agencies.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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02 04 02 01 (cont’d)

**Staff covered by the Staff Regulations (EU-15)**

Posts

Category and grades

2002 2003 2004

Posts filled as at 31.12.2002 Authorised Requested

Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary

A 1 — — — — — —

A 2 — 1 — 1 — 1

A 3 — 5 — 5 — 5

A 4 — 28 — 69 — 32

A 5 — 26 — — 36

A 6 — 24 — 72 — 38

A 7 — 30 — — 32

A 8 — — — — — —

**Total A** **—** **114** **—** **147** **—** **144**

B 1 — 2 — — 6

B 2 — 8 — — 10

B 3 — 10 — — 14

B 4 — 8 — — 15

B 5 — 6 — — 9

**Total B** **—** **34** **—** **55** **—** **54**

C 1 — 15 — — 19

C 2 — 19 — — 26

C 3 — 43 — — 49

C 4 — 4 — — 8

C 5 — — — — —

**Total C** **—** **81** **—** **104** **—** **102**

D 1 — 1 — — 2

D 2 — 5 — — 5

D 3 — — — — —

D 4 — — — — —

**Total D** **—** **6** **—** **7** **—** **7**

**Grand total** **—** **235** **—** **313** **—** **307**

Legal basis
Council Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93 of 22 July 1993 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (OJ L 214, 24.8.1993,
p. 1).
Council Regulation (EC) No 2743/98 of 14 December 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 297/95 on fees payable to the European Agency
for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (OJ L 345, 19.12.1998, p. 3).
Regulation (EC) No 141/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 on orphan medicinal products
(OJ L 18, 22.1.2000, p. 1).

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02 04 02 02 European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products — Subsidy for Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

13 100 000 13 300 000 14 500 000 14 500 000 8 251 663,57 12 398 692,84

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 290 211 3 290 211
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 14 500 000 11 209 789 3 290 211

Appropriations 2004 13 100 000 10 009 789 2 833 211 257 000 —

Total 30 890 211 14 500 000 13 300 000 2 833 211 257 000 —

Remarks

This appropriation is only intended to cover the Agency’s operating expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, when a letter of amendment or an amending budget is submitted, the
Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the budget of the agencies, in particular concerning the
establishment plans published in the budget. Such a procedure is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by Parliament, the Commission and
the agencies.

In recent years the number of agencies has increased significantly (six), the budget for the agencies has absorbed a large proportion of the
margin in heading 3 and there have been significant staff increases.

Under the new Financial Regulation (Article 185) and the new corresponding articles of the framework regulation for each of the bodies set
up by the Communities, the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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02 04 02 02 (cont’d)

Estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year is as follows:

Revenue: (EU- 15)

— Title 1 52 700 000

— Title 2 ‘Community subsidy’ (Items 02 04 02 01 and 02 04 02 02) 22 100 000

‘Community subsidy for orphan medicinal products’ (Item 02 04 02 03) 3 500 000

— Title 3 ‘Miscellaneous revenue’ 3 024 000

Total 81 324 000

Expenditure:

— Title 1 ‘Staff’ 35 364 000

— Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 15 932 000

— Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 30 028 000

Total 81 324 000

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93 of 22 July 1993 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (OJ L 214, 24.8.1993,
p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2743/98 of 14 December 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 297/95 on fees payable to the European Agency
for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (OJ L 345, 19.12.1998, p. 3).

Regulation (EC) No 141/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 on orphan medicinal products
(OJ L 18, 22.1.2000, p. 1).

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02 04 02 03 Special contribution for orphan medicinal products

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 500 000 3 500 000 3 300 000 3 000 000 2 765 000,— 2 800 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 689 440 689 440
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 300 000 2 310 560 989 440

Appropriations 2004 3 500 000 2 510 560 989 440

Total 7 489 440 3 000 000 3 500 000 989 440

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the special contribution provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 141/2000, as opposed to the
one provided for in Article 57 of Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93, which the Agency uses exclusively for compensating for the total or partial
non-recovery of payments due for an orphan medicinal product.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 141/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 on orphan medicinal products
(OJ L 18, 22.1.2000, p. 1).

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**02 04 03** **Standardisation and approximation of legislation**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

16 700 000 18 700 000 16 100 000 18 135 000 15 964 998,34 19 163 946,80

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 26 576 421 9 735 000 7 485 000 4 500 000 3 500 000 1 356 421
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 16 100 000 8 400 000 3 500 000 2 500 000 1 200 000 500 000

Appropriations 2004 16 700 000 7 715 000 2 850 000 2 066 667 4 068 333

Total 59 376 421 18 135 000 18 700 000 9 850 000 6 766 667 5 924 754

Remarks

In accordance with the general aim of maintaining the proper functioning of the internal market and the competitiveness of European
industry, in particular through the mutual recognition of standards and the establishment of European standards in suitable cases, this
appropriation is intended to cover:

— financial obligations arising from contracts to be signed with the European standardisation organisations (such as ETSI, CEN and Cenelec), for the development of standards,

— checking and certifying conformity with the standards, and demonstration projects,

— contract expenditure for the execution of the programme and projects indicated above. The contracts in question cover the following:
research, association, evaluation, technical operations, coordination, scholarships, grants, training and mobility of scientific staff, participation in international agreements and participation in expenditure on equipment,

— improving the performance of standards bodies,

— promoting quality in standardisation, and the verification thereof,

— supporting the transposition of Community standards into national law,

— measures relating to information, promotion and profile-raising of standardisation and the promotion of European interests in international standardisation,

— secretarial services for the technical committees,

— technical projects in the field of tests for compliance with the standards,

— programmes of cooperation with and assistance to non-member countries,

— to carry out the work needed to apply international information technology standards uniformly throughout the Community,

— to specify methods of certification and lay down technical methods of certification,

— to encourage use of these standards in public procurement contracts,

— to coordinate the various operations to prepare the standards and to do more to implement them (user guides, demonstrations, etc.).

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The Community finance is to be used to frame and implement the standardisation operation in consultation with the main participants:
industry, workers’ representatives, consumers, SMEs, the national and European standards institutions, the public procurement agencies in
the Member States, all users and industrial policy makers at national and Community levels.

Cooperation with the countries of central and eastern Europe will be financed from category 4 of the financial perspective.

Legal basis

Council Directives implementing the ‘new approach’ in specific sectors, such as construction products, the safety of machinery, and personal
protective equipment.

Council Directives adopted for the removal of technical barriers to trade in areas not covered by the ‘new approach’.

Council Directives adopted for the removal of technical barriers to trade, the recognition of professional qualifications, the opening-up of
public procurement, the development of a financial services market, European company law, and industrial and intellectual property.

Council Directive 83/189/EEC of 28 March 1983 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards
and regulations (OJ L 109, 26.1983, p. 8), as last amended by Directive 98/48/EC (OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18).

Council Decision 87/95/EEC of 22 December 1986 on standardisation in the field of information technology and telecommunications
(OJ L 36, 7.2.1987, p. 31).

Commission Directive 88/301/EEC of 16 May 1988 on competition in the markets in telecommunications terminal equipment
(OJ L 131, 27.5.1988, p. 73).

Council Directive 90/387/EEC of 28 June 1990 on the establishment of the internal market for telecommunications services through the
implementation of open network provision (OJ L 192, 24.7.1990, p. 1).

Commission Directive 90/388/EEC of 28 June 1990 on competition in the markets for telecommunications services (OJ L 192, 24.7.1990,
p. 10).

Council Directive 90/531/EEC of 17 September 1990 on the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport
and telecommunications sectors (OJ L 297, 29.10.1990, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/544/EEC of 9 October 1990 on the frequency bands designated for the coordinated introduction of pan-European
land-based public radio paging in the Community (OJ L 310, 9.11.1990, p. 28).

Council Directive 91/263/EEC of 29 April 1991 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning telecommunications
terminal equipment, including the mutual recognition of their conformity (OJ L 128, 23.5.1991, p. 1).

Council Directive 91/287/EEC of 3 June 1991 on the frequency band to be designated for the coordinated introduction of digital European
cordless telecommunications (DECT) into the Community (OJ L 144, 8.6.1991, p. 45).

Council Directive 92/44/EEC of 5 June 1992 on the application of open network provision to leased lines (OJ L 165, 19.6.1992, p. 27).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 of 8 February 1993 on checks for conformity with the rules on product safety in the case of products
imported from third countries (OJ L 40, 17.2.1993, p. 1).

Council Directive 93/38/EEC of 14 June 1993 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport
and telecommunications sectors (OJ L 199, 9.8.1993, p. 84).

Directive 95/47/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the use of standards for the transmission of
television signals (OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 51).

Directive 97/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 1997 concerning the processing of personal data and the
protection of privacy in the telecommunications sector (OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 1).

Directive 98/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 1998 relating to telecommunications terminal equipment
and satellite earth station equipment, including the mutual recognition of their conformity (OJ L 74, 12.3.1998, p. 1).

Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations (OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37).

Directive 1999/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 relating to coffee extracts and chicory extracts
(OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 26).

Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal
equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (OJ L 91, 7.4.1999, p. 10).

Council Directive 1999/36/EC of 29 April 1999 on transportable pressure equipment (OJ L 138, 1.6.1999, p. 20).

Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services,
in particular electronic commerce, in the internal market (‘Directive on electronic commerce’) (OJ L 178, 17.7.2000, p. 1).

Directive 1999/93/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 1999 on a Community framework for electronic
signatures (OJ L 13, 7.5.2002, p. 12).

Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on a common regulatory framework for electronic
communications networks and services (OJ L 108, 24.4.2002, p. 33).

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**02 04 04** **Preparatory action — Legislation on chemicals and a Chemicals Agency**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

— —
Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m. — —

Remarks

New article

In accordance with the Commission’s White Paper on a strategy for a setting up a chemicals agency, this appropriation is intended for
financing preparatory work covering:

— implementation of the REACH system,

— drawing up technical documents,

— collecting scientific reports and information.

Legal basis

Preparatory action, within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Commission White Paper of 27 February 2001: ‘Strategy for a future chemicals policy,’ (COM(2001) 88 final).

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 02 05 — Total** **7 000 000** **8 100 000** **8 180 000** **8 000 000** **4 970 049,38** **4 969 327,83**

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**02 05 01** **Industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

7 000 000 8 100 000 8 180 000 8 000 000 4 970 049,38 4 969 327,83

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 4 033 006 2 700 000 1 100 000 233 006
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 8 180 000 5 300 000 2 000 000 700 000 180 000

Appropriations 2004 7 000 000 5 000 000 1 500 000 500 000 —

Total 19 213 006 8 000 000 8 100 000 2 433 006 680 000 —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the gathering of the information needed for a thorough knowledge of trends in industry in the Community and in the industrial strategies of non-member countries, and the imparting of that information to economic operators, decision-makers and the public,

— the submission, on a regular basis, of a general analysis of prospects for Community industrial policy and the making of an annual report
to the European Parliament on it,

— the promotion of industrial benchmarking at European, national and regional levels,

— the promotion of dialogue with all interested parties in the key industries, particularly by setting up forums for consultation in the
sectors faced with structural changes,

— the monitoring and support of the implementation of competition policy in the candidate countries,

— the promotion of the initiative aimed at improving efficiency and management in national and European public administrations,

— the analysis of the impact of the information society on competitiveness and encouragement of the development of electronic com
merce,

— the implementation, in cooperation with the Member States, of a policy of countering the relocation of firms within the Community as a
result of fiscal, social and environmental dumping practices, and the study of the issue of extra-Community relocation,

— the promotion of the centralisation of updated information on clean technologies and the dissemination of such information by professional organisations among their members, in particular by making greater use of existing databases in this area,

— the promotion of an evaluation of the quality of work in all its aspects (training, working conditions, capital-intensiveness, etc.) and its
contribution to the improved performance of European industry as a key factor in Europe’s industrial competitiveness and with a view to
improved productivity.

In connection with all the measures funded under this article, disabled persons must be afforded unrestricted access.

Legal basis

Council Decision 92/278/EEC of 18 May 1992 confirming the consolidation of the EC-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
(OJ L 144, 26.5.1992, p. 19).

Council Decision 96/413/EC of 25 June 1996 on the implementation of a Community action programme to strengthen the competitiveness
of European industry (OJ L 167, 6.7.1996, p. 55).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 02 49 — Total** **—** **5 150 000** **14 765 500** **14 910 000** **8 366 197,83** **7 288 490,03**

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**02 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Enterprise’**

02 49 04 01 Operation and development of the internal market, particularly in the fields of notification, certification and sectoral approximation —
Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 850 000 967 500 990 000 851 233,— 653 983,30

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 953 947 545 000 408 947
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

112 900 45 000 67 900

Appropriations 2003 967 500 400 000 373 153 194 347

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 2 034 347 990 000 850 000 194 347

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 02 04 01.

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**02 49 04** (cont’d)

02 49 04 02 Standardisation and approximation of legislation — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 100 000 p.m. p.m. 105 923,56 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 105 924 p.m. 100 000 5 924
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 105 924 p.m. 100 000 5 924

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 02 04 03.

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**CHAPTER 02 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**02 49 04** (cont’d)

02 49 04 03 Industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 500 000 873 000 900 000 655 799,09 415 349,33

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 650 303 440 000 210 303
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 873 000 460 000 289 697 123 303

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 523 303 900 000 500 000 123 303

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 02 05 01.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**02 49 04** (cont’d)

02 49 04 04 Programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, particularly for SMEs — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 2 000 000 6 205 000 6 300 000 6 386 669,93 5 929 788,73

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 554 075 2 100 000 454 075
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 6 205 000 4 200 000 1 545 925 459 075

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 8 759 075 6 300 000 2 000 000 459 075

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 02 02 03.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**02 49 04** (cont’d)

02 49 04 05 Networks for the interchange of data between administrations (IDA) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 500 000 720 000 720 000 366 572,25 289 368,67

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 505 335 420 000 85 335
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 720 000 300 000 414 665 5 335

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 225 335 720 000 500 000 5 335

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 02 02 04.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**02 49 05** **Support expenditure for research activities of policy area ‘Enterprise’**

02 49 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 500 000 3 800 000 3 800 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 800 000 3 800 000 500 000 p.m.
,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 3 800 000 3 800 000 500 000 p.m.

( [1] ) This difference is the result of converting administrative headings under research from differentiated to non-differentiated headings.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**02 49 05** (cont’d)

02 49 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 300 000 1 100 000 1 100 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 100 000 1 100 000 300 000 p.m.
,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 100 000 1 100 000 300 000 p.m.

( [1] ) This difference is the result of converting administrative headings under research from differentiated to non-differentiated headings.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

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**CHAPTER 02 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**02 49 05** (cont’d)

02 49 05 03 Other management expenditure for research

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 400 000 1 100 000 1 100 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 100 000 1 100 000 400 000 p.m.
,( [1] )

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 100 000 1 100 000 400 000 p.m.

( [1] ) This difference is the result of converting administrative headings under research from differentiated to non-differentiated headings.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘ENTERPRISE’

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘ENTERPRISE’

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**COMPETITION**

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**COMPETITION**

**Overall objectives**

The objective of the Commission in this area is to enforce the competition rules of the Community Treaties in order to ensure that competition in the
European Union market is not distorted, thereby contributing to the welfare of consumers and the competitiveness of the European economy.

Competition policy aims at protecting consumer welfare and at ensuring a level playing field for companies competing in the market, in particular by
combating obstacles to parallel trade which distort the functioning of the internal market. Undistorted competition is also a key dimension of the enlargement process and a factor in Europe’s global competitiveness. The common currency calls for an even greater role for competition policy in order to
further dynamically integrate markets. Hence, competition policy, including merger control, cartel enforcement, enforcement of the antitrust rules, market
liberalisation, State aid control and international cooperation between competition authorities is one of the Commission’s key tasks under the Treaty.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 03 — Total** **81 439 430** **81 439 430** **75 938 745** **75 938 745** **68 007 178,02** **68 007 178,02**

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**Human Resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 557 530 526

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 120 105 67

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 89 95 92

**Total** **766** **730** **685**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**TITLE 03**

**COMPETITION**

**CHAPTER 03 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘COMPETITION’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

03 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY
AREA ‘COMPETITION’

**03 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employ-**
**ment of policy area ‘Competition’** 5 54 432 340 52 597 445 46 520 785,74
( [1] )

**03 01 02** **External staff and other management expendi-**
**ture in support of policy area ‘Competition’**

03 01 02 01 External staff 5 9 107 286 7 702 872 4 745 030,47

03 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5 4 171 306 3 537 930 3 254 558,99
( [2] ) ( [3] )

Article 03 01 02 — Subtotal 13 278 592 11 240 802 7 999 589,46

**03 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area**
**‘Competition’** 5 13 728 498 12 100 498 13 387 251,57

**Chapter 03 01 — Total** **81 439 430** **75 938 745** **67 907 626,77**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 140 291 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 204 946 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 204 945 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**CHAPTER 03 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘COMPETITION’** (cont’d)

**03 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Competition’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

54 432 340 52 597 445 46 520 785,74
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 140 291 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**03 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Competition’**

03 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 107 286 7 702 872 4 745 030,47

03 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 171 306 3 537 930 3 254 558,99
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 204 946 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 204 945 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**03 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Competition’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

13 728 498 12 100 498 13 387 251,57

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**CHAPTER 03 02 — INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 03 02 — Total** **—** **—** **—** **—** **99 551,25** **99 551,25**

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**CHAPTER 03 02 — INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION** (cont’d)

**03 02 01** **Organisations for cooperation in the field of European law**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— — — — 99 551,25 99 551,25

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— —
Appropriations 2003

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total — — —

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**CHAPTER 03 03 — MERGERS, ANTITRUST AND MARKET LIBERALISATION AND CARTELS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 03 03 — Total** p.m. p.m.

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**CHAPTER 03 03 — MERGERS, ANTITRUST AND MARKET LIBERALISATION AND CARTELS** (cont’d)

**03 03 01** **Accompanying measures to the reform of the mergers, antitrust and market liberalisation and cartels’ activity**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 500 000 500 000
,( [1] )

Total 500 000 500 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 500 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01
( [2] ) Of which EUR 500 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01

Remarks

New article

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the following actions:

— training of national judges in the application of European competition law,

— the creation of cooperation networks between national judges in the same area.

These actions are intended to guarantee correct and coherent application of the Community competition rules throughout the European
Union, in particular in view of the reform brought in by Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 of 16 December 2002 on the implementation
of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (OJ L 1, 4.1.2003, p. 1).

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 3 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities in the field of education and
training (COM(2003) 273 final).

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘COMPETITION’

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘COMPETITION’

— CONTROL OF STATE AID

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TITLE 04

**EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS**

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**EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS**

**Overall objectives**

The Employment and social affairs policy area covers activities which contribute to the development of a modern, innovative and sustainable European social model
with more and better jobs in an inclusive society based on equal opportunities.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 04 — Total** **9 923 964 157** **8 188 532 808** **9 830 153 711** **9 059 019 171** **9 600 789 276,19** **7 118 844 628,14**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 519 494 506

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 104 96 75

Other support staff 87 85 88

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 98 100 96

**Total** **808** **775** **765**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**TITLE 04**

**EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS**

**CHAPTER 04 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**04 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Employment and social affairs’**

04 01 04 01 European Social Fund (ESF) and nonoperational technical assistance 2.1 9 440 000

04 01 04 02 Industrial relations and social dialogue —
Expenditure on administrative management 3 607 500

04 01 04 04 EURES (European employment services) —
Expenditure on administrative management 3 405 000

04 01 04 05 Community measures to achieve equality
between men and women — Expenditure on
administrative expenditures 3 270 000

04 01 04 06 Analysis of and studies on the social situation,
demographics and the family — Expenditure
on administrative management 3 270 000

04 01 04 07 Actions combating and preventing social
exclusion — Expenditure on administrative
management 3 p.m.
( [4] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 133 866 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 760 892 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 611 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 450 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

04 01 04 08 Free movement of workers, coordination of
social security systems and measures for
migrants, including migrants from third countries — Expenditure on administrative management 3 486 000

04 01 04 09 Health protection, hygiene and safety at work,
including a subsidy for the European Trade
Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety
— Expenditure on administrative management 3 81 000

04 01 04 10 Labour market — Expenditure on administrative management 3 1 800 000

04 01 04 12 Measures combating and preventing discrimination — Expenditure on administrative management 3 p.m.
( [1] )

04 01 04 13 European year of people with disabilities —
Expenditure on administrative management 3 p.m.

Article 04 01 04 — Subtotal 13 359 500

**Chapter 04 01 — Total** **94 449 698** **76 999 629** **71 941 553,38**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 630 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**CHAPTER 04 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS’** (cont’d)

**04 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Employment and social affairs’**
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

51 939 256 49 988 611 45 316 364,10
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 133 866 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**04 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Employment and social affairs’**

04 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 076 906 8 064 806 5 960 681,71

04 01 02 11 Other management expenditure
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 974 324 7 445 898 7 623 851,51
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 760 892 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 611 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**04 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Employment and social affairs’**
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

13 099 712 11 500 314 13 040 656,06

**04 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Employment and social affairs’**

04 01 04 01 European Social Fund (ESF) and non-operational technical assistance
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 440 000

Remarks

Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required for implementation of the
ESF within the Commission. This appropriation is intended to fund, inter alia:

— support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions),

— information and publishing expenditure,

— expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

— contracts for the provision of services,

— expenditure on temporary support staff (national experts, individual experts, auxiliaries, staff from employment agencies, local staff),
amounting to EUR 4 700 000 maximum. Of the amount entered, expenditure on enlargement to the 10 new Member States is estimated
at EUR 1 070 000.

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**CHAPTER 04 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS’** (cont’d)

**04 01 04** (cont’d)

04 01 04 01 (cont’d)

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1105/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 3).

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

04 01 04 02 Industrial relations and social dialogue — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

607 500

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Item 04 03 03 01.

04 01 04 04 EURES (European employment services) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

405 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 04 02 12.

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**CHAPTER 04 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS’** (cont’d)

**04 01 04** (cont’d)

04 01 04 05 Community measures to achieve equality between men and women — Expenditure on administrative expenditures

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

270 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission will delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law. In this context, the appropriation in question may cover expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached
national experts, staff from employment agencies), at headquarters, intended to take over the tasks conferred on technical assistance
offices whose contracts expire on 31 December 2001 at the latest,

— expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters, which is limited to EUR 300 000, corresponding to an estimated four manyears. That estimate is based on an annual unit cost per man-year of which 97 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned
and 3 % by the cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the
programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving
public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 04 05 02.

04 01 04 06 Analysis of and studies on the social situation, demographics and the family — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

270 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Item 04 04 02 01.

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**04 01 04** (cont’d)

04 01 04 07 Actions combating and preventing social exclusion — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 450 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Item 04 04 02 02.

04 01 04 08 Free movement of workers, coordination of social security systems and measures for migrants, including migrants from third countries —
Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

486 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Article 04 04 03.

04 01 04 09 Health protection, hygiene and safety at work, including a subsidy for the European Trade Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety —
Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

81 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation,
management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

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**CHAPTER 04 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS’** (cont’d)

**04 01 04** (cont’d)

04 01 04 09 (cont’d)

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of
the programme or measures coming under this item.

Legal basis

See Item 04 03 05 01.

04 01 04 10 Labour market — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 800 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended mainly to cover the support and information activities carried out under the technical assistance contract
governing the European Employment Observatory. It may also cover expenditure necessary for the administrative management of the
programme of Community incentive measures in the field of employment (proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the
Council submitted by the Commission on 20 July 2000), such as meetings of experts.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accor
dance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 04 02 15.

04 01 04 12 Measures combating and preventing discrimination — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 630 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this article, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 04 04 04.

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**04 01 04** (cont’d)

04 01 04 13 European year of people with disabilities — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 04 04 05.

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**CHAPTER 04 02 — EMPLOYMENT AND EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 04 02 — Total** **9 707 908 959** **7 962 255 661** **9 608 326 157** **8 851 033 142** **9 404 112 488,22** **6 934 405 133,92**

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**CHAPTER 04 02 — EMPLOYMENT AND EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND** (cont’d)

Article 39 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 provides for financial corrections for which any revenue is entered in
Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue. This revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of
Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1) in specific cases where they are required to cover the risk of corrections adopted earlier
being cancelled or reduced.

Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 lays down the conditions for the repayment of payments on account which does not have the effect of
reducing the contribution from the Structural Funds to the operation concerned. Any revenue arising from the repayment of payments on
account entered in Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18
and 157 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002.

The special programme for peace and reconciliation is continued, in accordance with the abovementioned decisions of the Berlin European
Council, to provide EUR 500 million for the new period of validity of the programme. Additionality is to be fully observed. The Commission
is to submit an annual report to the European Parliament on this measure.

Measures to combat fraud are funded under Article 24 02 01.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof.

Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1,
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1105/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 3).

**04 02 01** **European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 1**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

4 902 669 853 3 955 962 685 4 895 753 634 3 850 020 000 4 778 930 933,— 4 123 609 629,68

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 5 819 920 260 3 850 020 000 1 969 900 260
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 895 753 634 1 986 062 425 2 909 691 209

Appropriations 2004 4 902 669 853 1 470 800 956 3 431 868 897

Total 15 618 343 747 3 850 020 000 3 955 962 685 4 380 492 165 3 431 868 897

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover ESF Objective 1 measures for commitments relating to the new programming period (2000 to
2006).

Under Article 3 of the EC Treaty, in defining and implementing other Community policies the Community is to aim to eliminate inequalities,
and to promote equality, between men and women.

Structural Fund appropriations can therefore be used only if the measures which they finance accord with the provisions of the Treaties and
with the legal acts adopted pursuant to the Treaties, particularly those concerning environmental protection and equality between men and

women.

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**CHAPTER 04 02 — EMPLOYMENT AND EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND** (cont’d)

**04 02 01** (cont’d)

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

**04 02 02** **Special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

39 280 000 31 695 019 38 930 000 47 649 486 37 919 998,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 98 211 000 47 649 486 31 695 019
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 38 930 000 38 930 000

Appropriations 2004 39 280 000 39 280 000

Total 176 421 000 47 649 486 31 695 019 38 930 000 39 280 000

Remarks

The special programme for peace and reconciliation is continued, in accordance with the decisions of the Berlin European Council, to
provide EUR 500 million for the new period of validity of the programme. Additionality is to be fully observed. The Commission is to
submit an annual report to the European Parliament on this measure.

Legal basis

Commission Decision 1999/501/EC of 1 July 1999 fixing a provisional allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for
Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 49), and in particular recital 5.

Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999, and in particular paragraph 44(b).

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**04 02 03** **Completion of earlier programmes**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 101 390 723 p.m. 528 964 637 0,— 126 633 060,56

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 012 456 703 1 032 994 814 101 390 723 878 071 166
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 2 012 456 703 1 032 994 814 101 390 723 878 071 166

,( [1] )

( [1] ) The amount under Subsequent years, could be decommitted at a later date.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in
respect of former Objectives 1 and 6.

Legal basis

Council Decision 83/516/EEC of 17 October 1983 on the tasks of the European Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 38), as last amended
by Decision 85/568/EEC (OJ L 370, 31.12.1985, p. 40).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2950/83 of 17 October 1983 on the implementation of Decision 83/516/EEC on the tasks of the European
Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 1), as amended by Regulations (EEC) No 3823/85 (OJ L 370, 31.12.1985, p. 23) and (EEC) No 3824/85
(OJ L 370, 31.12.1985, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2084/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993,
p. 39).

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

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**CHAPTER 04 02 — EMPLOYMENT AND EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND** (cont’d)

**04 02 04** **European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 2**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

389 600 130 314 368 333 384 738 609 302 558 000 381 198 492,— 118 828 313,36

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 769 381 175 302 558 000 314 368 333 —
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 384 738 609 384 738 609

Appropriations 2004 389 600 130 194 800 065 194 800 065 —

Total 1 543 719 914 302 558 000 314 368 333 579 538 674 194 800 065 —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover ESF Objective 2 measures for commitments relating to the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Under Article 3 of the EC Treaty, in defining and implementing other Community policies the Community is to aim to eliminate inequalities,
and to promote equality, between men and women.

Structural Fund appropriations can therefore be used only if the measures which they finance accord with the provisions of the Treaties and
with the legal acts adopted pursuant to the Treaties, particularly those concerning environmental protection and equality between men and

women.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

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**04 02 05** **Completion of earlier programmes**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 42 132 145 p.m. 337 545 281 0,— 47 985 876,59

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 808 436 239 402 375 249 42 132 145 363 928 845
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 808 436 239 402 375 249 42 132 145 363 928 845

,( [1] )

( [1] ) The amount under Subsequent years, could be decommitted at a later date.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in
respect of former Objectives 2 and 5(b).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2084/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993,
p. 39).

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

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**CHAPTER 04 02 — EMPLOYMENT AND EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND** (cont’d)

**04 02 06** **European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 3**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 793 306 700 3 060 817 923 3 718 927 200 2 924 723 000 3 646 007 101,— 2 404 292 897,40

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 5 540 658 188 2 924 723 000 2 615 935 188
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 718 927 200 444 882 735 3 274 044 465

Appropriations 2004 3 793 306 700 1 896 653 350 1 896 653 350

Total 13 052 892 088 2 924 723 000 3 060 817 923 5 170 697 815 1 896 653 350

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover ESF Objective 3 measures for commitments relating to the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Under Article 3 of the EC Treaty, in defining and implementing other Community policies the Community is to aim to eliminate inequalities,
and to promote equality, between men and women.

Structural Fund appropriations can therefore be used only if the measures which they finance accord with the provisions of the Treaties and
with the legal acts adopted pursuant to the Treaties, particularly those concerning environmental protection and equality between men and

women.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

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**04 02 07** **Completion of earlier programmes**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 74 022 885 p.m. 349 213 656 0,— 93 728,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 451 679 227 771 065 000 74 022 885 — 606 591 342
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 1 451 679 227 771 065 000 74 022 885 — 606 591 342

,( [1] )

( [1] ) The amount under Subsequent years, could be decommitted at a later date.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in
respect of former Objectives 3 and 4.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2084/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993,
p. 39).

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

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**04 02 08** **EQUAL**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

518 532 204 283 989 135 510 117 000 393 200 000 508 084 282,30 11 264 379,66

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 747 722 995 393 200 000 283 989 135
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— —

Appropriations 2003 510 117 000 510 117 000 —

Appropriations 2004 518 532 204 259 266 102 259 266 102

Total 1 776 372 199 393 200 000 283 989 135 769 383 102 259 266 102

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover measures under the EQUAL Community initiative relating to transnational cooperation towards the
promotion of new practices for combating discrimination and inequality of all kinds on the labour market.

An indicative amount representing a maximum of 2 % of the budget allocation for this initiative will be reserved for financing technical
assistance. Where such technical assistance measures are carried out at the initiative of the Commission, up to 100 % of their total cost can
be financed.

Under Article 3 of the EC Treaty, in defining and implementing other Community policies the Community is to aim to eliminate inequalities,
and to promote equality, between men and women.

Structural Fund appropriations can therefore be used only if the measures which they finance accord with the provisions of the Treaties and
with the legal acts adopted pursuant to the Treaties, particularly those concerning environmental protection and equality between men and

women.

A significant part of this appropriation will be allocated to combating discrimination against women with regard to access to the labour
market.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

Communication from the Commission to the Member States of 14 April 2000 establishing the guidelines for the Community initiative
EQUAL concerning transnational cooperation to promote new means of combating all forms of discrimination and inequalities in connection with the labour market (OJ C 127, 5.5.2000, p. 2).

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**04 02 09** **Completion of earlier programmes**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 41 259 394 p.m. 59 444 204 0,— 48 972 666,93

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 785 001 833 327 895 059 41 259 394 415 847 380
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— —

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 785 001 833 327 895 059 41 259 394 415 847 380

,( [1] )

( [1] ) The amount under Subsequent years, could be decommitted at a later date.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from Community initiatives preceding the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European
Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2084/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993,
p. 39).

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

Commission communication to the Member States of 13 May 1992 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member
States are invited to establish within the framework of a Community initiative for regions heavily dependent on the textiles and clothing
sector (RETEX) (OJ C 142, 4.6.1992, p. 5).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational
programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance within the framework of a Community initiative
concerning the restructuring of the fisheries sector (PESCA) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 1).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for the operational programmes which Member
States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning urban areas (URBAN) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 6).

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**04 02 09** (cont’d)

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants
which they are invited to propose in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the adaptation of small and medium-sized
enterprises to the single market (SMEs initiative) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 10).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for the RETEX initiative (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994,
p. 17).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants
which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning defence conversion (Konver)
(OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 18).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants
which they are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the economic conversion of steel areas (Resider II)
(OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 22).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants
which they are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the economic conversion of coal-mining areas
(Rechar II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 26).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants
which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of the Community initiative ‘Adaptation of the workforce to industrial
change’ (ADAPT), aimed at promoting employment and the adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 30).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants
which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of a Community initiative ‘Employment and development of human
resources’ aimed at promoting employment growth mainly through the development of human resources (Employment) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994,
p. 36).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member
States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the most remote regions (REGIS II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994,
p. 44).

Commission communication to Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance in the framework of a Community initiative for rural
development (Leader II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 48).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member
States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning border development, cross-border cooperation and
selected energy networks (Interreg II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 60).

Commission notice to the Member States of 16 May 1995 laying down guidelines for an initiative in the framework of the special support
programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (PEACE I) (OJ C 186, 20.7.1995, p. 3).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member
States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning urban areas (URBAN) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 4).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants
which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of the Community initiative on adaptation of the workforce to industrial
change (ADAPT) aimed at promoting employment growth and the adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996,
p. 7).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down amended guidelines for operational programmes or global
grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of a Community initiative on employment and development of
human resources aimed at promoting employment growth mainly through the development of human resources (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996,
p. 13).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member
States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community Interreg initiative concerning transnational cooperation on spatial planning
(Interreg II C) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 23).

Commission communication of 26 November 1997 to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the
Committee of the Regions on the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of
Ireland (1995 to 1999) (PEACE I) (COM(97) 642 final).

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**04 02 10** **European Social Fund (ESF) — Operational technical assistance and innovative measures**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

38 560 697 30 900 000 37 309 714 26 737 600 34 965 974,33 19 432 196,08

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 33 318 574 26 737 600 6 580 974
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 37 309 714 24 319 026 12 990 688

Appropriations 2004 38 560 697 19 280 349 19 280 348

Total 109 188 985 26 737 600 30 900 000 32 271 037 19 280 348

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the ESF-funded innovative measures and technical assistance provided for in Articles 22 and 23 of
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.

The innovative measures include studies, pilot projects and exchanges of experience. They are intended in particular to bring about a
qualitative improvement in Structural Fund measures. Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and
management measures required for implementation of the ESF, subject to a ceiling of 0,25 % of their annual allocation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1105/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 3).

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

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**04 02 11** **Completion of earlier programmes**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 1 500 000 p.m. 4 552 278 361 681,61 11 382 347,84

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 8 399 121 6 378 474 1 500 000 520 647
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 8 399 121 6 378 474 1 500 000 520 647

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of ESF commitments from previous programming periods for innovative measures or
for preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures or any other similar form of technical assistance provided
for in the Regulations.

It also funds the former multiannual measures, in particular those approved and implemented under the other abovementioned Regulations,
which are not covered by the priority Objectives of the Funds.

If necessary, this appropriation will also be used to cover ESF funding due where the corresponding commitment appropriations are not
available or provided for under the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Council Decision 83/516/EEC of 17 October 1983 on the tasks of the European Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 38), as last amended
by Decision 85/568/EEC (OJ L 370, 31.12.1985, p. 40).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2950/83 of 17 October 1983 on the implementation of Decision 83/516/EEC on the tasks of the European
Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 1), as amended by Regulations (EEC) No 3823/85 (OJ L 370, 31.12.1985, p. 23) and (EEC) No 3824/85
(OJ L 370, 31.12.1985, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2088/85 of 23 July 1985 concerning the integrated Mediterranean programmes (OJ L 197, 27.7.1985, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2084/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993,
p. 39).

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

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**04 02 12** **EURES (European Employment Services)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

15 459 375 13 877 419 14 550 000 11 550 000 12 190 620,18 9 255 161,13

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 10 678 003 4 275 000 1 900 000 3 000 000 1 503 003
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 14 550 000 7 275 000 2 500 000 2 300 000 2 475 000

Appropriations 2004 15 459 375 9 477 419 3 500 000 2 481 956 —

Total 40 687 378 11 550 000 13 877 419 8 800 000 6 459 959 —

Remarks

The purpose of this appropriation, for completion of the internal market and implementation of the European employment strategy, is to
cover the implementation and operation of the EURES network.

This network is aimed at developing cooperation between the Commission and the Member States, and in particular their employment
services, with a view to:

— the provision of placement, advice and information services for workers as regards employment in another Member State and for
employers wishing to recruit in another Member State,

— the exchange of job vacancies and applications at Community level and across borders,

— the exchange of information between Member States concerning labour-market trends and living and working conditions.

The EURES network may include special cooperation and service structures, at the initiative of border regions.

The network will ensure that the principle of freedom of movement is respected and that it operates in a transparent and non-discriminatory
fashion, with particular regard to access to employment for Community nationals in a country other than that of their origin.

This appropriation covers measures that are essential to the smooth running of the EURES network, in particular the following support

measures:

— subsidies for national and cross-border support activities organised by EURES partners,

— initial and further training of ‘EURES advisers’, especially of those in the candidate countries, and of east European ‘Euro advisers’, in the
Member States,

— contacts between the ‘EURES advisers’, and cooperation between government employment services, including those of candidate countries,

— promotion of EURES among firms and the general public,

— development of multilingual computerised systems consisting of the two databases (‘job vacancies and applications’ and ‘living and
working conditions’), as well as maintenance and expansion of an Internet site, including preparation of government employment services in the candidate countries for inclusion in such databases,

— development of special structures for cooperation and services in border areas, pursuant to Article 17(b) of Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68,
as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2434/92,

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**04 02 12** (cont’d)

— participation in the creation of a single site containing information on mobility in Europe, including a database of jobs and information
on vacancies, jobseekers, living and working conditions, education and training, and student and teacher mobility, including preparation
of the candidate countries for inclusion in such databases.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

This appropriation is also to be used to set up and run specific cooperation and service structures for border areas.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 of 15 October 1968 on freedom of movement for workers within the Community
(OJ L 257, 19.10.1968, p. 2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2434/92 (OJ L 245, 26.8.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2434/92 of 27 July 1992 amending part II of Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 on freedom of movement for
workers within the Community (OJ L 245, 26.8.1992, p. 1).

Commission Decision 93/569/EEC of 22 October 1993 on the implementing of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 on freedom of movement of workers within the Community as regards, in particular, a network entitled ‘EURES’ (European employment services)
(OJ L 274, 6.11.1993, p. 32).

**04 02 13** **Projects for innovative approaches in the Members States’ labour markets**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 240 000 — 300 000 0,— 1 063 547,68

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 741 970 300 000 240 000 201 970
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 741 970 300 000 240 000 201 970

Remarks

Within the guidelines for encouraging cooperation between Member States, supporting their actions in the field of employment and equal
opportunities, developing a coordinated strategy for employment and promoting a skilled, trained and adaptable workforce, and as part of
the preparations for the implementation of the new title on employment of the Treaty of Amsterdam, this appropriation covered the
financing of support for innovation and pilot projects, evaluating experiences and disseminating results.

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**04 02 14** **Pilot projects on the ‘third system’**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— — — p.m. 0,— 121 273,76

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003 p.m.

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total — p.m. —

Remarks

This article is intended for the exploration and enhancement of the employment potential of the ‘third system’, and for the funding of
innovative pilot projects, not least at local level, in the areas of social and neighbourhood services, the environment and the arts, and the
dissemination of the results throughout the territory of the European Union.

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**04 02 15** **Labour market**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

10 500 000 10 100 000 8 000 000 6 450 000 3 535 053,71 6 495 677,28

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 5 359 379 2 450 000 1 800 000 609 379 500 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 8 000 000 4 000 000 3 000 000 600 000 400 000

Appropriations 2004 10 500 000 5 300 000 2 700 000 2 500 000 —

Total 23 859 379 6 450 000 10 100 000 3 909 379 3 400 000 —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of instruments making it possible to support the employment strategy.

The activities financed under the programme cover:

— fostering cooperation in the fields of analysis, research and monitoring (preparation of the report on employment),

— supporting Member States in analysing and evaluating the annual national employment action programmes (NAPs),

— evaluating the use of the European Social Fund for implementing the European employment strategy,

— promoting innovative approaches to an active employment and labour-market policy in connection with implementing the new title on
employment in the EC Treaty and the European Council conclusions on a European employment pact,

— enhancing the potential of the social economy in job creation at local level, in accordance with the guidelines for Member States’
employment policies, and promoting exchanges of good practices, in particular for the candidate countries,

— identifying best practices and promoting exchanges and transfers of information and experience between Member States,

— monitoring Europe’s employment strategy (European Employment Observatory),

— developing quantitative and qualitative employment indicators, including benchmarking,

— forward studies on developing the European employment strategy (new area of research, impact of other Community policies),

— developing an active information policy that is geared to the needs of the public, and measures to support presidency initiatives and
other events of international significance,

— measures to promote cooperation, improve knowledge, develop an exchange of information, promote best practices and innovative
approaches and to evaluate experience in implementing national action plans for employment at local and regional level in the context of
the European employment strategy.

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**04 02 15** (cont’d)

In keeping with the conclusions of the Lisbon European Council on Employment of 23 and 24 March 2000, these aims serve an integrated
approach to a European employment strategy which can only be managed at Community level.

Any revenue from the contribution by candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the
statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the costs of coordinating activities in the field of cross-border labour mobility and skills.

Legal basis

Council Decision 98/171/EC of 23 February 1998 on Community activities concerning analysis, research and cooperation in the field of
employment and the labour market (OJ L 63, 4.3.1998, p. 26).

Decision 2002/1145/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 June 2002 on Community incentive measures in the field of
employment (OJ L 170, 29.6.2002, p. 1).

**04 02 16** **Preparatory measures for a local commitment for employment**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. p.m. 8 125 000 918 352,09 4 974 377,97

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 9 333 351 8 125 000 — 1 208 351
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 9 333 351 8 125 000 — 1 208 351

Remarks

In its communication of 7 April 2000 (COM(2000) 196 final), the Commission refers to the need to motivate regional and local players to
take part in the European employment strategy. The projects financed serve to encourage cooperation, improve knowledge, develop exchanges
of information, promote best practices and innovative approaches at local and regional level as part of the European employment strategy.

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**04 02 16** (cont’d)

The purpose of these activities is to make local and regional authorities and other key local partners, including representatives of the mutual
and non-profit sector, aware of the scope for measures conducive to implementing the employment guidelines at local and regional level and
the interlinking thereof at regional and local levels.

They include in particular:

— promoting publicity work for the European employment strategy and its implementation at local and regional levels, studies on how
mutual and non-profit institutions can be supported at local and regional levels, studies on how to improve transnational cooperation
and the dissemination of proven practices in implementing local employment initiatives, and studies on what measures can be taken to
create incentives for local and regional partners to contribute towards implementing the European employment strategy,

— enhancing the employment potential of the ‘third system’, and financing innovative preparatory actions, not least at local level, in the
areas of social and neighbourhood services, the environment and the arts.

Particular focus is to be on the gender aspects of employment policy.

In connection with calls for proposals under this article, no restrictions on access to funding which require cross-border partnerships to
comprise partners from more than three Member States are permitted.

Legal basis

Preparatory action, within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 04 03 — Total** **61 300 000** **60 400 000** **65 565 000** **61 290 000** **62 118 292,10** **56 691 592,66**

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**04 03 01** **Body specialising in industrial safety**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

900 000 900 000 795 000 795 000 673 181,— 673 181,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still —
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 795 000 795 000

Appropriations 2004 900 000 900 000 —

Total 1 695 000 795 000 900 000 —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of members and experts, expenses related to the organisation of meetings, the expenses incurred on practical tests in respect of rescue apparatus and safety equipment, and the cost of safety campaigns.

Legal basis

Council decision of 9 July 1957 concerning the terms of reference and Rules of Procedure of the Mines Safety and Health Commission
(OJ 57, 31.8.1957, p. 487/57).

Council Decision 74/325/EEC of 27 June 1974 on the setting up of an Advisory Committee on safety, hygiene and health protection at work
(OJ L 185, 9.7.1974, p. 15).

Council Decision 74/326/EEC of 27 June 1974 on the extension of the responsibilities of the Mines Safety and Health Commission to all
mineral-extracting industries (OJ L 185, 9.7.1974, p. 18).

Council decision of 22 July 2003 on the setting-up of an advisory committee on safety, hygiene and health protection at work
(OJ C 218, 13.9.2003, p. 1).

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**04 03 02** **Cost of preliminary consultation meetings with trade union representatives**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

300 000 300 000 300 000 300 000 300 000,— 300 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 300 000 300 000

Appropriations 2004 300 000 300 000

Total 600 000 300 000 300 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on preliminary consultation meetings between European trade union representatives
with a view to helping them form their opinions and harmonise their positions regarding the development of Community policies.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**04 03 03** **Social dialogue and the Community social dimension**

04 03 03 01 Industrial relations and social dialogue

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

12 425 000 12 850 000 11 850 000 11 300 000 10 780 661,60 8 561 344,13

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 13 250 624 5 375 000 2 575 000 2 500 000 2 800 624
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 11 850 000 5 925 000 4 000 000 1 500 000 425 000

Appropriations 2004 12 425 000 6 275 000 4 612 500 1 537 500

Total 37 525 624 11 300 000 12 850 000 8 612 500 4 763 124

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the participation of the social partners in the European employment strategy. It is intended to cover
subsidies to promote social dialogue at cross-industry and sectoral level in accordance with Articles 138 and 139 of the EC Treaty. It will
therefore finance consultations, meetings, negotiations and other measures designed to achieve the above objectives.

Furthermore, and as its name suggests, this appropriation may cover support for actions in the field of industrial relations, in particular
those aiming to develop expertise and exchanges of information on a European basis. These include measures associated with the Commission Green Paper, ‘Promoting a European framework for corporate social responsibility’ (COM(2001) 366 final), and the Commission communication entitled: ‘Corporate social responsibility: a business contribution to sustainable development’ (COM(2002) 347 final).

It also covers measures to promote the actions set out in the Commission communication, ‘On a framework for the promotion of employee
financial participation’ (COM(2002) 364 final).

Pilot projects intended to develop codes of conduct and social labels in order to guarantee respect for fundamental social and employment
rights, with the participation of companies, trade unions and NGOs that defend fundamental social rights will also be eligible.

This appropriation may also cover funding of measures involving representatives of the social partners in the candidate countries. It is also
intended to promote equal participation of women in the decision-making bodies of both trade unions and employers’ organisations. These
last two components are of a horizontal nature.

On the basis of these objectives, four subprogrammes have been defined:

— support for European social dialogue,

— encouragement of the financial participation of workers,

— improvement of expertise in industrial relations,

— corporate social responsibility, codes of conduct and fundamental social rights..

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty establishing the European Community pursuant to
Articles 138 and 139.

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04 03 03 02 Information and training measures for workers’ organisations

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

11 800 000 11 750 000 12 000 000 10 200 000 11 293 934,38 11 250 258,61

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 123 998 3 123 998
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 12 000 000 7 076 002 4 923 998

Appropriations 2004 11 800 000 6 826 002 3 625 000 1 348 998

Total 26 923 998 10 200 000 11 750 000 3 625 000 1 348 998

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on information and training measures for workers’ organisations, including representatives of the social partners in candidate countries, deriving from the implementation of the Community action on the social dimension of
the internal market, including gender equality issues, and monetary union.

Part of this appropriation is intended to finance measures involving representatives of the social partners in the candidate countries, a large
proportion of which should go to women representatives.

35 % of the appropriations intended to finance the aforementioned organisations shall be used in the new Member States.

This appropriation is also intended to finance the activities of the European Trade Union Institute, for which EUR 3 700 000 is earmarked.

EUR 3 300 000 is intended for the European Trade Union Academy and EUR 2 500 000 for the European Workers’ Centre.

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty establishing the European Community pursuant to
Article 138.

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04 03 03 03 Information, consultation and participation of representatives of undertakings

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

6 200 000 5 650 000 7 000 000 6 000 000 5 839 803,61 3 998 201,75

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 5 875 131 2 500 000 500 000 1 500 000 1 375 131
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 7 000 000 3 500 000 2 000 000 1 000 000 500 000

Appropriations 2004 6 200 000 3 150 000 1 775 000 1 275 000

Total 19 075 131 6 000 000 5 650 000 4 275 000 3 150 131

Remarks

This appropriation covers, in particular, funding of measures aimed at strengthening transnational cooperation between workers’ and employers’ representatives in respect of information, consultation and participation within undertakings operating in more than one Member State,
with priority assistance going to undertakings which are not subject to Directive 94/45/EC or Directive 97/74/EC.

Part of this appropriation also covers the setting-up of information and observation points on the premises of European social partners
possessing the necessary expertise in the field of action covered by this item. The aim of such information points is to inform and help the
social partners and undertakings to set up transnational consultation, participation and information structures, and to foster relations with
the European institutions.

It can also be used to finance training actions for negotiators and representatives working with the transnational information, consultation
and participation bodies, whereby female representatives must be given priority in order to increase women’s representation in decisionmaking bodies.

This appropriation may also be used to finance actions involving representatives of the social partners in the candidate countries.

It may also be used to finance innovative measures concerning the prevention and resolution of disputes within multinational undertakings,
particularly those arising in connection with group-wide restructuring.

In connection with all the measures funded under this heading, disabled persons must be afforded unrestricted access.

Legal basis

Amended proposal for a Council directive, submitted by the Commission on 6 July 1993, supplementing the Statute for a European Cooperative Society with regard to the involvement of workers (OJ C 236, 31.8.1993, p. 36).

Council Directive 94/45/EC of 22 September 1994 on the establishment of a European Works Council or a procedure in Community-scale
undertakings and Community-scale groups of undertakings for the purposes of informing and consulting employees (OJ L 254, 30.9.1994,
p. 64) and in particular Article 15 thereof on a review by the Commission.

Council Directive 97/74/EC of 15 December 1997 extending to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Directive 94/45/EC
on the establishment of a European Works Council or a procedure in Community-scale undertakings and Community-scale groups of
undertakings for the purposes of informing and consulting employees (OJ L 10, 16.1.1998, p. 22).

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04 03 03 03 (cont’d)

Council Directive 2001/86/EC of 8 October 2001 supplementing the Statute for a European Company with regard to the involvement of
employees (OJ L 294, 10.11.2001, p. 22).

Directive 2002/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2002 establishing a general framework for informing and
consulting employees in the European Community (OJ L 80, 23.3.2002, p. 29).

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty establishing the European Community under
Articles 137 and 138.

**04 03 04** **European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions**

04 03 04 01 European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions — Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

10 353 000 10 353 000 10 353 000 10 353 000 10 942 941,— 10 942 941,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 10 353 000 10 353 000 —

Appropriations 2004 10 353 000 10 353 000

Total 20 706 000 10 353 000 10 353 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Foundation’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

EUR 1 000 000 is intended for the analytical work of the European Monitoring Centre on Change, decided upon by the Nice European
Council with a view to identifying, anticipating and managing technological, social and economic trends.

The Foundation must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Foundation, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and
administrative appropriations.

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**04 03 04** (cont’d)

04 03 04 01 (cont’d)

**Authorised establishment plan (EU-15)**

Posts

Category and grade

A 1

2003 2004

Posts filled as at 31.12.2002 Authorised Authorised

Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary

A 2 1 1

A 3 1 1

A 4 10 10

A 5 8 9

A 6 10 9

A 7 2 2

A 8 — —

Total A 32 32

B 1 3 4

B 2 5 6

B 3 8 9

B 4 3 2

B 5 2 2

Total B 21 23

C 1 6 6

C 2 8 10

C 3 10 6

C 4 8 8

C 5 2 2

Total C 34 32

D 1 1 1

D 2 — —

D 3 — —

D 4 — —

Total D 1 1

**Grand total** **88** **88**

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of 26 May 1975 on the creation of a European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and
Working Conditions (OJ L 139, 30.5.1975, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1947/93 (OJ L 181, 23.7.1993, p. 13).

Council Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 680/87 of 23 February 1987 amending Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 laying
down the conditions of employment of staff of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
(OJ L 72, 14.3.1987, p. 15).

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04 03 04 02 European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions — Subsidy for Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

6 147 000 6 147 000 6 147 000 6 147 000 6 147 059,— 6 147 059,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 41 816 41 816
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 6 147 000 6 105 184 41 816

Appropriations 2004 6 147 000 6 105 184 41 816

Total 12 335 816 6 147 000 6 147 000 41 816

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover only the Foundation’s operating expenses for the work programme (Title 3).

Part of this appropriation is intended for the establishment of a European Monitoring Centre for Change, decided upon at the Nice European
Council with a view to identifying, anticipating and managing technological, social and economic trends. To this end, high quality information must be collected, processed and analysed.

For this purpose, EUR 500 000 has been earmarked to finance the activities of the European Monitoring Centre for Change.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, when an amending letter or an amending budget is submitted, the
Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the budget of the agencies. Such a procedure is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form
of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

In recent years the number of agencies has increased significantly (six), the budget for the agencies has absorbed a large proportion of the
margin in heading 3 and there have been significant staff increases.

Under the new Financial Regulation (Article 185) and the new corresponding articles of the framework regulation for each of the bodies set
up by the Communities, the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

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**04 03 04** (cont’d)

04 03 04 02 (cont’d)

The estimate of revenue and expenditure is as follows:

Revenue:

Title 1 ‘European subsidy’ 16 500 000

Title 5 ‘Miscellaneous revenue’ 180 000

Total 16 680 000

Expenditure:

Title 1 ‘Staff’ 9 333 000

Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 1 200 000

Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 6 147 000

Total 16 680 000

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of 26 May 1975 on the creation of a European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and
Working Conditions (OJ L 139, 30.5.1975, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1947/93 (OJ L 181, 23.7.1993, p. 13).

Council Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 680/87 of 23 February 1987 amending Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 laying
down the conditions of employment of staff of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
(OJ L 72, 14.3.1987, p. 15).

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**04 03 05** **Health and safety at work**

04 03 05 01 Health protection, hygiene and safety at work, including a subsidy for the European Trade Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 800 000 4 000 000 3 745 000 3 745 000 3 140 711,51 2 495 013,17

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 457 839 1 872 500 1 000 000 585 339
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 745 000 1 872 500 1 100 000 772 500

Appropriations 2004 3 800 000 1 900 000 1 200 000 700 000

Total 11 002 839 3 745 000 4 000 000 2 557 839 700 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the subsidy paid to the international information centre of the International Labour Office (ILO), the
World Health Organisation (WHO) (for the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the International Programme on
Chemical Safety (IPCS)), as well as for the International Commission on Non-ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).

This action is designed to guarantee implementation of the new Community strategy on health and security at work for 2002 to 2006 and
proper application of the Community directives on safety and health protection at the workplace, including verification of proper transposition into national law, and to continue promoting the establishment of strict standards for safety and health protection at the workplace, in
particular through an evaluation of the acquis communautaire and exploratory work on improving it and developing it further.

This appropriation is also intended to secure effective participation of the two sides of industry and national authorities in planning, formulating and implementing the Community policy initiated by the Commission for the safety and health protection of workers.

It is intended to cover exchanges of inspectors between Member States’ labour inspectorates and activities organised by the Committee of
Senior Labour Inspectors.

This appropriation is also intended to cover statistical harmonisation work on accidents at work and occupational diseases, paying special
attention to obtaining data broken down by gender.

An amount of EUR 1 500 000 is allocated to the European Trade Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of
workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1) and the associated individual directives.

Council Directive 92/29/EEC of 31 March 1992 on the minimum safety and health requirements for improved medical treatment on board
vessels (OJ L 113, 30.4.1992, p. 19).

Convention concluded in 1959 between the ECSC High Authority and the International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre
(CIS) of the International Labour Office.

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty establishing the European Community under
Articles 136, 137 and 140.

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**04 03 05** (cont’d)

04 03 05 02 European Agency for Safety and Health at Work — Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

4 911 000 4 150 000 4 911 000 4 150 000 3 747 839,— 3 038 285,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 709 554 709 554
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 911 000 3 440 446 800 000 670 554

Appropriations 2004 4 911 000 4 150 000 450 500 310 500

Total 10 531 554 4 150 000 4 150 000 1 250 500 981 054

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

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04 03 05 02 (cont’d)

**Authorised establishment plan (EU-15)**

Posts

Category and grade

A 1

2003 2004

Posts filled as at 31.12.2002 Authorised Authorised

Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary

A 2 1 1 1

A 3

A 4 9 3

A 5 7 6

A 6 2 6 3

A 7 5 3

A 8

Total A 15 16 16

B 1 — 1

B 2 1 4

B 3 5 3

B 4 2 2

B 5 2 2

Total B 10 12 12

C 1 1 1

C 2 — 1

C 3 1 1

C 4 1 1

C 5 2 1

Total C 5 5 5

D 1 —

D 2

D 3

D 4

Total D

**Grand total** **30** **33** **33**

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**04 03 05** (cont’d)

04 03 05 02 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94 of 18 July 1994 establishing a European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (OJ L 216, 20.8.1994,
p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1654/2003 (OJ L 245, 29.9.2003, p. 9).

04 03 05 03 European Agency for Safety and Health at Work — Subsidy for Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

4 464 000 4 300 000 8 464 000 8 300 000 9 252 161,— 9 285 309,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 5 696 096 4 068 000 838 000 500 000 290 096
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 8 464 000 4 232 000 1 500 000 1 400 000 1 000 000 332 000

Appropriations 2004 4 464 000 1 962 000 1 489 000 792 667 220 333

Total 18 624 096 8 300 000 4 300 000 3 389 000 2 082 763 552 333

Remarks

This appropriation is only intended to cover the Agency’s operating expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, when a letter of amendment or an amending budget is submitted, the
Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the budget of the agencies. Such a procedure is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form
of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

In recent years the number of agencies has increased significantly (six), the budget for the agencies has absorbed a large proportion of the
margin in heading 3 and there have been significant staff increases.

Under the new Financial Regulation (Article 185) and the new corresponding articles of the framework regulation for each of the bodies set
up by the Communities, the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

The Agency’s objective is to provide the Community institutions, Member States and interested parties with technical, scientific and economic information of use in the area of health and safety at work.

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04 03 05 03 (cont’d)

The estimate of revenue and expenditure for the financial year is as follows:

Revenue:

Title 1 ‘European Community subsidy’ 9 375 000

Title 2 ‘Miscellaneous revenue’ 180 000

Total 9 555 000

Expenditure:

Title 1 ‘Staff’ 3 806 000

Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 1 285 000

Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 4 464 000

Total 9 555 000

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

This appropriation covers the measures necessary to accomplish the Agency’s tasks as defined in Regulation (EC) No 2062/94, and in
particular:

— awareness-building and risk-anticipation measures, with special emphasis on SMEs,

— setting up a ‘risk observatory’ based on examples of good practice collected from firms or specific branches of activity,

— organising exchanges of experience, information and good practices,

— integrating the candidate countries into these information networks and devising working tools which are geared to their specific situation,

— organising the European week on health and safety, focusing on specific risks and needs of users and final beneficiaries.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94 of 18 July 1994 establishing a European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (OJ L 216, 20.8.1994,
p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1654/2003 (OJ L 245, 29.9.2003, p. 9).

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**04 03 05** (cont’d)

04 03 05 04 Health and safety for small and medium-sized enterprises

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance measures for developing and exchanging effective good practice examples that reduce safety and
health risks and that meet the relevant legislative requirements established by European directives and national legislation and guidance.

The specific objectives of the programme are:

— to put into practice the general principle that SMEs require special attention and support in their efforts to combat health and safety risks
and to demonstrate that a small business initiative can be of value and be organised cost-efficiently,

— to prove that the heavy burden borne by workers and their families as well as the considerable economic consequences for the companies and the whole European economy can be reduced through targeted preventive efforts,

— to demonstrate to SMEs that ‘good safety and health is good business’,

— to contribute to the reduction of the number of work-related accidents in SMEs,

— to facilitate the exchange of efficient good practices across Europe,

— to prepare the specific programme promoting the use of rules on health and safety at work in SMEs which must be drawn up in 2002
according to the European social policy agenda approved by the Nice European Council.

With regard to eligibility, this appropriation is intended to support individual projects which are either submitted by SMEs themselves or
which are aimed at SMEs’ specific needs. Eligible project activities include: special risk assessment and evaluation activities, safety audits in
the workplace, prevention of work-related stress (including psychosocial factors), implementation of controls (preferably sector specific),
training of managers, workers and safety representatives, awareness-raising through information/promotion activities, production of information material intended to raise awareness at the workplace, encouragement of the participation of workers and/or their representatives
and SME networks to share ideas or experiences.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94 of 18 July 1994 establishing a European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (OJ L 216, 20.8.1994,
p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1654/2003 (OJ L 245, 29.9.2003, p. 9).

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Chapter

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 200 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 200 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 909 091 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 909 091 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 04 04 — Total** **49 700 000** **52 844 654** **53 770 000** **44 806 000** **38 961 487,25** **32 328 226,41**

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**04 04 02** **Social protection and cooperation with charitable associations**

04 04 02 01 Analysis of and studies on the social situation, demographics and the family

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 400 000 2 370 000 2 100 000 1 970 000 2 229 751,06 1 918 358,37

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 654 620 1 300 000 1 000 000 354 620
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 100 000 670 000 916 000 514 000

Appropriations 2004 2 400 000 454 000 1 450 000 496 000

Total 7 154 620 1 970 000 2 370 000 2 318 620 496 000

Remarks

Pursuant to Article 145 of the EC Treaty, the European Parliament can ask the Commission to draw up reports on problems concerning the
social situation. The Commission is called on to produce each year a report on the social situation, including specific chapters on demographic trends (especially their interaction with the labour market and social protection).

In particular, the following aims will be pursued:

— analysis of the impact of population ageing in the framework of a society for all ages, in terms of trends in needs, behaviour and flanking
policies, including research on elderly minorities/migrants, as well as on ageing and ethnicity,

— analysis of the impact of demographic change on EU and Member State policies, measures and programmes, and formulation of recommendations for adjustments to economic and other policies, measures and programmes at European and national level in order to
prevent the ageing of society from having a negative impact,

— analysis of the situation of children and of their protection from the potential risks to which they are exposed, and analysis of the subject
of children, single parents and social exclusion,

— analysis of the links between illiteracy and social exclusion,

— analysis of the links between the family unit and demographic trends; in particular, analysis of the links between measures adopted to
promote the family and their impact at social and fiscal levels,

— identification of the existing relations between technological development (impact on communication technologies, geographical and
occupational mobility) and the consequences for households and society in general,

— analysis of trends in social objectives (in terms of safeguarding acquired rights or extending them) regarding both goods and services,
taking account of demographic trends and redefinition of the relationships between generations,

— development of appropriate methodological tools (sets of social indicators, simulation techniques, etc.), so as to underpin an annual
report on social security with a solid quantitative and scientific foundation,

— the taking account of family life and childhood in the implementation of relevant Community policies, such as the free movement of
persons and equality between men and women.

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Analysis of the abovementioned aims will also take into account the enlargement of the European Union in 2004.

Non-governmental organisations, including networks, active in the promotion and protection of the family and of children’s rights will be
financed.

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty establishing the European Community under
Articles 143 and 145.

04 04 02 02 Measures combating and preventing social exclusion

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

14 700 000 13 600 000 14 000 000 11 341 000 9 838 532,48 10 642 424,04

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 17 830 310 4 341 000 4 000 000 3 600 000 3 000 000 2 889 310
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

763 224 763 224

Appropriations 2003 14 000 000 6 236 776 2 115 000 3 500 000 2 148 224

Appropriations 2004 14 700 000 7 485 000 3 665 000 2 576 667 973 333

Total 47 293 534 11 341 000 13 600 000 10 765 000 7 724 891 3 862 643

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community action programme to encourage cooperation between Member States to combat
social exclusion. This multiannual programme lasting five years was adopted on 7 December 2001 and came into force on 12 January 2002.

Article 137(2), third paragraph, of the Treaty establishing the European Community includes provisions permitting the Community to adopt
measures designed to encourage cooperation between Member States in order to combat social exclusion. The Lisbon European Council
concluded that ‘policies for combating social exclusion should be based on an open method of coordination combining national action plans
and an initiative for cooperation in this field’. Reinforcing the commitments made at the Lisbon European Council, the Nice European
Council adopted appropriate objectives to combat social exclusion and eliminate poverty, on the basis of which the Member States were
called upon to draw up priorities and submit a two-year national action plan in June 2001. These objectives reflect the following four
themes:

— promoting participation in employment and access for all to resources, rights, goods and services,

— preventing exclusion,

— helping the most vulnerable,

— mobilising all those involved.

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As adopted, the programme comprises three strands:

— a first strand will concentrate on analysing the characteristics, the processes, the reasons for and the evolution of social exclusion. This
strand will help Member States develop a common methodology and statistics,

— a second strand will focus more directly on promoting cooperation and the exchange of information and good practices at transnational
level and on promoting innovative projects with European added value. This strand also supports the mutual learning process between
Member States, in the context of their national action plans, in particular via the peer review method. Under the open coordination
method on social exclusion, special attention will be paid in 2003 to the process of examining the implementation of the national action
plans against poverty and exclusion and the elaboration of a joint report,

— a third strand will promote the participation of the various stakeholders and to support networking at EU level. This strand includes
support to European networks of NGOs and voluntary associations committed to the fight against social exclusion and poverty. It will
also cover part of the funding for the operating expenses of the Platform of European Social NGOs. The organisation of an annual round
table on social exclusion and other events organised by the Presidency of the European Union in this field should be funded under this
strand.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The candidate countries may make use of the Phare preaccession Instrument to cover the expenditure resulting from their participation in
the programme. Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in
Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of
the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 50/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 December 2001 establishing a Community action programme
to encourage cooperation between the Member States in order to combat exclusion (OJ L 10, 12.1.2002, p. 1).

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**04 04 03** **Free movement of workers, coordination of social security systems and measures for migrants, including migrants from third**
**countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 700 000 3 250 000 2 590 000 2 595 000 2 014 044,94 2 213 773,63

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 765 357 1 500 000 1 265 357
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

426 340 426 340

Appropriations 2003 2 590 000 668 660 1 200 000 721 340

Appropriations 2004 2 700 000 784 643 1 795 000 120 357

Total 8 481 697 2 595 000 3 250 000 2 516 340 120 357

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— analysis and evaluation of the major trends in national social security systems and their components (e.g. unemployment insurance,
health insurance, old age pensions); publication of the findings in a report on social protection in Europe, as referred to in Recommendation 92/442/EEC,

— analysis and evaluation of the dominant trends in the supplementary social security systems in Member States,

— highlighting the main features of social protection systems (as regards contributions and benefits in cash and in kind) in the publication,
‘Social protection in the Community Member States’ (Missoc — mutual information system on social protection) and the gradual extension of the categories of worker covered by the publication to include the self-employed and the most atypical forms of work (see White
Paper),

— the financing of actions aimed at providing a better service to the public, including measures aimed at identifying migrant workers’ social
security problems and measures speeding up and simplifying administrative procedures, including their adaptation to new information
processing techniques, in order to improve the system for acquiring rights and the calculation and payment of benefits pursuant to
Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 (including the cost of translating documents),

— the development of information and campaigns to make public opinion aware of the supplementary pension system for migrant workers
moving within the European Union. This will contribute to resolving the technical difficulties involved in applying Directive 98/49/EC
and to preparing pertinent new Community legislation to fill the gaps in this field.

This appropriation is also intended to fund NGOs which look after migrant workers’ interests.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed
persons and to members of their families moving within the Community (OJ L 149, 5.7.1971, p. 2), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 1386/2001 (OJ L 187, 10.7.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 of 21 March 1972 fixing the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community (OJ L 74, 27.3.1972, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1386/2001 (OJ L 187, 10.7.2001, p. 1).

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Commission Decision 88/384/EEC of 8 June 1988 setting up a prior communication and consultation procedure on migration policies in
relation to non-member countries (OJ L 183, 14.7.1988, p. 35).

Council Directive 98/49/EC of 29 June 1998 on safeguarding the supplementary pension rights of employed and self-employed persons
moving within the Community (OJ L 209, 25.7.1998, p. 46).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 410/2002 of 27 February 2002 amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 laying down the procedure
for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons
and to members of their families moving within the Community (OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 17).

**04 04 04** **Measures combating and preventing discrimination**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

16 700 000 17 510 000 16 200 000 14 300 000 14 833 486,61 11 572 651,83

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 13 014 800 6 200 000 5 000 000 1 000 000 814 800
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 16 200 000 8 100 000 4 085 000 3 000 000 1 015 000

Appropriations 2004 16 700 000 8 425 000 4 595 000 2 730 000 950 000

Total 45 914 800 14 300 000 17 510 000 8 595 000 4 559 800 950 000

Remarks

Under the multiannual action programme, this appropriation is intended to finance measures to promote information exchange and cooperation, improve knowledge of best practices and innovative approaches and assess the experience gained in combating and/or preventing
discrimination based on the grounds referred to in Article 13 of the Treaty.

In the interests of a coherent framework for, and a mainstreaming approach to combating discrimination, the measures should usually focus
on more than one of the factors involved in discrimination as referred to in Article 13 of the EC Treaty. However, where insufficient common
ground between these factors exists, it will be possible to fund projects which concentrate on one form of discrimination as referred to in
Article 13. The programme supports measures to prevent and combat discrimination on grounds of racial and ethnic origin, religion and
belief, disability, age and sexual orientation. In accordance with the Council Decision, this appropriation is intended to finance actions under
three strands:

— analysis of factors related to discrimination, including through studies and the development of qualitative and quantitative indicators and
benchmarks, in accordance with national law and practices, and the evaluation of anti-discrimination legislation and practice, with a
view to assessing its effectiveness and impact, with effective dissemination of the results,

— transnational cooperation and the promotion of networking at European level between partners active in the prevention of, and the fight
against, discrimination, including non-governmental organisations,

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— awareness-raising, in particular to emphasise the European dimension of the fight against discrimination and to publicise the results of
the programme, in particular through communications, publications, campaigns and events.

Part of this appropriation is intended to support core funding for NGOs and representative European networks participating in combating
and preventing discrimination in the Community and Member States and to foster civil dialogue in this area. Such organisations are recognised as independent organisations and as such must be free to operate across a broad range of areas which impact on the concerns of their
membership. Specialised disability organisations which fulfil the necessary criteria will be considered for core funding in this area.

This appropriation also covers part of the funding for the operating expenses of the Platform of European Social NGOs.

It is also intended to be used to provide funding for the European day of disabled persons event, with the support and participation of
representative European disability NGOs.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2000/750/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a Community action programme to combat discrimination (2001 to
2006) (OJ L 303, 2.12.2000, p. 23).

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**04 04 05** **European year of people with disabilities**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 4 664 654 8 780 000 6 400 000 3 945 672,16 1 661 018,54

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 284 654 2 010 000 274 654
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 8 780 000 4 390 000 4 390 000

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total 11 064 654 6 400 000 4 664 654

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the European year of people with disabilities in 2003.

It is intended to fund:

— a range of measures aimed at raising awareness of the right of people with disabilities to protection against discrimination, full and equal
enjoyment of their rights and the promotion of equal opportunities for people with disabilities in Europe,

— the exchange of experience of good practice and effective strategies and events devised at local, national and European level,

— reinforcement of cooperation between all parties concerned, including people with disabilities and their families,

— actions aimed at highlighting the positive contribution that people with disabilities make to society,

— means of raising awareness of the situation of people facing multiple discrimination.

Action at Community level

This appropriation is intended to secure the direct involvement of the European disability movement in the promotion and the building of
alliances and partnerships with other stakeholders, including employers, industry representatives, trade unions, local and regional authorities, community leaders, educational establishments and media. This action is to be coordinated through the European Disability Forum as
the representative European umbrella network for the European disability movement.

An additional appropriation of EUR 780 000 must be used to support the inclusion of transnational elements in the activities organised at
national level by the Member States for the European year of people with disabilities in 2003. This funding is to be largely administered
through the national coordinating committees.

Part of this appropriation is also to contribute towards the costs of the ‘disabled people’s parliament’ event to be held in the European
Parliament

Other actions

This appropriation is intended to cover a study analysing the situation of disabled persons living in institutions in Europe, including the
candidate countries.

Action at national level

The funding of inaugural national events should be made conditional on national disability councils being involved in the preparations for
these events.

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**04 04 05** (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2001/903/EC of 3 December 2001 relating to the European year of people with disabilities (OJ L 335, 19.12.2001, p. 25).

**04 04 06** **European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia**

04 04 06 01 European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia — Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 254 000 3 254 000 3 300 000 3 000 000 2 999 261,— 1 820 000,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 200 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 200 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 179 261 1 179 261
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 300 000 1 820 739 1 479 261

Appropriations 2004 3 454 000 1 974 739 1 479 261
,( [1] )

Total 7 933 261 3 000 000 3 454 000 1 479 261

,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 200 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 200 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Centre’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Centre must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Centre, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

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04 04 06 01 (cont’d)

**Authorised establishment plan**

Posts

Category/grade

2003 2004

A 1

A 2 1

A 3

A 4 5

A 5

A 6 6

A 7

A 8

Total 12 12

B 1 1

B 2 3

B 3 6

B 4

B 5

Total 10 10

C 1 1

C 2 2

C 3 6

C 4

C 5

Total 7 9

D 1

Total 1 —

**Grand total** **30** **31**

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1035/97 of 2 June 1997 establishing a European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia
(OJ L 151, 10.6.1997, p. 1).

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04 04 06 02 European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia — Subsidy for Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 346 000 3 346 000 3 200 000 2 600 000 3 100 739,— 2 500 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 134 563 1 000 000 134 563
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 200 000 1 600 000 1 600 000

Appropriations 2004 3 346 000 1 611 437 900 000 834 563

Total 7 680 563 2 600 000 3 346 000 900 000 834 563

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure of the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia responsible for
taking stock of and evaluating racist and xenophobic phenomena in the European Union, analysing the causes of racism and xenophobia
and drawing up proposals to be put to the Community institutions and the Member States.

It is intended to cover the Centre’s operating expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Monitoring Centre is also responsible for setting up documentation resources open to the public, setting up and coordinating a European racism and xenophobia information network (RAXEN), and encouraging the organisation of regular round table discussions.

The Centre must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Centre, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

In recent years the number of agencies has increased significantly (six), the budget for the agencies has absorbed a large proportion of the
margin in heading 3 and there have been significant staff increases.

Under the new Financial Regulation (Article 185) and the new corresponding articles of the framework regulation for each of the bodies set
up by the Communities, the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

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04 04 06 02 (cont’d)

Estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year is as follows:

Revenue:

— Title 1 ‘European Community subsidy’ 6 800 000

— Title 2 ‘Miscellaneous revenue’ 100 000

Total 6 900 000

Expenditure:

— Title 1 ‘Staff’ 2 929 000

— Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 625 000

— Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 3 346 000

Total 6 900 000

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1035/97 of 2 June 1997 establishing a European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia
(OJ L 151, 10.6.1997, p. 1).

**04 04 07** **Educational activities to combat racism, xenophobia and anti-Semitism**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

100 000 100 000 100 000 100 000 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 100 000 100 000

Appropriations 2004 100 000 100 000

Total 200 000 100 000 100 000

Remarks

Part of this appropriation may be used to fund the educational activities of ‘United for intercultural action’.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 3 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities in the field of education and
training (COM(2003) 273) final.

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**04 04 08** **ENEA pilot project on active ageing and mobility of elderly people**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 500 000 2 750 000 3 500 000 2 500 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 500 000 2 500 000 1 000 000

Appropriations 2004 3 500 000 1 750 000 1 750 000

Total 7 000 000 2 500 000 2 750 000 1 750 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund initiatives to promote active ageing, including access to the labour market in accordance with the
goals of:

— the Lisbon European Council, which set up the strategic goal for the next decade of becoming the most competitive and dynamic
knowledge-based economy in the world capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion,

— the Barcelona European Council, which called for a progressive increase in the effective average age at which people stop working in the
European Union,

— the Stockholm European Council, which called upon the Council and the Commission to jointly report on how to increase labour force
participation and promote active ageing,

— Article 2 of the EC Treaty, which calls for a high level of employment, the raising of the standard of living and quality of life as well as
economic and social cohesion and solidarity among Member States,

— Council Decision 2003/578/EC of 22 July 2003 on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (OJ L 197, 5.8.2003,
p. 13), which recalls the Lisbon and Stockholm targets and the demographic challenge for the employment rate for older women and
men. Guideline 5 specifically refers to increasing the labour supply and promoting active ageing,

— Council Recommendation 2003/597/EC of 22 July 2003 on the implementation of Member States’ employment policies
(OJ L 197, 5.8.2003, p. 22), which identifies certain actions to be taken with regard to the labour supply and active ageing.

It is also intended to finance measures to encourage the establishment of exchange programmes for the elderly through specialised organisations tasked with developing, inter alia, resources for mobility and adapting infrastructures, including within travel, in accordance with the
contents of the:

— European Parliament resolution on the second United Nations World Assembly on Ageing held in Madrid from 8 to 12 April 2002 (OJ C
127 E, 29.5.2003, p. 675), which stressed the importance of promoting programmes encouraging mobility for the elderly, and in
particular, paragraphs 13 and 14 thereof),

— European Parliament resolution of 15 December 2000 on the Commission communication ‘Towards a Europe for all ages — Promoting
prosperity and intergenerational solidarity’ (OJ C 232, 17.8.2001, p. 381).

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Legal basis

Pilot project, within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial
Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

This appropriation is intended to fund, for the second year, a pilot project within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May
1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary
procedure OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

**04 04 09** **Support for the running costs of the Platform of European Social Non-governmental Organisations**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 909 091 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 909 091 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 909 091 909 091
,( [1] )

Total 909 091 909 091
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

New article

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating expenses of the Platform of European Social Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs).

It may be used to cover operating activities of non-governmental organisations actively working for civil dialogue between citizens of the
European Union and for European integration. It is intended to support the permanent work programmes and activities of associations such
as Euronet, Solidar, Eurostep, CEDAG and Coface, promoting collaboration between European Union NGOs active in the fields of development cooperation, children’s rights or the promotion of a social Europe.

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The social platform will facilitate participatory democracy in the European Union by promoting the consistent involvement of social NGOs
within a structured civil dialogue with the EU institutions. It will also provide added value to the EU social policy-making process and
strengthen civil society within new Member States.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a Council decision, submitted by the Commission on 5 June 2003, establishing a Community action programme to promote
active European citizenship (COM(2003) 276 final).

**04 04 10** **Pilot project on mainstreaming of disability actions: follow-up initiative to the European year of people with disabilities**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 000 000 2 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 3 000 000 2 000 000 1 000 000

Total 3 000 000 2 000 000 1 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund initiatives for implementation of specific actions aimed at mainstreaming disability policies across all
relevant Community policies as part of the follow-up action to the European year of people with disabilities:

— to promote greater cooperation with all bodies concerned with disability issues, including civil society,

— to support analysis of factors and policies relating to disability, including collection of statistics, disability impact assessment and development of indicators and benchmarks on development of mainstreaming of disability policy across Europe,

— to support mainstreaming of disability issues in the drafting of national action plans relating to social exclusion and poverty,

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**CHAPTER 04 04 — PROMOTING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY** (cont’d)

**04 04 10** (cont’d)

— to promote the exchange of good practice on capacity building and training of disabled people in promoting positive action measures to
bring about equality of opportunity for disabled people and their families.

Legal basis

Council resolution of 15 July 2003 on promoting the employment and social integration of people with disabilities (OJ C 175, 24.7.2003,
p. 1).

Article 13 of the Treaty establishing the European Community.

This appropriation is intended to fund a pilot project within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the
European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure
OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 04 05 — Total** **10 050 000** **10 650 000** **10 650 000** **10 950 000** **10 642 018,93** **11 608 018,68**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 750 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 750 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**CHAPTER 04 05 — EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND MEN** (cont’d)

**04 05 01** **European Women’s Lobby**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

p.m. 650 000 650 000 650 000,— 650 000,—

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 750 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 750 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 650 000 650 000

Appropriations 2004 750 000 750 000
,( [1] )

Total 1 400 000 650 000 750 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to enable the European Women’s Lobby to operate.

Like the Youth Forum, the European Women’s Lobby has become an essential adjunct to Community measures in support of women.

It is also intended to cover the development of the ideas contained in the action platform at European level, drawn up by the Commission
and the non-governmental organisations during the non-governmental organisations forum in Beijing.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 2 June 2003, establishing a
Community action plan for promoting bodies engaged at European level in the field of equal treatment for men and women (COM(2003)
279 final).

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**CHAPTER 04 05 — EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND MEN** (cont’d)

**04 05 02** **Community measures to achieve equality between men and women**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

9 700 000 10 300 000 9 700 000 10 000 000 9 692 018,93 10 658 018,68

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 13 527 928 5 150 000 2 500 000 3 500 000 2 377 928
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 9 700 000 4 850 000 2 950 000 1 000 000 900 000

Appropriations 2004 9 700 000 4 850 000 2 700 000 2 150 000

Total 32 927 928 10 000 000 10 300 000 7 200 000 5 427 928

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the programme relating to the Community strategy on gender equality (2001 to 2005). The
objective is to support actions intended to promote equal opportunities, including the legal aspects, by:

— training and disseminating good practices in the area of equality,

— improving understanding and knowledge of direct and indirect gender-based discrimination,

— supporting actions intended to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing policies and practices,

— supporting and developing the skills of the key players in this area.

It is also intended for measures:

— to raise awareness of equal opportunities and to ensure that it is better taken into account (support for transnational initiatives, publications, conferences, information events),

— for analysis and evaluation (development of indicators, analysing the application of the legislation and the labour–market situation,
thematic studies),

— for the exchange and development of information and experiences on good practices (calls for proposals).

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2001/51/EC of 20 December 2000 establishing a programme relating to the Community framework strategy on gender
equality (2001 to 2005) (OJ L 17, 19.1.2001, p. 22).

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**04 05 03** **Women’s organisations**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

350 000 350 000 300 000 300 000 300 000,— 300 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 300 000 300 000

Appropriations 2004 350 000 350 000
,( [1] )

Total 650 000 300 000 350 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support activities in keeping with the Community equality strategy that are conducted by European
women’s organisations not belonging to the European Women’s Lobby, in particular promotion of the image of women.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 2 June 2003, establishing a
Community action plan for promoting bodies engaged at European level in the field of equal treatment for men and women (COM(2003)
279 final).

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**CHAPTER 04 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

04 49 EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMER
FINANCIAL REGULATION

**04 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Employment and social affairs’**

04 49 04 01 European Social Fund (ESF) — Phasing-out of
expenditure on administrative management 2.1 — 3 777 015 9 802 925 9 633 400 9 227 318,33 8 208 427,66

04 49 04 02 Industrial relations and social dialogue —
Expenditure on administrative management 3 — 484 871 675 000 630 000 398 795,09 735 697,82

04 49 04 04 EURES (European employment services) —
Expenditure on administrative management 3 — 436 090 405 000 405 000 425 292,33 373 797,70

04 49 04 05 Community measures to achieve equality
between men and women — Expenditure on
administrative management 3 — 160 174 300 000 270 000 221 053,88 256 461,54

04 49 04 06 Analysis of and studies on the social situation,
demographics and the family — Expenditure
on administrative management 3 — 223 761 270 000 243 000 237 115,40 133 971,96

04 49 04 07 Measures combating and preventing social
exclusion — Expenditure on administrative
management 3 — p.m. p.m. 19 000 269 752,71 54 059,53
( [1] )

04 49 04 08 Free movement of workers, coordination of
social security systems and measures for
migrants, including migrants from third countries — Expenditure on administrative management 3 — 690 508 500 000 400 000 487 327,51 338 161,41

04 49 04 09 Health protection, hygiene and safety at work,
including a subsidy for the European Trade
Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety
— Expenditure on administrative management 3 — 30 139 90 000 90 000 87 585,22 57 446,22

04 49 04 10 Labour market — Expenditure on administrative management 3 — 1 574 737 2 000 000 1 550 000 1 066 301,11 1 334 499,91

04 49 04 11 Preparatory measures for a local commitment
for employment — Expenditure on administrative management 3 — — p.m. p.m. 0,— 49 786,47

04 49 04 12 Measures combating and preventing discrimination — Expenditure on administrative management 3 — p.m. 800 000 700 000 592 894,73 327 792,87
( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 215 928 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 562 192 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 04 49 — Total** **—** **7 377 295** **14 842 925** **13 940 400** **13 013 436,31** **11 870 103,09**

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**04 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Employment and social affairs’**

04 49 04 01 European Social Fund (ESF) — Phasing-out of expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 3 777 015 9 802 925 9 633 400 9 227 318,33 8 208 427,66

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 14 074 225 9 633 400 3 777 015 663 810
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 9 802 925 4 012 033 5 790 892

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 23 877 150 9 633 400 3 777 015 4 675 843 5 790 892

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of previous multiannual commitments intended to finance the technical assistance
necessary to implement the ESF.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1447/2001 (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1262/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Social Fund
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

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**04 49 04** (cont’d)

04 49 04 02 Industrial relations and social dialogue — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 484 871 675 000 630 000 398 795,09 735 697,82

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 439 871 292 500 147 371
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 675 000 337 500 337 500

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 114 871 630 000 484 871

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Item 04 03 03 01.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**04 49 04** (cont’d)

04 49 04 04 EURES (European employment services) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 436 090 405 000 405 000 425 292,33 373 797,70

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 436 090 202 500 233 590
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 405 000 202 500 202 500

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 841 090 405 000 436 090

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 04 02 12.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**04 49 04** (cont’d)

04 49 04 05 Community measures to achieve equality between men and women — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 160 174 300 000 270 000 221 053,88 256 461,54

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 130 174 120 000 10 174
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 300 000 150 000 150 000

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 430 174 270 000 160 174

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 04 05 02.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**04 49 04** (cont’d)

04 49 04 06 Analysis of and studies on the social situation, demographics and the family — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 223 761 270 000 243 000 237 115,40 133 971,96

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 196 761 108 000 88 761
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 270 000 135 000 135 000

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 466 761 243 000 223 761

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Item 04 04 02 01.

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**04 49 04** (cont’d)

04 49 04 07 Measures combating and preventing social exclusion — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. p.m. 19 000 269 752,71 54 059,53

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 215 928 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 234 928 19 000 215 928
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 234 928 19 000 215 928
,( [1] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Chapter 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Item 04 04 02 02.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**04 49 04** (cont’d)

04 49 04 08 Free movement of workers, coordination of social security systems and measures for migrants, including migrants from third countries —
Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 690 508 500 000 400 000 487 327,51 338 161,41

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 590 508 150 000 440 508
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 500 000 250 000 250 000

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 090 508 400 000 690 508

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 04 04 03.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**04 49 04** (cont’d)

04 49 04 09 Health protection, hygiene and safety at work, including a subsidy for the European Trade Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety —
Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 30 139 90 000 90 000 87 585,22 57 446,22

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 30 139 30 139
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 90 000 90 000

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 120 139 90 000 30 139

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See item 04 03 05 01.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**04 49 04** (cont’d)

04 49 04 10 Labour market — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 1 574 737 2 000 000 1 550 000 1 066 301,11 1 334 499,91

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 124 737 550 000 574 737
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 3 124 737 1 550 000 1 574 737

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 04 02 15.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**04 49 04** (cont’d)

04 49 04 11 Preparatory measures for a local commitment for employment — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— — p.m. p.m. 0,— 49 786,47

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m.

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total p.m. p.m. —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 04 02 16.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**04 49 04** (cont’d)

04 49 04 12 Measures combating and preventing discrimination — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. 800 000 700 000 592 894,73 327 792,87

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 562 192 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 462 192 300 000 162 192
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 800 000 400 000 400 000

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 262 192 700 000 562 192
,( [1] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Chapter 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 04 04 04.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**04 49 04** (cont’d)

04 49 04 13 European year of people with disabilities — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— — p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m.

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total p.m. p.m. —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 04 04 05.

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**CHAPTER 04 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS’**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 04 50 — Total** **555 500** **555 500**

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**CHAPTER 04 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS’** (cont’d)

**04 50 01** **Performance facility for heading 3**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

555 500 555 500

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 555 500 555 500

Total 555 500 555 500

Remarks

This appropriation is to be transferred to administrative or operating articles/items for this policy if necessary.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS’

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS’

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**AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT**

**Overall objectives**

The objectives of the common agricultural policy (CAP) derive directly from the Treaty and are, in particular, to stabilise markets, ensure a fair standard of living in
the farming community and guarantee security of supplies.

The CAP has been reformed a number of times since it was first introduced, most recently as part of Agenda 2000. The key aim of that reform was to shift the slant
of the farm economy towards the market in order to make the agricultural sector more competitive. Reflecting the multipurpose application of agricultural activity,
the CAP must also be fully compatible with sustainable development, in particular by promoting environmentally friendly production methods and the effective use
of resources. Rural development, the second pillar of the CAP, aims at enhancing the competitiveness of rural areas and preserving the environment and rural
heritage in order to secure the future of rural areas and promote job maintenance and creation.

In 2004, priorities similar to 2003 will be pursued, in particular as regards the mid-term review of the CAP, the WTO negotiations and the completion of material
preparations for enlargement (preparation of the operational application of the acquis, pre-negotiation of rural development programmes and intensive contacts
with national administrations). These priorities are in addition to the regular activities of CAP management.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 05 — Total** **48 050 231 707** **47 854 070 524** **48 404 458 612** **47 783 913 838 46 534 813 704,66 44 918 057 632,24**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 869 835 844

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 78 68 39

Other support staff 12

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 166 150 141

**Total** **1 125** **1 053** **1 024**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**CHAPTER 05 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘AGRICULTURE’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**05 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Agriculture’**

05 01 04 01 Monitoring and prevention — Direct payments by the European Community — Expenditure on administrative management 1.1 4 360 000 3 300 000 1 679 057,27

05 01 04 02 Farm accountancy data network (FADN) —
Expenditure on administrative management 3 60 000

05 01 04 03 The Sapard preaccession Instrument —
Expenditure on administrative management 7.1 1 500 000

05 01 04 04 European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF), Guidance Section — Nonoperational technical assistance 2.1 5 371 703

05 01 04 05 Plant and animal genetic resources — Expenditure on administrative management 3 p.m.

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 224 466 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 39 668 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 39 667 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

05 01 04 06 Pilot project on quality promotion 1.1 500 000

Article 05 01 04 — Subtotal 11 791 703 3 300 000 1 679 057,27

**05 01 06** **Expenditure on agricultural analysis and**
**inspection and the Conciliation Body in con-**
**nection with the EAGGF Guarantee Section**
**clearance of accounts** 5 500 000 500 000 329 320,—

**Chapter 05 01 — Total** **142 610 040** **123 625 757** **112 406 526,73**

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**05 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Agriculture’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

87 091 744 82 893 573 74 147 207,04
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR224 466 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**05 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Agriculture’**

05 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 609 336 8 230 794 6 027 544,30

05 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 651 660 9 631 005 8 886 112,04
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR39 668 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 39 667 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**05 01 03** **Buildings and miscellaneous expenditure of policy area ‘Agriculture’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

21 965 597 19 070 385 21 337 286,08

**05 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Agriculture’**

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1447/2001 (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for preaccession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the preaccession period (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87).

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05 01 04 01 Monitoring and prevention — Direct payments by the European Community — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 360 000 3 300 000 1 679 057,27

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation,
management, monitoring, auditing and control of European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) Guarantee Section mea
sures.

It is also intended to cover the cost of studies, meetings of experts, information measures and publications directly relating to the measures
concerned.

Of the amount entered, expenditure on enlargement to the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 520 000.

05 01 04 02 Farm accountancy data network (FADN) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

60 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

Council Regulation 79/65/EEC of 15 June 1965 setting up a network for the collection of accountancy data on the incomes and business
operation of agricultural holdings in the European Economic Community (OJ 109, 23.6.1965, p. 1859/65), as last amended by Regulation
(EC) No 1256/97 (OJ L 174, 2.7.1997, p. 7).

05 01 04 03 The Sapard preaccession Instrument — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 500 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on preliminary studies, exchange visits, evaluations and controls directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the Sapard programme or measures coming under this item.

Legal basis

See Article 05 05 01.

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**05 01 04** (cont’d)

05 01 04 04 European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF), Guidance Section — Non-operational technical assistance

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 371 703

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the EAGGF-funded technical assistance provided for in Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.

Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required for implementation of the
EAGGF Guidance Section, subject to a ceiling of 0,25 % of their annual allocation. In this connection the appropriations can, in particular, be
used to cover:

— support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions),

— information and publishing expenditure,

— expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

— contracts for the provision of services,

— expenditure on temporary staff (national experts, auxiliaries, agency staff) up to the sum of EUR 700 000.

Of the amount entered, expenditure on enlargement to the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 656 011.

05 01 04 05 Plant and animal genetic resources — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

Proprosal for a Council regulation, submitted by the Commission on 22 December 2003, establishing a Community programme on the
conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in agriculture (COM(2003) 817).

05 01 04 06 Pilot project on quality promotion

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

500 000

Remarks

The appropriations may be used for studies concerning quality assurance and certification schemes for integrated supply chain management
and the advisability of a Community legal framework for the protection of such schemes. The appropriations may be also used for seminars,
expert meetings, consultation of relevant market parties, as well as for information and publications on the outcome of the studies.

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**05 01 06** **Expenditure on agricultural analysis and inspection and the Conciliation Body in connection with the EAGGF Guarantee Section**
**clearance of accounts**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

500 000 500 000 329 320,—

Remarks

This appropriation covers the financing of the Conciliation Body within the framework of the EAGGF Guarantee Section clearance of
accounts (fees, equipment, travel and meetings) and studies and other expenditure on technical support for agricultural controls as part of
the simplification process and the fight against fraud.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89 of 21 December 1989 on scrutiny by Member States of transactions forming part of the system of
financing by the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund and repealing Directive 77/435/EEC
(OJ L 388, 30.12.1989, p. 18).

Commission Decision 94/442/EC of 1 July 1994 setting up a conciliation procedure in the context of the clearance of the accounts of the
European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) Guarantee Section (OJ L 182, 16.7.1994, p. 45).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3235/94 of 20 December 1994 amending, as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, certain
regulations in the agricultural sector providing for part-financing of certain measures in favour of the new Member States
(OJ L 338, 28.12.1994, p. 16).

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**05 02 03** **Direct payments for arable crops**

05 02 03 01 Aid for producers of maize 1.1 1 273 000 000 1 180 000 000 1 613 601 602,44

05 02 03 02 Aid for producers of cereals not subject to the
base area for maize 1.1 10 834 000 000 10 450 000 000 10 717 923 716,21

05 02 03 03 Aid for producers of soya beans, rape seed and
sunflower seed 1.1 1 377 000 000 1 250 000 000 1 846 183 678,84

05 02 03 04 Aid for producers of peas, field beans and
sweet lupins 1.1 507 000 000 498 000 000 514 744 425,93

05 02 03 05 Aid for producers of non-textile flax seed and
of flax and hemp grown for fibre 1.1 84 000 000 56 000 000 91 138 511,91

05 02 03 06 Supplementary aid for durum wheat: traditional production zones 1.1 1 099 000 000 1 017 000 000 1 232 638 746,90

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Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**05 02 06** **Olive oil**

05 02 06 01 Export refunds on olive oil 1.1 p.m. p.m. 92 027,89

05 02 06 02 Production aid and schemes related to production of olive oil 1.1 2 342 000 000 2 319 000 000 2 295 832 762,67

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Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**05 02 08** **Fruit and vegetables**

05 02 08 01 Export refunds on fruit and vegetables 1.1 38 000 000 38 000 000 46 397 567,41

05 02 08 02 Compensation for withdrawals and buying in 1.1 93 000 000 134 000 000 61 362 199,03

05 02 08 03 Operational funds for producer organisations 1.1 405 000 000 405 000 000 388 733 699,06

05 02 08 04 Special measures for nuts 1.1 20 000 000 36 000 000 97 536 412,92

05 02 08 05 Bananas 1.1 289 000 000 266 000 000 212 272 399,76

05 02 08 06 Production aid for processed tomato products 1.1 285 000 000 279 000 000 278 065 881,57

05 02 08 07 Production aid for fruit-based products 1.1 93 000 000 86 000 000 84 719 476,41

05 02 08 08 Production aid and intervention for dried
grapes 1.1 115 000 000 112 000 000 112 720 137,82

05 02 08 09 Compensation to encourage processing of
citrus fruits 1.1 256 000 000 249 000 000 264 719 584,64

05 02 08 10 Free distribution of fruit and vegetables 1.1 9 000 000 9 000 000 8 042 963,55

05 02 08 11 Other measures for fruit and vegetables 1.1 5 000 000 5 000 000 15 287 028,42

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Item

**05 02 11** **Other plant products/measures**

05 02 11 01 Dried fodder and grain legumes 1.1 384 000 000 389 000 000 388 341 246,35

05 02 11 02 Seeds 1.1 109 000 000 110 000 000 98 960 337,23

05 02 11 03 Hops 1.1 13 000 000 13 000 000 12 506 469,07

05 02 11 04 Posei 1.1 268 000 000 249 000 000 199 371 219,67

05 02 11 05 Aid regime for small producers 1.1 4 000 000 2 000 000 0,—

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Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

05 02 11 99 Other measures for plant products/measures 1.1 p.m. p.m. – 4 256 079,04

Article 05 02 11 — Subtotal 778 000 000 763 000 000 694 923 193,28

**Chapter 05 02 — Total** **27 489 400 000** **26 835 000 000** **28 437 278 372,32**

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**05 02 01** **Market measures on cereals**

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21), as
last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000 (OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1).

05 02 01 01 Export refunds for cereals

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

158 000 000 104 000 000 99 322 497,36

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the refunds granted in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92.

Of the amount proposed, expenditure relating to the accession of the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 79 000 000.

05 02 01 02 Intervention storage of cereals

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 000 000 206 000 000 219 193 451,27

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical costs and financial costs resulting from buying-in for public storage, other public storage
costs (this refers mainly to the difference between the book value and the sale value), as well as the financial depreciation of ‘recently
constituted’ stocks, in accordance with Articles 4 and 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, and Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78.

It is also intended to cover the special intervention measures taken in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European
Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96
(OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

05 02 01 03 Intervention for starch

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

341 000 000 259 000 000 232 450 975,47

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover compensatory payments for producers of potatoes to be used in the manufacture of potato starch, in
accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, the premiums paid pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1868/94 and the
production refunds provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92.

Of this amount, expenditure relating to the accession of the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 2 000 000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1868/94 of 27 July 1994 establishing a quota system in relation to the production of potato starch
(OJ L 197, 30.7.1994, p. 4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 962/2002 (OJ L 149, 7.6.2002, p. 1).

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**05 02 01** (cont’d)

05 02 01 04 Refunds on non-Annex 1 products (cereals and rice)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

36 000 000 21 000 000 39 581 573,23

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds on cereals exported in the form of certain spirit drinks, in accordance with Article 13 of
Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, as well as refunds on goods resulting from the processing of cereals and rice, in accordance with Regulation
(EC) No 3448/93.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000 (OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from
the processing of agricultural products (OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2580/2000
(OJ L 298, 25.11.2000, p. 5).

05 02 01 05 Special aid for Portuguese producers

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 000 000 13 000 000 8 228 868,12

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia, aid granted to Portuguese producers of cereals placed on the market or sold by the
producer to an intervention agency.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3653/90 of 11 December 1990 introducing transitional measures governing the common organisation of the
market in cereals and rice in Portugal (OJ L 362, 27.12.1990, p. 28), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1664/95 (OJ L 158, 8.7.1995,
p. 13).

05 02 01 99 Other interventions for cereals

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud under Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 352/78,

— amounts retained under Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts under Article 05 02 01.

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05 02 01 99 (cont’d)

However, amounts relating to public storage operations continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

This item is also intended to cover other per hectare compensatory payments.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2003 (OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3).

**05 02 02** **Rice**

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1987/2001 (OJ L 271, 12.10.2001, p. 5).

05 02 02 01 Export refunds on rice

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

32 000 000 32 000 000 41 074 111,54

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds granted in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.

05 02 02 02 Intervention storage of rice

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

34 000 000 30 000 000 37 751 198,67

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical costs and financial costs resulting from buying-in for public storage, other public storage
costs (this refers mainly to the difference between the book value and the sale value), as well as the financial depreciation of ‘recently
constituted’ stocks, in accordance with Articles 4, 5 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95, and Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European
Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96
(OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

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**05 02 02** (cont’d)

05 02 02 03 Production refunds for starch and brewing

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover aid for the production of starch and for the brewing industry, pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation
(EC) No 3072/95.

05 02 02 04 Per hectare aid for rice

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

109 000 000 118 000 000 112 749 824,22

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the compensatory payment per hectare referred to in Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.

05 02 02 99 Other intervention for rice

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. – 87 447,51

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure under other intervention schemes for rice, in particular expenditure arising from the
payment of aid to paddy rice producers in Portugal for the marketing years 1992/93 to 1997/98, in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation
(EEC) No 738/93.

It is also intended to cover outstanding aid for the production of certain varieties of rice of the Indica type or profile, pursuant to Article 8a
of Regulation (EEC) No 1418/76, as well as expenditure resulting from other operations in the rice sector and possibly those resulting from
the application of Regulation (EEC) No 1332/92.

This appropriation is also intended to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts under Article 05 02 02.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

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**05 02 02** (cont’d)

05 02 02 99 (cont’d)

Council Regulation (EEC) No 738/93 of 17 March 1993 amending the transitional measures governing the common organisation of the
market in cereals and rice in Portugal as provided for by Regulation (EEC) No 3653/90 (OJ L 77, 31.3.1993, p. 1), as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 823/2001 of 24 April 2001 (OJ L 120, 28.4.2001, p. 2).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2003 (OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3).

**05 02 03** **Direct payments for arable crops**

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 of 17 May 1999 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops
(OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1038/2001 (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 16).

05 02 03 01 Aid for producers of maize

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 273 000 000 1 180 000 000 1 613 601 602,44

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover area payments pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 to producers of maize who
are subject to a regional base area for maize, as defined in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

05 02 03 02 Aid for producers of cereals not subject to the base area for maize

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 834 000 000 10 450 000 000 10 717 923 716,21

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover area payments to other producers of cereals, pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

05 02 03 03 Aid for producers of soya beans, rape seed and sunflower seed

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 377 000 000 1 250 000 000 1 846 183 678,84

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover area payments to producers of rape seed, sunflower seed and soya beans, pursuant to Article 1 of
Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

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**05 02 03** (cont’d)

05 02 03 04 Aid for producers of peas, field beans and sweet lupins
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

507 000 000 498 000 000 514 744 425,93

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover area payments to producers of peas, field beans and sweet lupins, pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation
(EC) No 1251/1999.

05 02 03 05 Aid for producers of non-textile flax seed and of flax and hemp grown for fibre
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

84 000 000 56 000 000 91 138 511,91

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover area payments to producers of linseed, pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

05 02 03 06 Supplementary aid for durum wheat: traditional production zones
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 099 000 000 1 017 000 000 1 232 638 746,90

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the supplement to the per hectare compensatory payments to producers of durum wheat, pursuant
to Articles 1 and 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999, as well as outstanding balances on supplements to the per hectare compensatory
payments to producers of durum wheat, pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92.

05 02 03 07 Supplementary aid for durum wheat: zones other than traditional production zones
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 000 000 8 000 000 8 873 674,40

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the supplement to the per hectare compensatory payments to producers of durum wheat pursuant to
Articles 1 and 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

05 02 03 08 Aid for grass silage
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

74 000 000 79 000 000 75 067 241,75

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the per hectare compensatory payments to producers of grass silage, pursuant to Article 1(3) of
Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

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**05 02 03** (cont’d)

05 02 03 09 Set-aside

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 812 000 000 1 680 000 000 1 939 692 188,39

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover set-aside payments on land voluntarily set aside pursuant to Article 6(5) to (7) of Regulation (EC)
No 1251/1999 and compensation for the set-aside requirement, pursuant to Articles 2(3) and 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92, as well as
outstanding expenditure on the Community’s financial contribution to the aid granted in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EEC)
No 2328/91, at the rates of Community part-financing laid down in Annex III to Regulation (EEC) No 223/90.

Legal basis

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 223/90 of 26 January 1990 fixing the rates of Community part-financing for the measures referred to in
Council Regulations (EEC) No 797/85, (EEC) No 1096/88, (EEC) No 1360/78, (EEC) No 389/82 and (EEC) No 1696/71 (OJ L 22, 27.1.1990,
p. 62), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1282/94 (OJ L 140, 3.6.1994, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2328/91 of 15 July 1991 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (OJ L 218, 6.8.1991, p. 1),
repealed by Regulation (EC) No 950/97 (OJ L 142, 2.6.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1992/93 of 19 July 1993 transferring the financing of certain aids provided for in Regulations (EEC) No 1096/88
and (EEC) No 2328/91 from the EAGGF Guidance Section to the EAGGF Guarantee Section and amending Regulation (EEC) No 2328/91 as
regards part-financing of the system to encourage the set-aside of arable land (OJ L 182, 24.7.1993, p. 12).

05 02 03 99 Other expenditure related to direct payments for arable crops

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

– 10 000 000 – 10 000 000 – 8 958 071,38

Remarks

This appropriation is intended, in particular, to take account of:

— any amounts recovered in connection with irregularities or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained under Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts under Article 05 02 03.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

This item is also intended to cover other per hectare compensatory payments.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2003 (OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3).

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**05 02 04** **Food programmes**

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3730/87 of 10 December 1987 laying down the general rules for the supply of food from intervention stocks to
designated organisations for distribution to the most deprived persons in the Community (OJ L 352, 15.12.1987, p. 1), as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 2535/95 (OJ L 260, 31.10.1995, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 of 27 June 1996 on food-aid policy and food-aid management and special operations in support of
food security (OJ L 166, 5.7.1996, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1726/2001 (OJ L 234, 1.9.2001, p. 10).

05 02 04 01 Programmes for deprived persons

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

200 000 000 200 000 000 155 739 962,13

Remarks

Of the amount proposed, expenditure relating to the accession of the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 16 000 000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3730/87 of 10 December 1987 laying down the general rules for the supply of food from intervention stocks to
designated organisations for distribution to the most deprived persons in the Community (OJ L 352, 15.12.1987, p. 1), as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 2535/95 (OJ L 260, 31.10.1995, p. 3).

05 02 04 02 Food aid

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 000 000 16 000 000 5 556 195,55

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to take account of possible expenditure on refunds in connection with food aid, particularly cereals, rice,
sugar and milk products.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 of 27 June 1996 on food-aid policy and food-aid management and special operations in support of
food security (OJ L 166, 5.7.1996, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1726/2001 (OJ L 234, 1.9.2001, p. 10).

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**05 02 04** (cont’d)

05 02 04 99 Others

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. – 275 956,55

Remarks

This appropriation is intended, in particular, to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts under Article 05 02 04.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

This item may contain any outstanding balances resulting from the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2802/98 of 17 December
1998 on a programme to supply agricultural products to the Russian Federation (OJ L 349, 24.12.1998, p. 12), financing for which was
agreed on 24 November 1998 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission.

It is also intended to cover outstanding expenditure on special measures to reduce butterfat surpluses taken in accordance with Article 12 of
Regulation (EEC) No 804/68.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2003 (OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3).

**05 02 05** **Sugar and monetary measures**

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the market in sugar (OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 1).

05 02 05 01 Export refunds on sugar and isoglucose

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 285 000 000 1 257 000 000 1 168 212 302,72

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds granted in accordance with Article 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, including those
relating to certain sugars incorporated into processed fruit and vegetables, in accordance with Articles 16 and 18 of Regulation (EC)
No 2201/96.

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**05 02 05** (cont’d)

05 02 05 02 Reimbursement of storage costs

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 16 571 270,59

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any outstanding reimbursement of storage costs, in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EC)
No 2038/1999.

05 02 05 03 Production refunds on sugar used in the chemical industry

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

194 000 000 166 000 000 156 683 515,73

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on refunds for use in the chemical industry, in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001.

05 02 05 04 Measures to aid the disposal of raw sugar

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

18 000 000 18 000 000 13 667 864,51

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on measures taken for sugar produced in the French overseas departments, in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001.

05 02 05 05 Refunds on non-Annex 1 products (sugar)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

183 000 000 156 000 000 190 075 404,79

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds on goods resulting from the processing of sugar and isoglucose, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 3448/93.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from
the processing of agricultural products (OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2580/2000
(OJ L 298, 25.11.2000, p. 5).

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**05 02 05** (cont’d)

05 02 05 06 Agrimonetary aids

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 26 000 000 165 838 530,87

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2799/98 of 15 December 1998 establishing agrimonetary arrangements for the euro (OJ L 349, 24.12.1998,
p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2800/98 of 15 December 1998 on transitional measures to be applied under the common agricultural policy
with a view to the introduction of the euro (OJ L 349, 24.12.1998, p. 8).

05 02 05 07 Adjustment aid for refinery industry

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

41 000 000 41 000 000 40 389 702,10

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure under the common organisation of the market in sugar, in particular expenditure
incurred in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 7(4), and Articles 33(2) and 38 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 768/89 of 21 March 1989 establishing a system of transitional aids to agricultural income (OJ L 84, 29.9.1989,
p. 8).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2003 (OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3).

05 02 05 99 Other expenditure for sugar

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

– 10 000 000 – 10 000 000 – 6 858 084,74

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the outstanding expenditure on accession compensatory amounts paid in 1995 and on monetary
compensatory amounts, the Community’s financial contribution to aid granted in accordance with Title 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 768/89
and any outstanding interest payments to Member States, calculated on the basis of application of Article 5a of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70.

This item is intended, in particular, to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts under Article 05 02 05.

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**05 02 05** (cont’d)

05 02 05 99 (cont’d)

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 768/89 of 21 March 1989 establishing a system of transitional aids to agricultural income (OJ L 84, 29.9.1989,
p. 8).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2003 (OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3).

**05 02 06** **Olive oil**

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats
(OJ 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1513/2001 (OJ L 201, 26.7.2001, p. 4).

05 02 06 01 Export refunds on olive oil

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 92 027,89

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on export refunds for olive oil, in accordance with Article 20 of Regulation
No 136/66/EEC.

Legal basis

Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats
(OJ 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1513/2001 (OJ L 201, 26.7.2001, p. 4).

05 02 06 02 Production aid and schemes related to production of olive oil

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 342 000 000 2 319 000 000 2 295 832 762,67

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover production aid, less the deductions made in accordance with Article 5(1) and (4) of Regulation
No 136/66/EEC (specific measures), and Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 154/75, as well as expenditure in accordance with Article 5 of
Regulation No 136/66/EEC providing for measures to improve the quality of olive oil production.

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**05 02 06** (cont’d)

05 02 06 03 Storage measures for olive oil

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 9 437 155,13

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other expenditure, particularly that incurred in accordance with Article 20d(3) of Regulation
No 136/66/EEC (storage contracts).

05 02 06 04 Other measures for olive oil

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

24 000 000 24 000 000 26 549 253,21

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure in respect of the granting of a production refund for olive oil used in the manufacture of
preserved fish and vegetables, in accordance with Article 20a of Regulation No 136/66/EEC.

Legal basis

Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats
(OJ 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1513/2001 (OJ L 201, 26.7.2001, p. 4).

05 02 06 99 Other

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

– 2 000 000 – 2 000 000 – 2 639 501,09

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any outstanding balances on:

— the consumption aid for Community olive oil, in accordance with Article 11(1) of Regulation No 136/66/EEC,

— technical, financial or other public storage costs, pursuant to Articles 12 and 13 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC, and the financial depreciation of ‘recently constituted’ stocks.

This appropriation is intended lastly to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 352/78,

— amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts under Article 05 02 06.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

Legal basis

Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats
(OJ 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1513/2001 (OJ L 201, 26.7.2001, p. 4).

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**05 02 06** (cont’d)

05 02 06 99 (cont’d)

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European
Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96
(OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2003 (OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3).

**05 02 07** **Textile plants**

05 02 07 01 Aid for fibre flax and hemp

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

26 000 000 26 000 000 12 206 393,91

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover processing aid for long and short flax fibre and hemp fibre, in accordance with Article 3(a) and (b) of
Regulation (EC) No 1673/2000.

It also covers outstanding expenditure on production aid for fibre flax and hemp, pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 1308/70, less
the deductions made in accordance with Article 2 of that Regulation, as well as any outstanding balances on other measures, particularly
private storage aid granted in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 1308/70.

Of the amount proposed, expenditure relating to the accession of the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 1 000 000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1308/70 of 29 June 1970 on the common organisation of the market in flax and hemp (OJ L 146, 4.7.1970,
p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1673/2000 of 27 July 2000 on the common organisation of the markets in flax and hemp grown for fibre
(OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 16).

05 02 07 02 Aid for cotton

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

858 000 000 881 000 000 804 030 360,31

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on aid for cotton, not carded or combed, under Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1050/2001 of 22 May 2001 adjusting, for the sixth time, the system of aid for cotton introduced by Protocol 4
annexed to the Act of Accession of Greece (OJ L 148, 1.6.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001 of 22 May 2001 on production aid for cotton (OJ L 148, 1.6.2001, p. 3).

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**05 02 07** (cont’d)

05 02 07 03 Aid for silkworms

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 000 000 1 000 000 617 660,13

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover aid granted in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 845/72.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 845/72 of 24 April 1972 laying down special measures to encourage silkworm rearing (OJ L 100, 27.4.1972,
p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1668/2000 (OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 6).

05 02 07 99 Other measures for textile plants

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. – 466 923,37

Remarks

This appropriation is intended, in particular, to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest received,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78, penalties and interest
received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

— amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts under Article 05 02 07.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

**05 02 08** **Fruit and vegetables**

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables
(OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 47/2003 (OJ L 7, 11.1.2003, p. 64).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable
products (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 453/2002 (OJ L 72, 14.3.2002, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 of 28 October 1996 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits
(OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 49), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1933/2001 (OJ L 262, 2.10.2001, p. 6).

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**05 02 08** (cont’d)

05 02 08 01 Export refunds on fruit and vegetables

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

38 000 000 38 000 000 46 397 567,41

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on refunds on:

— fresh fruit and vegetables in accordance with Article 35 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96,

— products processed from fruit and vegetables, other than added sugar, in accordance with Articles 16 and 17 of Regulation (EC)
No 2201/96.

Of the amount proposed, expenditure relating to the accession of the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 1 000 000.

05 02 08 02 Compensation for withdrawals and buying in

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

93 000 000 134 000 000 61 362 199,03

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

— financial compensation to producers’ organisations, pursuant to Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96,

— the processing and distribution of products withdrawn or bought in, in accordance with Article 30 of that Regulation.

It is also intended to cover expenditure on defraying transport, sorting and packaging costs in connection with the free distribution of fruit
and vegetables, in accordance with Article 30(6) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96.

05 02 08 03 Operational funds for producer organisations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

405 000 000 405 000 000 388 733 699,06

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community’s part-financing of expenditure connected with operational funds for producer
organisations, in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96.

05 02 08 04 Special measures for nuts

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

20 000 000 36 000 000 97 536 412,92

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the cost of specific measures to finance, in particular, aid to hazelnut producers in accordance with Article 55 of Regulation (EC)
No 2200/96,

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**05 02 08** (cont’d)

05 02 08 04 (cont’d)

— specific aid to producer organisations which set up a revolving fund and Community aid for quality improvement plans for nuts and
locust beans.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 789/89 of 20 March 1989 instituting specific measures for nuts and locust beans, and amending Regulation
(EEC) No 1035/72 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (OJ L 85, 30.3.1989, p. 3).

05 02 08 05 Bananas

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

289 000 000 266 000 000 212 272 399,76

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover aid to compensate for loss of income granted to Community producers who market their bananas in
compliance with the common standards, as laid down in Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (OJ L 47, 25.2.1993, p. 1),
as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2587/2001 (OJ L 345, 29.12.2001, p. 13).

05 02 08 06 Production aid for processed tomato products

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

285 000 000 279 000 000 278 065 881,57

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on tomato-processing premiums, in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC)
No 2201/96.

Of the amount proposed, expenditure relating to the accession of the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 5 000 000.

05 02 08 07 Production aid for fruit-based products

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

93 000 000 86 000 000 84 719 476,41

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on aid for processing peaches, pears, prunes and figs, in accordance with Articles 5 and
9 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.

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**05 02 08** (cont’d)

05 02 08 08 Production aid and intervention for dried grapes

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

115 000 000 112 000 000 112 720 137,82

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on processing aid and intervention for dried grapes, in accordance with Articles 7 and 9
of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.

It is also intended to cover expenditure arising from Council Regulation (EC) No 399/94 of 21 February 1994 concerning specific measures
for dried grapes (OJ L 54, 25.2.1994, p. 3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2826/2000 (OJ L 328, 23.12.2000, p. 2).

05 02 08 09 Compensation to encourage processing of citrus fruits

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

256 000 000 249 000 000 264 719 584,64

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising from the Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits, in
accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2202/96.

Of the amount proposed, expenditure relating to the accession of the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 1 000 000.

05 02 08 10 Free distribution of fruit and vegetables

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 000 000 9 000 000 8 042 963,55

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

— financial compensation to producers’ organisations, pursuant to Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96,

— the processing and distribution of products withdrawn or bought in, in accordance with Article 30 of that Regulation.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on defraying transport, sorting and packaging costs in connection with the free
distribution of fruit and vegetables, in accordance with Article 30(6) of that Regulation.

Of this amount, expenditure relating to the enlargement to include the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 1 000 000 for the free
distribution of fruit and vegetables.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables
(OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 545/2002 (OJ L 84, 28.3.2002, p. 1).

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**05 02 08** (cont’d)

05 02 08 11 Other measures for fruit and vegetables

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 000 000 5 000 000 15 287 028,42

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure related to aid for producer groups granted preliminary recognition,

— expenditure resulting from grubbing-up,

— other expenditure, in particular financial contributions for the purpose of restructuring the fruit and vegetable sectors most affected by
the abolition of the transitional measures laid down in the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, granted pursuant to Article 2 of
Regulation (EEC) No 3816/92,

— the cost of specific measures to finance, in particular, aid to asparagus producers, in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EC)
No 2201/96,

— expenditure resulting from Community contributions to lump-sum aid to producer organisations and expenditure incurred by trade
associations in applying programmes to improve the competitiveness of raspberries intended for processing.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3816/92 of 28 December 1992 providing for, in the fruit and vegetables sector, the abolition of the compensation mechanism in trade between Spain and the other Member States and allied measures (OJ L 387, 31.12.1992, p. 10), as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 1363/95 (OJ L 132, 16.6.1995, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/97 of 30 October 1997 on the improvement of the Community production of apples, pears, peaches and
nectarines (OJ L 303, 6.11.1997, p. 3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 843/98 (OJ L 120, 23.4.1998, p. 10).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1991/92 of 13 July 1992 establishing a special scheme for raspberries intended for processing
(OJ L 199, 18.7.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1363/95 (OJ L 132, 16.6.1995, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables, and in
particular Article 52(1) and (2) thereof (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 47/2003 (OJ L 7, 11.1.2003,
p. 64).

05 02 08 99 Other

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

– 1 000 000 – 1 000 000 – 10 373 023,25

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to take account of:

— any amounts recovered in connection with irregularities or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained under Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts under Article 05 02 08.

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**05 02 08** (cont’d)

05 02 08 99 (cont’d)

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2003 (OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3).

**05 02 09** **Products of the wine-growing sector**

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1), as
last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2585/2001 (OJ L 345, 29.12.2001, p. 10).

05 02 09 01 Export refunds on products of the wine-growing sector

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

25 000 000 25 000 000 23 776 043,96

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds on wine-sector products, in accordance with Article 63 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.

Of the amount proposed, expenditure relating to the accession of the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 1 000 000.

05 02 09 02 Storage of wine and grape must

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

67 000 000 67 000 000 68 534 023,38

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover aid for:

— the private storage of wine and grape must, in accordance with Article 24 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999,

— the re-storage of table wine, in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87.

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**CHAPTER 05 02 — PLANT PRODUCTS** (cont’d)

**05 02 09** (cont’d)

05 02 09 03 Distillation of wine

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

315 000 000 430 000 000 420 687 033,51

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising from:

— the distillation of wine, in accordance with Articles 28, 29(3) and 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999,

— the distillation of the by-products of wine-making, in accordance with Article 24 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.

05 02 09 04 Storage measures for alcohol

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

191 000 000 245 000 000 261 221 669,84

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— technical costs and financial costs resulting from the buying-in of alcohol for public storage, in accordance with Articles 27 to 30 of
Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999,

— other storage costs for alcohol, in accordance with Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999; this refers to the difference between the
book value and the sale value.

It is also intended to cover the financial depreciation of ‘recently constituted’ stocks.

In addition, this appropriation covers the cost of the aid provided for in Article 29(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 for the private
storage of alcohol (secondary aid).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European
Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96
(OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

05 02 09 05 Aid for the use of must

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

156 000 000 156 000 000 141 191 283,51

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on aid for the use of must, in particular:

— in the manufacture of grape juice for direct consumption,

— in concentrated form to enrich certain wines or for animal feed,

— whether or not concentrated, in the manufacture of British, Irish and home-made wines,

pursuant to Articles 34 and 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.

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**CHAPTER 05 02 — PLANT PRODUCTS** (cont’d)

**05 02 09** (cont’d)

05 02 09 06 Permanent abandonment premiums in respect of areas under vines

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

18 000 000 16 000 000 13 959 010,43

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on grubbing-up premiums in respect of wine-growing areas, pursuant to Article 8 of
Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.

05 02 09 07 Restructuring and conversion of vineyards

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

443 000 000 443 000 000 424 231 474,72

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on measures for the restructuring and conversion of vineyards implemented pursuant to
Articles 11 to 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.

05 02 09 99 Other measures for products of the wine-growing sector

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

– 1 000 000 – 1 000 000 – 4 891 937,20

Remarks

This item is, in particular, intended to cover:

— intervention measures taken in accordance with Article 38(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999,

— measures to remedy an exceptional situation resulting from natural disasters, in accordance with Article 78 of that Regulation,

— measures to promote expansion of the markets for table wine, in accordance with Article 49 of that Regulation,

— measures to encourage the use of methods other than distillation, in accordance with Articles 41 and 48 of that Regulation.

It is also intended to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts at Article 05 02 09.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

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**CHAPTER 05 02 — PLANT PRODUCTS** (cont’d)

**05 02 09** (cont’d)

05 02 09 99 (cont’d)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2003 (OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2585/2001 (OJ L 345, 29.12.2001, p. 10).

**05 02 10** **Tobacco**

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992,
p. 70), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 546/2002 (OJ L 84, 28.3.2002, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2076/92 of 30 June 1992 fixing the premiums for leaf tobacco by group of tobacco varieties and the guarantee
thresholds allocated by group of varieties and by Member State (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 77), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 164/94
(OJ L 24, 29.1.1994, p. 4).

05 02 10 01 Premiums for tobacco

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

929 000 000 956 000 000 951 757 390,15

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on premiums granted in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2076/92.

05 02 10 02 Community fund for research and information

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

14 400 000 9 000 000 10 481 922,26

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred under Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92.

05 02 10 99 Other measures for tobacco

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

– 2 000 000 – 2 000 000 – 507 727,11

Remarks

This item is intended, in particular, to record the outstanding expenditure on the conversion programme in accordance with Article 14 of
Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92.

It is also intended to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

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**CHAPTER 05 02 — PLANT PRODUCTS** (cont’d)

**05 02 10** (cont’d)

05 02 10 99 (cont’d)

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts under Article 05 02 10.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European
Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96
(OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992,
p. 70), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 546/2002 (OJ L 84, 28.3.2002, p. 4).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2003 (OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3).

**05 02 11** **Other plant products/measures**

05 02 11 01 Dried fodder and grain legumes

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

384 000 000 389 000 000 388 341 246,35

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the per hectare aid to maintain crops of chickpeas, lentils and vetches.

It is also intended to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest received,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts under this item.

Of the amount proposed, expenditure relating to the accession of the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 2 000 000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EC) No 603/95 of 21 February 1995 on the common organisation of the market in dried fodder (OJ L 63, 21.3.1995,
p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1347/95 (OJ L 131, 15.6.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 of 30 July 1996 introducing a specific measure in respect of certain grain legumes (OJ L 206, 16.8.1996,
p. 4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 811/2000 (OJ L 100, 20.4.2000, p. 1).

Proposal for a Council regulation, submitted by the Commission on 24 January 2003, on the common organisation of the market in dried
fodder for the marketing years 2004/05 to 2007/08 (COM(2003) 23 final).

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**05 02 11** (cont’d)

05 02 11 02 Seeds

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

109 000 000 110 000 000 98 960 337,23

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on production aid in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2358/71.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2358/71 of 26 October 1971 on the common organisation of the market in seeds (OJ L 246, 5.11.1971, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 154/2002 (OJ L 25, 29.1.2002, p. 18).

05 02 11 03 Hops

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

13 000 000 13 000 000 12 506 469,07

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the per hectare aid granted to producers in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation
(EEC) No 1696/71.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1696/71 of 26 July 1971 on the common organisation of the market in hops (OJ L 175, 4.8.1971, p. 1), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1514/2001, (OJ L 201, 26.7.2001, p. 8).

05 02 11 04 POSEI

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

268 000 000 249 000 000 199 371 219,67

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure arising from the implementation of the POSEI and Aegean island legislation,

— subsidies for Community rice supplied to the French overseas department of Réunion, pursuant to Article 10 of Regulation (EC)
No 3072/95.

It is also intended to cover any outstanding expenditure on aid for tinned pineapples, in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EEC)
No 525/77.

This appropriation is also intended to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest received,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts under this item.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 525/77 of 14 March 1977 establishing a system of production aid for tinned pineapples (OJ L 73, 21.3.1977,
p. 46), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1452/2001 (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 11).

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**05 02 11** (cont’d)

05 02 11 04 (cont’d)

Council Decision 89/687/EEC of 22 December 1989 setting up a programme of options specific to the remote and insular nature of the
French overseas departments (Poseidom) (OJ L 399, 30.12.1989, p. 39).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Council Decision 91/314/EEC of 26 June 1991 setting up a programme of options specific to the remote and insular nature of the Canary
Islands (Poseican) (OJ L 171, 29.6.1991, p. 5).

Council Decision 91/315/EEC of 26 June 1991 setting up a programme of options specific to the remote and insular nature of Madeira and
the Azores (Poseima) (OJ L 171, 29.6.1991, p. 10).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 of 19 July 1993 introducing specific measures for the smaller Aegean islands concerning certain
agricultural products (OJ L 184, 27.7.1993, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 442/2002 (OJ L 68, 12.3.2002, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (OJ L 329, 30.12.1995,
p. 18), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1987/2001 (OJ L 271, 12.10.2001, p. 5).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1452/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures in respect of certain agricultural products for the
benefit of the French overseas departments, amending Directive 72/462/EEC and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 525/77 and (EEC)
No 3763/91 (Poseidom) (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1453/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Azores and
Madeira and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 (Poseima) (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 26).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1454/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Canary
Islands and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 (Poseican) (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 45).

05 02 11 05 Aid regime for small producers

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 000 000 2 000 000 0,—

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1259/1999 of 17 May 1999 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 113), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1244/2001 (OJ L 173, 27.6.2001, p. 1).

05 02 11 99 Other measures for plant products/measures

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. – 4 256 079,04

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds on goods resulting from the processing of other agricultural products, in accordance with
Regulation (EC) No 3448/93.

It is also intended to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

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**CHAPTER 05 02 — PLANT PRODUCTS** (cont’d)

**05 02 11** (cont’d)

05 02 11 99 (cont’d)

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts under Article 05 02 11.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from
the processing of agricultural products (OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2580/2000
(OJ L 298, 25.11.2000, p. 5).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2003 (OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3).

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**05 03 02** **Beef and veal**

05 03 02 01 Refunds for beef and veal 1.1 286 000 000 457 000 000 330 940 000,—

05 03 02 02 Intervention storage of beef and veal 1.1 – 5 000 000 – 1 000 000 104 060 744,22

05 03 02 03 Suckler-cow premiums 1.1 1 972 000 000 2 060 000 000 1 888 295 223,65

05 03 02 04 Additional premiums for suckler cows 1.1 97 000 000 97 000 000 70 865 945,61

05 03 02 05 Special premiums 1.1 1 946 000 000 1 967 000 000 1 748 401 417,05

05 03 02 06 Deseasonalisation premiums 1.1 p.m. p.m. 4 716,93

05 03 02 07 Slaughter premiums 1.1 1 750 000 000 1 710 000 000 1 024 820 650,62

05 03 02 08 Extensification premiums 1.1 1 020 000 000 1 018 000 000 942 584 233,05

05 03 02 09 Exceptional support measures 1.1 249 000 000 344 000 000 242 391 246,75

05 03 02 10 Compulsory slaughter programme 1.1 50 000 000 100 000 000 68 267 854,51

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Title
Chapter
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Item

**05 03 04** **Pigmeat, eggs and poultry, bee-keeping and**
**other animal products**

05 03 04 01 Refunds on pigmeat 1.1 38 000 000 78 000 000 27 338 609,43

05 03 04 02 Intervention for pigmeat 1.1 p.m. p.m. 2 668 471,13

05 03 04 03 Exceptional market-support measures for pigmeat 1.1 p.m. 11 000 000 108 761,60

05 03 04 04 Refunds on eggs 1.1 9 000 000 8 000 000 5 942 731,63

05 03 04 05 Refunds for poultrymeat 1.1 91 000 000 91 000 000 71 102 801,91

05 03 04 06 Refunds on non-Annex I products (eggs) 1.1 3 000 000 6 000 000 4 931 707,37

05 03 04 07 Specific aid for bee-keeping 1.1 16 500 000 16 500 000 14 258 215,96

05 03 04 08 Exceptional support measures for eggs 1.1 3 000 000

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

05 03 04 99 Other measures for animal products 1.1 – 1 000 000 – 1 000 000 – 2 289 788,72

Article 05 03 04 — Subtotal 159 500 000 209 500 000 124 061 510,31

**Chapter 05 03 — Total** **12 540 500 000** **13 403 500 000** **10 361 453 725,70**

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**05 03 01** **Milk and milk products**

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products
(OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 509/2002 (OJ L 79, 22.3.2002, p. 15).

Proposal for a Council regulation, submitted by the Commission on 24 January 2003, amending Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 on the
common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (COM(2003) 23 final).

05 03 01 01 Refunds for milk and milk products

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 634 000 000 1 568 000 000 1 159 606 820,65

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds in accordance with Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

Of the amount proposed, expenditure on enlargement to include the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 97 000 000.

05 03 01 02 Intervention storage of skimmed-milk powder

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 000 000 10 000 000 85 794 566,66

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on private storage aid granted in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC)
No 1255/1999.

It is also intended to cover technical costs, financial costs and other costs of public storage, in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC)
No 1255/1999, and the financial depreciation of ‘recently constituted’ stocks.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European
Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96
(OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

05 03 01 03 Aid for disposal of skimmed milk

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

604 000 000 531 000 000 445 963 993,58

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

— aid for feed for calves granted in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999,

— aid for skimmed milk for feed for animals other than calves granted in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999,

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05 03 01 03 (cont’d)

— aid for partly-skimmed milk powder for calves granted in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999,

— aid for skimmed milk processed into casein.

Of the proposed amount, expenditure on enlargement accounts for EUR 20 000 000.

05 03 01 04 Intervention storage of butter and cream

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

23 000 000 125 000 000 299 953 152,04

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on private storage aid granted in accordance with Article 6(3) of Regulation (EC)
No 1255/1999.

It is also intended to cover:

— technical costs resulting from buying in for public storage, in accordance with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999,

— other public storage costs and other expenditure incurred, in particular, subsidies for specific uses, under Article 6(1) and (4) of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999,

— the financial depreciation of ‘recently constituted’ stocks.

Of the amount proposed, expenditure on enlargement to the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 2 000 000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European
Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96
(OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

05 03 01 05 Other measures relating to butterfat

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

410 000 000 425 000 000 458 923 856,99

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover aid for specific uses in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.

Of the amount proposed, expenditure on enlargement to the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 15 000 000.

05 03 01 06 Intervention storage of cheese

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

41 000 000 54 000 000 68 473 859,49

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on intervention storage of cheese, in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC)
No 1255/1999.

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**05 03 01** (cont’d)

05 03 01 07 Superlevy from milk producers

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

– 172 000 000 – 36 000 000 – 150 353 497,77

Remarks

The levy, payable by producers or purchasers of cows’ milk, is set at 115 % of the target price for milk, and is payable on any quantities of
milk and/or milk equivalent marketed in excess of a reference quantity over the 12-month period concerned.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3950/92 of 28 December 1992 establishing an additional levy in the milk and milk products sector
(OJ L 405, 31.12.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 572/2003 (OJ L 82, 29.3.2003, p. 20).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products
(OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48), and in particular Article 5 thereof.

05 03 01 08 School milk

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

80 000 000 81 000 000 73 684 069,18

Remarks

Of the proposed amount, expenditure on enlargement to the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 6 000 000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products
(OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 509/2002 (OJ L 79, 22.3.2002, p. 15).

05 03 01 09 Refunds on non-Annex I products (milk and butter)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

193 000 000 232 000 000 179 318 595,60

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds on:

— goods resulting from the processing of skimmed milk, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 3448/93,

— goods resulting from the processing of butter, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 3448/93.

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05 03 01 99 Other measures for milk and milk products

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

– 5 000 000 – 5 000 000 – 8 330 609,68

Remarks

This item is intended to cover expenditure on other measures, in particular outstanding balances for measures to help small producers, for
reducing the reference quantities and for expanding the markets in milk and milk products.

It is also intended to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud under Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest received, in particular those collected under Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained under Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this article.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations shall continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

This item is intended to cover expenditure on compensation for certain producers of milk or milk products, known as ‘SLOM’.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2187/93 of 22 July 1993 providing for the offer of compensation to certain producers of milk or milk products
who have been temporarily prevented from carrying out their activity (OJ L 196, 5.8.1993, p. 6).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2003 (OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3).

**05 03 02** **Beef and veal**

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999,
p. 21), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2345/2001 (OJ L 315, 1.12.2001, p. 29).

05 03 02 01 Refunds for beef and veal

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

286 000 000 457 000 000 330 940 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

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05 03 02 01 (cont’d)

Of the amount proposed, expenditure on enlargement to the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 22 000 000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999,
p. 21), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1512/2001 (OJ L 201, 26.7.2001, p. 1).

05 03 02 02 Intervention storage of beef and veal

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

– 5 000 000 – 1 000 000 104 060 744,22

Remarks

This item is intended to cover aid for private storage, in accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

It is also intended to cover:

— the costs of public storage, in accordance with Articles 27 and 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999,

— the financial depreciation of ‘recently constituted’ stocks.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1883/78 of 2 August 1978 laying down general rules for the financing of interventions by the European
Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (OJ L 216, 5.8.1978, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1259/96
(OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 10), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof.

05 03 02 03 Suckler-cow premiums

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 972 000 000 2 060 000 000 1 888 295 223,65

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the suckler-cow premiums, in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, with the
exception of the additional premiums resulting from the application of Article 6(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 (regions as defined in
Articles 3 and 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 and Member States with a high proportion of suckler cows in the cattle population; see
Item 05 03 02 04).

It is also intended to cover any balance of additional premiums resulting from the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 747/93 of
17 March 1993 derogating, with regard to the granting to Portugal of the suckler-cow premium, from Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 on the
common organisation of the market in beef and veal (OJ L 77, 31.3.1993, p. 15).

05 03 02 04 Additional premiums for suckler cows

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

97 000 000 97 000 000 70 865 945,61

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the additional suckler-cow premiums, in accordance with Article 6(5) of Regulation (EC)
No 1254/1999, granted in the regions specified in Articles 3 and 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999, and in Member States with a high
proportion of suckler cows in the cattle population.

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05 03 02 05 Special premiums
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 946 000 000 1 967 000 000 1 748 401 417,05

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the special premiums, in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

05 03 02 06 Deseasonalisation premiums
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 4 716,93

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the deseasonalisation premiums, in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

05 03 02 07 Slaughter premiums
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 750 000 000 1 710 000 000 1 024 820 650,62

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments relating to the premium for the slaughter of bovine animals, in accordance with Article 11
of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

This appropriation is also intended to cover any outstanding payments relating to the processing premiums for young male calves, in
accordance with Article 4i of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68.

05 03 02 08 Extensification premiums

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 020 000 000 1 018 000 000 942 584 233,05

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover extensification payments, in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

05 03 02 09 Exceptional support measures

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

249 000 000 344 000 000 242 391 246,75

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community’s contribution to the cost of the voluntary slaughter of cattle of more than 30-months
old to be financed jointly with the United Kingdom.

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It is also intended to cover the Community’ part-financing of the plan to eradicate BSE in Portugal.

Legal basis

Commission Regulation (EC) No 716/96 of 19 April 1996 adopting exceptional support measures for the beef market in the United Kingdom (OJ L 99, 20.4.1996, p. 14), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 667/2003 (OJ L 96, 12.4.2004, p. 13).

In accordance with Article 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, Regulation (EC) No 716/96 provides for exceptional support measures for
the beef and veal market in the United Kingdom on account of the appearance of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).

05 03 02 10 Compulsory slaughter programme

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

50 000 000 100 000 000 68 267 854,51

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community’s contribution to the cost of the compulsory selective slaughter and destruction of
animals identified as being most likely to have been exposed to meat and bonemeal infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).

Legal basis

Commission Regulation (EC) No 716/96 of 19 April 1996 adopting exceptional support measures for the beef market in the United Kingdom (OJ L 99, 20.4.1996, p. 14), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 667/2003 (OJ L 96, 12.4.2004, p. 13).

05 03 02 11 Additional payments

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

483 000 000 483 000 000 295 323 693,70

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments arising from the application of Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, which allows
Member States to use a national budget, laid down in Annex IV to the Regulation, to make additional payments to farmers, in the form of
headage payments and/or area payments, in accordance with objective criteria such as production structures and conditions.

05 03 02 12 Other intervention

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

124 000 000 100 000 000 329 566 999,48

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other forms of intervention, particularly those carried out in accordance with Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

It is also intended to cover outstanding balances for the early-slaughter premium for calves agreed in principle by the Agriculture Council on
30 October 1996 as part of the bovine sector emergency plan to combat the consequences of BSE.

In addition, this appropriation is also intended to cover possible payments following the decision by the Court of Justice (C-239/01) on the
co-financing rate on special support measures taken in the aftermath of the second BSE crisis (Regulation (EC) No 690/2001).

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**05 03 02** (cont’d)

05 03 02 12 (cont’d)

Legal basis

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3886/92 of 23 December 1992 laying down detailed rules for the application of the premium schemes
provided for in the common organisation of the market in beef (OJ L 391, 31.12.1992, p. 20), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2604/98
(OJ L 328, 4.12.1998, p. 5).

05 03 02 13 Refunds for beef and veal

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

68 000 000 77 000 000 55 730 217,12

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999,
p. 21), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1512/2001 (OJ L 201, 26.7.2001, p. 1).

05 03 02 99 Other measures for beef and veal

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

– 8 000 000 – 8 000 000 – 29 342 693,—

Remarks

This item is intended, in particular, to cover outstanding expenditure on short-term measures to compensate producers for loss of income
caused by bovine spongiform encephalopathy, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1357/96.

It is also intended to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud under Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest received, in particular those collected under Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained under Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this article.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations shall continue to be entered in the storage counts.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1357/96 of 8 July 1996 providing for additional payments to be made in 1996 with the premiums referred to in
Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal and amending that Regulation (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996,
p. 9), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2003 (OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3).

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**05 03 03** **Sheepmeat and goatmeat**

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001 of 19 December 2001 on the common organisation of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat
(OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 3), repealing Regulation (EC) No 2467/98 (OJ L 312, 20.11.1998, p. 1).

05 03 03 01 Intervention in the form of storage of sheepmeat and goatmeat

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 164 242,93

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on private storage, in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001.

05 03 03 02 Ewe and she-goat premiums

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 066 000 000 1 346 000 000 417 222 199,27

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover income premiums in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001.

05 03 03 03 Fixed flat-rate ewe and she-goat premium in less favoured and mountain areas

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

393 000 000 388 000 000 136 535 951,83

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure resulting from the grant of specific aid per ewe or she-goat for producers of sheepmeat
or goatmeat in less favoured or mountain areas.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001 of 19 December 2001 on the common organisation of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat
(OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 3), repealing Regulation (EC) No 2467/98 (OJ L 312, 20.11.1998, p. 1).

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**05 03 03** (cont’d)

05 03 03 04 Additional payments in the sheep and goat sector

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

72 000 000 72 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure resulting from the grant of an additional payment to sheepmeat and goatmeat producers
in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001.

05 03 03 99 Other measures for sheepmeat and goatmeat

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

– 1 000 000 – 1 000 000 – 1 475 235,07

Remarks

This item covers other measures, in particular those implemented under Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001.

It is also intended to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud under Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest received,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained under Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of Article 05 03 03.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2467/98 of 3 November 1998 on the common organisation of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat
(OJ L 312, 20.11.1998, p. 1), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001 (OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 3).

**05 03 04** **Pigmeat, eggs and poultry, bee-keeping and other animal products**

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in pigmeat (OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1365/2000 (OJ L 156, 29.6.2000, p. 5).

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05 03 04 01 Refunds on pigmeat

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

38 000 000 78 000 000 27 338 609,43

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds, in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75.

05 03 04 02 Intervention for pigmeat

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 2 668 471,13

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover storage costs, in accordance with Articles 3 to 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in pigmeat (OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1365/2000 (OJ L 156, 29.6.2000, p. 5).

05 03 04 03 Exceptional market-support measures for pigmeat

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 11 000 000 108 761,60

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on other measures decided on in accordance with Article 20 of Regulation (EEC)
No 2759/75.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in pigmeat (OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1365/2000 (OJ L 156, 29.6.2000, p. 5).

05 03 04 04 Refunds on eggs

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 000 000 8 000 000 5 942 731,63

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in eggs (OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 49),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 493/2002 (OJ L 77, 20.3.2002, p. 7).

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**05 03 04** (cont’d)

05 03 04 05 Refunds for poultrymeat

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

91 000 000 91 000 000 71 102 801,91

Remarks

Of the amount proposed, expenditure on enlargement to the 10 new Member States is estimated at EUR 15 000 000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in poultrymeat (OJ L 282, 1.11.1975,
p. 77), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 493/2002 (OJ L 77, 20.3.2002, p. 7).

05 03 04 06 Refunds on non-Annex I products (eggs)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 000 000 6 000 000 4 931 707,37

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds on goods resulting from the processing of eggs, in accordance with Regulation (EC)
No 3448/93.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from
the processing of agricultural products (OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2580/2000
(OJ L 298, 25.11.2000, p. 5).

05 03 04 07 Specific aid for bee-keeping

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

16 500 000 16 500 000 14 258 215,96

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support, with specific measures, the bee-keeping sector, to compensate income losses and to improve
consumer information and market transparency, as well as quality control.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1221/97 of 25 June 1997 laying down general rules for the application of measures to improve the production
and marketing of honey (OJ L 173, 1.7.1997, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2070/98 (OJ L 265, 30.9.1998, p. 1).

05 03 04 08 Exceptional support measures for eggs

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on other measures decided on in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EEC)
No 2771/75.

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**05 03 04** (cont’d)

05 03 04 08 (cont’d)

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in eggs (OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 49),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).

05 03 04 99 Other measures for animal products

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

– 1 000 000 – 1 000 000 – 2 289 788,72

Remarks

This item is intended, in particular, to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud under Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest received, in particular those collected under Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained under Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of Article 05 03 04.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2003 (OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3).

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Title
Chapter

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**05 04 02** **Rural development in the EAGGF Guid-**
**ance Section**

05 04 02 01 European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section — Objective
1 regions 2.1 2 744 485 284 2 214 523 786 2 755 465 855 2 166 898 000 2 629 907 890,— 1 474 723 720,—

05 04 02 02 Special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border
counties of Ireland 2.1 9 280 000 7 488 029 9 200 000 13 370 483 8 950 004,— 0,—

05 04 02 03 Completion of earlier programmes in Objectives 1 and 6 regions 2.1 p.m. 58 371 399 p.m. 73 635 196 0,— 89 846 143,51

05 04 02 04 Completion of earlier programmes in Objective 5(b) regions 2.1 p.m. 15 661 586 p.m. 54 662 606 0,— 21 978 931,14

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**05 04 03** **Other**

**Chapter 05 04 — Total** **7 918 376 667** **7 544 994 216** **7 815 765 855** **7 318 531 081** **7 281 437 367,05** **6 098 936 253,14**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [5] ) An appropriation of EUR 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**05 04 01** **Rural development in the EAGGF Guarantee Section**

Remarks

Article 39 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1) provides for financial corrections, any revenue from which is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue.
That revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), in specific instances where they are necessary to cover risks of cancellation or of reductions in corrections
previously decided upon.

Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 determines the conditions for repayment of an advance without having the effect of reducing the contribution from the Structural Funds towards the assistance concerned. Any revenue from the repayment of advances, which is entered in
Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue, will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 157
of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002.

The special programme for peace and reconciliation is continued, in accordance with the decision of the Berlin European Council to provide
EUR 500 million for the new period of validity of the programme. Additionality is to be fully observed as a condition for continuing this
programme. The Commission is to submit an annual report to the European Parliament on this measure.

Measures to combat fraud are funded from Article 24 02 01.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof.

Conclusions of the Berlin Council of 24 and 25 March 1999.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1105/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 3).

05 04 01 01 Investments in agricultural holdings

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

253 000 000 196 000 000 140 101 670,09

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Articles 4 to 7
thereof.

05 04 01 02 Setting-up of young farmers

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

103 000 000 98 000 000 100 689 546,53

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund innovative projects by young farmers.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Article 8 thereof.

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**05 04 01** (cont’d)

05 04 01 03 Training

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

30 000 000 25 000 000 15 149 153,58

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Article 9 thereof.

05 04 01 04 Early retirement — Former system

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

87 000 000 144 000 000 188 887 138,27

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2079/92 of 30 June 1992 instituting a Community aid scheme for early retirement from farming
(OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 91), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

05 04 01 05 Early retirement — New system

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

136 000 000 64 000 000 34 554 381,95

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Articles 10 to 12
thereof.

05 04 01 06 Less favoured areas

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

846 000 000 953 000 000 924 561 763,31

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Articles 13 to 21
thereof.

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**05 04 01** (cont’d)

05 04 01 07 Agrienvironment — Former system

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 820 000 000 499 000 000 832 592 264,20

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2078/92 of 30 June 1992 on agricultural production methods compatible with the requirements of the protection of the environment and the maintenance of the countryside (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 85), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999
(OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

05 04 01 08 Agrienvironment — New system

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

187 000 000 1 425 000 000 1 046 401 974,44

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Articles 22 to 24
thereof.

05 04 01 09 Improving the processing and marketing of agricultural products

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

189 000 000 195 000 000 165 762 738,54

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Articles 25 to 28
thereof.

05 04 01 10 Forestry — Former system

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

170 000 000 162 000 000 193 116 658,95

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2080/92 of 30 June 1992 instituting a Community aid scheme for forestry measures in agriculture
(OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 96), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

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**05 04 01** (cont’d)

05 04 01 11 Forestry — New system

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

302 000 000 289 000 000 211 356 274,52

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Articles 30 to 32
thereof.

05 04 01 12 Promoting the adaptation and the development of rural areas

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

612 000 000 551 000 000 366 136 801,61

Remarks

Part of this appropriation is intended in particular to finance measures identified in Article 33 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Article 33 thereof.

05 04 01 13 Other rural development measures in the EAGGF Guarantee Section

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

68 000 000 97 000 000 100 566 859,25

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments which may be charged to the EAGGF Guarantee Section for multiannual operations for
which commitments were entered into before 1 January 2000, where the funds have been used up or the available funds are insufficient, and
also any payments relating to certain actions which are no longer eligible as from 1 January 2000.

It is also intended to fund expenditure relating to evaluation work, and any balances outstanding in respect of the early retirement scheme
under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1096/88.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1096/88 of 25 April 1988 establishing a Community scheme to encourage the cessation of farming
(OJ L 110, 29.4.1988, p. 1), repealed by Regulation (EEC) No 2079/92 (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 91).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the EAGGF Guidance Section (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 25), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2328/91 of 15 July 1991 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (OJ L 218, 6.8.1991, p. 1),
repealed by Regulation (EC) No 950/97 (OJ L 142, 2.6.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80), and in particular Article 49 thereof.

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**05 04 01** (cont’d)

05 04 01 13 (cont’d)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2603/1999 of 9 December 1999 laying down rules for the transition to the rural development support
provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 (OJ L 316, 10.12.1999, p. 26), and in particular Article 4(2) thereof, as last amended
by Regulation (EC) No 2055/2001 (OJ L 277, 20.10.2001, p. 12).

05 04 01 99 Other

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

This item is intended to take account of:

— any amounts recovered in connection with irregularities or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— any penalties and interest collected,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained under Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where payment was originally entered in Article 05 04 01.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

**05 04 02** **Rural development in the EAGGF Guidance Section**

Remarks

Article 39 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides for financial corrections, any revenue from which is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of
the statement of revenue. That revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, in accordance with Article 18 of Council
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European
Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), in specific instances where they are necessary to cover risks of cancellation or of reductions in
corrections previously decided upon..

Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 determines the conditions for repayment of an advance without having the effect of reducing the contribution from the Structural Funds towards the assistance concerned. Any revenue from the repayment of advances, which is entered in
Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue, will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 157
of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002.

The special programme for peace and reconciliation is continued, in accordance with the abovementioned decision of the Berlin European
Council to provide EUR 500 million for the new period of validity of the programme. Additionality is to be fully observed as a condition for
continuing this programme. The Commission is to submit an annual report to the European Parliament on this measure.

Measures to combat fraud are funded from Article 24 02 01.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof.

Conclusions of the Berlin Council of 24 and 25 March 1999.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1105/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 3).

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**05 04 02** (cont’d)

05 04 02 01 European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section — Objective 1 regions

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 744 485 284 2 214 523 786 2 755 465 855 2 166 898 000 2 629 907 890,— 1 474 723 720,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 752 967 945 2 166 898 000 1 586 069 945
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 755 465 855 628 453 841 2 127 012 014

Appropriations 2004 2 744 485 284 1 372 242 642 1 372 242 642

Total 9 252 919 084 2 166 898 000 2 214 523 786 3 499 254 656 1 372 242 642

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover EAGGF Guidance Section Objective 1 measures for commitments relating to the programming
period 2000 to 2006.

The acceding countries account for EUR 441 900 000 and 197 300 000 respectively of the commitment and payment appropriations entered.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1447/2001 (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 1).

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**05 04 02** (cont’d)

05 04 02 02 Special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

9 280 000 7 488 029 9 200 000 13 370 483 8 950 004,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 23 211 900 13 370 483 7 488 029
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 9 200 000 9 200 000

Appropriations 2004 9 280 000 4 078 000 5 202 000

Total 41 691 900 13 370 483 7 488 029 13 278 000 5 202 000

Remarks

The special programme for peace and reconciliation is continued, in accordance with the abovementioned decision of the Berlin European
Council, to provide EUR 500 million for the new period of validity of the programme. Additionality is to be fully observed as a condition for
continuing this programme. The Commission is to submit an annual report to the European Parliament on this measure.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1105/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 3).

Commission Decision 1999/501/EC of 1 July 1999 fixing a provisional allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for
Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 49), and in particular recital 5 thereof.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting on 24 and 25 March 1999 in Berlin, and in particular paragraph 44(b) thereof.

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**05 04 02** (cont’d)

05 04 02 03 Completion of earlier programmes in Objectives 1 and 6 regions

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 58 371 399 p.m. 73 635 196 0,— 89 846 143,51

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 162 194 151 596 554 713 58 371 399 507 268 039
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— —

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 1 162 194 151 596 554 713 58 371 399 507 268 039

,( [1] )

( [1] ) The amount under Subsequent years could be decommitted at a later date.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods in
respect of former Objectives 1 and 6.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95 (OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the EAGGF Guidance Section (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 25), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2085/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993,
p. 44).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

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**05 04 02** (cont’d)

05 04 02 04 Completion of earlier programmes in Objective 5(b) regions

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 15 661 586 p.m. 54 662 606 0,— 21 978 931,14

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 278 514 273 142 320 028 15 661 586 120 532 659
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 278 514 273 142 320 028 15 661 586 120 532 659

,( [1] )

( [1] ) The amount under Subsequent years could be decommitted at a later date.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the EAGGF Guidance Section, of commitments remaining to be settled from
previous programming periods in respect of former Objective 5(b).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95 (OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European
Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 25), as amended by Regulation
(EEC) No 2085/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 44).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

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**05 04 02** (cont’d)

05 04 02 05 Completion of earlier programmes outside Objective 1 regions

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 213 816 000 p.m. 122 944 248 0,— 79 221 622,19

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 557 730 000 343 914 000 213 816 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 557 730 000 343 914 000 213 816 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding, by the EAGGF Guidance Section, of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier
programming periods in respect of former Objective 5(a).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95 (OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European
Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the EAGGF, Guidance Section (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 25), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2085/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993,
p. 44).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

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**05 04 02** (cont’d)

05 04 02 06 Leader

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

361 111 383 199 779 923 353 100 000 146 077 000 305 033 742,— 74 897 771,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 419 511 656 145 707 000 199 779 923
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

370 000 370 000 —

Appropriations 2003 353 100 000 — 353 100 000

Appropriations 2004 361 111 383 — 361 111 383

Total 1 134 093 039 146 077 000 199 779 923 353 100 000 361 111 383

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover measures under the Leader+ Community initiative relating to rural development.

An indicative amount representing a maximum of 2 % of the budget allocation for this initiative will be reserved for financing technical
assistance. Where such technical assistance measures are carried out at the initiative of the Commission, up to 100 % of their total cost can
be financed.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

Commission notice to the Member States of 14 April 2000 laying down guidelines for the Community initiative for rural development
(Leader+) (OJ C 139, 18.5.2000, p. 5).

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**05 04 02** (cont’d)

05 04 02 07 Completion of earlier programmes (Community initiatives)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 15 260 493 p.m. 13 588 973 0,— 16 752 130,89

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 294 731 591 123 109 308 15 260 493 156 361 790
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— —

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 294 731 591 123 109 308 15 260 493 156 361 790

,( [1] )

( [1] ) The amount under Subsequent years could be decommitted at a later date.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund commitments remaining to be settled in respect of Community initiatives which preceded the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95 (OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing Financial Instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European
Investment Bank and the other existing Financial Instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 25), as amended by Regulation
(EEC) No 2085/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 44).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are
invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the most remote regions (REGIS II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 44).

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05 04 02 07 (cont’d)

Commission notice to Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for
which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance in the framework of a Community initiative for rural development
(Leader II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 48).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are
invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning border development, cross-border cooperation and selected
energy networks (Interreg II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 60).

Commission notice to the Member States of 16 May 1995 laying down guidelines for an initiative in the framework of the special support
programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (PEACE I) (OJ C 186, 20.7.1995, p. 3).

Commission notice to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are
invited to establish in the framework of a Community Interreg initiative concerning transnational cooperation on spatial planning (Interreg II C) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 23).

Commission communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the
Regions of 26 November 1997 on the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties
of Ireland (1995 to 1999) (PEACE I) (COM(97) 642 final).

05 04 02 08 Completion of earlier programmes (innovative measures)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 4 093 000 p.m. 8 354 575 153 833,58 4 841 239,36

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 17 013 066 12 920 066 4 093 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 17 013 066 12 920 066 4 093 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into, in the course of earlier programming periods, in respect
of innovative, preparatory, monitoring or evaluation measures, and any similar technical assistance measures provided for in the Regulations
concerned.

It also funds amounts outstanding from former multiannual measures, in particular those approved and implemented under the other
abovementioned Regulations, which are not covered by the priority Objectives of the Funds.

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**05 04 02** (cont’d)

05 04 02 08 (cont’d)

This appropriation will where applicable also be used to cover amounts payable in respect of the EAGGF Guidance Section for measures for
which the corresponding commitment appropriations are neither available nor provided for in the programming for 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95 (OJ L 125, 8.6.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 270/79 of 6 February 1979 on the development of agricultural advisory services in Italy (OJ L 38, 14.2.1979,
p. 6), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1760/87 (OJ L 167, 26.6.1987, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 458/80 of 18 February 1980 on collective projects for the restructuring of vineyards (OJ L 57, 29.2.1980,
p. 27), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 596/91 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 16).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2088/85 of 23 July 1985 concerning the integrated Mediterranean programmes (OJ L 197, 27.7.1985, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1654/86 of 26 May 1986 introducing a common measure for replanting and converting olive groves damaged
by frost in 1985 in certain regions of the Community (OJ L 145, 30.5.1986, p. 13).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European
Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the EAGGF Guidance Section (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 25), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2085/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993,
p. 44).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

**05 04 03** **Other**

05 04 03 01 Forestry (outside the EAGGF)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

500 000 12 500 000 p.m. 20 000 000 17 514 672,23 16 225 187,81

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**05 04 03** (cont’d)

05 04 03 01 (cont’d)

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 36 199 267 20 000 000 11 500 000 4 699 267
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 500 000 500 000 1 000 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 500 000 500 000

Total 38 199 267 20 000 000 12 500 000 5 699 267

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation covers, within the framework of preparatory action in connection with the European forestry information and communication system, contractual expenditure on the setting up, monitoring and coordination of the system, including the gathering and dissemination of information.

The system’s entire operational costs are borne by the Commission.

The payment appropriations are also intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into up to 31 December 2002 in respect of
measures against atmospheric pollution and fires.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 of 17 November 1986 on the protection of the Community’s forests against atmospheric pollution
(OJ L 326, 21.11.1986, p. 2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 804/2002 (OJ L 132, 17.5.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 89/367/EEC of 29 May 1989 setting up a Standing Forestry Committee (OJ L 165, 15.6.1989, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2158/92 of 23 July 1992 on protection of the Community’s forests against fire (OJ L 217, 31.7.1992, p. 3), as
last amended by Regulation (EC) No 805/2002 (OJ L 132, 17.5.2002, p. 3).

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**05 04 03** (cont’d)

05 04 03 02 Plant and animal genetic resources

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 500 000 p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] ),( [3] )

p.m.

p.m. 1 000 000 0,— 572 282,—

,( [3] ),( [4] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 124 518 1 000 000 500 000 500 000 124 518
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 2 000 000 500 000 750 000 750 000
,( [2] )

Total 5 624 518 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 750 000 874 518
,( [3] ),( [4] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [3] ) Of which EUR 500 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [4] ) Of which EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

A total of EUR 500 000 in payments is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into pursuant to Regulation (EC)
No 1467/94.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/94 of 20 June 1994 on the conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in
agriculture (OJ L 159, 28.6.1994, p. 1).

Proposal for a Council regulation, submitted by the Commission on 22 December 2003, on the conservation, characterisation, collection
and utilisation of genetic resources in agriculture and amending Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999.

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**05 04 04** **Transitional Instrument for the financing of rural development by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the new Member States**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

Remarks

The appropriations entered concern rural development programmes in the new Member States, programmes which, in accordance with
special provisions set out in the Act of Accession, are to be funded, under the transitional Instrument, from EAGGF Guarantee appropriations.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia,
the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak
Republic (OJ L ..., ..., p. ...), and in particular item 26 of 6(A) of Annex II to Title 1 of part 3 thereof.

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**05 05 01** **Sapard**

**Chapter 05 05 — Total** **225 200 000** **400 000 000** **560 000 000** **438 900 000** **554 500 000,—** **123 759 277,07**

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**05 05 01** **Sapard**

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover support measures for agriculture and rural development in the candidate countries of central and
eastern Europe in the preaccession period.

It is also intended to cover initiatives and measures to improve monitoring systems in the candidate countries.

This appropriation must also cover actions to increase professional contacts between young farmers in candidate countries and current
Member States for the purposes of training and the exchange of best practices.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for preaccession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the preaccession period (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87), as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 696/2003 (OJ L 99, 17.4.2003, p. 24)

05 05 01 01 The Sapard pre-accession Instrument

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

225 200 000 132 200 000 218 356 923 171 100 000 216 212 347,— 42 463 362,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 575 972 000 171 100 000 132 200 000 214 053 000 58 619 000 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 218 356 923 218 356 923 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 225 200 000 225 200 000 p.m.

Total 1 019 528 923 171 100 000 132 200 000 214 053 000 502 175 923 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover support measures for agriculture and rural development in Bulgaria and Rumania in the preaccession period.

It is also intended to cover initiatives and measures to improve monitoring systems in the candidate countries.

This appropriation also covers actions to increase professional contacts between young farmers in candidate countries and current Member
States for the purposes of training and the exchange of best practices.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

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**05 05 01** (cont’d)

05 05 01 02 The Sapard preaccession Instrument — Completion of the Sapard preaccession assistance relating to eight applicant countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 267 800 000 341 643 077 267 800 000 338 287 653,— 81 295 915,07

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 892 827 000 267 800 000 267 800 000 330 447 000 26 780 000 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 341 643 077 341 643 077 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 234 470 077 267 800 000 267 800 000 330 447 000 368 423 077 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into up until 31 December 2003.

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**CHAPTER 05 06 — EXTERNAL RELATIONS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 05 06 — Total** **5 145 000** **5 795 000** **4 820 000** **4 820 000** **4 864 652,68** **4 849 411,78**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 650 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 562 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 562 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**05 06 01** **International agricultural agreements**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

5 145 000 5 795 000 4 820 000 4 820 000 4 864 652,68 4 849 411,78
,( [1] ),( [2] ),( [3] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 650 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 562 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 562 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 15 241 15 241
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 5 382 000 5 382 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 5 795 000 5 779 759 15 241
,( [2] )

Total 11 192 241 5 382 000 5 795 000 15 241
,( [3] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 562 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 02.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 650 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 02.
( [3] ) Of which EUR 562 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 02.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community’s contribution to the international agreements mentioned below.

Legal basis

Council Decision 86/304/EEC of 25 June 1986 on the signing of the Wheat Trade Convention, 1986, and the Food Aid Convention, 1986,
constituting the International Wheat Agreement, 1986, and the deposit of a declaration of provisional application of these Conventions
(OJ L 195, 17.7.1986, p. 1), as last extended until 30 June 2003 by Council decision (OJ C 195, 11.7.2001, p. 1). A new proposal for a twoyear extension is in procedure and will be ready for adoption by the Council at the end of the first half of 2003.

Council Decision 87/401/EEC of 8 December 1986 concerning the conclusion of the International Agreement on olive oil and table olives,
1986 (OJ L 214, 4.8.1987, p. 1), as extended until 30 June 2003. A proposal for extension until 31 December 2004 is being prepared.

Council Decision 92/580/EEC of 13 November 1992 on the signing and conclusion of the International Sugar Agreement 1992
(OJ L 379, 23.12.1992, p. 15), as extended until 31 December 2003 (OJ C 256, 14.9.2001, p. 1).

Council Decision 2000/421/EC of 13 June 2000 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Food Aid Convention
1999 (OJ L 163, 4.7.2000, p. 37), in force until 30 June 2003. The proposal for its extension from 1 July 2003 until 30 June 2005 is being
prepared.

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**CHAPTER 05 07 — AUDIT OF AGRICULTURAL EXPENDITURE**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 05 07 — Total** **– 361 300 000** **– 361 300 000** **– 439 340 000** **– 439 340 000** **– 259 254 529,62 – 259 667 797,02**

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**05 07 01** **Control of agricultural expenditure**

05 07 01 01 Monitoring and preventive measures — Payments by the Member States

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

16 000 000 39 000 000 27 541 795,40

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 154/75, as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3788/85,

— contractual expenditure and grants to Member States for the installation of instruments to monitor various sectors (wine, fruit and
vegetables, olive oil, etc.).

It also takes account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

concerning measures financed from this item.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 154/75 of 21 January 1975 on the establishment of a register of olive cultivation in the Member States producing olive oil (OJ L 19, 24.1.1975, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3788/85 (OJ L 367, 21.12.1985, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2392/86 of 24 July 1986 establishing a Community vineyard register (OJ L 208, 31.7.1986, p. 1), as last amended
by Regulation (EC) No 1631/98 (OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EC) No 723/97 of 22 April 1997 on the implementation of Member States’ action programmes on control of EAGGF
Guarantee Section expenditure (OJ L 108, 25.4.1997, p. 6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2136/2001 (OJ L 288, 1.11.2001, p. 1).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2003 (OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 84, 14.7.1999, p. 1), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 2585/2001 (OJ L 345, 29.12.2001, p. 10).

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**05 07 01** (cont’d)

05 07 01 02 Monitoring and preventive measures — Direct payments by the European Community

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 550 000 5 700 000 3 473 396,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— a contribution to the expenditure involved in increasing the staff of the control departments and in particular of carrying out remotesensing checks,

— a contribution to the costs involved in recovering sums wrongly paid,

— joint financing of expenditure and/or payment of costs under contracts in properly justified cases (e.g. controls relating to export refunds,
non-payments, intervention storage, evaluation of the impact of Community action, etc.),

— expenditure incurred in accordance with the provisions of Article 20 of Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92,

— evaluations concerning the establishment, monitoring and control of regulations governing organic production.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 of 12 February 1990 on the monitoring carried out at the time of export of agricultural products
receiving refunds or other amounts (OJ L 42, 16.2.1990, p. 6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 163/94 (OJ L 24, 29.1.1994, p. 2).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 of 24 June 1991 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto on
agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 198, 22.7.1991, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 599/2003 (OJ L 85, 2.4.2003, p. 15).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 of 14 July 1992 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2796/2000 (OJ L 324, 21.12.2000, p. 26).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2082/92 of 14 July 1992 on certificates of specific character for agricultural products and foodstuffs
(OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92 of 27 November 1992 establishing an integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes (OJ L 355, 5.12.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1593/2000 (OJ L 182, 21.7.2000, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EC) No 165/94 of 24 January 1994 concerning the co-financing by the Community of remote sensing checks and
amending Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92 establishing an integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes
(OJ L 24, 29.1.1994, p. 6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3235/94 (OJ L 338, 28.12.1994, p. 16).

Council Regulation (EC) No 723/97 of 22 April 1997 on the implementation of Member States’ action programmes on control of EAGGF
Guarantee Section expenditure (OJ L 108, 25.4.1997, p. 6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2136/2001 (OJ L 288, 1.11.2001, p. 1).

Commission Decision of 16 December 1997 on the IDEA project (electronic identification of animals) set up as a pilot project in the
framework of Directive 92/102/EEC.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103),
and in particular Articles 1(2) and 3(3) thereof.

Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 establishing a system for the identification
and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97
(OJ L 204, 11.8.2000, p. 1).

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**05 07 01** (cont’d)

05 07 01 03 Clearance of previous years’ accounts and reduction/suspension of advances under Activities 20 to 40

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

– 400 000 000 – 500 000 000 – 235 106 646,25

Remarks

This item is intended to cover the application of Article 154 of the Financial Regulation under which the results of the decisions in Article 7(3)
and (4) and Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 shall be charged as expenditure to the financial year during which the accounts are
cleared. The principle of the clearance of accounts is provided for in Article 53(5) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 16.6.1999, p. 103).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2040/2000 of 26 September 2000 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 244, 29.9.2000, p. 27), and in particular Article
14, which lays down that, in the event of manifest non-compliance with the rules, the Commission may reduce or provisionally suspend the
monthly advances to Member States, without prejudice to the decisions taken in connection with the clearance of accounts.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European
Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

05 07 01 04 Clearance of previous years’ accounts and reduction/suspension of advances with regards to rural development

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. – 69 499 579,77

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the application of Article 154 of the Financial Regulation, under which the results of the decisions in
Articles 7(3) and (4) and 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 shall be charged as expenditure to the financial year during which the
accounts are cleared. The principle of the clearance of accounts is provided for in Article 53(5) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 16.6.1999, p. 103).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2040/2000 of 26 September 2000 on budgetary discipline (OJ L 244, 29.9.2000, p. 27), and in particular Article
14 thereof, which lays down that, in the event of manifest non-compliance with the rules, the Commission may reduce or provisionally
suspend the monthly advances to Member States, without prejudice to the decisions taken in connection with the clearance of accounts.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European
Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**05 07 01** (cont’d)

05 07 01 05 Checks on application of the rules in agriculture

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

16 150 000 16 150 000 15 960 000 15 960 000 14 336 505,— 13 923 237,60

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 11 967 421 11 150 000 817 421
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 15 960 000 4 810 000 10 950 000 200 000

Appropriations 2004 16 150 000 4 382 579 11 267 421 500 000 —

Total 44 077 421 15 960 000 16 150 000 11 267 421 700 000 —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the contractual expenditure and grants to Member States for the installation of instruments to
monitor various sectors (fruit and vegetables, olive oil, etc.).

It is broken down by Member State and monitoring measure as follows:

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05 07 01 05 (cont’d)

**Breakdown by Member State and measure**

Olive oil agencies (Regulations
Member State (EEC) No 2262/84 and (EC) Controls Total
No 150/1999)

Belgium

Denmark

Germany

Greece 2 750 000

Spain 3 350 000

France

Ireland

Italy 8 300 000

Luxembourg

Netherlands

Austria

Portugal 1 100 000

Finland

Sweden

United Kingdom

Total 15 500 000 650 000 16 150 000

The Commission will compare, in its quarterly reports on the implementation of the budget and in the revenue and expenditure account for
2004, the utilisation of appropriations, by Member State and by measure, with the above forecasts.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on controls which the Commission will carry out on EAGGF expenditure using all
means likely to avoid undue payment and, in particular, by means of on-the-spot checks, such as expenditure on the technical improvement
of such controls (electronic data transmission, remote-sensing, etc.).

It also covers Commission enquiries and checks in the Member States so as to verify that Community rules are being applied correctly in
order to ensure a uniform and correct application of agricultural regulations and in particular those involving Community financing (e.g. the
grading of carcases, the water content of chicken carcases, etc.).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1208/81 of 28 April 1981 determining the Community scale for the classification of carcases of adult bovine
animals (OJ L 123, 7.5.1981, p. 3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1026/91 (OJ L 106, 26.4.1991, p. 2).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84 of 17 July 1984 laying down special measures in respect of olive oil (OJ L 208, 3.8.1984, p. 11), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 2292/2001 (OJ L 308, 27.11.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84 of 13 November 1984 determining the Community scale for grading pig carcases
(OJ L 301, 20.11.1984, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 3513/93 (OJ L 320, 22.12.1993, p. 5).

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**05 07 01** (cont’d)

05 07 01 05 (cont’d)

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1538/91 of 5 June 1991 introducing detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1906/90
on certain marketing standards for poultry (OJ L 143, 7.6.1991, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2137/92 of 23 July 1992 concerning the Community scale for the classification of carcases of ovine animals
and determining the Community standard quality of fresh or chilled sheep carcases and extending Regulation (EEC) No 338/91
(OJ L 214, 30.7.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2536/97 (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 6).

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 461/93 of 26 February 1993 laying down detailed rules for the Community scale for the classification of
carcases of ovine animals (OJ L 49, 27.2.1993, p. 70), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 823/98 (OJ L 117, 21.4.1998, p. 2).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables
(OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 545/2002 (OJ L 84, 28.3.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1), as
last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2585/2001 (OJ L 345, 29.12.2001, p. 10).

**05 07 02** **Settlement of disputes**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

This article is to accommodate, if necessary, an appropriation to cover expenditure (positive or negative) for which the Commission may be
made responsible by a decision of a court of justice, including the cost of settling claims for damages and interest.

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 05 08 — Total** **90 300 000** **89 800 000** **92 137 000** **91 429 000** **40 904 863,05** **38 710 759,45**

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**05 08 01** **Farm accountancy data network (FADN)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

10 500 000 10 500 000 11 337 000 11 329 000 8 764 450,— 7 374 928,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 10 296 747 5 900 000 4 291 997 104 750
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 11 337 000 5 429 000 2 860 000 3 048 000

Appropriations 2004 10 500 000 3 348 003 3 720 000 3 431 997 —

Total 32 133 747 11 329 000 10 500 000 6 872 750 3 431 997 —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the standard fees and the development of facilities for the processing, analysis and
dissemination of farm accountancy data.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

Following the disappearance of Article B2-5 1 9, any amounts remaining to be paid on 1 January 2004 in respect of commitments made
under former Item B2-5 1 2 2 (in the 1997 budget breakdown) will be financed from the appropriations entered in this article.

Legal basis

Council Regulation No 79/65/EEC of 15 June 1965 setting up a network for the collection of accountancy data on the incomes and business
operation of agricultural holdings in the European Economic Community (OJ 109, 23.6.1965, p. 1859/65), as last amended by Regulation
(EC) No 1256/97 (OJ L 174, 2.7.1997, p. 7).

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**05 08 02** **Surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

10 000 000 9 500 000 10 500 000 9 800 000 8 519 999,79 7 780 370,19

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 991 146 3 500 000 491 146
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 10 500 000 6 300 000 4 000 000 200 000

Appropriations 2004 10 000 000 5 008 854 4 991 146 — —

Total 24 491 146 9 800 000 9 500 000 5 191 146 — —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover contributions to financing statistical surveys needed to monitor structures in the European Union,
including the Eurofarm base.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 571/88 of 29 February 1988 on the organisation of Community surveys on the structure of agricultural
holdings between 1988 and 2007 (OJ L 56, 2.3.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 143/2002 (OJ L 24, 26.1.2002, p. 16).

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**05 08 03** **Restructuring of systems for agricultural surveys**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 800 000 3 800 000 3 800 000 3 800 000 3 349 563,24 3 284 611,24

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 818 678 2 500 000 1 000 000 318 678
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 800 000 1 300 000 1 800 000 700 000

Appropriations 2004 3 800 000 1 000 000 2 800 000 — —

Total 11 418 678 3 800 000 3 800 000 3 818 678 — —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on the improvement of systems of agricultural statistics in the Community,

— subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving repayments for services connected with the carrying-out of enquiries and
statistical or economic studies in the fields of agriculture, agrienvironment and rural development,

— subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving repayments for services connected with the purchasing and the consulting
of databases,

— subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving repayments for services connected with agricultural sector modelling and
short- and medium-term forecasts of market and agricultural structure trends, and with the dissemination of results,

— subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving repayments for services connected with the implementation of operations
for applying remote sensing, area sampling and agrometeorological models to agricultural statistics.

Legal basis

Preparatory actions within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Decision 1445/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2000 on the application of aerial-survey and remotesensing techniques to the agricultural statistics for 1999 to 2003 (OJ L 163, 4.7.2000, p. 1).

Decision 2298/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2000 amending Council Decision 96/411/EC on
improving Community agricultural statistics (OJ L 263, 18.10.2000, p. 1) (2000 to 2002).

Decision 1919/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2002 amending Council Decision 96/411/EC on
improving Community agricultural statistics (OJ L 293, 29.10.2002, p. 5) (2003-2007).

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**05 08 03** (cont’d)

Decision No 2066/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 November 2003 on the continued application of aerialsurvey and remote-sensing techniques to the agricultural statistics for 2004 to 2007 and amendingDecision No 1445/2000/EC
(OJ L 309, 26.11.2003, p. 9).

**05 08 04** **Promotion measures — Payments by Member States**

05 08 04 01 Promotion measures — Payments by Member States
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

48 500 000 48 000 000 11 810 591,71

Remarks

In addition to the measures provided for by Regulations (EC) No 2702/1999 and (EC) No 2826/2000, this appropriation is also intended to
cover expenditure resulting from outstanding balances on measures intended to promote a quality policy for agricultural products and
foodstuffs, in particular expenditure:

— on measures to increase the consumption and utilisation of apples pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1195/90 (OJ L 119, 11.5.1990,
p. 53),

— on measures to increase the consumption of citrus fruit pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1201/90 (OJ L 119, 11.5.1990, p. 65),

— with a view to promoting the use of dried grapes in accordance with the second indent of Article 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 399/94
(OJ L 54, 25.2.1994, p. 3),

— on campaigns to promote the consumption of grape juice in accordance with Article 46(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 827/87
(OJ L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1),

— on measures to promote the consumption of table olives in accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1332/92
(OJ L 145, 27.5.1992, p. 1),

— on measures to promote and market quality beef and veal pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1358/2001 (OJ L 182, 5.7.2001, p. 34),

— resulting from the adoption of Council Regulation (EC) No 2275/96 of 22 November 1996 introducing specific measures for live plants
and floricultural products (OJ L 308, 29.11.1996, p. 7).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2702/1999 of 14 December 1999 on measures to promote and provide information on agricultural products in
third countries (OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2826/2000 of 19 December 2000 on information and promotion actions for agricultural products on the
internal market (OJ L 328, 23.12.2000, p. 2).

**05 08 05** **Promotion measures — Direct payments by the European Community**

05 08 05 01 Promotion measures — Direct payments by the European Community
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 000 000 12 000 000 5 100 792,44

Remarks

In addition to the measures provided for by Regulations (EC) No 2702/1999 and (EC) No 2826/2000, this appropriation is also intended to
cover expenditure resulting from outstanding balances on measures intended to promote a quality policy for agricultural products and
foodstuffs, in particular expenditure:

— incurred in accordance with Article 11(6) (information or other measures to promote the consumption of Community olive oil) of
Regulation No 136/66/EEC including a contribution to the publicity fund of the International Olive Oil Council,

— on publicity measures intended to encourage the use of fibre flax in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 1308/70,

— resulting from participation in the financing of measures intended to develop and increase the consumption and utilisation in the
Community of nuts and/or locust beans in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72,

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**05 08 05** (cont’d)

05 08 05 01 (cont’d)

— incurred as a result of the creation and promotion of a graphic symbol for Poseidom, Poseican and Poseima in accordance with the rules
of Article 19(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1452/2001 (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 11), Article 11(4) of Council Regulation (EC)
No 1453/2001 (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 26) and Article 18(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1454/2001 (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 45),
respectively,

— resulting from application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 of 24 June 1991 on organic production of agricultural products and
indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 198, 22.7.1991, p. 1), relating to the protection of geographical
indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92
(OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1) and resulting from the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2082/92 of 14 July 1992 on certificates of
specific character for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 9).

Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required for implementation of the
promotion programmes.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1638/98 of 20 July 1998 amending Regulation No 136/66/EEC on the establishment of a common organisation
of the market in oils and fats (OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 32), and in particular Article 11 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 2702/1999 of 14 December 1999 on measures to promote and provide information on agricultural products in
third countries (OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2826/2000 of 19 December 2000 on information and promotion actions for agricultural products on the
internal market (OJ L 328, 23.12.2000, p. 2).

**05 08 06** **Enhancing public awareness of the common agricultural policy**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 500 000 6 500 000 3 539 010,55

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of these measures by the Community, as provided for in Article 1 of Regulation (EC)
No 814/2000.

The measures may take the form of:

— annual work programmes submitted, in particular, by farmers’ or rural development organisations, consumers’ associations and environmental protection associations,

— specific measures submitted, in particular, by the public authorities of the Member States, the media and universities,

— activities implemented at the Commission’s initiative,

— activities for the promotion of family farming.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 814/2000 of 17 April 2000 on information measures relating to the common agricultural policy
(OJ L 100, 20.4.2000, p. 7).

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**05 08 07** **Completion of earlier measures in the field of information**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments contracted previously on Item B2-5 1 2 2 for measures to enhance
public awareness of the common agricultural policy.

**05 08 99** **Other measures in connection with promotion**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. – 179 544,68

Remarks

This article is intended, in particular, to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest received, in particular those collected pursuant to Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/78,

— amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export
refunds on agricultural products (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 05 49 — Total** **—** **2 271 268** **8 950 000** **7 448 000** **1 222 726,75** **331 103,07**

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**05 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Agriculture’**

05 49 04 02 Farm accountancy data network (FADN) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 21 268 p.m. 8 000 29 336,— 16 136,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 8 000 8 000
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 8 000 8 000 —
,( [2] )

( [1] ) After deduction of EUR 13 268 in payment appropriations carried over.
( [2] ) This amount will be cancelled.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to close outstanding commitments (RAL) at 31 December 2003 for commitments made under former Item
B2-5 1 2 0 A.

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**CHAPTER 05 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**05 49 04** (cont’d)

05 49 04 03 The Sapard preaccession Instrument — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 300 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 61 121,19 111 937,07

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 376 315 376 315 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 000 000 3 623 685 300 000 76 315 p.m. p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 4 376 315 4 000 000 300 000 76 315 p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to close outstanding commitments (RAL) at 31 December 2003 for commitments made under former
Article B7-0 1 0 A.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for preaccession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the preaccession period (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87).

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**CHAPTER 05 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**05 49 04** (cont’d)

05 49 04 04 European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section (EAGGF) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 1 950 000 4 950 000 3 440 000 1 132 269,56 203 030,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 929 240 929 240
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 950 000 2 510 760 1 950 000 489 240

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 5 879 240 3 440 000 1 950 000 489 240

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to close outstanding commitments (RAL) at 31 December 2003 for commitments made under former Article
B2-1 6 0.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and
Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1447/2001 (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 1).

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘AGRICULTURE’

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**ENERGY AND TRANSPORT**

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**TITLE 06**

**ENERGY AND TRANSPORT**

**Overall objectives**

This policy area aims to reconcile energy and transport with environmental constraints, while guaranteeing economic growth, safety and security of supply by
focusing on completion of the internal market and ensuring a modal shift in transport and energy, together with safety-related measures and the development of
trans-European networks.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 06 — Total** **1 083 753 320** **1 145 276 312** **958 457 281** **1 003 919 781** **990 285 564,84** **854 855 284,87**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 782 760 736

Establishment plan — Research budget 66 66 69

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former TitleA-7) 82 71 61

Other support staff 68 53 63

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 79 71 70

**Total** **1 077** **1 021** **999**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**TITLE 06**

**ENERGY AND TRANSPORT**

**CHAPTER 06 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘ENERGY AND TRANSPORT’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**06 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Energy and transport’**

06 01 04 02 Transport safety and security — Expenditure
on administrative management 3 720 000

06 01 04 03 Sustainable mobility policy — Expenditure on
administrative management 3 450 000

06 01 04 04 Financial support for projects of common
interest in the trans-European transport network — Expenditure on administrative management 3 3 600 000

06 01 04 05 Financial support for projects of common
interest in the trans-European energy network
— Expenditure on administrative management 3 450 000

06 01 04 06 On-the-spot safeguard inspections and training of inspectors — Expenditure on administrative management 3 9 000

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 186 984 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 33 056 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 33 056 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**CHAPTER 06 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘ENERGY AND TRANSPORT’** (cont’d)

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

06 01 04 07 Sampling and analyses, equipment, specific
work, provision of services and transport —
Expenditure on administrative management 3 180 000

06 01 04 08 Intelligent energy — Europe, programme
(2003 to 2006) — Expenditure on administrative management 3 1 062 000

06 01 04 09 Intelligent energy — Europe programme
(2003 to 2006): external strand — Coopener
— Expenditure on administrative management 4 85 000

06 01 04 10 Protection against radiation — Expenditure on
administrative management 3 450 000

Article 06 01 04 — Subtotal 7 006 000

**06 01 05** **Support expenditure for research activities of**
**policy area ‘Energy and transport’**

06 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff 3 6 600 000

06 01 05 02 External staff for research 3 3 100 000

06 01 05 03 Other management expenditure in the field of
research 3 2 100 000

Article 06 01 05 — Subtotal 11 800 000

**06 01 06** **Euratom subsidy for operation of the Supply**
**Agency** 5 205 000 205 000 205 000,—

**Chapter 06 01 — Total** **123 394 320** **97 590 281** **88 458 227,66**

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**CHAPTER 06 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘ENERGY AND TRANSPORT’** (cont’d)

**06 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Energy and transport’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

72 548 752 69 933 562 60 672 739,97
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 186 984 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**06 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Energy and transport’**

06 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 127 718 5 158 283 3 972 886,45

06 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 025 843 4 926 801 4 653 159,29
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 33 056 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 33 056 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**06 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Energy and transport’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

19 681 007 17 366 635 18 954 441,95

**06 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Energy and transport’**

06 01 04 02 Transport safety and security — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

720 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248 of
16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 06 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘ENERGY AND TRANSPORT’** (cont’d)

**06 01 04** (cont’d)

06 01 04 03 Sustainable mobility policy — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

450 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248 of
16.9.2002, p. 1).

06 01 04 04 Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport network — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 600 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the
field of trans-European networks (OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1655/1999 (OJ L 197, 29.7.1999, p. 1).

Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of
the trans-European transport network (OJ L 228, 9.9.1996, p. 1), as last amended, in respect of seaports and inland ports and international
terminals as well as project No 8 in Annex V, by Decision No 1346/2001/EC (OJ L 185, 6.7.2001, p. 1).

Commission Decision C(2001) 2654 of 19 September 2001 establishing an indicative multiannual programme in the area of the transEuropean transport network for the period 2001 to 2006 (OJ C 16, 19.1.2002, p. 12).

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 9 October 2001, amending
Decision No 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (OJ C 362 E, 18.12.2001,
p. 205).

Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 13 March 2002,
amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of
trans-European networks (OJ C 151 E, 25.6.2002, p. 291).

Council Regulation (EC) No 876/2002 of 21 May 2002 setting up the Galileo joint undertaking (OJ L 138, 28.5.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 06 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘ENERGY AND TRANSPORT’** (cont’d)

**06 01 04** (cont’d)

06 01 04 05 Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European energy network — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

450 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the
field of trans-European networks (OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1655/1999 (OJ L 197, 29.7.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 96/391/EC of 28 March 1996 laying down a series of measures aimed at creating a more favourable context for the
development of trans-European networks in the energy sector (OJ L 161, 29.6.1996, p. 154).

Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 13 March 2002,
amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial
aid in the field of trans-European networks (OJ C 151 E, 25.6.2002, p. 291).

Decision No 1229/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003 laying down a series of guidelines for transEuropean energy networks and repealing Decision No 1254/96/EC (OJ L 176, 15.7.2003, p. 11).

06 01 04 06 On-the-spot safeguard inspections and training of inspectors — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Euratom Treaty under Chapter VII and Article 174.

06 01 04 07 Sampling and analyses, equipment, specific work, provision of services and transport — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

180 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Euratom Treaty under Chapter VII and Article 174.

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**06 01 04** (cont’d)

06 01 04 08 Intelligent energy — Europe, programme (2003 to 2006) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 062 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this article, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1230/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003 adopting a multiannual action programme in
the energy sector: Intelligent energy — Europe programme (2003 to 2006) (OJ L 176, 15.7.2003, p. 29).

06 01 04 09 Intelligent energy — Europe programme (2003 to 2006): external strand — Coopener — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

85 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1230/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003 adopting a multiannual action programme in
the energy sector: ‘Intelligent energy — Europe’ programme (2003 to 2006) (OJ L 176, 15.7.2003, p. 29).

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**CHAPTER 06 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘ENERGY AND TRANSPORT’** (cont’d)

**06 01 04** (cont’d)

06 01 04 10 Protection against radiation — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

450 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Euratom Treaty under Chapter III and Article 174.

**06 01 05** **Support expenditure for research activities of policy area ‘Energy and transport’**

06 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 600 000

Remarks

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

06 01 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 100 000

Remarks

To the appropriations entered in this item, must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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**CHAPTER 06 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘ENERGY AND TRANSPORT’** (cont’d)

**06 01 05** (cont’d)

06 01 05 03 Other management expenditure in the field of research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 100 000

Remarks

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

**06 01 06** **Euratom subsidy for operation of the Supply Agency**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

205 000 205 000 205 000,—

Remarks

Since expenditure on staff and buildings is included in the appropriations entered in Items XX 01 01 01 and XX 01 03 01, the Commission
subsidy, together with the Agency’s own revenue, is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Agency in its activities.

At its 23rd session on 1 and 2 February 1960, the Euratom Council proposed unanimously that the Commission postpone not only the
levying of the charge (intended to cover the operating expenditure of the Euratom Supply Agency) but also the actual introduction of the said
charge. Since then a subsidy has been included in the budget to balance the revenue side against the Agency expenditure figures shown in the
statement of revenue and expenditure.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Articles 52 to 54 thereof.

Statute of the Euratom Supply Agency, and in particular Article VI thereof.

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**CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT**

Title
Chapter

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**06 02 04** **Sustainable mobility policy**

06 02 04 01 Internal market and optimisation of transport
systems 3 5 600 000 7 250 000 9 021 000 7 608 000 9 801 081,64 5 801 478,22

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 370 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 425 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 380 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 300 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [5] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [6] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 507 500 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [7] ) An appropriation of EUR 250 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [8] ) An appropriation of EUR 230 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [9] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [10] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT** (cont’d)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 06 02 — Total** **51 040 000** **49 854 992** **31 086 000** **26 336 500** **23 826 047,96** **15 301 692,07**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 15 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 490 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 490 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [5] ) An appropriation of EUR 410 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [6] ) An appropriation of EUR 410 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT** (cont’d)

**06 02 01** **European Aviation Safety Agency**

06 02 01 01 European Aviation Safety Agency — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

9 440 000 9 440 000 4 370 000 3 425 000 18 983,16 0,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 370 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 425 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 18 983 18 983
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 8 740 000 6 831 017 1 908 983
,( [1] ),( [2] )

Appropriations 2004 9 440 000 9 440 000

Total 18 198 983 6 850 000 9 440 000 1 908 983
,( [3] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 4 370 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation will be cancelled.
( [3] ) Of which EUR 3 425 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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**CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT** (cont’d)

**06 02 01** (cont’d)

06 02 01 01 (cont’d)

**Authorised establishment plan (EU-15)**

Posts

Category and grade

A 1

2003 2004

Filled as at 31.12.2002 Authorised Authorised

Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary

A 2 5

A 3 10

A 4 18

A 5 19

A 6 12

A 7 6

A 8

**Total grade A** **55** **70**

B 1

B 2

B 3 4

B 4 2

B 5 4

**Total grade B** **10** **10**

C 1 1

C 2 1

C 3 5

C 4 5

C 5 3

**Total grade C** **15** **15**

D 1

D 2

D 3

D 4

**Total grade D**

**Grand total** **80** **95**

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2002 on common rules in the field of civil aviation
and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency (OJ L 240, 7.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT** (cont’d)

**06 02 01** (cont’d)

06 02 01 02 European Aviation Safety Agency — Subsidy under Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 100 000 1 260 000 380 000 300 000 0,— 0,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 380 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 300 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 760 000 600 000 160 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 1 100 000 1 100 000

Total 1 860 000 600 000 1 260 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 380 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 300 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s operating expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

In recent years the number of agencies has increased significantly (six): the budget for the agencies has absorbed a large proportion of the
margin in heading 3, and there have been significant staff increases.

Under the new Financial Regulation (Article 185) and the new corresponding articles of the framework regulation for each of the bodies set
up by the Communities, the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

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**06 02 01** (cont’d)

06 02 01 02 (cont’d)

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

Revenue:

— Title 1 ‘Revenue from services rendered’ 4 850 000

— Title 2 ‘European Community subsidy’ 10 540 000

— Title 3 ‘Third-country contribution’ 1 312 000

— Title 5 ‘Administrative operations of the Agency’ 160 000

Total 16 862 000

Expenditure:

— Title 1 ‘Staff’ 11 592 000

— Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 1 661 000

— Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 3 609 000

Total 16 862 000

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2002 on common rules in the field of civil aviation
and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency (OJ L 240, 7.9.2002, p. 1).

**06 02 02** **European Maritime Safety Agency**

06 02 02 01 European Maritime Safety Agency — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

4 100 000 4 100 000 2 000 000 1 507 500 40 983,16 991,58
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 507 500 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT** (cont’d)

**06 02 02** (cont’d)

06 02 02 01 (cont’d)

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 39 992 39 992
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 000 000 2 975 008 1 024 992
,( [1] ),( [2] )

Appropriations 2004 4 100 000 4 100 000

Total 8 139 992 3 015 000 4 100 000 1 024 992
,( [3] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropration will be cancelled.
( [3] ) Of which EUR 1 507 500 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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**06 02 02** (cont’d)

06 02 02 01 (cont’d)

**Authorised establishment plan (EU-15)**

Posts

Categoryandgrade

2003 2004

Filled as at 31.12.2002 Authorised Authorised

Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary

A 1 — — —

A 2 — — 1

A 3 — — 1

A 4 — 1 1

A 5 — 1 4

A 6 — 2 5

A 7 — — 2

A 8 — — —

**Total grade A** **21** **4** **14**

B 1 — — —

B 2 — 1 1

B 3 — — 3

B 4 — — 2

B 5 — — 3

**Total grade B** **9** **1** **9**

C 1 — — 1

C 2 — — —

C 3 — — 2

C 4 — — 3

C 5 — — 4

**Total grade C** **9** **—** **10**

D 1 — — —

D 2 — — 1

D 3 — — 1

D 4 — — —

**Total grade D** **1** **—** **2**

**Grand total** **40** **5** **35**

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety
Agency (OJ L 208, 5.8.2002, p. 1).

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 7 August 2003, amending
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency (COM(2003) 440 final).

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**06 02 02** (cont’d)

06 02 02 02 European Maritime Safety Agency — Subsidy under Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 000 000 1 040 000 250 000 230 000 0,— 0,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 250 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 230 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 500 000 460 000 40 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 1 000 000 1 000 000

Total 1 500 000 460 000 1 040 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 250 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 230 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s operating expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

In recent years the number of agencies has increased significantly (six): the budget for the agencies has absorbed a large proportion of the
margin in heading 3, and there have been significant staff increases.

Under the new Financial Regulation (Article 185) and the new corresponding articles of the framework regulation for each of the bodies set
up by the Communities, the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

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**CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT** (cont’d)

**06 02 02** (cont’d)

06 02 02 02 (cont’d)

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

— Title 1 ‘European Community subsidy’ 5 100 000

Total 5 100 000

Expenditure:

— Title 1 ‘Staff’ 3 800 000

— Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 300 000

— Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 1 000 000

Total 5 100 000

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety
Agency (OJ L 208, 5.8.2002, p. 1).

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 7 August 2003, amending
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency (COM(2003) 440 final).

06 02 02 03 European Maritime Safety Agency — Anti-pollution measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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TITLE 06 — ENERGY AND TRANSPORT

**CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT** (cont’d)

**06 02 02** (cont’d)

06 02 02 03 (cont’d)

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 2 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000
,( [1] )

Total 2 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropration is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropration is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of chartering vessels (with their equipment) to combat continuous or exceptional maritime
pollution, of specialised technical equipment, of studies and of research projects to improve anti-pollution equipment and methods.

It also covers the staff and operating expenditure arising from these operations. For 2004, pending amendment of the regulation on the
European Maritime Safety Agency, this appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

The appropriation will be released from the reserve once there is agreement on a satisfactory solution for the location of the Agency, and on
the actual new competences, in accordance with the legislative proposal for a regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
(COM(2003) 440).

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety
Agency (OJ L 208, 5.8.2002, p. 1).

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 7 August 2003, amending
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency (COM(2003) 440 final).

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**CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT** (cont’d)

**06 02 03** **Transport safety and security**

06 02 03 01 Transport safety

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

12 000 000 14 293 992 15 065 000 9 266 000 13 965 000,— 5 460 924,18

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 14 355 749 6 253 000 7 414 492 688 257
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 15 065 000 3 013 000 4 519 500 6 026 000 1 506 500

Appropriations 2004 12 000 000 2 360 000 3 090 000 5 520 000 1 030 000

Total 41 420 749 9 266 000 14 293 992 9 804 257 7 026 500 1 030 000

( [1] ) After deduction of EUR 3 900 000 in payment appropriations carried over.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission for collecting and processing information of all kinds
needed for the analysis, definition, promotion, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of the rules and measures required to improve
the safety of inland, air and sea transport, without unduly affecting the economic efficiency of these transport modes, including extension to
third countries, technical assistance and specific training.

The main objectives are to develop and apply safety rules in the field of transport and in particular:

— technical harmonisation of road transport and of traffic rules,

— collection, analysis and dissemination of information for the purposes of monitoring and evaluating road safety and road safety trends in
the European Union and measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the road safety policies of the Member States **,**

— measures to avoid road accidents and alleviate the consequences, covering the fields of user behaviour, vehicle technology and road
infrastructure and technology,

— approximation of legislation, technical standards and administrative monitoring practices relating to transport safety,

— definition of common indicators, methods and objectives on rail safety and collection of the data necessary for such definition,

— improvement of aviation safety conditions, in particular by establishing a coherent regulatory framework applicable to Community
aircraft, operators and personnel and by creating mechanisms for monitoring and cooperation with third countries,

— measures to adapt the capacity of infrastructure and airspace to air traffic requirements,

— access to the groundhandling market at Community airports,

— action to ensure the safety of sea transport, such as high level training for crews and maritime authorities,

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**06 02 03** (cont’d)

06 02 03 01 (cont’d)

— measures to inform and raise the awareness of the public and of maritime operators about the initiatives taken by the Community on
maritime safety,

— action to enhance all aspects of navigational safety and pollution prevention in Europe’s seas,

— action to promote research into transport safety,

— promoting safety in all modes of transport for persons with reduced mobility.

— support for safety measures for vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists (see the resolution of the European
Parliament of 12 February 2003 on the Commission White Paper ‘European transport policy for 2010: time to decide’).

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

06 02 03 02 Transport security

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 300 000 400 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 1 300 000 400 000 650 000 250 000 —

Total 1 300 000 400 000 650 000 250 000 —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission for collecting and processing information of all kinds
needed for the analysis, definition, promotion, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of the rules and measures required to improve
the security of inland, air and sea transport, including extension to third countries, technical assistance and specific training.

The main objectives are to develop and apply security rules in the field of transport and in particular:

— measures to prevent malicious acts in the transport sector, with particular reference to the carriage of hazardous goods and infrastructure,

— approximation of legislation, technical standards and administrative monitoring practices relating to transport security,

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**CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT** (cont’d)

**06 02 03** (cont’d)

06 02 03 02 (cont’d)

— definition of common indicators, methods and security objectives for the transport sector and collection of the data necessary for such
definition,

— monitoring of measures taken on transport security by the Member States, particularly on air transport,

— international coordination on transport security,

— promoting research into transport security.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on establishment and operation of a corps of inspectors to check security at airport
installations in the Member States, including extension to third countries.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

**06 02 04** **Sustainable mobility policy**

06 02 04 01 Internal market and optimisation of transport systems

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

5 600 000 7 250 000 9 021 000 7 608 000 9 801 081,64 5 801 478,22

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 11 669 764 5 803 800 3 500 929 2 365 035
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 9 021 000 1 804 200 2 706 300 3 608 400 902 100

Appropriations 2004 5 600 000 1 042 771 1 101 565 3 081 233 374 431

Total 26 290 764 7 608 000 7 250 000 7 075 000 3 983 333 374 431

( [1] ) After deduction of EUR 1 550 000 in payment appropriations carried over.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission for collecting and processing information of all kinds
needed for the analysis, definition, promotion, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of the Community’s common transport policy,
including its extension to third countries, technical assistance, specific training and promotion of the common transport policy, including
the establishment and implementation of the guidelines for the trans-European transport network referred to in the Treaty.

The measures to be funded will concern:

— specific studies and grants for the preparation and evaluation of measures aiming at completion, management and development of the
single transport market, including extension thereof beyond the Community, with particular attention being paid to the removal of
cross-border bottlenecks in areas in which natural barriers hamper the free movement of goods and persons,

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**CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT** (cont’d)

**06 02 04** (cont’d)

06 02 04 01 (cont’d)

— preparation of the legislation required for each mode of transport, both on access to the market and on the technical, social and fiscal
rules, and for the carriage of goods and passengers,

— expenditure on training, assistance and support for the national administrations in the new Member States after accession in order to
allow transposition and application of the Community rules,

— observation of the market for the carriage of goods and passengers in all modes, including improved collection of statistics by Member
States,

— preparation and implementation of measures to ensure fair conditions of competition between operators both within the same mode
and between different modes,

— alignment and integration of the masterplans for each mode of transport,

— design and development of a ‘citizens’ network’ bringing together the services provided by different modes of transport, in particular
public transport,

— development of a fair and efficient pricing policy for transport, including road-user taxes,

— increasing use of data transmission in connection with transport infrastructure, particularly in relation to management of air and rail
traffic, shipping and road traffic,

— development and promotion of intermodal transport and logistics,

— promotion of Community approaches in international forums,

— analysis of the environmental and socioeconomic impact of the transport networks envisaged,

— promotion of transport systems and legislation for people with reduced mobility,

— analyses needed to identify and develop projects of common interest for the trans-European transport network,

— promotion of sustainable mobility in the Community and of effective cooperation between the different transport modes,

— consistency between the Community’s trans-European networks and the networks of the European Free Trade Association countries, the
candidate countries and the member countries of the pan-European partnership for the transport networks,

— awareness-raising and communication activities to promote the global approach advocated by the Community and publicise the transEuropean networks in the Community and in Europe,

— standardisation mandates issued to European standardisation bodies or other bodies in all sectors of transport and development of
technical specifications for interoperability for railways,

— analysis of the economic viability of intelligent transport systems (ITS) applications and intermodal applications to evaluate the impact
on the environment and on safety, including the demands of logistics centres,

— development of the Single European sky programme aimed at increasing the performance, capacity and safety of air traffic control and
improving the punctuality of air transport.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT** (cont’d)

**06 02 04** (cont’d)

06 02 04 02 Passenger rights

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 500 000 280 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 1 500 000 280 000 440 000 613 333 166 667

Total 1 500 000 280 000 440 000 613 333 166 667

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission for collecting and processing information of all kinds
needed for the analysis, definition, promotion, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of the Community’s common transport policy,
in order to reinforce passengers’ rights and give passengers greater protection.

The measures to be funded will concern:

— preparation of the legislation required for each mode of transport, both on access to the market and on the technical, social and fiscal
rules, and for the carriage of goods and passengers,

— observation of the market for the carriage of goods and passengers in all modes, including improved collection of statistics by Member
States,

— preparation and implementation of measures to ensure fair conditions of competition between operators both within the same mode
and between different modes,

— alignment and integration of the masterplans for each mode of transport,

— design and development of a ‘citizens’ network’, bringing together the services provided by different modes of transport, in particular
public transport,

— development of a fair and efficient pricing policy for transport, including road-user taxes,

— collection and publication of information on the quality of transport services,

— action to support representation of passengers’ interests,

— promotion of transport systems and legislation for people with reduced mobility,

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**CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT** (cont’d)

**06 02 04** (cont’d)

06 02 04 02 (cont’d)

— analyses needed to identify and develop projects of common interest for the trans-European transport network.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

**06 02 05** **Completion of action programme to promote the combined transport of goods**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 2 791 000 — 4 000 000 0,— 4 038 298,09

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 6 791 438 4 000 000 2 791 000 438
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 6 791 438 4 000 000 2 791 000 438

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into under the regulations and decisions adopted.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2196/98 of 1 October 1998 concerning the granting of Community financial assistance for innovative actions to
promote combined transport (OJ L 277, 14.10.1998, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT** (cont’d)

**06 02 07** **Marco Polo programme**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

15 000 000 9 000 000 p.m.

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 15 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 15 000 000 4 000 000 6 000 000 4 500 000 500 000

,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 15 000 000 3 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 —

Total 30 000 000 4 000 000 9 000 000 10 500 000 6 500 000 —
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on implementation of a programme to promote alternatives to international road
haulage, designated ‘Marco Polo’. The alternatives considered are short-sea shipping, rail and inland waterway.

The main objective of the programme is to help shift an amount of cargo corresponding to the anticipated growth of international road
haulage to other modes.

Three types of action which complement each other are proposed:

— start-up support for new non-road freight transport services, which should be viable in the mid-term (‘modal shift actions’),

— support for launching freight services or facilities of strategic European interest (‘catalyst actions’),

— stimulating cooperative behaviour in the freight logistics market (‘common learning actions’).

The Marco Polo programme will also be able to fund actions involving countries which are candidates for accession to the European Union.

This appropriation also covers dissemination activities and accompanying measures.

The support for commercial action in the market for freight transport services is different from the support given through research and
development programmes and the trans-European network programme. Marco Polo will foster modal shift projects in all segments of the
freight market, not only in combined transport.

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**CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT** (cont’d)

**06 02 07** (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1382/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2003 on the granting of Community financial
assistance to improve the environmental performance of the freight transport system (Marco Polo programme) (OJ L 196, 2.8.2003, p. 1).

**06 02 08** **European Railway Agency for Safety and Interoperability**

06 02 08 01 European Railway Agency for Safety and Interoperability — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

p.m.

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 490 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 490 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 4 490 000 4 490 000
,( [1] )

Total 4 490 000 4 490 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

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**06 02 08** (cont’d)

06 02 08 01 (cont’d)

**Authorised establishment plan (EU-15)**

Posts

Category and grade

2003 2004

Filled as at 31.12.2002 Authorised Authorised

Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary

A 1 — —

A 2 — 1

A 3 — —

A 4 — 2

A 5 — 6

A 6 — 6

A 7 — 2

A 8 — —

**Total grade A** **—** **17**

B 1 — —

B 2 — 1

B 3 — 3

B 4 — 2

B 5 — 1

**Total grade B** **—** **7**

C 1 — —

C 2 — 1

C 3 — 1

C 4 — 2

C 5 — 2

**Total grade C** **—** **6**

D 1 — —

D 2 — —

D 3 — —

D 4 — —

**—** **—**
**Total grade D**

**Grand total** **—** **30**

Legal basis

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 24 January 2002, establishing a
European Railway Agency (OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 323).

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**06 02 08** (cont’d)

06 02 08 02 European Railway Agency for Safety and Interoperability — Subsidy under Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 410 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 410 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 410 000 410 000
,( [1] )

Total 410 000 410 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s operating expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

In recent years the number of agencies has increased significantly (six): the budget for the agencies has absorbed a large proportion of the
margin in heading 3 and there have been significant staff increases.

Under the new Financial Regulation (Article 185) and the new corresponding articles of the framework regulation for each of the bodies set
up by the Communities, the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

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**06 02 08** (cont’d)

06 02 08 02 (cont’d)

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

— Title 1 ‘European Community subsidy’ 4 900 000

Total 4 900 000

Expenditure:

— Title 1 ‘Staff’ 3 240 000

— Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 1 250 000

— Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 410 000

Total 4 900 000

Legal basis

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 24 January 2002, establishing a
European Railway Agency (OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 323).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 06 03 — Total** **635 125 000** **698 000 000** **647 000 000** **610 075 000** **578 432 355,—** **532 215 057,—**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 225 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**06 03 01** **Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport network**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

619 000 000 678 000 000 625 000 000 587 275 000 563 400 000,— 517 265 057,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 208 313 516 418 525 000 360 000 000 280 000 000 149 788 516
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 625 000 000 168 750 000 170 000 000 170 000 000 116 250 000

Appropriations 2004 619 000 000 148 000 000 166 500 000 167 333 333 137 166 667

Total 2 452 313 516 587 275 000 678 000 000 616 500 000 433 371 849 137 166 667

Remarks

This appropriation is for the establishment and development of the trans-European transport network (TEN), which is held to be a key policy
for the proper functioning of the internal market and for economic and social cohesion (Articles 154 to 156 of the Treaty establishing the
European Community). This contribution takes the form of co-financing of projects of common interest identified in the Community
guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council).

The aim is:

— to help define projects of common interest,

— to speed up the Member States’ realisation of trans-European transport network projects of common interest,

— to overcome the financial obstacles which may hamper the start-up phase of a project, particularly by means of feasibility studies,

— to encourage the participation of private capital in project funding, as well as public/private partnerships,

— to ensure better financial arrangements for projects, minimising the use of public funding, thanks to flexible means of intervention.

Since 2001, the bulk of Community funding has been covered by a multiannual programme established by the Commission. The purpose of
the programme is the sound and rational establishment of the level of expenditure from the trans-European network budget over the period
2001 to 2006. It was inspired by the earlier indicative multiannual programme (IMP) covering the period 1996 to 1999 and will give project
promoters an assurance of Community support during the period in question, particularly where projects are undertaken in the form of
public/private partnerships.

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**06 03 01** (cont’d)

The programme divides into three specific actions.

First specific action

Annex V to Decision No 1692/96/EC lists the 14 projects approved by the Essen European Council in 1994. Most of these projects are now
reaching the construction phase. In a small number of cases, technical studies are to be pursued before a decision is taken on construction.

Second specific action: programme for the Galileo satellite navigation system

The Galileo satellite radio-navigation system has entered its second (development and validation) phase covering the period 2001 to 2005. It
comprises the development and validation of the satellites and ground-control stations and the validation of the system ‘in orbit’.

Third specific action

Other projects identified in the context of the guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, such as the elimination of bottlenecks in the rail network and cross-border projects, as well as other traffic management projects, including ‘intelligent’ transport systems (ITS) in the road and air sectors, receive Community support.

By concentrating on the 14 projects approved at Essen and attaching priority to the elimination of bottlenecks in the rail network, the IMP
provides particular support to the rail sector (63,5 % of the overall amount included in the programme). Full account is thus being taken of
the provision in Regulation (EC) No 1655/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council that rail projects, including combined
transport, should receive at least 55 % of the TEN budget.

According to the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95,
additional commitment appropriations totalling EUR 100 000 000 will be allocated to TEN-T projects aimed at removing bottlenecks at
borders with the candidate countries over the period 2003 to 2006 and cross-border rail bottlenecks and/or projects which concern missing
links located in areas where natural barriers represent obstacles to the free movement of goods and passengers. To this should be added EUR
50 000 000 to be reallocated within the overall allocation for TEN-T for the same period.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the
field of trans-European networks (OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1655/1999 (OJ L 197, 29.7.1999, p. 1).

Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of
the trans-European transport network (OJ L 228, 9.9.1996, p. 1), as last amended, in respect of seaports and inland ports and international
terminals as well as project No 8 in Annex V, by Decision No 1346/2001/EC (OJ L 185, 6.7.2001, p. 1).

Commission Decision C(2001) 2654 of 19 September 2001 establishing an indicative multiannual programme in the area of the transEuropean transport network for the period 2001 to 2006.

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 9 October 2001, amending
Decision No 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (OJ C 362 E, 18.12.2001,
p. 205).

Council Regulation (EC) No 876/2002 of 21 May 2002 setting up the Galileo joint undertaking (OJ L 138, 28.5.2002, p. 1).

Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 1 October 2003,
amending the amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC)
No 2236/95 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (COM(2003)
561 final).

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**CHAPTER 06 03 — TRANS-EUROPEAN NETWORKS** (cont’d)

**06 03 02** **Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European energy network**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

16 125 000 20 000 000 22 000 000 22 800 000 15 032 355,— 14 950 000,—
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 225 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 56 791 515 17 300 000 12 400 000 11 300 000 11 300 000 4 491 515
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 22 000 000 5 500 000 3 300 000 4 400 000 4 400 000 4 400 000

Appropriations 2004 19 350 000 4 300 000 4 300 000 4 300 000 6 450 000

,( [1] )

Total 98 141 515 22 800 000 20 000 000 20 000 000 20 000 000 15 341 515

( [1] ) Of which EUR 3 225 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of economic and technical feasibility studies, preparatory and evaluation studies and
interest-rate subsidies, loan guarantees or direct subsidies, in duly justified cases, for projects of common interest identified under the guidelines adopted by the Council.

The objective of this measure is to contribute towards the competitive operation of the internal energy market and the strengthening of the
security of energy supply through the establishment of the network infrastructure required, and in particular through the establishment and
development of trans-European energy networks, promoting the interconnection and interoperability of the national networks and access to
such networks and extending them beyond the Community.

All proposals will be subject to environmental impact assessment and local consultation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the
field of trans-European networks (OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1655/1999 (OJ L 197, 29.7.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 96/391/EC of 28 March 1996 laying down a series of measures aimed at creating a more favourable context for the
development of trans-European networks in the energy sector (OJ L 161, 29.6.1996, p. 154).

Decision No 1229/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003 laying down a series of guidelines for transEuropean energy networks and repealing Decision No 1254/96/EC (OJ L 176, 15.7.2003, p. 11).

Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 1 October 2003,
amending the amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC)
No 2236/95 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (COM(2003)
561 final).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 06 04 — Total** **54 735 000** **40 020 000** **p.m.** **31 849 000** **32 033 126,39** **27 320 116,93**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 47 360 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 8 630 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 970 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 490 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**06 04 01** **Intelligent energy — Europe programme (2003 to 2006)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

47 820 000 16 800 000 p.m.

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 47 360 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 8 630 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 47 360 000 8 630 000 9 671 500 16 576 000 12 482 500

,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 47 820 000 7 128 500 12 322 000 14 434 167 13 935 333

Total 95 180 000 8 630 000 16 800 000 28 898 000 26 916 667 13 935 333
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropration is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance actions or measures concerning:

— implementation of medium- and long-term strategies in the energy field to promote sustainable development, security of supply, competitiveness and environmental protection on the basis of shared analyses, including the development of standards and labelling and certification systems, long-term voluntary commitments to be agreed with industry, as well as forward studies, strategic studies, and regular
monitoring of the development of the markets and energy trends,

— creation or enlargement of structures and instruments for sustainable energy development, including local and regional energy planning
and management, and the development of adequate financial products and market instruments,

— promotion of sustainable energy systems and equipment in order to accelerate their market penetration and stimulate investment to ease
the transition from demonstration to marketing of the best technologies,

— development of information, education and training structures; the utilisation of results, the promotion and dissemination of know-how
and best practices involving all consumers, and cooperation with the Member States through operational networks at Community and
international level,

— monitoring of the implementation and impact of Community policy in the field of sustainable energy,

— evaluation of the impact of actions and projects funded under the programme.

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The actions and measures are structured in three specific fields:

— improvement of energy efficiency and demand management, in particular in the construction sector and industry, including the preparation and application of legislative measures (SAVE),

— promotion of new and renewable energy sources for centralised and decentralised production and their integration into the urban
environment, including the preparation and application of legislative measures (Altener),

— support for initiatives relating to the energy aspects of transport, the diversification of fuels and the promotion of renewable fuels and
energy efficiency in transport, including the preparation and application of legislative measures (STEER).

As a general rule, the funding may not exceed 50 % of the total cost of the action or measure, the rest being covered either by public or
private funds or a combination of the two.

The funding may, however, cover all the cost of some actions, such as studies and other actions to prepare, supplement, implement and
evaluate the impact of Community strategy and policy measures and any measures proposed by the Commission to encourage exchanges of
experience and know-how to improve the coordination between Community, national, international and other initiatives.

All costs relating to actions and measures undertaken solely on the Commission’s initiative will be borne by the Community.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1230/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003 adopting a multiannual action programme in
the energy sector: Intelligent energy — Europe programme (2003 to 2006) (OJ L 176, 15.7.2003, p. 29).

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**06 04 02** **Intelligent energy — Europe programme (2003 to 2006): external strand — Coopener**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

4 915 000 1 900 000 p.m.

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 970 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 490 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 970 000 490 000 591 000 591 000 298 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 4 915 000 1 309 000 1 909 000 1 697 000 —

Total 6 885 000 490 000 1 900 000 2 500 000 1 995 000 —
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance Coopener, the external strand of the Intelligent energy for Europe programme. The actions financed
will focus on measures and techniques developed in the Community which are capable of being extended to developing countries and on
promoting know-how and the transfer of Community technologies to those countries.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1230/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003 adopting a multiannual action programme in
the energy sector: Intelligent energy — Europe programme (2003 to 2006) (OJ L 176, 15.7.2003, p. 29).

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**06 04 03** **Security of conventional energy supplies**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 000 000 500 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 2 000 000 500 000 800 000 700 000

Total 2 000 000 500 000 800 000 700 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, in particular, expenditure incurred by the Commission for collecting and processing information of
all kinds needed for the analysis, definition, promotion, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of the common policy on security of
supply and completion of the internal market in conventional energy sources. This expenditure comes under preparatory action for the
adoption of new directives.

Legal basis

Preparatory action, within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council
and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

Preparatory action, within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 18 September 2003, concerning
the alignment of measures with regard to security of supply for petroleum products (COM(2002) 488 final) (OJ C 331 E, 31.12.2002,
p. 249).

Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and the Council, submitted by the Commission on 18 September 2003, concerning
measures to safeguard security of natural gas supply (COM(2002) 488 final (OJ C 331 E, 31.12.2002, p. 262).

Regulation (EC) No 1228/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003 on conditions for access to the network for
cross-border exchanges in electricity (OJ L 176, 15.7.2003, p. 1).

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**06 04 04** **Completion of the Energy framework programme (1999 to 2002) — Conventional and renewable energy**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 20 820 000 p.m. 31 849 000 32 033 126,39 27 320 116,93

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 73 391 714 31 849 000 20 820 000 13 800 000 5 600 000 1 322 714
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total 73 391 714 31 849 000 20 820 000 13 800 000 5 600 000 1 322 714

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into under the regulations and decisions adopted.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3639/85 of 20 December 1985 on a programme of support for technological development in the hydrocarbons sector (OJ L 350, 27.12.1985, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3640/85 of 20 December 1985 on the promotion, by financial support, of demonstration projects and industrial pilot projects in the energy field (OJ L 350, 27.12.1985, p. 29).

Council Decision 89/364/EEC of 5 June 1989 on a Community action programme for improving the efficiency of electricity use
(OJ L 157, 9.6.1989, p. 32) (PACE Programme).

Council Decision 91/565/EEC of 29 October 1991 concerning the promotion of energy efficiency in the Community (SAVE I Programme)
(OJ L 307, 8.11.1991, p. 34).

Council Decision 96/737/EC of 16 December 1996 concerning a multiannual programme for the promotion of energy efficiency in the
Community (SAVE II) (OJ L 335, 24.12.1996, p. 50).

Council Decision 98/352/EC of 18 May 1998 concerning a multiannual programme for the promotion of renewable energy sources in the
Community (Altener II) (OJ L 159, 3.6.1998, p. 53).

Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy
sector (1998 to 2002) and connected measures (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16).

Council Decision 1999/22/EC of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual programme of studies, analyses, forecasts and other related
work in the energy sector (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 20).

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**06 04 04** (cont’d)

Council Decision 1999/23/EC of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual programme to promote international cooperation in the energy
sector (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 23).

Council Decision 1999/24/EC of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual programme of technological actions promoting the clean and
efficient use of solid fuels (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 28).

Decision No 646/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 February 2000 adopting a multiannual programme for the
promotion of renewable energy sources in the Community (Altener) (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 79, 30.3.2000, p. 1).

Decision No 647/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 February 2000 adopting a multiannual programme for the
promotion of energy efficiency (SAVE) (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 79, 30.3.2000, p. 6).

Council Decision 2001/353/EC of 9 April 2001 laying down the new guidelines applicable to actions and measures to be taken under the
multiannual programme to promote international cooperation in the energy sector (1998 to 2002) under the multiannual framework
programme for actions in the energy sector and connected measures (OJ L 125, 5.5.2001, p. 24).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 06 05 — Total** **19 690 000** **19 678 000** **19 209 000** **19 448 000** **19 058 156,50** **16 492 396,33**

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**06 05 01** **On-the-spot safeguard inspections and training of inspectors**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

5 690 000 5 650 000 5 690 000 5 590 000 5 091 000,— 3 960 693,74

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 307 392 2 176 000 727 500 403 892
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 5 690 000 3 414 000 1 422 500 853 500

Appropriations 2004 5 690 000 3 500 000 1 395 000 795 000 —

Total 14 687 392 5 590 000 5 650 000 2 652 392 795 000 —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance:

— periodic and regular inspections carried out in accordance with pre-established six-monthly programmes,

— missions by staff of the Euratom Safeguards Office (ESO) needed in order to meet obligations incumbent on the Commission, including
obligations concerning the International Atomic Energy Agency’s strengthened safeguards system (SSS),

— missions by staff of the ESO to enlargement candidate countries,

— rental expenses for offices and office infrastructure,

— mission expenses of staff of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) or other technical missions on behalf of the ESO,

— training of inspectors in connection with the health protection of staff exposed to radiation and contamination hazards,

— training of JRC officials,

— costs relating to specific insurance against accidents not covered by other Commission insurance.

This appropriation also covers an amount of the order of EUR 48 000 advanced to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Revenue
arising from the repayment of this sum by the Agency, entered in Article 6 1 6 of the statement of revenue, will give rise to the provision of
additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(g) of the Financial Regulation.

Commission communication of 24 March 1992 to the European Parliament and to the Council concerning a Commission decision on the
implementation of on-site laboratories for verification analysis of safeguards samples (SEC(92) 515 final).

Legal basis

Commission Regulation (Euratom) No 3227/76 of 19 October 1976 concerning the application of the provisions on Euratom safeguards
(OJ L 363, 31.12.1976, p. 1).

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Euratom Treaty under Chapter VII and Article 174.

Verification agreements between the Community, the non-nuclear-weapon Member States and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, the United Kingdom and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, France and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Cooperation agreements between the Community and non-Community countries such as the United States of America, Canada and Australia.

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**06 05 02** **Purchase of equipment, provision of services and specific work**

06 05 02 01 Sampling and analyses, equipment, specific work, provision of services and transport

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

5 500 000 5 500 000 5 500 000 5 500 000 5 717 156,50 5 099 699,60

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 4 174 328 2 654 940 1 350 000 169 388
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 5 500 000 2 845 060 1 650 000 1 004 940

Appropriations 2004 5 500 000 2 500 000 1 800 000 1 200 000

Total 15 174 328 5 500 000 5 500 000 2 974 328 1 200 000

Remarks

This appropriation covers expenditure on physical and chemical inspections of nuclear materials, and in particular:

— sampling, transport and analysis, including high performance trace analysis (HPTA),

— procurement and maintenance of specific apparatus and equipment,

— execution of technical and specific projects,

— transport of equipment, apparatus and radioactive sources,

— procurement or leasing of own means of transport,

— continued development of the monitoring system. This is an important stage in the general maintenance strategy, in order to minimise
the effect of subsequent follow-up work (inspections and inventory re-establishment).

These technical means are essential in order:

— to verify the exactitude of operators’ declarations,

— not to lose the continuity of information about nuclear materials subject to control,

— to enable the Commission to draw conclusions from its controls as quickly as possible on the basis of proven techniques,

— to enable the Commission to fulfil its obligations under the additional protocols with the International Atomic Energy Agency and the
new regulation in preparation which will replace Regulation (Euratom) No 3227/76.

This appropriation also covers an amount of the order of EUR 25 000 advanced to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Revenue
arising from the repayment of this sum by the Agency, entered in Article 6 1 6 of the statement of revenue, will give rise to the provision of
additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(g) of the Financial Regulation.

The following will give rise also to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial
Regulation:

— paid insurance claims,

— repayment of sums unduly paid by the Commission for goods, work or services.

Legal basis

Commission Regulation (Euratom) No 3227/76 of 19 October 1976 concerning the application of the provisions on Euratom safeguards
(OJ L 363, 31.12.1976, p. 1).

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Euratom Treaty under Chapter VII and Article 174.

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**06 05 02** (cont’d)

06 05 02 01 (cont’d)

Verification agreements between the Community, the non-nuclear-weapon Member States and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, the United Kingdom and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, France and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Cooperation agreements between the Community and non-Community countries such as the United States of America, Canada and Australia.

06 05 02 02 Specific safeguards for large-scale plutonium processing plants

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

7 400 000 7 400 000 7 400 000 7 400 000 7 900 000,— 7 206 571,95

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 5 043 109 3 042 806 1 480 000 520 303
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 7 400 000 4 357 194 2 220 000 822 806

Appropriations 2004 7 400 000 3 700 000 2 960 000 740 000

Total 19 843 109 7 400 000 7 400 000 4 303 109 740 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance:

— the purchase, installation and maintenance of monitoring equipment,

— the carrying-out of infrastructure work,

— the operation of measurement and analysis laboratories,

— the procurement of software, and the development and maintenance of specific programmes for the large plutonium-processing facilities,

— the maintenance of all the Canberra-type equipment in the European Union’s large facilities.

This appropriation also covers an amount of the order of EUR 18 000 advanced to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Revenue
arising from the repayment of this sum by the Agency, entered in Article 6 1 6 of the statement of revenue, will give rise to the provision of
additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(g) of the Financial Regulation.

Commission communication of 24 March 1992 to the European Parliament and to the Council concerning a Commission decision on the
implementation of on-site laboratories for verification analysis of safeguards samples (SEC(92) 515 final).

Legal basis

Commission Regulation (Euratom) No 3227/76 of 19 October 1976 concerning the application of the provisions on Euratom safeguards
(OJ L 363, 31.12.1976, p. 1).

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Euratom Treaty under Chapter VII and Article 174.

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**06 05 02** (cont’d)

06 05 02 02 (cont’d)

Verification agreements between the Community, the non-nuclear-weapon Member States and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, the United Kingdom and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, France and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Cooperation agreements between the Community and non-Community countries such as the United States of America, Canada and Australia.

**06 05 03** **Completing the programme of cooperation on nuclear safety with the countries of central and eastern Europe and the new**
**independent States**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— — — — 0,— 57 600,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— —
Appropriations 2003

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total — — —

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**06 05 04** **Completion of the Energy framework programme (1999 to 2002) — Nuclear energy**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 378 000 p.m. 339 000 350 000,— 167 831,04

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 716 819 339 000 378 000 – 181
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 716 819 339 000 378 000 – 181

( [1] ) Rounding off.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into under the regulations and decisions adopted.

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy
sector (1998 to 2002) and connected measures (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16).

Council Decision 1999/25/Euratom of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual programme (1998 to 2002) of actions in the nuclear
sector, relating to the safe transport of radioactive materials and to safeguards and industrial cooperation to promote certain aspects of the
safety of nuclear installations in the countries currently participating in the Tacis programme (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 31).

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**06 05 05** **Nuclear safety — Transitory measures (decommissioning)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the Ignalina (Lithuania) and Bohunice (Slovakia) nuclear power plant decommissioning funds, in
accordance with the agreements signed with the Member States concerned.

Legal basis

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Accession Treaty (Protocol 4 on the Ignalina nuclear power
plant in Lithuania and Protocol 9 on unit 1 and unit 2 of the Bohunice V1 nuclear power plant in Slovakia, both annexed to the Accession
Treaty).

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**06 05 06** **Nuclear safety and security**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

500 000 250 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 500 000 250 000 250 000

Total 500 000 250 000 250 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission in gathering and processing all types of information needed
for the analysis, formulation, promotion, follow-up, evaluation and implementation of the common policy on nuclear safety and security,
particularly in the new Member States.

Legal basis

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Euratom Treaty under Chapter III and Article 174.

Proposal for a Council Directive (Euratom), submitted by the Commission on 30 April 2003, setting out basic obligations and general
principles on the safety of nuclear installations (COM(2003) 32 final).

Proposal for a Council Directive (Euratom), submitted by the Commission on 30 April 2003, on the management of spent nuclear fuel and
radioactive waste (COM(2003) 32 final).

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**06 05 07** **Protection against radiation**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

600 000 500 000 619 000 619 000 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 619 000 619 000

Appropriations 2004 600 000 500 000 100 000

Total 1 219 000 619 000 500 000 100 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on measures and actions relating to monitoring and protection against the effects of
radiation and is aimed at helping to protect the population and the environment against the dangers of ionising radiation and radioactive
substances. These actions relate to specific tasks provided for under the Euratom Treaty.

This expenditure relates in particular to the collection and processing of all types of information needed for the analysis, formulation,
promotion, follow-up, evaluation and implementation of measures and regulations in the field of radiation protection.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure associated with the setting-up and operation of bodies of inspectors in the Member
States to monitor protection against ionising radiation.

Legal basis

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Euratom Treaty under Chapter III and Article 174.

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 06 06 — Total** **199 000 000** **207 802 000** **146 500 000** **202 400 000** **243 593 123,29** **172 360 490,34**

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These remarks are applicable to all the budget headings in this chapter.

These appropriations will be used in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2321/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
16 December 2002 concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in, and for the dissemination
of research results for, the implementation of the European Community sixth framework programme (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 355, 30.12.2002,
p. 23).

Research activities carried out within the sixth framework programme should respect fundamental ethical principles, (in accordance with
Article 3 of Decision 1513/2002/EC), including animal welfare requirements. These principles include, in particular, those reflected in
Article 6 of the Treaty on European Union and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The need to stress activities
aimed at promoting the role of women in science and research will receive particular attention.

Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and
seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations
carried out on behalf of the Community to investigate new areas of research suitable for Community action, inter alia, in the context of the
European Research Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous
framework programmes.

These appropriations also cover administrative expenditure, including expenditure on staff, information, publications, administrative and
technical operation, and certain other expenditure items relating to internal infrastructure linked with the achievement of the objective of the
measure of which they form an integral part, including the action and measures necessary for preparation and monitoring of the Community’s RTD strategy.

The possibility of third countries or organisations from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and
technical research is envisaged in the case of some of these projects (particularly COST). Any financial contribution will be entered in Articles
6 0 1, 6 0 2 and 6 0 5 of the statement of revenue and may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with
Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget
of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Any revenue from third parties sharing the cost of projects with the Community (firms in Member States of the European Free Trade
Association, industrial consortia, etc.) entered in Article 6 0 4 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made
available in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation

Additional appropriations will be made available under Article 06 06 04.

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**06 06 01** **Aeronautics and space**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

48 000 000 20 353 000 37 100 000 20 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 37 100 000 20 000 000 9 978 000 7 122 000 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 48 000 000 10 375 000 13 482 500 14 318 333 9 824 167

Total 85 100 000 20 000 000 20 353 000 20 604 500 14 318 333 9 824 167

Remarks

The aim of the actions carried out in this area is twofold:

— to consolidate, by integrating its research efforts, the position of the European aeronautics and space industry vis-à-vis increasingly
strong world competition, and

— to help exploit the potential of this sector with a view to improving safety and environmental protection.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

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**06 06 02** **Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems**

Remarks

The activities carried out in this area are intended to strengthen the scientific and technological capacities Europe needs to be able to
implement sustainable development, recognised as a Community objective by the Gothenburg European Council, and integrate its environmental, economic and social dimensions, with particular regard to sustainable energy and transport.

06 06 02 01 Sustainable energy systems

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

97 700 000 44 025 000 84 996 000 10 001 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 84 996 000 10 001 000 25 500 000 25 500 000 17 000 000 6 995 000

Appropriations 2004 97 700 000 18 525 000 27 160 000 28 956 667 23 058 333

Total 182 696 000 10 001 000 44 025 000 52 660 000 45 956 667 30 053 333

Remarks

Efforts will focus on the following actions:

in the short and medium term,

— managing energy demand and renewable energy supply in high-performance communities, including large-scale integration of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency, high-performance ecological buildings and polygeneration (Concerto initiative),

— clean urban transport — alternative fuels (Civitas II initiative, launched together with the transport subpriority),

in the medium and longer term:

— fuel cells,

— new technologies for energy vectors, distribution and storage of energy on a European scale, including hydrogen technology,

— new and advanced concepts for technologies employing renewable energy sources with considerable energy potential for the future and
requiring a long-term research effort,

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**06 06 02** (cont’d)

06 06 02 01 (cont’d)

— elimination of CO2 by means of cleaner fossil fuel installations,

— socioeconomic tools and concepts for an energy strategy.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

06 06 02 02 Sustainable surface transport

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

47 500 000 16 340 000 23 004 000 1 999 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 23 004 000 1 999 000 6 900 000 6 900 000 7 205 000 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 47 500 000 9 440 000 13 260 000 14 110 000 10 690 000

Total 70 504 000 1 999 000 16 340 000 20 160 000 21 315 000 10 690 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to:

— develop means of transport and transport systems which are environmentally friendly and competitive,

— make rail and maritime transport safer, more efficient and more competitive.

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**06 06 02** (cont’d)

06 06 02 02 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

**06 06 03** **Supporting policies and anticipating scientific and technological needs**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

5 800 000 1 680 000 1 400 000 400 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 400 000 400 000 420 000 420 000 160 000

Appropriations 2004 5 800 000 1 260 000 1 625 000 1 728 333 1 186 667

Total 7 200 000 400 000 1 680 000 2 045 000 1 888 333 1 186 667

Remarks

The aim is to develop research activities in support of other Community policies, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, to be able to
launch research activities rapidly as unforeseeable scientific and technological needs appear. They will complement the research within the
priority thematic areas.

Part of this appropriation is intended for scientific support for:

— the common agricultural policy (CAP) and the common fisheries policy (CFP),

— sustainable development, especially the Community’s policy objectives for the environment, transport and energy,

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— other Community policies, namely health (especially public health), regional development, trade, development aid, the internal market
and competitiveness, social policy and employment, education and training, culture, gender equality, consumer protection, the creation
of an area of freedom, security and justice, and external relations, including policies supporting enlargement and the requisite statistical
methods and tools,

— Community policy objectives deriving from the guidelines laid down by the European Council in the areas of economic policy, the
information society, eEurope and enterprise, inter alia.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

**06 06 04** **Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological**
**development**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation will cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the making available of additional appropriations from
(non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to
the provision of additional appropriations.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Articles 6 0 1, 6 0 2, 6 0 4 and 6 0 5 of the statement of
revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

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**06 06 05** **Completion of previous programmes**

06 06 05 01 Completion of programmes prior to 1999

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 5 404 000 — 45 000 000 0,— 41 724 500,01

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 50 404 000 45 000 000 5 404 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 50 404 000 45 000 000 5 404 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Other annual actions outside the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field
of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1).

Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of
research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28).

Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the framework programme
of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43).

Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of
the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998)
(OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1).

Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the
fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European
Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69).

Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision
No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1).

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06 06 05 02 Completion of the fifth EC framework programme (1998 to 2002)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 120 000 000 — 125 000 000 243 593 123,29 130 635 990,33

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 532 660 457 125 000 000 120 000 000 130 000 000 120 000 000 37 660 457
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— —
Appropriations 2003

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 532 660 457 125 000 000 120 000 000 130 000 000 120 000 000 37 660 457

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme
of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Title
Chapter

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**06 49 05** **Support expenditure for research activities of**
**policy area ‘Energy and transport’**

06 49 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff 3 — p.m. 6 400 000 6 400 000

06 49 05 02 External staff for research 3 — 300 000 3 000 000 3 000 000

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 640 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 370 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 30 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 30 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 06 49 — Total** **—** **5 758 000** **17 072 000** **16 221 000** **4 884 528,04** **2 707 304,54**

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**CHAPTER 06 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**06 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Energy and transport’**

06 49 04 01 Transport safety — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 163 000 585 000 734 000 430 468,07 544 402,85

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 311 586 311 586
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 585 000 422 414 163 000 – 414
,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 896 586 734 000 163 000 – 414

( [1] ) Rounding off.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**06 49 04** (cont’d)

06 49 04 02 Sustainable mobility policy — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 178 000 329 000 392 000 308 821,— 276 566,03

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 240 602 63 000 178 000 – 398
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 329 000 329 000 —

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 569 602 392 000 178 000 – 398

( [1] ) Rounding off.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**06 49 04** (cont’d)

06 49 04 03 Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport network — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 4 139 000 4 000 000 2 725 000 3 564 685,50 1 420 362,62

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 863 722 2 725 000 138 722
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 000 000 4 000 278 – 278
,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 6 863 722 2 725 000 4 139 000 – 278

( [1] ) Rounding off.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**06 49 04** (cont’d)

06 49 04 04 Completion of the Energy framework programme (1999 to 2002) — Conventional and renewable energy — Expenditure on administrative
management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 136 000 p.m. 212 000 371 603,47 297 606,40

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 363 730 212 000 136 000 15 730
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 363 730 212 000 136 000 15 730

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**06 49 04** (cont’d)

06 49 04 05 On-the-spot safeguard inspections and training of inspectors — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 6 000 10 000 10 000 9 000,— 2 581,64

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 6 418 6 418
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 10 000 3 582 6 000 418

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 16 418 10 000 6 000 418

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**06 49 04** (cont’d)

06 49 04 06 Sampling and analyses, equipment, specific work, provision of services and transport — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 166 000 200 000 200 000 199 950,— 165 785,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 165 575 165 575
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 200 000 34 425 166 000 – 425
,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 365 575 200 000 166 000 – 425

( [1] ) Rounding off.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**06 49 04** (cont’d)

06 49 04 07 Intelligent energy — Europe programme (2003 to 2006) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 270 000 p.m.

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 640 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 370 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 640 000 370 000 270 000
,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 640 000 370 000 270 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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**CHAPTER 06 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**06 49 04** (cont’d)

06 49 04 08 Intelligent energy — Europe programme (2003 to 2006): external strand — Coopener — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

— p.m. p.m.

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 30 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 30 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 30 000 30 000
,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 30 000 30 000 p.m.
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**06 49 04** (cont’d)

06 49 04 09 Protection against radiation — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. 148 000 148 000 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 148 000 148 000 —

—
Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 148 000 148 000 —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

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**CHAPTER 06 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**06 49 05** **Support expenditure for research activities of policy area ‘Energy and transport’**

06 49 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. 6 400 000 6 400 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 6 400 000 6 400 000 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 6 400 000 6 400 000 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

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**CHAPTER 06 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**06 49 05** (cont’d)

06 49 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 300 000 3 000 000 3 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 000 000 3 000 000 300 000 p.m.
,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 3 000 000 3 000 000 300 000 p.m.

( [1] ) This difference is the result of converting administrative headings under research from differentiated to non-differentiated appropriations.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

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**CHAPTER 06 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**06 49 05** (cont’d)

06 49 05 03 Other management expenditure in the field of research

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 400 000 2 400 000 2 400 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 400 000 2 400 000 400 000 p.m.
,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 2 400 000 2 400 000 400 000 p.m.

( [1] ) This difference is the result of converting administrative headings under research from differentiated to non-differentiated appropriations.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

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**CHAPTER 06 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘ENERGY AND TRANSPORT’**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 06 50 — Total** **769 000** **769 000**

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**CHAPTER 06 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘ENERGY AND TRANSPORT’** (cont’d)

**06 50 01** **Performance facility for heading 3**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

769 000 769 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 769 000

Total 769 000

Remarks

This appropriation is to be transferred to administrative or operating articles or items for this policy if necessary.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘ENERGY AND TRANSPORT’

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘ENERGY AND TRANSPORT’

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**ENVIRONMENT**

**Overall objectives**

European Union environment policy pursues the following objectives:

— to ensure the protection of nature,

— to encourage efficient use of resources in production, consumption and in waste management,

— to encourage sustainable development and take account of environmental concerns in other policy areas,

— to address global challenges, particularly the fight against climate change and the preservation of biodiversity,

— to ensure that the actions and measures are implemented with the involvement of the parties concerned and that they tend to improve governance in the field of
environment policy.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 07 — Total** **295 608 478** **283 959 478** **289 490 567** **262 452 567** **262 835 805,90** **214 383 498,76**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 472 441 450

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 98 91 70

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 64 53 51

**Total** **634** **585** **571**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**ENVIRONMENT**

**CHAPTER 07 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘ENVIRONMENT’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**07 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Environment’**

07 01 04 01 Legislation, awareness-raising and other general actions based on the Community action
programmes in the field of the environment
— Expenditure on administrative management 3 5 130 000

07 01 04 02 LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) — Projects on Community territory — Part I (nature protection) —
Expenditure on administrative management 3 2 970 000

07 01 04 03 LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) — Projects on Community territory — Part II (Environmental protection) — Expenditure on administrative
management 3 2 880 000

07 01 04 04 Community action programme in the field of
civil protection — Expenditure on administrative management 3 90 000

07 01 04 05 LIFE (European Financial Instrument for the
Environment) — Operations outside Community territory — Expenditure on administrative management 4 360 000

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 116 088 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

07 01 04 06 Contribution to international environmental
activities — Expenditure on administrative
management 4 540 000

Article 07 01 04 — Subtotal 11 970 000

**Chapter 07 01 — Total** **81 481 478** **62 957 567** **58 774 258,58**

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**07 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Environment’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

45 041 722 41 573 020 37 713 452,52
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 116 088 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**07 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Environment’**

07 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 758 277 6 911 331 5 285 058,87

07 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 351 409 4 908 982 4 922 975,28

**07 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Environment’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 360 070 9 564 234 10 852 771,91

**07 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Environment’**

07 01 04 01 Legislation, awareness-raising and other general actions based on the Community action programmes in the field of the environment —
Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 130 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation,
management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme and projects.

It is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, workshops, publications, information and dissemination activities
including events and exhibitions and other measures necessary for supporting operational activities directly linked to the achievement of the
objectives of the programme or measures coming under this chapter in the environmental field.

Legal basis

See Article 07 04 02.

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07 01 04 02 LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) — Projects on Community territory — Part I (nature protection) —
Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 970 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on accompanying measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000 of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE) (OJ L 192, 28.7.2000,
p. 1). The measures provided for include:

— the preparation of projects involving partners in several Member States (‘starter’ measure),

— the exchange of experience between projects (‘coop’ measure),

— the monitoring, evaluation and dissemination of results, including results of projects funded during the preceding phases of LIFE (‘assist’
measure,).

It is intended to cover expenditure on studies, technical assistance contracts, meetings of experts, information and publications, directly
linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this item.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, on the basis of the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme.

Legal basis

See Article 07 03 03.

07 01 04 03 LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) — Projects on Community territory — Part II (Environmental protection)
— Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 880 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the accompanying measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000 of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE) (OJ L 192, 28.7.2000,
p. 1). Such measures may include:

— dissemination of information on the exchange of experience between projects and on the transfer of results obtained with such actions,

— evaluation, monitoring, and promotion of the actions undertaken during this and preceding phases of the LIFE Instrument.

It is intended to cover expenditure on study and technical assistance contracts, meetings of experts, information and publications directly
linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, on the basis of the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme.

Legal basis

See Article 07 03 04.

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07 01 04 04 Community action programme in the field of civil protection — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

90 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts and information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 07 03 06.

07 01 04 05 LIFE (European Financial Instrument for the Environment) — Operations outside Community territory — Expenditure on administrative
management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

360 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover accompanying measures required for evaluating, monitoring and promoting actions undertaken
during the implementation of this third phase of the LIFE Instrument and during the first two phases thereof. It is intended to promote the
exchange of experience between projects and the dissemination of information on the experience gained and on the results obtained by such
actions.

This will include study contracts, meetings of experts, technical and administrative contracts (including the monitoring team contracts).

Legal basis

See Article 07 02 02.

07 01 04 06 Contribution to international environmental activities — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

540 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, workshops, information and publications directly linked
to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item.

Legal basis

See Article 07 02 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 07 02 — Total** **16 000 000** **12 900 000** **15 620 000** **11 900 000** **11 964 209,63** **13 214 159,34**

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**07 02 01** **Contribution to international environmental activities**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

5 600 000 5 900 000 6 000 000 6 900 000 6 190 854,63 6 637 848,39

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 695 962 3 000 000 695 962
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 6 000 000 3 900 000 1 500 000 600 000

Appropriations 2004 5 600 000 3 704 038 1 400 000 495 962

Total 15 295 962 6 900 000 5 900 000 2 000 000 495 962

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the implementation of the environmental action programmes, to promote measures and influence
international responses to deal with global and transboundary environmental problems and the full and proper integration of environmental
concerns into all aspects of the Community’s external relations.

It is also intended to cover:

— obligatory and voluntary contributions to a number of international conventions, protocols and agreements, to which the Community is
party to and preparatory work for future international agreements involving the Community,

— financial assistance to developing countries and NGOs to participate in work on existing, and preparatory work on future agreements,

— follow-up actions to the ratification and implementation of the Kyoto and Montreal Protocols (climate change and protection of the
ozone layer),

— follow up actions to the 2002 summit on sustainable development (Rio+10), and participation in work on trade and the environment in
the WTO and other international forums including cooperation with international organisations, notably UNEP, UN/CSD, OECD,

— establishment of a strong environmental pillar in the Euro-Med partnership,

— support to the candidate countries for actions that aim at improving the level of transposition, compliance and enforcement of the EU
environmental acquis. The support in this field will be channelled through contractors, consultants and international organisations,
including the Regional Environmental Centre with full coverage and representation in the candidate countries.

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This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on grants and service contracts awarded under the Community action programme
promoting non-governmental organisations (NGOs) primarily active in the field of environmental protection. The multiannual (2002 to
2006) programme extends the aims of the previous programme to include NGOs in the Balkan and candidate countries and acknowledges
the importance attached to the role and input of these organisations in coordinating and channelling information and views on new and
emerging environmental issues. The part of the programme relating to NGOs in the Community is detailed under Article 07 03 02.

Legal basis

Decision No 466/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 March 2002 laying down a Community action programme
promoting non-governmental organisations primarily active in the field of environmental protection (OJ L 75, 16.3.2002, p. 1).

Protection of the marine environment

Council Decision 77/585/EEC of 27 July 1977 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention for the Protection of the
Mediterranean Sea against Pollution (Barcelona Convention) (OJ L 240, 19.9.1977, p. 3).

Council Decision 81/691/EEC of 4 September 1981 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the Conservation
of the Marine Fauna and Flora of the Antarctic (CCAMLR) (OJ L 252, 5.9.1981).

Council Decision 84/358/EEC of 28 June 1984 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Agreement for cooperation in dealing
with pollution of the North Sea by oil and other harmful substances (Bonn Agreement) (OJ L 188, 16.7.1984, p. 9).

Council Decision 93/550/EEC of 20 October 1993 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of cooperation Agreement for the
protection of the coasts and waters of the north-east Atlantic against pollution (Lisbon Agreement) (OJ L 267, 28.10.1993, p. 22).

Council Decision 94/156/EC of 21 February 1994 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the Protection of
the Baltic Sea Area (Helsinki Agreement) (OJ L 73, 16.3.1994, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/249/EC of 7 October 1997 on the conclusion of the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the
North-East Atlantic (Ospar Convention) (OJ L 104, 3.4.1998, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/802/EC of 22 October 1999 on the acceptance of amendments to the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution and to the Protocol for the prevention of pollution by dumping from ships and aircraft (Barcelona Convention)
(OJ L 322. 14.12.1999, p. 32).

Protection of nature

Council Decision 81/72/EEC of 3 December 1981 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the Conservation
of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention) (OJ L 38, 10.2.1982, p. 3).

Council Decision 82/461/EEC of 24 June1982 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the Conservation of
Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Bonn Convention) (OJ L 210, 19.7.1982, p. 10) and related agreements.

Council Decision 93/626/EEC of 25 October 1993 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on Biological Diversity (OJ L 309, 13.12.1993, p. 1).

Council Decision 96/191/EC of 26 February 1996 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the Protection of
the Alps (Alpine Convention) (OJ L 61, 12.3.1996, p. 32).

Council Decision 2002/628/EC of 25 June 2002 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Cartagena Protocol on
Biosafety (OJ L 201, 31.7.2002, p. 48).

Protection of the atmosphere

Council Decision 81/462/EEC of 11 June 1981 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP Convention) (OJ L 171, 27.6.1981, p. 13).

Council Decision 86/277/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Protocol to the Convention on
long-range transboundary air pollution concerning long-term financing of the cooperative programme for monitoring and evaluation of the
long range transmission of air pollutants in Europe (EMEP) (OJ L 181, 4.7.1986, p. 1).

Council Decision 88/540/EEC of 14 October 1988 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Vienna Convention for the
Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer (OJ L 297, 31.10.1988, p. 8).

Council Decision 94/69/EC of 15 December 1993 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change (OJ L 33, 7.2.1994, p. 11).

Council Decision 2003/106/EC of 19 December 2002 concerning the approval, on behalf of the European Community, of the Rotterdam
Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade (OJ L 63, 6.3.2003,
p. 27).

Protection of international waterways

Council Decision 91/598/EEC of 18 November 1991 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the International
Commission for the Protection of the Elbe (OJ L 321, 23.11.1991, p. 25).

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Council Decision 95/308/EC of 24 July 1995 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the Protection and Use
of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (OJ L 186, 5.8.1995, p. 42).

Council Decision 97/825/EC of 24 November 1997 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on Cooperation for
the Protection and Sustainable Use of the River Danube (OJ L 342, 12.12.1997, p. 18).

Council Decision 1999/257/EC of 29 March 1999 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the International
Commission for the Protection of the Oder (OJ L 100, 15.4.1999, p. 20).

Council Decision 2000/706/EC of 7 November 2000 concerning the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention for the
Protection of the Rhine (OJ L 289, 16.11.2000, p. 30).

Other conventions

Council Decision 93/98/EEC of 1 February 1993 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Basel Convention on the Control of
Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (Basel Convention) (OJ L 39, 16.2.1993, p. 1).

Council Decision of 27 June 1997 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment
in a Transboundary Context (ESPOO Convention) (proposal OJ C 104, 24.4.1992, p. 5; decision not published).

Council Decision 98/216/EC of 9 March 1998 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the United Nations Convention
to Combat Desertification in Countries Seriously Affected by Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (OJ L 83, 19.3.1998,
p. 1).

Council Decision of 24 June 1998 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Convention on Access to Environmental
Information, Public Participation in Environmental Decision-making and Access to Justice [SEC(96) 2196/2, 26.11.1996)].

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Implementation of Agenda 21

Resolution of the Council and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council of 1 February 1993
on a Community programme of policy and action in relation to the environment and sustainable development (OJ C 138, 17.5.1993, p. 1).

Council conclusions of 9 December 1996 on the common platform in preparation for the United Nations General Assembly Special Session
on the implementation of and follow-up to Agenda 21 and the related outcomes of the UN Conference on Environment and Development
held in Rio in 1992.

Commission communication to the European Parliament and to the Council of 6 February 2001 ‘Ten years after Rio: preparing for the world
summit on sustainable development in 2002’ (COM(2001) 53 final).

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**07 02 02** **LIFE (European Financial Instrument for the Environment) — Operations outside Community territory**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

10 400 000 7 000 000 9 620 000 5 000 000 5 773 355,— 6 576 310,95

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 12 662 298 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 500 000 2 000 000 1 162 298
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 9 620 000 2 000 000 1 000 000 2 500 000 2 000 000 2 120 000

Appropriations 2004 10 400 000 3 000 000 3 500 000 2 000 000 1 900 000

Total 32 682 298 5 000 000 7 000 000 9 500 000 6 000 000 5 182 298

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover financial contributions to technical assistance projects in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation
(EC) No 1655/2000 pertaining to the third thematic component of LIFE III, ‘LIFE-Third countries’. Actions covered will support the establishment of capacities and administrative structures needed in the environmental sector in third countries. The overall financial framework for
this multiannual programme is set at EUR 640 million, of which allocation 6 % is provided for LIFE-Third countries (EUR 38,4 million). The
allocation of available appropriations for accompanying measures is limited to 5 %. The duration of the programme is four years (2001 to
2004).

The countries eligible to participate in the LIFE-Third countries programme are Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus,
Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, the West Bank and Gaza Strip and the Baltic shoreline of Russia
(Kaliningrad and St Petersburg regions).

The European Union and bordering countries acting together to address environmental problems will be far more effective than individual
national actions; many such issues being of a transnational nature. The activities undertaken aim at contributing to the development and
strengthening of national environmental policies and action programmes with the objective of increasing environmental protection in
countries bordering on the Mediterranean and the Baltic Sea, other than candidate central and east European countries who have signed
association agreements with the European Union.

Support to actions promoting cooperation and coordination between several countries (European Union and bordering countries) is particularly targeted by the multiannual programme.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 concerning the Financial Instrument for the
Environment (LIFE) (OJ L 192, 28.7.2000, p. 1).

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 07 03 — Total** **157 100 000** **141 046 000** **157 698 000** **136 100 000** **143 548 192,88** **95 956 672,56**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 17 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 17 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 13 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 7 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**07 03 01** **Clean development mechanism**

07 03 01 01 Protection of forests

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [3] ),( [4] )

,( [4] )

p.m.

p.m. p.m.

,( [2] ),( [3] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 17 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 17 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 13 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 7 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 13 000 000 7 500 000 5 500 000

Appropriations 2004 17 000 000 11 500 000 5 500 000

Total 30 000 000 7 500 000 17 000 000 5 500 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on measures and actions for the monitoring of the effects of atmospheric pollution on
forests, monitoring forest fires and the collection of information and data on forest ecosystems. Monitoring activities will address concerns
relating to soil, biodiversity and forest sinks. These actions will be in the form of grants, study and service contracts, in addition to the
financial contributions to the costs of programmes submitted by Member States to activities which:

— continue and further develop the network of observation plots providing information on forest ecosystems,

— continue and further develop a forest fire information system,

— promote and further develop the monitoring scheme and evaluation of information gathered and develop a platform for exchange of
data with and between Member States and other interested stakeholders.

Meetings of Member-States’ experts may also be covered by these appropriations.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 2152/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 concerning monitoring of forests and
environmental interactions in the Community (Forest focus) (OJ L 324, 11.12.2003, p. 1).

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**07 03 01** (cont’d)

07 03 01 02 Kyoto-Europe, clean development mechanism

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. 4 000 000 3 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 000 000 3 000 000 1 000 000

,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 4 000 000 3 000 000 1 000 000

( [1] ) This amount will be covered by a transfer or decommitment.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to encourage European undertakings to invest in projects to combat atmospheric pollution, as provided for in
the Kyoto Protocol.

Priority, in terms of financing, will be given to projects demonstrating a positive impact on employment, such as projects to support
reafforestation, the creation of new forests and the creation of a seed bank.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(2)(a) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the financial
regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**07 03 02** **Community action programme promoting non-governmental organisations primarily active in the field of environmental**
**protection**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

6 500 000 6 216 000 4 720 000 4 000 000 3 660 000,— 2 064 090,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 595 910 1 595 910
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 720 000 2 404 090 2 315 910

Appropriations 2004 6 500 000 3 900 090 2 599 910

Total 12 815 910 4 000 000 6 216 000 2 599 910

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on grants to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) primarily active in the field of
environmental protection, towards their general running costs, annual work programmes and projects.

It is intended to contribute to the further development and implementation of EU environmental policy and legislation and to increase the
participation of civil society in the environmental debate at European level.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, analytical reviews and meetings of experts in support of the operational
activities.

The multiannual action programme (2002 to 2006) is extended to include NGOs from candidate and Balkan countries, acknowledging the
importance attached to the role and input of these organisations both within and outside the present European Union borders. This part of
the action programme is detailed under Article 07 02 01

Legal basis

Decision No 466/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 March 2002 laying down a Community action programme
promoting non-governmental organisations primarily active in the field of environmental protection (OJ L 75, 16.3.2002, p. 1).

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**07 03 03** **LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) — Projects on Community territory — Part I (nature**
**protection)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

70 600 000 58 000 000 68 750 000 39 000 000 67 291 000,— 25 106 828,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 89 250 909 16 000 000 20 000 000 25 000 000 16 000 000 12 250 909
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 68 750 000 23 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 15 750 000

Appropriations 2004 70 600 000 28 000 000 5 300 000 11 200 000 26 100 000

Total 228 600 909 39 000 000 58 000 000 40 300 000 37 200 000 54 100 909

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover financial contributions to specific measures concerning the protection of nature, and, in particular,
targeting the conservation of natural habitats and of species of wild flora and fauna. Activities will include nature conservation projects and
in particular the further development of the European network ‘Natura 2000’.

‘Life-Nature’ is open to the Member States and the candidate countries in central and eastern Europe in accordance with the conditions set
out in the association agreements with those countries.

Any revenue from contributions of candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the
statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Legal basis

Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 103, 25.4.1979, p. 1).

Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7).

Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 concerning the Financial Instrument for the
Environment (LIFE) (OJ L 192, 28.7.2000, p. 1).

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**07 03 04** **LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) — Projects on Community territory — Part II (environmen-**
**tal protection)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

70 600 000 50 000 000 68 800 000 39 000 000 67 510 000,— 26 504 701,40

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 82 013 133 18 000 000 17 000 000 20 000 000 15 000 000 12 013 133
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 68 800 000 21 000 000 5 000 000 12 500 000 12 500 000 17 800 000

Appropriations 2004 70 600 000 28 000 000 9 800 000 10 200 000 22 600 000

Total 221 413 133 39 000 000 50 000 000 42 300 000 37 700 000 52 413 133

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover financial contributions for the development of innovative and integrated techniques and methods for
further development of the Community environment policy. More specifically the activities under LIFE-Environment will target the financing
of:

— demonstration projects which:

—
— integrate environmental considerations and sustainable development in land-use development and planning, including urban and
coastal areas,

—
— promote the sustainable management of groundwater and surface water,

—
— minimise the environmental impact of economic activity, in particular through the development of clean technologies and by placing
the emphasis on prevention, including the reduction of emissions of gases having a greenhouse effect,

—
— prevent, reuse, recover and recycle waste of all kinds and ensure the sound management of waste streams,

—
— reduce the environmental impact of products through an integrated approach to production, distribution, consumption and end-oflife handling, including the development of environmentally friendly products,

— preparatory projects which:

—
— contribute to the development of new Community environmental actions and instruments, and/or to the updating of environmental
legislation and policies.

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**07 03 04** (cont’d)

This appropriation is also intended to cover actions and studies to provide better coordination of the cross-border effects of environmental
and weather conditions on landscape, waterways and water systems.

‘Life-Environment’ is open to the Member States and the candidate countries in central and eastern Europe in accordance with the conditions
set out in the association agreements with those countries.

Any revenue from the contributions of candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the
statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 concerning the Financial Instrument for the
Environment (LIFE) (OJ L 192, 28.7.2000, p. 1).

**07 03 05** **Completion of the Financial Instruments LIFE I (1991 to 1995) and LIFE II (1996 to 1999) — Projects on Community territory**
**— Part I (nature protection) and Part II (environmental protection)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 17 000 000 — 40 000 000 0,— 39 445 829,72

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 76 429 326 40 000 000 17 000 000 11 000 000 8 429 326
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 76 429 326 40 000 000 17 000 000 11 000 000 8 429 326

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments resulting from the general objectives of LIFE I and LIFE II,
concerning the development and implementation of Community environment policy and legislation and the protection of natural habitats
and species.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1973/92 of 21 May 1992 establishing a Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE I) (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992,
p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1404/96 of 15 July 1996 establishing a Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE II) (OJ L 181, 20.7.1996,
p. 1).

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**07 03 06** **Civil protection**

07 03 06 01 Community action programme in the field of civil protection

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

4 200 000 5 180 000 6 428 000 4 500 000 1 349 681,07 753 603,47

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 528 526 1 050 000 950 000 528 526
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 6 428 000 3 450 000 2 000 000 978 000

Appropriations 2004 4 200 000 2 230 000 1 485 000 656 667 – 171 667

Total 13 156 526 4 500 000 5 180 000 2 991 526 656 667 – 171 667

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the implementation of Community cooperation in the field of civil protection
including environmental emergencies, and measures aimed at preparing for and dealing with such emergencies.

It is intended to cover grants to projects and actions in the field of civil protection under this multiannual action programme (2000 to 2004)
aimed at the enhancement of civil protection capabilities of Member States for dealing with disasters, and in particular:

— prevention, forecasting, detection, preparedness for response and immediate aftercare, and analysis of the socioeconomic implications of
disasters,

— workshops, courses, exchange and secondment of experts, and exercises intended to stimulate Member State cooperation,

— pilot projects to increase capacity, speed and efficiency in emergency situations and support, information and awareness-raising activities
including conferences with a civil protection theme,

— projects to establish a pan-European early-warning system concerning water shortages, emergencies caused by flooding and earthquakes
(EUR 2 000 000),

— mobilisation of experts to reinforce and assist Member States or third countries facing natural or technological disasters.

This appropriation is also intended to cover actions in the field of civil protection aimed at enhancing the capacity of Member States for
dealing with terrorist and bioterrorist threats, and expenditure on grants, service and study contracts for projects under the Community
mechanism (annual programme) to facilitate reinforced cooperation in civil protection interventions. This mechanism supplements the
Community action programme in the field of civil protection and aims at providing support in the event of emergencies and facilitating
coordinated assistance intervention. Consistency and complementary aspects between the action programme and the mechanism are ensured,
inter alia, by the assistance of the same Management Committee.

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**07 03 06** (cont’d)

07 03 06 01 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/847/EC of 9 December 1999 establishing a Community action programme in the field of civil protection
(OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 53).

Council Decision 2001/792/EC, Euratom of 23 October 2001 establishing a Community mechanism to facilitate reinforced cooperation in
civil protection assistance interventions (OJ L 297, 15.11.2001, p. 7).

07 03 06 02 Preparatory action for the protection of coastlines

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 500 000 — 2 000 000 0,— 992 820,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 482 050 2 000 000 500 000 – 17 950
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 2 482 050 2 000 000 500 000 – 17 950

( [1] ) This amount will be covered by a transfer or decommitment.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure for the study, started in the first year of the pilot scheme, on coastal erosion in European
regions. This study is aimed at providing evaluation of needs, development of a plan of action and securing the coordination of joint
initiatives at European level. On the basis of the results of this study the Commission will submit a set of measures that may be implemented
by Member States.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(2)(a) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial
Regulation applicable to the general Budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**07 03 08** **Community framework for cooperation to promote sustainable urban development**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

4 200 000 3 080 000 4 000 000 3 600 000 2 745 150,10 517 895,35

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 643 050 2 000 000 800 000 843 050
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 000 000 1 600 000 600 000 600 000 1 200 000

Appropriations 2004 4 200 000 1 680 000 510 000 590 000 1 420 000

Total 11 843 050 3 600 000 3 080 000 1 953 050 1 790 000 1 420 000

Remarks

This appropriation is for a multiannual programme (2001 to 2004).

It is intended to cover support actions on awareness-raising on sustainable urban development, urban environment and local Agenda 21,
including the development and transfer of good practices.

This appropriation is also intended to promote cooperation between actors involved in sustainable development and local Agenda 21 on a
European level. Expenditure in the form of grants, service contracts and accompanying measures such as studies to analyse and monitor
activities, reports and analytical reviews is foreseen.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1411/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on a Community framework for cooperation to
promote sustainable urban development (OJ L 191, 13.7.2001, p. 1).

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**07 03 09** **Community cooperation in the field of marine pollution**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 000 000 1 070 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 992 361,71 570 904,62

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 104 499 500 000 300 000 304 499
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 000 000 500 000 300 000 200 000

Appropriations 2004 1 000 000 470 000 320 000 226 667 – 16 667

Total 3 104 499 1 000 000 1 070 000 824 499 226 667 – 16 667

Remarks

This appropriation is for a multiannual programme (2001 to 2004).

It is intended to cover activities undertaken within the framework for the protection of the marine environment, coastlines and human
health against the risks of accidental or deliberate marine pollution at sea. The actions to be taken will include subsidies to and service
contracts for projects, workshops, courses and seminars to support and supplement Member States’ efforts.

This appropriation is specifically intended to cover the establishment of a Community information system, exchanges of experts and mobilisation of expertise in the event of an emergency situation.

It is also intended to cover other support actions such as studies, and participation in conferences and events.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 2850/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2000 setting up a Community framework for
cooperation in the field of accidental or deliberate marine pollution (OJ L 332, 28.12.2000, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 07 04 — Total** **31 497 000** **29 967 000** **21 380 000** **21 380 000** **20 354 620,48** **18 652 140,45**

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**07 04 01** **Subsidy for the European Environment Agency**

07 04 01 01 Subsidy for the European Environment Agency — Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

11 041 000 11 041 000 10 797 000 10 797 000 9 979 804,56 9 959 804,95

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 20 000 20 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 10 797 000 10 777 000 20 000

Appropriations 2004 11 041 000 11 021 000 20 000

Total 21 858 000 10 797 000 11 041 000 20 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from contributions of candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the
statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

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**07 04 01** (cont’d)

07 04 01 01 (cont’d)

**Authorised establishment plan (EU-15)**

Posts

Category and grade

A 1

2003 2004

Forecast at 31.12.2002 Authorised Authorised

Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary

A 2 1 1

A 3 2 3 4

A 4 5 18 7

A 5 1 7 1 13

A 6 15 27 14

A 7 7 1 10

A 8

Total A **1** **36** **49** **2** **49**

B 1 1 1 1 3

B 2 5 1 7

B 3 2 8 2 4

B 4 1 1 7

B 5 5 9

Total B **4** **20** **33** **4** **30**

C 1 2 3

C 2 2 3

C 3 4 6

C 4 7 8

C 5 5 6

Total C **0** **20** **25** **0** **26**

D 1 1 2

D 2 1 1

D 3 2 1

D 4

Total D **4** **4** **4**

**Total** **5** **80** **111** **6** **109**

**Grand total** **111** **115**

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90 of 7 May 1990 on the establishment of the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network (OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1641/2003
(OJ L 245, 29.9.2003, p. 1).

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**07 04 01** (cont’d)

07 04 01 02 Subsidy for the European Environment Agency — Subsidy for Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

8 456 000 8 456 000 10 583 000 10 583 000 10 374 815,92 8 692 335,50

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 8 182 137 3 000 000 5 182 137
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 10 583 000 7 583 000 3 000 000

Appropriations 2004 8 456 000 5 456 000 3 000 000

Total 27 221 137 10 583 000 8 456 000 3 000 000 5 182 137

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover a subsidy to the European Environment Agency in Copenhagen. The mission of the Agency is to
provide the Community and the Member States with objective, reliable and comparable information on the environment at European level,
thus enabling them to take the requisite measures to protect the environment, to assess the results of such measures and to inform the
public.

The key challenges of the Agency are to:

— further develop and maintain Eionet (the European environment information observation network),

— build the European Reference Centre for Environmental Information,

— develop an integrated monitoring-to-reporting process,

— identify emerging issues of environmental importance,

— directly support the framing and development of environmental policies,

— support the implementation and evaluation of environmental policies, including assessment of effectiveness and progress with integration of environment into sectoral policies,

— support the environment chapter on the enlargement process: increasing geographical coverage and cooperation in Europe.

Part of the appropriations should be aimed at developing environmental indicators to be used in the context of the CAP, especially those
related to reinforced cross-compliance rules. Seminars with environmental, agricultural, and other organisations, as well as regional and
national governments involved, should be arranged to enhance practicality and operability of the indicators. The importance for development of such indicators has been stressed in the Commission Declaration in Annex 1A to the Council compromise on CAP reform (10961/03,
30 June 2003)

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**07 04 01** (cont’d)

07 04 01 02 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

In the last years the number of agencies has increased significantly (six during the last few years) and the budget for the agencies has absorbed
a large amount of the margin in heading 3 as well as in terms of increase of staff.

Under the new Financial Regulation (Article 185) and the new respective articles of the framework regulation for each of the bodies set up by
the Communities the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

Revenue:

— Title 1 ‘European subsidy’ 19 497 000

— Title 2 ‘Miscellaneous revenue’ 3 912 000

Total 23 409 000

Expenditure:

— Title 1 ‘Staff’ 10 929 000

— Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 2 468 000

— Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 10 012 000

Total 23 409 000

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90 of 7 May 1990 on the establishment of the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network (OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1641/2003
(OJ L 245, 29.9.2003, p. 1).

**07 04 02** **Awareness-raising and other general actions based on the Community action programmes in the field of the environment**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

12 000 000 10 470 000 p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

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**07 04 02** (cont’d)

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 12 000 000 10 470 000 1 780 000 – 166 667 – 83 333

Total 12 000 000 10 470 000 1 780 000 – 166 667 – 83 333

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the activities of the NEAR network, on actions undertaken by the Commission to
implement existing legislation, awareness-raising and other general actions based on the Community environment action programme, which
will target:

— the effective implementation of existing environmental legislation,

— the integration of environmental concerns into other Community policies,

— working with the market through business and consumers towards more sustainable production and consumption patterns,

— ensuring reliable and accessible information on the environment for the European citizen,

— the development of a more environmentally conscious attitude towards land use.

Actions will include grants and service contracts to projects, workshops and seminars, as well as preparation and production costs of
audiovisual material, events and exhibitions, press visits, publication and other dissemination and website activities.

A thematic strategy approach will be developed aimed to make an efficient and cost-effective contribution to the achievement of environmental goals. The approach will apply across the spectrum of environmental issues.

This appropriation may also be allocated to finance a Natura 2000 help desk, with due regard for the provisions of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Actions carried out by the Commission by virtue of tasks resulting from its prerogatives at institutional level pursuant to the EC Treaty and
the Euratom Treaty and pursuant to Article 49(c) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial
Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities.

Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the sixth Community environment
action programme (OJ L 242, 10.9.2002, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 07 05 — Total** **8 200 000** **9 230 000** **19 381 000** **17 381 000** **17 331 003,90** **16 185 115,04**

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**07 05 01** **Legislation in the field of the environment**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

8 200 000 9 230 000 19 381 000 17 381 000 17 331 003,90 16 185 115,04

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 19 381 000 17 381 000 1 030 000 970 000

Appropriations 2004 8 200 000 8 200 000

Total 27 581 000 17 381 000 9 230 000 970 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on actions undertaken by the Commission to develop new policy initiatives including
awareness-raising and other general actions based on the Community environment action programme. The actions taken will target measures to deal with challenges to the environment in a number of areas. These will include thematic strategies on:

— pesticides and the protection of soils,

— the protection of the marine environment,

— air quality, and

— the prevention and recycling of waste.

There will also be a communication on the use of market-based instruments for the environment, in context of the internal market.

The sixth environment action programme includes a commitment to broad consultation on policy issues: new measures, which may include
legislation, voluntary agreements and other approaches, will follow broad discussion with interested parties from across the European
Union.

In addition, particular emphasis will be placed on:

— the promotion of integration of environmental protection requirements into other Community policies,

— the extension of the European Union Sustainable development strategy to cover all EU-25,

— the protection of human health and of ecosystems,

— increasing eco-efficiency through a sustainable production and consumption strategy, working with the market through industry, businesses and consumers,

— the implementation of the Community Climate change programme, aiming to achieve the EU-15 8 % greenhouse gas emission reduction
target (by 2012),

— empowering citizens with relevant and reliable information in order that they may take decisions founded on sound knowledge,

— further development of the innovative strategy on environment and health, focusing on vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant
women and the elderly,

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**07 05 01** (cont’d)

— a regular update and revision of Community legislation wherever appropriate in order to maintain a high level of protection of the
environment,

— communications strategy providing relevant and reliable information to, and networking with, specific target groups such as economic
stakeholders, citizens, the media and political decision makers in order to raise awareness and enhance participation in development of
new policy initiatives.

Actions will cover grants and service contracts for projects, workshops and seminars, as well as preparation and production costs of audiovisual material, events and exhibitions, press visits, publication dissemination and website activities and grants to develop projects and networks in the field of environmental education. Part of the appropriation may be allocated to the European Biodiversity Monitoring and
Indicator Framework, with due regard for the provisions of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Actions carried out by the Commission by virtue of tasks resulting from its prerogatives at institutional level pursuant to the EC Treaty and
the Euratom Treaty and pursuant to Article 49(c) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial
Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities.

Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the sixth Community environment
action programme (OJ L 242, 10.9.2002, p. 1).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 07 49 — Total** **—** **8 005 000** **12 454 000** **12 734 000** **10 863 520,43** **11 601 152,79**

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**07 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Environment’**

07 49 04 01 Legislation, awareness-raising and other general actions based on the Community action programmes in the field of the environment —
Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 4 000 000 5 552 000 5 952 000 4 424 653,77 4 794 697,64

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 5 552 000 5 952 000 — – 400 000

,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 — 4 000 000 – 4 000 000

,( [2] )

Total 5 552 000 5 952 000 4 000 000 – 4 400 000

( [1] ) This amount will have to be covered by an increase when the overall transfer is made.
( [2] ) This amount will have to be covered by an increase when the overall transfer is made.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**07 49 04** (cont’d)

07 49 04 02 LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) — Projects on Community territory — Part I (nature protection) —
Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 1 400 000 3 250 000 2 900 000 2 979 000,— 2 754 780,21

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 250 000 2 900 000 350 000

Appropriations 2004 — 1 050 000 — – 1 050 000

,( [1] )

Total 3 250 000 2 900 000 1 400 000 — – 1 050 000

( [1] ) This amount will have to be covered by an increase when the overall transfer is made.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**07 49 04** (cont’d)

07 49 04 03 LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) — Projects on Community territory — Part II (Environmental protection)
— Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 2 000 000 3 200 000 2 900 000 2 789 999,38 3 130 534,88

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 200 000 2 900 000 300 000

Appropriations 2004 — 1 700 000 – 1 700 000

,( [1] )

Total 3 200 000 2 900 000 2 000 000 – 1 700 000

( [1] ) This amount will have to be covered by an increase when the overall transfer is made.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**07 49 04** (cont’d)

07 49 04 04 Community action programme in the field of civil protection — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 50 000 72 000 102 000 71 998,59 109 510,54

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 72 000 102 000 — – 30 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 — 50 000 – 50 000
,( [2] )

Total 72 000 102 000 50 000 – 80 000

( [1] ) This amount will have to be covered by an increase when the overall transfer is made.
( [2] ) This amount will have to be covered by an increase when the overall transfer is made.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**07 49 04** (cont’d)

07 49 04 05 LIFE III (European Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) — Operations outside Community territory — Expenditure on
administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 155 000 380 000 380 000 380 698,69 296 589,19

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 155 203 155 203
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 380 000 224 797 155 000 203

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 535 203 380 000 155 000 203

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments contracted under Item 07 01 04 05 (former Article B7-8 1 0 A) that previously carried
differentiated appropriations.

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**CHAPTER 07 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**07 49 04** (cont’d)

07 49 04 06 Contribution to international environmental activities — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 400 000 p.m. 500 000 217 170,— 515 040,33

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 607 488 500 000 100 000 7 488
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 — 300 000 – 300 000

,( [1] )

Total 607 488 500 000 400 000 7 488 – 300 000

( [1] ) This amount will be covered by a transfer or decommitment.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments contracted under Item 07 01 04 06 (former Article B7-8 1 1 A) that previously carried
differentiated appropriations.

Legal basis

See Article 07 02 01.

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**CHAPTER 07 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘ENVIRONMENT’**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 07 50 — Total** **1 330 000** **1 330 000**

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**CHAPTER 07 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘ENVIRONMENT’** (cont’d)

**07 50 01** **Performance facility for heading 3**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 230 000 1 230 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 1 230 000

Total 1 230 000

Remarks

This appropriation is to be transferred to administrative or operating articles/items for this policy if necessary.

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**07 50 02** **Performance facility for heading 4**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

100 000 100 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 100 000 100 000

Total 100 000 100 000

Remarks

This appropriation is to be transferred to administrative or operating articles/items for this policy if necessary.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘ENVIRONMENT’

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘ENVIRONMENT’

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**RESEARCH**

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**RESEARCH**

**Overall objectives**

The Commission’s policy initiatives to achieve the European research area, are devised, developed and followed up within this policy area.

European research contributes to attaining the objectives of the other Community policies and, in return, promotes the incorporation of research policy needs in
these policies.

Community actions required to achieve the European research area are devised and implemented within this policy area, in particular the research and technological
development framework programmes.

The domain contributes to implementing the Lisbon strategy for employment, international competitiveness, economic reform and social cohesion in the European
Union, in particular in connection with the establishment of an area of education, training, research and innovation.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

08 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF
POLICY AREA ‘RESEARCH’ 223 790 198 223 790 198 41 149 737 41 149 737 41 797 361,93 41 797 361,93

08 02 GENOMICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
FOR HEALTH 556 347 482 231 900 000 477 800 000 69 000 000

08 03 NANOTECHNOLOGIES, INTELLIGENT MATERIALS, NEW PRODUCTION PROCESSES AND DEVICES 302 700 000 115 500 000 282 700 000 41 500 000

08 04 AERONAUTICS AND SPACE 200 200 000 67 900 000 192 300 000 29 000 000

08 05 FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY 159 500 000 36 900 000 148 900 000 22 000 000

08 06 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 355 200 000 145 900 000 336 500 000 49 500 000

08 07 CITIZENS AND GOVERNANCE IN A
KNOWLEDGE-BASED SOCIETY 52 400 000 25 900 000 49 000 000 7 400 000

08 08 SPECIFIC MEASURES COVERING A
WIDER FIELD OF RESEARCH 260 162 454 159 200 000 268 600 000 39 300 000

08 09 STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN
RESEARCH AREA 67 713 552 46 800 000 72 500 000 10 800 000

08 10 STRUCTURING THE EUROPEAN
RESEARCH AREA 490 618 480 239 200 000 476 900 000 70 500 000

08 11 RESEARCH AND TRAINING
ACTIONS UNDER THE EURATOM
TREATY 195 400 000 127 000 000 188 100 000 85 700 000

08 12 COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMES AND OTHER
ACTIVITIES p.m. 870 500 000 p.m. 1 609 000 000 2 471 722 756,35 2 046 817 140,77

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Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 08 — Total** **2 873 032 166** **2 312 520 198** **2 712 449 737** **2 252 849 737** **2 513 520 118,28** **2 088 614 502,70**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 147 150 154

Establishment plan — Research budget 1 092 1 062 1 011

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 4

Other support staff 455 422 413

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 27 33 32

**Total** **1 725** **1 667** **1 610**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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Remarks

These remarks apply to all the budget headings in this title (with the exception of Chapters 08 13 and 08 14).

These appropriations will be used in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2321/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
16 December 2002 concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in, and for the dissemination
of research results for, the implementation of the European Community sixth framework programme (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 355, 30.12.2002,
p. 23) and Council Regulation No 2322/2002 (Euratom) of 5 November 2002 concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings,
research centres and universities in the implementation of the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community
(2002 to 2006) (OJ L 355, 30.12.2002, p. 35).

All research activities conducted pursuant to the sixth framework programme will be carried out in compliance with fundamental ethical
principles (in accordance with Article 3 of Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002)),
including animal welfare requirements. This will include, in particular, the principles laid down in Article 6 of the Treaty on European Union
and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Particular account will be taken of the need to step up efforts to enhance
the participation and role of women in science and research.

Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and
seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of studies, grants, monitoring and evaluation of the specific
programmes and the framework programmes and high level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations carried out on behalf of
the Community to investigate new areas of research suitable for Community action, in particular in the context of the European Research
Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes.

These appropriations also cover administrative expenditure, including expenditure on staff, whether covered by the Staff Regulations or not,
information, publications, administrative and technical operation, and certain other expenditure items relating to internal infrastructure
linked with the achievement of the objective of the measure of which they form an integral part, including the action and initiatives necessary for preparation and monitoring of the Community’s RTD strategy.

The participation of third countries or organisations from third countries in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical
research is possible in the case of some of these projects (particularly COST). Any financial contribution will be entered in Articles 6 0 1,
6 0 2 and 6 0 5 of the statement of revenue and may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 18 of
Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Any revenue from third parties sharing the cost of projects with the Community (firms in European Free Trade Association Member States,
industrial consortia, etc.) entered in Article 6 0 4 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available in
accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Additional appropriations will be made available under Article 08 12 03.

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**CHAPTER 08 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘RESEARCH’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

08 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF
POLICY AREA ‘RESEARCH’

**08 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employ-**
**ment of policy area ‘Research’** 5 14 626 094 15 400 532 14 001 401,53
( [1] )

**08 01 02** **External staff and other decentralised expen-**
**diture of policy area ‘Research’**

08 01 02 01 External staff 5 1 069 149 720 088 635 254,49

08 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5 1 218 260 924 924 1 231 029,32

Article 08 01 02 — Subtotal 2 287 409 1 645 012 1 866 283,81

**08 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy**
**area ‘Research’** 5 26 576 695 24 104 193 25 929 676,59

**08 01 05** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Research’**

08 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff 3 107 600 000

08 01 05 02 External staff for research 3 24 900 000

08 01 05 03 Other management expenditure in the field of
research 3 47 800 000

Article 08 01 05 — Subtotal 180 300 000

**Chapter 08 01 — Total** **223 790 198** **41 149 737** **41 797 361,93**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 37 697 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**08 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Research’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

14 626 094 15 400 532 14 001 401,53
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 37 697 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**08 01 02** **External staff and other decentralised expenditure of policy area ‘Research’**

08 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 069 149 720 088 635 254,49

08 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 218 260 924 924 1 231 029,32

**08 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Research’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

26 576 695 24 104 193 25 929 676,59

**08 01 05** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Research’**

08 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

107 600 000

Remarks

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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**CHAPTER 08 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘RESEARCH’** (cont’d)

**08 01 05** (cont’d)

08 01 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

24 900 000

Remarks

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

08 01 05 03 Other management expenditure in the field of research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

47 800 000

Remarks

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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**CHAPTER 08 02 — GENOMICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR HEALTH**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 08 02 — Total** **556 347 482** **231 900 000** **477 800 000** **69 000 000**

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**CHAPTER 08 02 — GENOMICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR HEALTH** (cont’d)

**08 02 01** **Genomics and biotechnology for health**

08 02 01 01 Advanced genomics and its applications for health

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

277 800 000 86 200 000 248 456 000 35 880 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 248 456 000 35 880 000 21 400 000 67 800 000 72 600 000 50 776 000

Appropriations 2004 277 800 000 64 800 000 34 250 000 60 033 333 118 716 667

Total 526 256 000 35 880 000 86 200 000 102 050 000 132 633 333 169 492 667

Remarks

The actions carried out in this area are intended to help Europe to exploit, by means of an integrated research effort, the results of breakthroughs achieved in decoding the genomes of living organisms for the benefit of public health and citizens and to increase the competitiveness of the European biotechnology industry.

The emphasis will be put on research aimed at bringing basic knowledge through to application, to enable real and consistent progress in
medicine and improve quality of life.

The research activities will cover the following aspects:

— fundamental knowledge and basic tools for functional genomics in all organisms: the strategic objective of this line of action is to foster
the basic understanding of genomic information, by developing the knowledge base, tools and resources needed to decipher the function
of genes and gene products relevant to human health and to explore their interactions with each other and with their environment,

— application of knowledge and technologies in the field of genomics and biotechnology for health: the strategic objective of this line of
action is to foster the competitiveness of Europe’s biotechnology industry by exploiting the wealth of biological data produced by
genomics and advances in biotechnology.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 08 02 — GENOMICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR HEALTH** (cont’d)

**08 02 01** (cont’d)

08 02 01 02 Combating major diseases

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

278 547 482 145 700 000 229 344 000 33 120 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 229 344 000 33 120 000 54 900 000 62 400 000 66 000 000 12 924 000

Appropriations 2004 278 547 482 90 800 000 55 000 000 62 700 000 70 047 482

Total 507 891 482 33 120 000 145 700 000 117 400 000 128 700 000 82 971 482

Remarks

The actions carried out in this area are intended to help Europe to exploit, by means of an integrated research effort, the results of breakthroughs achieved in decoding the genomes of living organisms for the benefit of public health and citizens and to increase the competitiveness of the European biotechnology industry.

The emphasis will be put on research aimed at bringing basic knowledge through to application, to enable real and consistent progress in
medicine and improve quality of life.

The research activities will cover the following aspects:

— application-oriented genomic approaches to medical knowledge and technologies: the strategic objective of this line of action is to
develop improved strategies for the prevention and management, using also advanced technologies for health, of human disease and for
living and ageing healthily. It will concentrate exclusively on integrating a genomic approach through all relevant organisms into more
established medical approaches for investigating disease and health determinants. The emphasis will be on translational research aimed at
bringing basic knowledge through to clinical application,

— combating cancer: the objective is to combat cancer by developing improved patient-oriented strategies, from prevention to more effective and earlier diagnosis and better treatment with minimal side effects. The research will therefore concentrate on translating the
knowledge being created by genomics and other fields of basic research into applications that improve clinical practice and public health,

— EUR 35 000 000 is intended for cancer research, of which an amount of EUR 4 000 000 is intended for preparing a procedure under
Article 169 of the Treaty for a Member State cancer research initiative,

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**08 02 01** (cont’d)

08 02 01 02 (cont’d)

—
confronting the major communicable diseases linked to poverty: the strategic objective of this line of action is to confront the global
emergency caused by the three major communicable diseases, HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, through the development of effective
disease interventions, particularly for use in developing countries. It is envisaged that developing countries will be significant partners in
the implementation of this line of action and, as appropriate, participate directly in specific activities within it, in particular through the
clinical trials programme and other international initiatives, in particular those related to HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis research. In
addition, under Article 169 of the EC Treaty, this item also provides for financial participation by the Community in programmes
undertaken by several Member States. This action on Community participation in a research and development programme aimed at
developing new clinical interventions to combat the global crisis caused by HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis through a long-term
partnership between Europe and the developing countries, undertaken by Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland,
Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, comes under the heading ‘Combating
major diseases’.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Decision No 1209/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2003 on Community participation in a research and
development programme aimed at developing new clinical interventions to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis through a longterm partnership between Europe and developing countries, undertaken by several Member States (OJ L 169, 8.7.2003, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 08 03 — NANOTECHNOLOGIES, INTELLIGENT MATERIALS, NEW PRODUCTION PROCESSES AND DEVICES**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 08 03 — Total** **302 700 000** **115 500 000** **282 700 000** **41 500 000**

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**08 03 01** **Nanotechnologies, intelligent materials, new production processes and devices**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

302 700 000 115 500 000 282 700 000 41 500 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 282 700 000 41 500 000 49 900 000 52 000 000 38 000 000 101 300 000

Appropriations 2004 302 700 000 65 600 000 30 800 000 71 266 667 135 033 333

Total 585 400 000 41 500 000 115 500 000 82 800 000 109 266 667 236 333 333

Remarks

The actions carried out in this area are intended to help achieve the critical mass of capacities needed to develop and exploit, in particular for
eco-efficiency and reduction of discharges of hazardous substances into the environment, leading-edge technologies for the knowledge- and
intelligence-based products, services and manufacturing processes over the years to come.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 08 04 — AERONAUTICS AND SPACE**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 08 04 — Total** **200 200 000** **67 900 000** **192 300 000** **29 000 000**

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**CHAPTER 08 04 — AERONAUTICS AND SPACE** (cont’d)

**08 04 01** **Aeronautics and space**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

200 200 000 67 900 000 192 300 000 29 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 192 300 000 29 000 000 39 500 000 48 000 000 48 000 000 27 800 000

Appropriations 2004 200 200 000 28 400 000 41 300 000 50 466 667 80 033 333

Total 392 500 000 29 000 000 67 900 000 89 300 000 98 466 667 107 833 333

Remarks

The aim of the actions carried out in this area is twofold:

— to consolidate, by integrating its research efforts, the position of the European aeronautics and space industry vis-à-vis increasingly
strong world competition, and

— to help exploit the potential of this sector with a view to improving safety and environmental protection.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 08 05 — FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 08 05 — Total** **159 500 000** **36 900 000** **148 900 000** **22 000 000**

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**CHAPTER 08 05 — FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY** (cont’d)

**08 05 01** **Food quality and safety**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

159 500 000 36 900 000 148 900 000 22 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 148 900 000 22 000 000 22 700 000 29 900 000 29 900 000 44 400 000

Appropriations 2004 159 500 000 14 200 000 17 900 000 30 433 333 96 966 667

Total 308 400 000 22 000 000 36 900 000 47 800 000 60 333 333 141 366 667

Remarks

The actions carried out in this area are intended to help establish the integrated scientific and technological bases needed to develop an
environmentally friendly system of production and distribution of safe and healthy food, in line with consumer requirements, and control of
food-related risks, relying in particular on biotechnology tools, as well as health risks associated with environmental changes.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 08 06 — SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 08 06 — Total** **355 200 000** **145 900 000** **336 500 000** **49 500 000**

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**CHAPTER 08 06 — SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS** (cont’d)

**08 06 01** **Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems**

Remarks

The activities carried out in this area are intended to strengthen the scientific and technological capacities Europe needs to be able to
implement sustainable development, recognised as a Community objective by the Gothenburg European Council, and integrate its environmental, economic and social dimensions, with particular regard to sustainable energy and transport systems.

08 06 01 01 Sustainable energy systems

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

91 500 000 34 200 000 85 000 000 9 999 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 85 000 000 9 999 000 3 900 000 34 600 000 25 300 000 11 201 000

Appropriations 2004 91 500 000 30 300 000 14 300 000 21 533 333 25 366 667

Total 176 500 000 9 999 000 34 200 000 48 900 000 46 833 333 36 567 667

Remarks

Efforts will focus on the following actions:

in the short and medium term:

— managing energy demand and renewable energy supply in high-performance communities, including large-scale integration of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency, high-performance ecological buildings and polygeneration (Concerto initiative),

— clean urban transport — alternative fuels (Civitas II initiative, launched together with the transport subpriority),

in the medium and longer term:

— fuel cells,

— new technologies for energy carriers, distribution and storage of energy on a European scale, including hydrogen technology,

— new and advanced concepts for technologies employing renewable energy sources with considerable energy potential for the future and
requiring a long-term research effort,

— elimination of CO2 by means of cleaner fossil fuel installations,

— socio-economic tools and concepts for an energy strategy.

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**08 06 01** (cont’d)

08 06 01 01 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

08 06 01 02 Sustainable surface transport

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

100 600 000 35 900 000 104 988 000 16 998 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 104 988 000 16 998 000 20 600 000 26 300 000 26 300 000 14 790 000

Appropriations 2004 100 600 000 15 300 000 19 950 000 25 800 000 39 550 000

Total 205 588 000 16 998 000 35 900 000 46 250 000 52 100 000 54 340 000

Remarks

The work programme and this appropriation are intended to support research for ‘European transport policy’ and ‘research, technological
development and integration’ in surface transport in keeping with the following objectives:

— new technologies and concepts for all surface transport modes (rail, road and waterborne),

— advanced design and production techniques,

— re-balancing and integrating various transport modes,

— increasing road, rail and waterborne safety and avoiding traffic congestion.

Research to support European transport policy focuses on implementation and utilisation of the results in the short term. Activities will be
launched in the field of technologies for clean urban transport (the Civitas II initiative, supported together with the ‘sustainable energy
systems’ subpriority), converting the European rail system and infrastructure charging.

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**08 06 01** (cont’d)

08 06 01 02 (cont’d)

Research, technological development and integration focus on developing new technologies specific to surface transport and on their integration in future transport systems and products in the short, medium and long term.

Expected outcomes include new generations of clean, quiet vehicles and ships, efficient, environment-friendly production systems, technologies promoting the modal balance, as well as technologies to maximise the safety of the various transport modes.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementa
tion under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

08 06 01 03 Global change and ecosystems

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

163 100 000 75 800 000 146 512 000 22 503 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 146 512 000 22 503 000 42 900 000 23 400 000 23 400 000 34 309 000

Appropriations 2004 163 100 000 32 900 000 38 050 000 42 300 000 49 850 000

Total 309 612 000 22 503 000 75 800 000 61 450 000 65 700 000 84 159 000

Remarks

The activities carried out in this area are intended to strengthen the scientific and technological capacities Europe needs to be able to
implement sustainable development, recognised as a Community objective by the Gothenburg European Council, and integrate its environmental, economic and social dimensions, as discussed at the World Summit in Johannesburg in 2002. These activities should make a
significant contribution to the international effort to understand and control global change and preserve the equilibrium of ecosystems.

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**08 06 01** (cont’d)

08 06 01 03 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 08 07 — CITIZENS AND GOVERNANCE IN A KNOWLEDGE-BASED SOCIETY**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 08 07 — Total** **52 400 000** **25 900 000** **49 000 000** **7 400 000**

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**08 07 01** **Citizens and governance in a knowledge-based society**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

52 400 000 25 900 000 49 000 000 7 400 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 49 000 000 7 400 000 13 900 000 7 400 000 11 700 000 8 600 000

Appropriations 2004 52 400 000 12 000 000 6 500 000 7 266 667 26 633 333

Total 101 400 000 7 400 000 25 900 000 13 900 000 18 966 667 35 233 333

Remarks

The actions carried out in this area are intended to mobilise in a coherent effort, in all their wealth and diversity, research capacities in
economic, political, social and human sciences that are necessary to develop an understanding of and to address issues related to the
emergence of the knowledge-based society and new forms of relationships between people on the one hand and between people and
institutions on the other.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 08 08 — SPECIFIC MEASURES COVERING A WIDER FIELD OF RESEARCH**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 08 08 — Total** **260 162 454** **159 200 000** **268 600 000** **39 300 000**

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**08 08 01** **Specific measures covering a wider field of research**

08 08 01 01 Supporting policies and anticipating scientific and technological needs

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

86 662 454 51 800 000 105 600 000 14 500 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 105 600 000 14 500 000 23 200 000 23 900 000 19 200 000 24 800 000

Appropriations 2004 86 662 454 28 600 000 19 850 000 23 033 333 15 179 121

Total 192 262 454 14 500 000 51 800 000 43 750 000 42 233 333 39 979 121

Remarks

The objective of the work in this area is, firstly, to develop research activities in support of Community policies and, secondly, to have the
capability to launch research activities rapidly in response to any unforeseeable scientific and technological needs that arise. It will complement the research within the priority thematic areas.

Part of this appropriation is intended for scientific support for:

— the common agricultural policy (CAP) and the common fisheries policy (CFP),

— sustainable development, especially the Community’s policy objectives for the environment, transport and energy,

— other Community policies, namely health (especially public health), regional development, trade, development aid, the internal market
and competitiveness, social policy and employment, education and training, culture, gender equality, consumer protection, the creation
of an area of freedom, security and justice, and external relations, including policies supporting enlargement and the requisite statistical
methods and tools,

— Community policy objectives deriving from the guidelines laid down by the European Council in the areas of economic policy, the
information society, eEurope and enterprise, inter alia.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

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**08 08 01** (cont’d)

08 08 01 02 Horizontal research activities involving SMEs

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

100 100 000 71 200 000 98 000 000 14 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 98 000 000 14 000 000 36 700 000 27 000 000 15 000 000 5 300 000

Appropriations 2004 100 100 000 34 500 000 29 550 000 19 666 667 16 383 333

Total 198 100 000 14 000 000 71 200 000 56 550 000 34 666 667 21 683 333

Remarks

The specific activities for SMEs, carried out in support of European competitiveness and of enterprise and innovation policy, are intended to
help European SMEs in traditional or new areas to boost their technological capacities and develop their ability to operate on a European and
international scale. They will complement the research within the priority thematic areas.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

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**08 08 01** (cont’d)

08 08 01 03 Specific measures in support of international cooperation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

73 400 000 36 200 000 65 000 000 10 800 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 65 000 000 10 800 000 18 300 000 15 000 000 10 000 000 10 900 000

Appropriations 2004 73 400 000 17 900 000 17 000 000 12 900 000 25 600 000

Total 138 400 000 10 800 000 36 200 000 32 000 000 22 900 000 36 500 000

Remarks

The general objective of the international cooperation activities carried out under the framework programme is to help open up the European Research Area to the world. Specific activities will concern four groups of countries: the Mediterranean non-EU countries, the countries
in the western Balkans, Russia and the States of the CIS, and the developing countries. They will complement the research within the priority
thematic areas.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 08 09 — STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 08 09 — Total** **67 713 552** **46 800 000** **72 500 000** **10 800 000**

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**08 09 01** **Strengthening the foundations of the European Research Area**

08 09 01 01 Support for the coordination of activities

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

58 413 552 41 400 000 61 500 000 9 200 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 61 500 000 9 200 000 16 700 000 14 600 000 11 600 000 9 400 000

Appropriations 2004 58 413 552 24 700 000 29 350 000 4 363 552

Total 119 913 552 9 200 000 41 400 000 43 950 000 15 963 552 9 400 000

Remarks

The objectives of Community action in this field are to stimulate and support programme coordination and joint actions conducted at
national or regional level as well as among European organisations and thus help to develop the common knowledge base necessary for the
coherent development of policies. The activities may be implemented in any scientific and technological area, including in the priority
thematic areas.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 08 09 — STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA** (cont’d)

**08 09 01** (cont’d)

08 09 01 02 Support for the coherent development of policies

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

9 300 000 5 400 000 11 000 000 1 600 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 11 000 000 1 600 000 3 400 000 1 900 000 1 900 000 2 200 000

Appropriations 2004 9 300 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 533 333 2 766 667

Total 20 300 000 1 600 000 5 400 000 3 900 000 4 433 333 4 966 667

Remarks

The objectives of Community action in this field are to encourage the coherent development of research and innovation policies in Europe
by identifying the challenges and areas of Community interest and providing policy-makers with decision-making tools. The activities may
be conducted in any area of science and technology, including the priority thematic areas.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 08 10 — Total** **490 618 480** **239 200 000** **476 900 000** **70 500 000**

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**CHAPTER 08 10 — STRUCTURING THE EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA** (cont’d)

**08 10 01** **Structuring the European Research Area**

08 10 01 01 Research and innovation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

7 000 000 5 300 000 8 500 000 1 300 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 8 500 000 1 300 000 2 700 000 2 000 000 2 200 000 300 000

Appropriations 2004 7 000 000 2 600 000 2 050 000 2 133 333 216 667

Total 15 500 000 1 300 000 5 300 000 4 050 000 4 333 333 516 667

Remarks

The general objective of these actions is to promote technological innovation, the exploitation of research results, the transfer of knowledge
and technologies and the setting-up of technology businesses within the Community and all its regions.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.19.2002, p. 44).

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**08 10 01** (cont’d)

08 10 01 02 Human resources

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

363 510 005 152 900 000 354 400 000 52 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 354 400 000 52 000 000 92 100 000 85 000 000 90 000 000 35 300 000

Appropriations 2004 363 510 005 60 800 000 83 750 000 94 166 667 124 793 338

Total 717 910 005 52 000 000 152 900 000 168 750 000 184 166 667 160 093 338

Remarks

The general objective of the activities carried out under this heading is to provide support for:

— the development of abundant and world-class human resources in all the regions of the Community, by promoting transnational mobility for training purposes, the development of expertise or the transfer of knowledge in particular between different sectors,

— the development of scientific excellence, and

— helping to make Europe more attractive to third-country researchers.

This should be achieved by attempting to make the most of the potential of all components of the population, particularly women, by taking
appropriate measures to this end.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.19.2002, p. 44).

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**CHAPTER 08 10 — STRUCTURING THE EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA** (cont’d)

**08 10 01** (cont’d)

08 10 01 03 Research infrastructures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

101 508 475 71 500 000 100 800 000 15 200 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 100 800 000 15 200 000 36 900 000 20 000 000 25 000 000 3 700 000

Appropriations 2004 101 508 475 34 600 000 19 550 000 26 800 000 20 558 475

Total 202 308 475 15 200 000 71 500 000 39 550 000 51 800 000 24 258 475

Remarks

The objective of the activities carried out under this heading is to help establish a fabric of research infrastructures at the highest level in
Europe and to promote their optimum use on a European scale.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.19.2002, p. 44).

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**08 10 01** (cont’d)

08 10 01 04 Science and society

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

18 600 000 9 500 000 13 200 000 2 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 13 200 000 2 000 000 3 700 000 4 400 000 1 500 000 1 600 000

Appropriations 2004 18 600 000 5 800 000 4 900 000 5 333 333 2 566 667

Total 31 800 000 2 000 000 9 500 000 9 300 000 6 833 333 4 166 667

Remarks

The objective of the actions carried out under this heading is to encourage the development in Europe of harmonious relations between
science and society and openness to innovation as a result of establishing new relationships and an informed dialogue between researchers,
industrialists, policy makers and citizens.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.19.2002, p. 44).

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**CHAPTER 08 11 — RESEARCH AND TRAINING ACTIONS UNDER THE EURATOM TREATY**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 08 11 — Total** **195 400 000** **127 000 000** **188 100 000** **85 700 000**

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**08 11 01** **Priority thematic areas of research**

08 11 01 01 Controlled thermonuclear fusion

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

153 300 000 111 800 000 150 200 000 80 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 150 200 000 80 000 000 36 700 000 20 000 000 10 200 000 3 300 000

Appropriations 2004 153 300 000 75 100 000 43 550 000 15 700 000 18 950 000

Total 303 500 000 80 000 000 111 800 000 63 550 000 25 900 000 22 250 000

Remarks

Fusion energy could contribute to the emission-free large-scale production of base-load electricity. The advances made in fusion energy
research justify a further vigorous effort towards the long-term objective of a fusion power plant.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Council Decision 2002/837/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme (Euratom) for research and training on nuclear
energy (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 74).

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**CHAPTER 08 11 — RESEARCH AND TRAINING ACTIONS UNDER THE EURATOM TREATY** (cont’d)

**08 11 01** (cont’d)

08 11 01 02 Management of radioactive waste

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

19 700 000 7 200 000 17 900 000 2 700 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 17 900 000 2 700 000 800 000 4 500 000 4 500 000 5 400 000

Appropriations 2004 19 700 000 6 400 000 3 550 000 4 933 333 4 816 667

Total 37 600 000 2 700 000 7 200 000 8 050 000 9 433 333 10 216 667

Remarks

The objective of these activities is to develop and test repository technologies, investigate suitable sites, promote basic scientific understanding relating to safety and safety assessment methods, investigate possible ways of reducing the impact of radioactive waste and to develop
decision processes that are perceived as fair and equitable by the stakeholders involved.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Council Decision 2002/837/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme (Euratom) for research and training on nuclear
energy (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 74).

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**CHAPTER 08 11 — RESEARCH AND TRAINING ACTIONS UNDER THE EURATOM TREATY** (cont’d)

**08 11 01** (cont’d)

08 11 01 03 Radiation protection

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

11 200 000 4 000 000 10 000 000 1 500 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 10 000 000 1 500 000 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 3 000 000

Appropriations 2004 11 200 000 3 500 000 2 050 000 2 900 000 2 750 000

Total 21 200 000 1 500 000 4 000 000 4 550 000 5 400 000 5 750 000

Remarks

The objective of these activities is to resolve uncertainties on the risk from exposures to radiation at levels typically encountered by the
population and in workplaces. This remains a controversial scientific and policy issue and has important implications for the use of radiation
in both medicine and industry.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Council Decision 2002/837/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme (Euratom) for research and training on nuclear
energy (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 74).

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**08 11 02** **Other activities in the field of nuclear technologies and safety**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

11 200 000 4 000 000 10 000 000 1 500 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 10 000 000 1 500 000 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 3 000 000

Appropriations 2004 11 200 000 3 500 000 2 050 000 2 900 000 2 750 000

Total 21 200 000 1 500 000 4 000 000 4 550 000 5 400 000 5 750 000

Remarks

The objective of these activities is to support European Union policies in the fields of health, energy and the environment, to ensure that
European capability is maintained at a high level in relevant fields not covered by the thematic priorities and to contribute towards the
creation of the European Research Area.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Council Decision 2002/837/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme (Euratom) for research and training on nuclear
energy (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 74).

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**CHAPTER 08 12 — COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 08 12 — Total** **p.m.** **870 500 000** **p.m.** **1 609 000 000** **2 471 722 756,35** **2 046 817 140,77**

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**CHAPTER 08 12 — COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES** (cont’d)

**08 12 01** **Completion of programmes prior to 1999**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 51 300 000 — 174 000 000 0,— 203 827 916,02

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 275 299 487 174 000 000 51 300 000 49 999 487 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 275 299 487 174 000 000 51 300 000 49 999 487 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Heading Payments

Nuclear part 400 000

Non-nuclear part 50 900 000

**Total** **51 300 000**

Other annual actions outside the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field
of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1).

Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of
research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28).

Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the framework programme
of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43).

Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of
the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998)
(OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1).

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**08 12 01** (cont’d)

Council Decision 94/268/Euratom of 26 April 1994 concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research
and training for the European Atomic Energy Community (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 115, 6.5.1994, p. 31).

Council Decision 96/253/Euratom of 4 March 1996 adapting Decision 94/268/Euratom concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community (1994 to 1998), following the accession of
the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 72).

Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the
fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European
Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69).

Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision
No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1).

**08 12 02** **Completion of the fifth framework programme (1998 to 2002)**

08 12 02 01 Completion of the fifth EC framework programme (1998 to 2002)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 783 800 000 — 1 309 000 000 2 254 359 732,47 1 646 801 137,09

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 889 553 343 1 309 000 000 783 800 000 700 000 000 600 000 000 496 753 343
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 3 889 553 343 1 309 000 000 783 800 000 700 000 000 600 000 000 496 753 343

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme
of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

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**08 12 02** (cont’d)

08 12 02 02 Completion of the fifth Euratom framework programme (1998 to 2002)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 35 400 000 — 126 000 000 217 363 023,88 196 188 087,66

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 314 052 761 126 000 000 35 400 000 50 000 000 50 000 000 52 652 761
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 314 052 761 126 000 000 35 400 000 50 000 000 50 000 000 52 652 761

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy
Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 34).

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**08 12 03** **Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological**
**development**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation will cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the making available of additional appropriations from
(non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to
the provision of additional appropriations.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Articles 6 0 1, 6 0 2, 6 0 4 and 6 0 5 of the statement of
revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

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**CHAPTER 08 13 — RESEARCH PROGRAMME OF THE RESEARCH FUND FOR COAL AND STEEL**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 08 13 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **p.m.** **p.m.**

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**08 13 01** **Research programme for steel**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation, in the framework of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, is intended to finance steel research projects which are not
covered by the framework programme for research and technological development activities.

For the initial period of the Fund, a provision was created in the ECSC balance sheet on 31 December 2003, providing for the allocation of
EUR 60 000 000 in 2004. In accordance with Article 4 of Decision 2003/76/EC, 72,8 % of the amount allotted from the Fund will go to the
steel sector.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue entered in Item 6 1 1 3 of the statement of
revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2003/76/EC of 1 February 2003 on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund
for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 22).

Council Decision 2003/77/EC of 1 February 2003 laying down multiannual financial guidelines for managing the assets of the ECSC in
liquidation and, on completion of the liquidation, the assets of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 25).

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**CHAPTER 08 13 — RESEARCH PROGRAMME OF THE RESEARCH FUND FOR COAL AND STEEL** (cont’d)

**08 13 02** **Research programme for coal**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation, in the framework of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, is intended to finance coal research projects which are not
covered by the framework programme for research and technological development activities.

For the initial period of the Fund, a provision was created in the ECSC balance sheet on 31 December 2003, providing for the allocation of
EUR 60 000 000 in 2004. In accordance with Article 4 of Decision 2003/76/EC, 27,2 % of the amount allotted from the Fund will go to the
coal sector.

In accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to
the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue entered in Item 6 1 1 3 of the statement of
revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2003/76/EC of 1 February 2003 on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund
for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 22).

Council Decision 2003/77/EC of 1 February 2003 laying down multiannual financial guidelines for managing the assets of the ECSC in
liquidation and, on completion of the liquidation, the assets of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 25).

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**CHAPTER 08 14 — ENHANCEMENT OF THE EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL POTENTIAL IN THE FIELD OF SECURITY RESEARCH**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 08 14 — Total** **9 000 000** **6 000 000**

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**CHAPTER 08 14 — ENHANCEMENT OF THE EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL POTENTIAL IN THE FIELD OF SECURITY RESEARCH** (cont’d)

**08 14 01** **Preparatory action for the enhancement of European security research**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

9 000 000 6 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 9 000 000 6 000 000 3 000 000

Total 9 000 000 6 000 000 3 000 000

Remarks

New article

The preparatory action aims to:

— explore the conditions and mechanisms for creating a more favourable environment for scientific, technological and industrial competitiveness in the field of European security: the objective is to assess how to narrow the rapidly increasing technological and industrial gap
between Europe and other regions,

— establish a consultation and consensus-building platform with the relevant stakeholders, in order to develop a long-term vision and a
strategic agenda in the concerning area,

— launch a series of precursory activities:

—
— call for ideas,

—
— networking of stakeholders and existing activities,

—
— definition of a working programme,

—
— set up of conditions for stimulating the exploitation of results,

—
— the development of interoperable pre-standards and systems,

—
— accompanying measures,

—
— a limited number of test cases in carefully selected domains).

Legal basis

Preparatory actions within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council
and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general
budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 08 49 — Total** **—** **16 030 000** **178 000 000** **178 000 000**

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**08 49 05** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Research’**

08 49 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. 100 500 000 100 500 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 100 500 000 100 500 000 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 100 500 000 100 500 000 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.19.2002, p. 44).

Council Decision 2002/837/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme (Euratom) for research and training on nuclear
energy (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 74).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**08 49 05** (cont’d)

08 49 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 430 000 23 800 000 23 800 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 23 800 000 23 800 000 430 000 p.m.
,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 23 800 000 23 800 000 430 000 p.m.

( [1] ) The difference is the result of converting administrative headings under research from differentiated to non-differentiated appropriations.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

The breakdown of these appropriations for staff expenditure is as follows:

Programme Commitments Payments

Framework programme (nuclear) — 80 000

Framework programme (non-nuclear) — 350 000

**Total** **—** **430 000**

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

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**CHAPTER 08 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**08 49 05** (cont’d)

08 49 05 02 (cont’d)

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.19.2002, p. 44).

Council Decision 2002/837/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme (Euratom) for research and training on nuclear
energy (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 74).

08 49 05 03 Other management expenditure in the field of research

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 15 600 000 53 700 000 53 700 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 53 700 000 53 700 000 15 600 000 p.m.

,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 53 700 000 53 700 000 15 600 000 p.m.

( [1] ) The difference is the result of converting administrative headings under research from differentiated to non-differentiated appropriations.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

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**CHAPTER 08 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**08 49 05** (cont’d)

08 49 05 03 (cont’d)

The breakdown of these appropriations for staff expenditure is as follows:

Programme Commitments Payments

Framework programme (nuclear) — 2 900 000

Framework programme (non-nuclear) — 12 700 000

**Total** **—** **15 600 000**

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.19.2002, p. 44).

Council Decision 2002/837/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme (Euratom) for research and training on nuclear
energy (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 74).

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘RESEARCH’

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘RESEARCH’

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**Overall objectives**

Within this policy area, the main objectives of the communications services policy are to promote the development of an open and competitive internal market by
implementing the new rules and to introduce a spectrum policy at Community level.

The eEurope operation fits in with the objectives set by the eEurope 2005 action plan, in particular the reinforcement of network security, promotion of the
European dimension of the Internet by introducing the ‘.eu’ domain, promotion of the European digital presence in global networks and the interoperability of
telecommunications networks.

As for research and development activities in the information society policy area, information technologies must be stimulated by means of the specific programme
in the sixth RTD framework programme, ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’. The main objectives to be achieved will be: solving security
problems in order to improve the reliability of the technologies, infrastructures and applications, strengthening social cohesion by creating intelligent, easy-to-use
systems, contributing to favourable conditions for growth and boosting business competitiveness, and helping resolve complex problems in the sciences, society,
industry and the economy.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 09 — Total** **1 065 069 785** **979 959 785** **989 632 212** **933 692 212** **1 048 834 369,63** **952 952 411,33**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 286 267 264

Establishment plan — Research budget 528 528 518

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 33 32 24

Other support staff 202 204 216

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 19 17 16

**Total** **1 068** **1 048** **1 038**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**CHAPTER 09 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘INFORMATION SOCIETY’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**09 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of**
**policy area ‘Information society’**

09 01 04 01 Definition and implementation of
Community policy in the field of communication services — Expenditure on
administrative management 3 270 000

09 01 04 02 Promotion of the European digital
presence in global networks — Expenditure on administrative management 3 405 000

09 01 04 03 Trans-European telecommunications
networks — Expenditure on administrative management 3 450 000

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 66 183 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 116 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 116 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

09 01 04 04 Action on illegal and harmful content
on the Internet — Expenditure on
administrative management 3 p.m.
( [1] )

Article 09 01 04 — Subtotal 1 125 000

**09 01 05** **Support expenditure for research**
**activities of policy area ‘Information**
**society’**

09 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff 3 45 800 000

09 01 05 02 External staff for research 3 10 500 000

09 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for
research 3 12 400 000

Article 09 01 05 — Subtotal 68 700 000

**Chapter 09 01 — Total** **117 856 785** **43 932 212** **42 042 159,57**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 162 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**09 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Information society’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

25 678 768 23 900 279 21 077 378,65
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 66 183 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**09 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Information society’**

09 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 332 911 2 112 280 1 477 230,03

09 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 476 972 2 198 686 2 201 099,83
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 116 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 116 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**09 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Information society’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

17 543 134 15 720 967 17 286 451,06

**09 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Information society’**

09 01 04 01 Definition and implementation of Community policy in the field of communication services — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

270 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objectives of the policy or measures coming under this article, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Article 09 02 01.

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**09 01 04** (cont’d)

09 01 04 02 Promotion of the European digital presence in global networks — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

405 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation,
management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of
the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 09 03 02.

09 01 04 03 Trans-European telecommunications networks — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

450 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this article, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Article 09 03 04.

09 01 04 04 Action on illegal and harmful content on the Internet — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 162 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

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**CHAPTER 09 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘INFORMATION SOCIETY’** (cont’d)

**09 01 04** (cont’d)

09 01 04 04 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 09 03 03.

**09 01 05** **Support expenditure for research activities of policy area ‘Information society’**

09 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

45 800 000

Remarks

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

09 01 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 500 000

Remarks

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

09 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

12 400 000

Remarks

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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**CHAPTER 09 02 — ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS POLICY**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 09 02 — Total** **3 700 000** **3 750 000** **3 700 000** **3 300 000** **1 959 268,89** **2 212 542,27**

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**CHAPTER 09 02 — ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS POLICY** (cont’d)

**09 02 01** **Definition and implementation of Community policy in the field of communication services**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 700 000 3 750 000 3 700 000 3 300 000 1 959 268,89 2 212 542,27

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 827 412 2 050 000 650 000 127 412 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

926 999 250 000 500 000 176 999 p.m.

Appropriations 2003 3 700 000 1 000 000 1 650 000 800 000 250 000 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 3 700 000 950 000 1 560 000 1 236 667 – 46 667

Total 11 154 411 3 300 000 3 750 000 2 664 411 1 486 667 – 46 667

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on a set of measures designed to:

— carry out Community policy on communication networks and services (including in particular the Internet and media) with a view to
launching initiatives designed to meet the challenges in this sector,

— promote and monitor the implementation of the new regulatory framework for communication services,

— facilitate the transition to the information society, particularly as a follow-up to the Lisbon summit,

— enable non-member countries to pursue a policy of opening up their markets to the same extent as in the European Union.

The specific objectives of these measures are:

— the formulation of Community policy in the field of communication services and networks,

— an analysis of the legislation adopted and its application,

— the formulation of new rules (convergence between communication and audiovisual, mobile or satellite services, specific aspects related
to the Internet, coordination at European level of frequency allocation, etc.),

— the development of activities in the mobile and satellite communications sector, particularly as regards frequencies,

— the coordination of European policies/initiatives with the international communication services environment (WTO Telecoms, International Telecommunications Union, bilateral relations with non-member countries, etc.),

— the development of activities and initiatives in relation to the information society (particularly in connection with certain aspects of the
Internet and new communication services).

These measures consist, inter alia, in preparing analyses (e.g. on the state of the market, the impact on the market of new technologies such as
the Internet and mobile communications) and progress reports, consulting stakeholders and the public, preparing legislative proposals and
monitoring the application of legislation.

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**09 02 01** (cont’d)

This appropriation covers, in particular, contracts for analysis, expert reports, forward studies, specific studies, evaluation, coordination,
grants, participation in international agreements and the part-financing of certain measures.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level pursuant to Article 49(2)(c) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No
1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002,
p. 1).

See also Item 09 01 04 01.

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

09 03 EEUROPE

**Chapter 09 03 — Total** **69 570 000** **68 640 000** **65 550 000** **61 400 000** **60 158 715,46** **50 500 032,83**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 200 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 8 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 400 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [5] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 080 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [6] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 080 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [7] ) An appropriation of EUR 420 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [8] ) An appropriation of EUR 420 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**09 03 01** **Information society**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 5 100 000 p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] ),( [3] )

p.m.

p.m. 4 400 000 3 621 414,56 3 416 960,74

,( [3] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 200 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 8 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments

Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 789 113 2 100 000 1 200 000 489 113 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

344 550 100 000 200 000 44 550 p.m.

Appropriations 2003 8 000 000 2 200 000 3 700 000 1 600 000 500 000 p.m.
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 6 000 000 2 200 000 2 340 000 826 667 633 333
,( [2] )

Total 18 133 663 4 400 000 7 300 000 4 473 663 1 326 667 633 333

,( [3] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [3] ) Of which EUR 2 200 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the eEurope action plan which is designed to facilitate the transition to the
information society on the basis of the recommendations made by the European Council in Lisbon in March 2000 and Seville in June 2002,
and also to promote secure use of information technology by economic operators and society in general.

The Community intervention is to finance the monitoring and the comparison of the efforts of the Member States on the basis of the open
method of performance coordination adopted under the Lisbon strategy. The intervention will also consist in financing initial operations
with a view to developing a European approach in the field of network security.

The general objectives of the action are:

— monitoring of the performances of the countries of the European Union against the most advanced countries by constituting a database
of uniform and comparable information between the Member States,

— analysis of best eEurope practices and development of mechanisms for the exchange of experience with a view to converting the best
practices into political measures,

— analysis of the impact of the ‘information society’ on society,

— support and promotion of network security by means of studies, surveys and exchanges of experience.

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**09 03 01** (cont’d)

The measures described above will be the subject of contracts covering the following: analysis, expert reports, evaluation, specific studies,
technical operations, coordination, grants, participation in international cooperation projects, participation in expenditure on equipment
and on accompanying and support measures (studies, seminars, workshops, publications, creation of Internet sites for the dissemination of
information and launching of electronic discussions on the web).

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementa
tion under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from contributions by outside bodies, entered in Article 6 0 9 of the statement of revenue, will give rise to the provision of
additional appropriations to be entered in this article in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 98/253/EC of 30 March 1998 adopting a multiannual Community programme to stimulate the establishment of the
information society in Europe (Information society) (OJ L 107, 7.4.1998, p. 10).

Decision No 2256/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 on adopting a multiannual programme
(2003 to 2005) for the monitoring of the eEurope 2005 action plan, dissemination of good practices and the improvement of network and
information security (Modinis) (OJ L 336, 23.12.2003, p. 1).

**09 03 02** **Promotion of the European digital presence in global networks**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

24 550 000 24 000 000 27 050 000 20 800 000 28 047 289,09 16 639 352,90

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 40 893 883 14 000 000 9 600 000 10 500 000 6 793 883 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 27 050 000 6 800 000 9 500 000 8 000 000 2 750 000 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 24 550 000 4 900 000 9 025 000 8 683 333 1 941 667

Total 92 493 883 20 800 000 24 000 000 27 525 000 18 227 216 1 941 667

Remarks

This programme pursues the following strategic objectives:

— to help stimulate the use of and access for all to the Internet by increasing the availability of European digital content on the global
networks, to support the professional, social and cultural development of citizens of the European Union and to facilitate the economic
and social integration into the information society of citizens in the applicant countries,

— to stimulate the use of and access to the potential for European digital content, especially by promoting more effective use of information
held by the public sector,

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— to promote cultural diversity and multilinguism, especially in the languages of the European Union, in digital content on the global
networks, and to increase the export opportunities of European firms producing content, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises,

— to create favourable conditions for the reduction of market fragmentation and for the marketing, distribution and use of European digital
content on the global networks in order to stimulate economic activity and employment, safeguard cultural diversity, optimise the
European heritage and facilitate access to knowledge.

The measures described above will be the subject of shared-cost contracts covering the following: association, technical operations, evaluation and monitoring of the measure and projects, coordination, grants, participation in international cooperation projects, participation in
expenditure on equipment and on preparatory and analytical work, accompanying and support measures (studies, seminars, conferences,
participation in fairs, publications, awareness-raising campaigns, preparation of press kits, Internet site, training courses).

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 96/339/EC of 20 May 1996 adopting a multiannual Community programme to stimulate the development of a European
multimedia content industry and to encourage the use of multimedia content in the emerging information society (INFO 2000)
(OJ L 129, 30.5.1996, p. 24).

Council Decision 96/664/EC of 21 November 1996 on the adoption of a multiannual programme to promote the linguistic diversity of the
Community in the information society (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 40).

Council Decision 2001/48/EC of 22 December 2000 adopting a multiannual Community programme to stimulate the development and use
of European digital content on the global networks and to promote linguistic diversity in the information society (OJ L 14, 18.1.2001, p. 32).

See Item 09 01 04 02.

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**09 03 03** **Action against illegal and harmful content on the Internet**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

6 520 000 10 340 000 p.m. 7 000 000 6 188 793,81 6 082 998,08

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 400 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 11 295 452 4 440 000 5 500 000 1 355 452 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 6 400 000 2 560 000 2 240 000 1 600 000 p.m.
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 6 520 000 2 600 000 2 120 000 1 876 667 – 76 667
,( [2] )

Total 24 215 452 7 000 000 10 340 000 5 075 452 1 876 667 – 76 667

,( [3] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Article 31 02 41.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Article 31 02 41.
( [3] ) Of which EUR 2 920 000 is entered in Article 31 02 41.

Remarks

This action is geared, in a balanced manner, to the implementation of operational and technical measures designed to counter the adverse
effects deriving from the dissemination of illegal and harmful content, including child pornography, via global information networks, while
at the same time respecting the basic liberties of freedom of expression and unimpeded flow of information.

Part of this appropriation will be used to finance information campaigns (television, radio and written press) on the illicit and harmful effects
of child pornography on the Internet.

These operations will be the subject of shared-cost contracts covering the following: association, evaluation, coordination, conferences,
seminars and meetings of experts, grants, training, awareness-heightening efforts, technical operations and studies, as well as participation in
international projects.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 276/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 January 1999 adopting a multiannual Community action
plan on promoting safer use of the Internet by combating illegal and harmful content on global networks (OJ L 33, 6.2.1999, p. 1), as last
amended by Decision No 1151/2003/EC (OJ L 162, 1.7.2003, p. 1).

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See Item 09 01 04 04.

**09 03 04** **Trans-European telecommunications networks**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

38 500 000 29 200 000 38 500 000 29 200 000 22 301 218,— 24 360 721,11

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 60 722 112 18 805 000 8 407 000 11 263 000 19 280 000 2 967 112
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 38 500 000 10 395 000 11 935 000 8 951 000 3 681 000 3 538 000

Appropriations 2004 38 500 000 8 858 000 12 476 000 9 432 333 7 733 667

Total 137 722 112 29 200 000 29 200 000 32 690 000 32 393 333 14 238 779

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the establishment of trans-European networks in the telecommunications sector, a key policy for the
proper functioning of the internal market and for economic and social cohesion (Articles 3(o) and 154 to 156 of the Treaty establishing the
European Community), by supporting the implementation of projects of common interest, at three levels:

— applications in areas of general interest (e — Government and e — Administration, health, disabled and elderly, learning and culture)
offering innovative solutions in the field of telecommunications aimed at public service,

— generic services which provide common tools for the development and implementation of new applications based on interoperable
standards, in the fields of advanced mobile services, and trust and confidence services,

— interconnection, interoperability and security of networks underpinning the operation of specific public interest applications and services.

The types of measure for projects of common interest are:

— co-financing of feasibility, validation and evaluation studies and technical support measures,

— participation in venture capital, interest subsidies, loan guarantees and direct grants for the deployment of projects, in duly justified cases.

This appropriation also covers coordination and support actions aimed at providing the appropriate environment for the carrying-out of
these projects.

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**09 03 04** (cont’d)

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the
field of trans-European networks (OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1655/1999 (OJ L 197, 29.7.1999, p. 1).

Decision No 2717/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 November 1995 on a set of guidelines for the development of
the EURO-ISDN (integrated services digital network) as a trans-European network (OJ L 282, 24.11.1995, p. 16).

Decision No 1336/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 1997 on a series of guidelines for trans-European
telecommunications networks (OJ L 183, 11.7.1997, p. 12), as last amended by Decision No 1376/2002/EC (OJ L 200, 30.7.2002, p. 1).

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 29 April 2003, amending
Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European
networks (COM(2003) 220 final).

See Item 09 01 04 03.

**09 03 05** **European Agency for Networks and Information Security**

09 03 05 01 European Agency for Networks and Information Security — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

p.m.

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 080 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 080 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments

Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 2 080 000 2 080 000 p.m.
,( [1] )

Total 2 080 000 2 080 000 p.m.

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Article 31 02 41.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Article 31 02 41.

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

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**09 03 05** (cont’d)

09 03 05 01 (cont’d)

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

**Authorised establishment plan (EU-15)**

Posts

Category and grade

A 1

2003 2004

Filled at 31.12.2002 Authorised Authorised

Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary

A 2 1

A 3

A 4 2

A 5 2

A 6

A 7 4

A 8

Total A 9

B 1

B 2

B 3

B 4

B 5

Total B

C 1

C 2

C 3 1

C 4

C 5

Total C 1

D 1

D 2

D 3

D 4

Total D

**Grand total** **10**

Legal basis

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 11 February 2003, establishing
the European Network and Information Security Agency (COM(2003) 63 final).

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09 03 05 02 European Agency for Networks and Information Security — Subsidy under Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 420 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 420 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments

Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 420 000 420 000 p.m.
,( [1] )

Total 420 000 420 000 p.m.
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Article 31 02 41.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Article 31 02 41.

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s operating expenditure relating to the work programme only (Title 3).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

In recent years the number of agencies has increased significantly (six), the budget for the agencies has absorbed a large proportion of the
margin in heading 3 and there have been significant staff increases.

Under the new Financial Regulation (Article 185) and the new corresponding articles of the framework regulation for each of the bodies set
up by the Communities, the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

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**09 03 05** (cont’d)

09 03 05 02 (cont’d)

The estimated revenue and expenditure are as follows (EU-25):

Revenue:

— Title 1 ‘European Community subsidy’ 3 500 000

Total

Expenditure:

— Title 1 ‘Staff’ 1 600 000

— Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 1 400 000

— Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 500 000

Total 3 500 000

Legal basis

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 11 February 2003, establishing
the European Network and Information Security Agency (COM(2003) 63 final).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 09 04 — Total** **873 800 000** **778 780 000** **806 500 000** **755 000 000** **943 314 043,03** **857 220 784,62**

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Remarks

This chapter covers the priority thematic research areas for which it is proposed to seek to allocate at least 15 % of the total financial
resources to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to be supplemented by horizontal research activities of interest to SMEs.

These remarks are applicable to all the budget headings in this chapter.

These appropriations will be used in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2321/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16
December 2002 concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in, and for the dissemination of
research results for, the implementation of the European Community sixth framework programme (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 355, 30.12.2002,
p. 23).

Research activities carried out within the sixth framework programme should respect fundamental ethical principles, in accordance with
Article 3 of Decision No1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1) including animal welfare
requirements. These principles include, in particular, those reflected in Article 6 of the Treaty on European Union and in the Charter of
Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The need to stress activities aimed at promoting the role of women in science and research will
receive particular attention.

Also entered in these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations
carried out on behalf of the Community to investigate new areas of research suitable for Community action, inter alia, in the context of the
European Research Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous
framework programmes.

These appropriations also cover administrative expenditure, including expenditure on staff, information, publications, administrative and
technical operation, and certain other expenditure items relating to internal infrastructure linked with the achievement of the objective of the
measure of which they form an integral part, including the action and measures necessary for preparation and monitoring of the Community’s RTD strategy.

The possibility of third countries or organisations from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and
technical research is envisaged in the case of some of these projects (particularly COST). Any financial contribution will be entered in Articles
6 0 1, 6 0 2 and 6 0 5 of the statement of revenue and may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with
Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget
of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Any revenue from third parties sharing the cost of projects with the Community (firms in Member States of the European Free Trade
Association, industrial consortia, etc.) entered in Article 6 0 4 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made
available in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation

Additional appropriations will be made available under Article 06 06 04.

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**09 04 01** **Information society technologies**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

782 320 000 372 850 000 806 500 000 195 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 806 500 000 195 000 000 99 000 000 200 000 000 175 000 000 137 500 000

Appropriations 2004 782 320 000 273 850 000 75 455 000 108 636 667 324 378 333

Total 1 588 820 000 195 000 000 372 850 000 275 455 000 283 636 667 461 878 333

Remarks

The priority thematic area of information society technologies (IST) will contribute directly to the formulation of policies for the knowledgebased society as agreed at the Lisbon Council in 2000 and the Stockholm Council in 2001 and included in the eEurope action plan. It will
ensure European leadership in the generic and applied technologies at the heart of the knowledge-based economy. It aims to increase
innovation and competitiveness in European businesses and industry and to contribute to greater benefits for all European citizens.

To ensure the concentration of efforts, the work programme for 2003 to 2004 focuses on a limited number of strategic objectives which are
essential to achieve the aims of the IST priority under the sixth research and technological development framework programme. These cover
technological components, integrated systems and applications. They have been carefully identified so as to:

— consolidate forces in the fields in which Europe is the industrial and technological leader,

— overcome weaknesses in critical areas to ensure European competitiveness and to rise to the challenges facing society,

— exploit new opportunities and react to emerging needs, and

— ensure the joint development of technologies and applications so that technological advances can be exploited in new products and
services.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

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**09 04 02** **Supporting policies and anticipating scientific and technological needs**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 500 000 907 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 1 500 000 907 000 593 000 — —

Total 1 500 000 907 000 593 000 — —

Remarks

The objective of the activities carried out under this heading is to develop research activities in support of other Community policies, on the
one hand, and, on the other hand, to be able to launch research activities rapidly as unforeseeable scientific and technological needs appear.
They will complement the research within the priority thematic areas.

Part of this appropriation is intended for scientific support for:

— the common agricultural policy (CAP) and the common fisheries policy (CFP),

— sustainable development, especially the Community’s policy objectives for the environment, transport and energy,

— other Community policies, namely health (especially public health), regional development, trade, development aid, the internal market
and competitiveness, social policy and employment, education and training, culture, gender equality, consumer protection, the creation
of an area of freedom, security and justice, and external relations, including policies supporting enlargement and the requisite statistical
methods and tools,

— Community policy objectives deriving from the guidelines laid down by the European Council in the areas of economic policy, the
Information Society, eEurope and enterprise, inter alia.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

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**09 04 02** (cont’d)

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

**09 04 03** **Research infrastructures**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

89 980 000 42 274 000 p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 89 980 000 42 274 000 22 148 000 16 098 667 9 459 333

Total 89 980 000 p.m. 42 274 000 22 148 000 16 098 667 9 459 333

Remarks

The objective of the activities carried out under this heading is to help establish a fabric of research infrastructures at the highest level in
Europe and to promote their optimum use on a European scale.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

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**09 04 04** **Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological**
**development**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation will cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the making available of additional appropriations from
(non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

Any revenue entered in Articles 6 0 1, 6 0 2, 6 0 4, 6 0 5 and in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

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**09 04 05** **Completion of previous programmes**

09 04 05 01 Completion of programmes (prior to 1999)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 28 000 000 — 30 000 000 0,— 59 050 321,99

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 74 478 842 30 000 000 28 000 000 16 478 842 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 74 478 842 30 000 000 28 000 000 16 478 842 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Other annual actions outside the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field
of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1).

Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of
research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28).

Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the framework programme
of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43).

Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of
the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998)
(OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1).

Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the
fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European
Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69).

Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision
No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1).

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**09 04 05** (cont’d)

09 04 05 02 Completion of the fifth EC framework programme (1998 to 2002)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 334 749 000 — 530 000 000 943 314 043,03 798 170 462,63

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 557 253 615 530 000 000 334 749 000 300 000 000 200 000 000 192 504 615
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 557 253 615 530 000 000 334 749 000 300 000 000 200 000 000 192 504 615

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme
of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 09 49 — Total** **—** **10 790 000** **69 950 000** **70 060 000** **1 360 182,68** **976 892,04**

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**09 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Information society’**

09 49 04 01 Definition and implementation of Community policy in the field of communication services — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 140 000 300 000 300 000 222 514,93 130 659,37

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 140 508 140 508 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 300 000 159 492 140 000 508 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 440 508 300 000 140 000 508 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 09 02 01.

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**09 49 04** (cont’d)

09 49 04 02 Promotion of the European digital presence in global networks — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 300 000 450 000 400 000 391 138,22 313 105,45

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 257 906 257 906 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 450 000 142 094 300 000 7 906 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 707 906 400 000 300 000 7 906 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 09 03 02.

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**09 49 04** (cont’d)

09 49 04 03 Trans-European telecommunications networks — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 300 000 500 000 460 000 450 746,70 283 274,48

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 268 597 268 597 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 500 000 191 403 300 000 8 597 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 768 597 460 000 300 000 8 597 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 09 03 04.

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**09 49 04** (cont’d)

09 49 04 04 Action on illegal and harmful content on the Internet — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 450 000 200 000 400 000 295 782,83 249 852,74

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 404 304 300 000 350 000 p.m.
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 200 000 100 000 100 000 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 604 304 400 000 450 000 p.m.

( [1] ) This difference is the result of converting administrative headings under research from differentiated to non-differentiated appropriations.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 09 03 03.

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**09 49 05** **Support expenditure for research activities of policy area ‘Information society’**

09 49 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. 45 000 000 45 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 45 000 000 45 000 000 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 45 000 000 45 000 000 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**09 49 05** (cont’d)

09 49 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 1 000 000 11 500 000 11 500 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 11 500 000 11 500 000 1 000 000

,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 11 500 000 11 500 000 1 000 000

( [1] ) This difference is the result of converting administrative headings under research from differentiated to non-differentiated appropriations.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1)..

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**09 49 05** (cont’d)

09 49 05 03 Other management expenditure for research

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 8 600 000 12 000 000 12 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 12 000 000 12 000 000 8 600 000

,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 12 000 000 12 000 000 8 600 000

( [1] ) This difference is the result of converting administrative headings under research from differentiated to non-differentiated appropriations.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’‚ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

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**CHAPTER 09 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘INFORMATION SOCIETY’**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 09 50 — Total** **143 000** **143 000**

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**09 50 01** **Performance facility for heading 3**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

143 000 143 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Payments

Commitments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 143 000

Total 143 000

Remarks

This appropriation is to be transferred to administrative or operating articles/items for this policy if necessary.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘INFORMATION SOCIETY’

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘INFORMATION SOCIETY’

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**DIRECT RESEARCH**

**Overall objectives**

The aim of this policy area is to provide customer-driven scientific and technical support for the conception, development, implementation and monitoring of
European Union policies in both nuclear and non-nuclear areas.

A long-term programme of nuclear decommissioning and waste management is also included within this policy area.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 10 — Total** **276 819 818** **310 234 818** **269 183 330** **285 083 330** **253 543 288,74** **253 694 527,20**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

—
Establishment plan -— Operating budget

Establishment plan -— Research budget 1 935 1 899 1 902

Other support staff 460 228 182

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 5 4 4

**Total** **2 400** **2 131** **2 088**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

Remarks

These comments apply to all the budget headings in the direct research policy area (with the exception of Chapter 10 05).

The appropriations cover not only expenditure on operations and staff covered by the Staff Regulations, but also other expenditure on staff,
contracting, infrastructure, information and publications and any other administrative expenditure arising from research and technological
development operations, including exploratory research.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 4 and 6 2 2 5 of the statement of revenue may
give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Miscellaneous revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be used in Chapters 10 02, 10 03, 10 04 or
Article 10 01 05, depending on their purpose.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

The possibility of third countries or organisations from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and
technical research is envisaged in the case of some of these projects. Any financial contribution will be entered in Article 6 0 2 of the
statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation
(EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

The additional appropriations will be provided under Articles 10 02 05 and 10 03 04.

The appropriations in this title cover approximately 15 of the cost of the staff working in the financial and administrative departments of the
Joint Research Centre and of the support which they need.

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The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

10 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF
POLICY AREA ‘DIRECT RESEARCH’

**10 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employ-**
**ment of policy area ‘Direct research’** 5 415 514 336 624 301 105,41
( [1] )

**10 01 02** **External staff and other management expen-**
**diture in support of policy area ‘Direct**
**research’**

10 01 02 01 External staff 5 191 525 161 719 142 775,19

10 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5 7 981 7 544 7 426,—

Article 10 01 02 — Subtotal 199 506 169 263 150 201,19

**10 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy**
**area ‘Direct research’** 5 104 798 77 443 86 648,88

**10 01 05** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Direct research’**

10 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff 3 146 833 000

10 01 05 02 External staff for research 3 16 013 000

10 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research 3 64 875 000

Article 10 01 05 — Subtotal 227 721 000

**Chapter 10 01 — Total** **228 440 818** **583 330** **537 955,48**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 071 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**10 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Direct research’**
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

415 514 336 624 301 105,41
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 071 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**10 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Direct research’**

10 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

191 525 161 719 142 775,19

10 01 02 11 Other management expenditure
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 981 7 544 7 426,—

**10 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Direct research’**
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

104 798 77 443 86 648,88

**10 01 05** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Direct research’**

Remarks

In accordance with Articles 18 and 161(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 6 of the statement of
revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 1, 6 2 2 4 and 6 2 2 5 of the statement of
revenue may lead to additional appropriations being made available. Such revenue will be used to cover, inter alia, expenditure incurred on
staff and resources in respect of work for third parties carried out by the Joint Research Centre.

The appropriations could be supplemented by Joint Research Centre participation on a competitive basis in indirect action and in scientific
and technical activities in support of Community policies.

10 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

146 833 000

Remarks

This appropriation covers expenditure relating to staff covered by the Staff Regulations occupying posts on the authorised establishment
plan of the Joint Research Centre, for the execution of tasks entrusted to it, and in particular:

— direct action, consisting of scientific and technical support activities, research activities and exploratory research activities undertaken in
the establishments of the Joint Research Centre,

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**10 01 05** (cont’d)

10 01 05 01 (cont’d)

— indirect action, consisting of programmes implemented as part of the Joint Research Centre’s activities conducted on a competitive basis.

The breakdown of appropriations for staff expenditure is as follows:

Programme Appropriations

Framework programme (nuclear) 41 701 400

Framework programme (non-nuclear) 111 814 600

Non-framework programme p.m.

**Total** **153 516 000**

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/836/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 60).

Council Decision 2002/838/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by
the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002,
p. 86).

10 01 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

16 013 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure relating to staff occupying posts not on the establishment plan of the Joint Research
Centre, i.e. auxiliary staff, seconded national experts, visiting scientists and grant holders, for the purposes of implementing the activities of
the Centre.

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**10 01 05** (cont’d)

10 01 05 02 (cont’d)

The breakdown of appropriations for external research staff is as follows:

Programme Appropriations

Framework programme (nuclear) 4 831 600

Framework programme (non-nuclear) 21 682 400

Non-framework programme p.m.

**Total** **26 514 000**

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/836/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 60).

Council Decision 2002/838/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by
the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002,
p. 86).

10 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

64 875 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all other staff expenditure not covered by Items 10 01 05 01 and 10 01 05 02. It is for expenditure
not directly proportional to the staff present.

It covers, inter alia, expenditure on recruitment and termination of service, vocational training, missions, receptions and representation, and
current expenditure on social and medical infrastructure.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure in respect of all resources used for the implementation of the Joint Research Centre
activities.

This includes:

— expenditure in respect of the scientific and technical support for the institutes of the Joint Research Centre (workshops, computer
centres, nuclear support activities, radiation protection, irradiation equipment (reactors, cyclotron, particle accelerators), hot cells, research
departments, stores, etc.), including that directly associated with the operation of the scientific divisions,

— all expenditure in respect of the administrative and technical infrastructure, including that for the Joint Research Centre DirectorateGeneral, incurred in providing support for its institutes,

— specific expenditure relating to the units concerned at the Geel, Ispra, Karlsruhe, Seville and Petten sites, including the Joint Research
Centre Directorate-General divided between Brussels and Ispra (purchases of all types and contracts).

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**10 01 05** (cont’d)

10 01 05 03 (cont’d)

The breakdown of appropriations for other management expenditure (research) is as follows:

Programme Appropriations

Framework programme (nuclear) 26 380 000

Framework programme (non-nuclear) 46 500 000

Non-framework programme p.m.

**Total** **72 880 000**

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/836/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 60).

Council Decision 2002/838/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by
the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002,
p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1746/2002 of 30 September 2002 introducing, in the context of the reform of the Commission,
special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities appointed to an established post in the Commission of
the European Communities (OJ L 264, 2.10.2002, p. 1).

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 10 02 — Total** **26 155 000** **22 582 000** **27 915 000** **11 166 000** **0,—** **0,—**

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**10 02 01** **Food, chemical products and health**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

8 135 000 7 946 000 7 788 000 3 115 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 7 788 000 3 115 000 3 246 800 1 155 200 271 000 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 8 135 000 4 699 200 2 462 500 815 833 157 467

Total 15 923 000 3 115 000 7 946 000 3 617 700 1 086 833 157 467

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the scientific and technical support and research activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre in
accordance with the specific programme in the following areas:

— food safety and quality,

— genetically modified organisms (GMOs),

— chemical products,

— biomedical applications.

It covers specific expenditure relating to the research and support activities in question (purchases of all types and contracts).

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/836/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 60).

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**10 02 02** **Environment and sustainability**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

8 700 000 7 654 000 10 505 000 4 202 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 10 505 000 4 202 000 4 538 000 1 429 700 335 300 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 8 700 000 3 116 000 4 159 700 1 199 000 225 300

Total 19 205 000 4 202 000 7 654 000 5 589 400 1 534 300 225 300

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the scientific and technical support and research activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre in
accordance with the specific programme in the following areas:

— assessing and preventing global change,

— protection of the European environment (air, water and terrestrial resources),

— contributions to sustainable development (new and renewable energy sources, environmental assessment),

— support to GMES (global monitoring for environment and security).

It covers specific expenditure relating to the research and support activities in question (purchases of all types and contracts).

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/836/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 60).

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**10 02 03** **Horizontal activities**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

9 020 000 6 840 000 9 622 000 3 849 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 9 622 000 3 849 000 3 768 200 1 623 900 380 900 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 9 020 000 3 071 800 3 986 500 1 636 900 324 800

Total 18 642 000 3 849 000 6 840 000 5 610 400 2 017 800 324 800

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the scientific and technical support and research activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre in
accordance with the specific programme in the following areas:

— technology foresight,

— reference materials and measurements,

— public security and anti-fraud,

— specific measures to support the European Research Area (research training and access to infrastructures).

It covers specific expenditure relating to the research and support activities in question (purchases of all types and contracts).

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/836/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 60).

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**— EC** (cont’d)

**10 02 04** **Participation of the Joint Research Centre in indirect actions**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

300 000 142 000 p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 300 000 142 000 105 300 43 933 8 767

Total 300 000 p.m. 142 000 105 300 43 933 8 767

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure of any type concerning research activities entrusted to the Joint Research Centre within
the framework of its participation on a competitive basis in indirect actions.

It may be used only if the work is obtained.

In accordance with Articles 18 and 161(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Item 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue may
lead to additional appropriations being made available.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/836/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 60).

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**10 02 05** **Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological**
**development**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation will cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the making available of additional appropriations from
(non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of non-nuclear research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Articles 6 0 2 and 6 2 3 and in Items 6 0 1 1 and 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 10 03 — Total** **6 224 000** **6 286 000** **6 856 000** **3 207 000**

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**10 03 01** **Radioactive waste management and safeguarding nuclear materials**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

4 174 000 4 387 100 4 637 000 2 319 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 637 000 2 319 000 2 006 900 252 000 59 100 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 4 174 000 2 380 200 1 519 600 237 333 36 867

Total 8 811 000 2 319 000 4 387 100 1 771 600 296 433 36 867

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the scientific and technical support activities and research carried out by the Joint Research Centre in
accordance with the specific programme in the following areas:

— nuclear waste management (treatment and storage of spent fuel and high-level waste),

— safeguarding nuclear materials (Euratom and International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards),

— basic actinide research.

It covers the activities necessary for implementing safeguards pursuant to Chapter VII of the Treaty and the obligations arising from the
Non-proliferation Treaty and implementation of the Commission’s programme to support the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

This appropriation is also intended to cover specific expenditure relating to the research and scientific and technical support activities in
question (purchases of all types and contracts).

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Council Decision 2002/838/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by
the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002,
p. 86).

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**10 03 02** **Safety of the different types of reactors, radiation monitoring and metrology**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 900 000 1 835 900 2 219 000 888 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 219 000 888 000 931 700 323 400 75 900 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 1 900 000 904 200 777 900 184 500 33 400

Total 4 119 000 888 000 1 835 900 1 101 300 260 400 33 400

Remarks

This appropriation covers the Joint Research Centre’s scientific and technical support activities and research in accordance with the specific
programme in the following fields:

— reactor safety,

— monitoring and measurement of ionising radiation.

It is intended to cover specific expenditure relating to the research and scientific and technical support activities in question (purchases of all
types and contracts).

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Council Decision 2002/838/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by
the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002,
p. 86).

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**— EURATOM** (cont’d)

**10 03 03** **Participation of the Joint Research Centre in indirect actions**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

150 000 63 000 p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 150 000 63 000 73 600 11 567 1 833

Total 150 000 p.m. 63 000 73 600 11 567 1 833

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure of any type concerning research activities entrusted to the Joint Research Centre within
the framework of its participation on a competitive basis in indirect actions.

It may be used only if the work is obtained.

In accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Item 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue
may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Council Decision 2002/838/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by
the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002,
p. 86).

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**— EURATOM** (cont’d)

**10 03 04** **Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological**
**development**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from third
parties or States (non-European Economic Area) which take part in nuclear activities in the field of research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Articles 6 0 2 and 6 2 3 and in Items 6 0 1 1 and 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 10 04 — Total** **p.m.** **22 872 000** **p.m.** **59 396 000** **242 788 253,18** **247 651 432,23**

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**10 04 01** **Completion of previous joint programmes**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 22 872 000 — 59 396 000 242 788 253,18 247 651 432,23

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 87 565 538 59 396 000 22 872 000 3 443 400 1 854 138 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 87 565 538 59 396 000 22 872 000 3 443 400 1 854 138 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Heading Payments

Non-nuclear part 7 066 000

Nuclear part 15 806 000

**Total** **22 872 000**

Legal basis

Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field
of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1).

Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of
research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28).

Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the framework programme
of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43).

Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of
the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998)
(OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1).

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**10 04 01** (cont’d)

Council Decision 94/268/Euratom of 26 April 1994 concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research
and training for the European Atomic Energy Community (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 115, 6.5.1994, p. 31).

Council Decision 96/253/Euratom of 4 March 1996 adapting Decision 94/268/Euratom concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community (1994 to 1998), following the accession of
the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 72).

Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the
fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European
Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69).

Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision
No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1).

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme
of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy
Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 34).

**10 04 02** **Provision of services and work on behalf of outside bodies**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This article is intended to receive the appropriations required for the expenditure specific to the various tasks performed on behalf of outside
bodies, which is evaluated jointly with the outside body in question in each individual case.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Item 6 2 2 4 of the statement of revenue may give rise to
the provision of additional appropriations.

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**10 04 02** (cont’d)

Additional appropriations will be opened for this article, in accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of the Financial Regulation, to
cover specific expenditure for each contract with an outside body to the amount of the revenue to be entered in Item 6 2 2 3 of the statement
of revenue.

The services planned are, in particular, the following:

— supplies, the provision of services and work carried out in general against payment,

— operation, for the benefit of Member States, of facilities or the performance of research that is additional to the specific research pro
grammes,

— the performance of research activities or the provision of services within the industrial clubs for which the partners from industry must
pay an enrolment fee and annual subscriptions,

— in-cyclotron irradiation,

— chemical decontamination,

— radiation protection,

— metallography,

— cooperation contracts relating to radioactive waste,

— training,

— outside customers of the Ispra data-processing centre,

— irradiation for outside bodies in the HFR (high-flux reactor) at the Petten establishment of the Joint Research Centre.

Legal basis

Council Decision 89/340/EEC of 3 May 1989 concerning work for third parties performed by the Joint Research Centre relevant to the
European Economic Community (OJ L 142, 25.5.1989, p. 10).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Articles 18 and 161 thereof.

**10 04 03** **RTD support for Community policies on a competitive basis**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

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**10 04 03** (cont’d)

Remarks

This article is intended to receive the appropriations required for the expenditure specific to the various RTD tasks performed by the JRC on
a competitive basis on behalf of Community policies, outside of the sixth RTD framework programme. Additional appropriations will be
opened for this article, in accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of the Financial Regulation, to cover specific expenditure for each
contract with Community services to the amount of the revenue to be entered in Item 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Item 6 2 2 4 of the statement of revenue may give rise to
the provision of additional appropriations.

Legal basis

Council Decision 89/340/EEC of 3 May 1989 concerning work for third parties performed by the Joint Research Centre relevant to the
European Economic Community (OJ L 142, 25.5.1989, p. 10).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Articles 18 and 161 thereof.

**10 04 04** **Operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR)**

10 04 04 01 Completion of previous supplementary HFR programmes

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover part of expenses of any kind incurred during the implementation of these programmes and not
covered by the payment appropriations available for previous financial years.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Item 6 2 2 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to
the provision of additional appropriations.

Legal basis

Council Decision 84/1/Euratom, EEC of 22 December 1983 adopting a research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre
for the European Atomic Energy Community and for the European Economic Community (1984 to 1987) (OJ L 3, 5.1.1984, p. 21).

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**10 04 04** (cont’d)

10 04 04 01 (cont’d)

Council Decision 88/523/Euratom of 14 October 1988 adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint
Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 286, 20.10.1988, p. 37).

Council Decision 92/275/Euratom of 29 April 1992 adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research
Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (1992 to 1995) (OJ L 141, 23.5.1992, p. 27).

Council Decision 96/419/Euratom of 27 June 1996 adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research
Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (1996 to 1999) (OJ L 172, 11.7.1996, p. 23).

Council Decision 2000/100/Euratom of 24 January 2000 adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint
Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 29, 4.2.2000, p. 24).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 18 thereof.

10 04 04 02 Supplementary HFR programme (2004 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This programme chiefly concerns:

— the rational use of the high-flux reactor (HFR) in a broad range of disciplines including isotope production and related work:

—
— the experimental irradiation of the materials intended for fission reactors, fusion reactors and other innovative or revisited concepts,

—
— the application of neutrons in research into solid state physics and materials science,

—
— neutron radiography as a non-destructive test method, and the treatment of certain forms of cancer using neutrons (BNCT) and
related research,

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**10 04 04** (cont’d)

10 04 04 02 (cont’d)

— the reliability of the high-flux reactor (HFR) at Petten; this activity involves the normal use of the installation for more than 250 days a
year, the management of the fuel cycle and control of safety and quality.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, this item will, in the course of the financial year, be provided with additional
appropriations within the limits of the revenue from, notably, the three Member States concerned (currently the Netherlands, France and
Germany) to be entered in Item 6 2 2 1 of the statement of revenue.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2003/.../Euratom of... adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre on
behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community (2004 to 2006) (OJ L ..., ..., p. ...).

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**CHAPTER 10 05 — HISTORICAL LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE**
**UNDER THE EURATOM TREATY**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 10 05 — Total** **16 000 000** **13 000 000** **13 000 000** **12 250 000** **10 217 080,08** **5 505 139,49**

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**UNDER THE EURATOM TREATY** (cont’d)

**10 05 01** **Decommissioning of nuclear installations and waste management**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

16 000 000 13 000 000 13 000 000 12 250 000 10 217 080,08 5 505 139,49

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 13 196 835 4 650 000 3 850 000 4 696 835 p.m.
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 13 000 000 7 600 000 2 430 000 1 782 000 1 188 000 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 16 000 000 6 720 000 4 176 000 4 134 200 969 800

Total 42 196 835 12 250 000 13 000 000 10 654 835 5 322 200 969 800

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance an action programme to reduce and dispose of nuclear liabilities resulting from activities conducted
by the Joint Research Centre since its establishment.

It is intended to cover the decommissioning of plants that have been shut down and waste from such plants.

This appropriation is intended to finance operations undertaken by the Commission on the basis of the powers conferred on it by Article 8
of the Euratom Treaty in conformity with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

Commission communication to the European Parliament and to the Council of 17 March 1999 on the historical liabilities resulting from
nuclear activities carried out by the JRC under the Euratom Treaty — Decommissioning of obsolete nuclear installations and waste management (COM(1999) 114 final).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 10 49 — Total** **—** **17 054 000** **220 829 000** **198 481 000**

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**10 49 05** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Direct research’**

10 49 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. 145 151 000 145 151 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 145 151 000 145 151 000 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 145 151 000 145 151 000 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

The breakdown of payment appropriations for expenditure on staff is as follows:

Programme Payments

Framework programme (nuclear) p.m.

Framework programme (non-nuclear) p.m.

Non-framework programme p.m.

**Total** **p.m.**

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**10 49 05** (cont’d)

10 49 05 01 (cont’d)

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/836/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme of research, technological development and demonstration to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 60).

Council Decision 2002/838/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by
the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002,
p. 86).

10 49 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. 11 708 000 11 708 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 11 708 000 11 708 000 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 11 708 000 11 708 000 p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

The breakdown of payment appropriations for expenditure on external research staff is as follows:

Programme Payments

Framework programme (nuclear) p.m.

Framework programme (non-nuclear) p.m.

Non-framework programme p.m.

**Total** **p.m.**

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**10 49 05** (cont’d)

10 49 05 02 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities contributing to the creation of the European
Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/836/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme of research, technological development and demonstration to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 60).

Council Decision 2002/838/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by
the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002,
p. 86).

10 49 05 03 Other management expenditure for research

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 17 054 000 63 970 000 41 622 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 63 970 000

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 63 970 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

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**10 49 05** (cont’d)

10 49 05 03 (cont’d)

The breakdown of appropriations for other management expenditure (research) is as follows:

Programme Payments

Framework programme (nuclear) 6 208 200

Framework programme (non-nuclear) 10 845 800

Non-framework programme p.m.

**Total** **17 054 000**

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities contributing to the creation of the European
Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/836/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme of research, technological development and demonstration to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 60).

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)
(OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Council Decision 2002/838/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by
the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002,
p. 86).

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE

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**FISHERIES**

**Overall objectives**

This policy area includes all the activities covered by the common fisheries policy (CFP) which comes under the exclusive competence of the Community. It
concerns all fisheries activities as well as the processing and marketing of these products.

It also ensures that the relevant provisions of Community law are rightly applied in the fisheries sector.

The policy area covers five operational activities: specific measures in support of the CFP (including conservation of fisheries resources, control and dialogue with
fisheries sector), relations and agreements with third countries and international organisations, common organisation of the fisheries market, fisheries research and
structural measures for fisheries through the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG).

Sixty percent of appropriations is devoted to the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG). However, the FIFG operations are mainly implemented by the
Member States as a part of decentralised management.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 11 — Total** **862 614 136** **901 046 377** **901 354 232** **883 037 207** **1 093 223 121,80** **682 207 633,27**

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**Human Resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 250 244 240

Establishment plan — Research budget 13 13 15

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 19 17 14

Other support staff 7 6 8

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 32 33 32

**Total** **321** **313** **309**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**CHAPTER 11 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘FISHERIES’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 61 043 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 463 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 463 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**11 01 05** **Support expenditure for research activities of**
**policy area ‘Fisheries’**

11 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff 3 1 200 000

11 01 05 02 External staff for research 3 200 000

11 01 05 03 Other management expenditure in the field of
research 3 200 000

Article 11 01 05 — Subtotal 1 600 000

**Chapter 11 01 — Total** **39 180 486** **32 273 598** **29 686 838,69**

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**11 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Fisheries’**
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

23 684 301 23 311 187 20 475 167,83
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 61 043 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**11 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Fisheries’**

11 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 689 628 1 446 676 1 246 222,34

11 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 245 397 1 901 104 1 748 391,56
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 463 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 463 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**11 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Fisheries’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 245 943 5 614 631 6 217 056,96

**11 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Fisheries’**

11 01 04 01 Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) and non-operational technical assistance

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 827 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the FIFG-funded technical assistance measures provided for in Article 23 of Council Regulation (EC)
No 1260/1999.

Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required to implement the FIFG.
The appropriation may, in particular, be used to cover:

— support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions),

— information and publishing expenditure,

— expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

— contracts for the provision of services,

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**11 01 04** (cont’d)

11 01 04 01 (cont’d)

— expenditure on temporary staff (national experts, auxiliaries, agency staff) up to the sum of EUR 100 000.

Any revenue may result in the opening of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

11 01 04 02 Closer dialogue with the fishing industry and those affected by the common fisheries policy — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

92 897

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts in regional workshops, information and publications
directly linked to realising the objective of the programme or on activities covered by this item and any other technical or administrative
assistance expenditure not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 657/2000 of 27 March 2000 on closer dialogue with the fishing sector and groups affected by the common
fisheries policy (OJ L 80, 31.3.2000, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under
the common fisheries policy (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59).

11 01 04 03 Support for the management of fish resources (collection of basic data and improvement of scientific advice) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

180 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to realising
the objective of the programme or on activities covered by this item and any other technical or administrative assistance expenditure not
involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000 of 29 June 2000 establishing a Community framework for the collection and management of the
data needed to conduct the common fisheries policy (OJ L 176, 15.7.2000, p. 1).

Council Decision 2000/439/EC of 29 June 2000 on a financial contribution from the Community towards the expenditure incurred by
Member States in collecting data, and for financing studies and pilot projects for carrying out the common fisheries policy
(OJ L 176, 15.7.2000, p. 42).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1639/2001 of 25 July 2001 establishing the minimum and extended Community programmes for the
collection of data in the fisheries sector and laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000
(OJ L 222, 17.8.2001, p. 53).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under
the common fisheries policy (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59).

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11 01 04 04 International fisheries agreements — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 219 500

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover operating expenditure for scientific committees, missions by third-country delegations attending
meetings to negotiate fisheries agreements, studies, experts meetings, information and publications directly linked to realising the objective
of the programme or on activities covered by this item and any other technical or administrative assistance expenditure not involving public
authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 11 03 01

11 01 04 05 Contributions to international organisations — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

395 820

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to realising
the objective of the programme or on activities covered by this item and any other technical or administrative assistance expenditure not
involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 11 03 02

**11 01 05** **Support expenditure for research activities of policy area ‘Fisheries’**

11 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 200 000

Remarks

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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**11 01 05** (cont’d)

11 01 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

200 000

Remarks

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accor
dance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

11 01 05 03 Other management expenditure in the field of research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

200 000

Remarks

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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**CHAPTER 11 02 — FISHERIES MARKETS**

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

11 02 FISHERIES MARKETS

**11 02 01** **Intervention in fishery products** 1.1 15 200 000 14 450 000 15 472 113,84

**11 02 02** **Other measures** 1.1 p.m. p.m. – 116 639,88

**11 02 03** **Fisheries programme for the outermost**
**regions** 1.1 15 000 000 p.m. 10 703 967,91
( [1] )

**Chapter 11 02 — Total** **30 200 000** **14 450 000** **26 059 441,87**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 15 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**11 02 01** **Intervention in fishery products**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

15 200 000 14 450 000 15 472 113,84

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the common organisation of the market in fishery products and, in particular,
on the intervention mechanisms, on the allowance for producer organisations and on the systems for communication and the exchange of
information between the Member States and the Commission.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2328/2003 of 22 December 2003 introducing a scheme to compensate for the additional costs incurred in the
marketing of certain fishery products from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and the French departments of Guiana and Réunion as a
result of those regions’ remoteness (OJ L 345, 31.12.2003, p. 34).

**11 02 02** **Other measures**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. – 116 639,88

Remarks

This appropriation is intended, in particular, to cover other expenditure, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 104/2000.

In addition, it is intended to take account of:

— amounts recovered in cases of irregularity or fraud pursuant to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— penalties and interest received,

— securities forfeited and, in particular, those to be credited to the EAGGF pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 354/1978,

— amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

where the payment was originally entered in the accounts of this chapter.

However, amounts relating to public storage operations will continue to be entered in the storage accounts.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 of 17 December 1999 on the common organisation of the market in fishery and aquaculture products (OJ L 17, 21.1.2000, p. 22).

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**11 02 03** **Fisheries programme for the outermost regions**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

15 000 000 p.m. 10 703 967,91

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 15 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

Remarks

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2328/2003 of 22 December 2003 introducing a scheme to compensate for the additional costs incurred in the
marketing of certain fishery products from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and the French departments of Guiana and Réunion as a
result of those regions’ remoteness (OJ L 345, 31.12.2003, p. 34).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 11 03 — Total** **172 559 507** **177 039 507** **183 720 450** **189 470 450** **189 852 897,63** **185 864 325,71**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 19 645 693 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 20 895 693 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 823 550 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 504 550 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**11 03 01** **International fisheries agreements**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

168 422 561 172 922 561 179 642 450 185 392 450 187 337 883,— 183 554 033,37

,( [1] ),( [2] ),( [3] ),( [4] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 19 645 693 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 20 895 693 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 823 550 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 504 550 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 19 931 505 5 431 000 5 750 000 5 700 000 3 050 505
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 186 466 000 186 466 000 —

,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 188 068 254 188 068 254 —

,( [2] )

Total 394 465 759 191 897 000

5 700 000 3 050 505
,( [4] )

191 897 000 193 818 254

,( [3] ),( [4] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 6 823 550 is entered in Item 31 02 41 02.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 19 645 693 is entered in Item 31 02 41 02.
( [3] ) Of which EUR 6 504 550 is entered in Item 31 02 41 02.
( [4] ) Of which EUR 20 895 693 is entered in Item 31 02 41 02.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure arising from the fisheries agreements which the Community has negotiated or
intends to renew or negotiate with non-member countries.

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Regulations and Decisions concerning the conclusion of agreements and/or protocols adopted with regard to fisheries between the European
Community and the governments of the following countries:

Country Regulation Date OJ No Duration

Angola (EEC) No 3620/87 30 November 1987 L 341,
3.12.1987

as last amended by Regulation (EC) 16 December 2002 L 351, 3.8.2002 to 2.8.2004
No 2345/2002 28.12.2002

Argentina (EC) No 3447/93 28 September 1993 L 318, 24.5.1994 to 23.5.1999
20.12.1993

Cape Verde (EEC) No 2321/90 amended 24 July 1990 L 212,
9.8.1990

(EC) No 301/2002 21 January 2002 L 47, 1.7.2001 to 30.6.2004
19.2.2002

Comoros (EEC) No 1494/88 3 May 1988 L 137,
2.6.1988

as last amended by Regulation (EC) 10 July 2001 L 193, 28.2.2001 to
No 1439/2001 17.7.2001 27.2.2004

Côte d’Ivoire (EEC) No 3939/90 19 December 1990 L 379,
31.12.1990

(EC) No 722/2001 4 April 2001 L 102, 1.7.2000 to 30.6.2003
12.4.2001

Protocol extended: regulation in process                       -                       - 1.7.2003 to 30.6.2004
of adoption

Estonia (EC) No 2396/96 2 December 1996 L 332, 1.1.1997 to 31.12.2006
20.12.1996

as last amended by Regulation (EC) 18 December 2001 L 347, annual for 2002
No 2555/2001 31.12.2001

Gabon (EC) No 2469/98 9 November 1998 L 308, Framework Agreement
18.11.1998 and Protocol

(EC) No 580/02 25 March 2002 L 89, 5.4.2002 3.12.2001 to
2.12.2005

Greenland (EEC) No 223/85 and 29 January 1985 L 29, 1.2.1985

(EEC) No 224/85as last amended by 25 June 2001 L 209, 1.1.2001 to 31.12.2006
Regulation (EC) No 1575/2001 2.8.2001

Guinea-Bissau (EEC) No 2213/80

as last amended by Regulation (EC) 21 January 2002 L 40, 16.6.2001 to
No 249/2002 12.2.2002 15.6.2006

as last amended by Regulation (in pro-                       -                       - 16.6.2004 to
cess of adoption) 15.6.2006
(change to last two years of Protocol)

Guinea-Bissau Council Decision 2001/179/EC 26 February 2001 L 66, 8.3.2001

ad hoc scheme

Equatorial Guinea (EEC) No 1966/84 28 June 1984 L 188,
16.7.1984

suspended since June 2001
Republic of (EEC) No 971/83 28 March 1983 L 111,
27.4.1983

Equatorial Guinea as amended by Regulation (EC) 26 February 2001 L 64, 6.3.2001 1.1.2000 to 31.12.2001
No 445/2001

extended by Regulation (EC) 30 May 2002 L 144, 1.1.2002 to
No 924/2002 1.6.2002 31.12.2002
Protocol extended: regulation in process                       -                       - 1.1.2003 to
of adoption 31.12.2003

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Country Regulation Date OJ No Duration

Kiribati (EC) No 874/2003 6 May 2003 L 126, 3 years after date of
22.5.2003 entry into force
Latvia (EC) No 2394/96 2 December 1996 L 332, 6.2.1997 to 5.2.2003
20.12.1996

(EC) No 2555/2001 18 December 2001 L 347, annual for 2002
31.12.2001

Lithuania (EC) No 2395/96 2 December 1996 L 332, 1.1.1997 to 31.12.2003
20.12.1996

(EC) No 2555/2001 18 December 2001 L 347, annual for 2002
31.12.2001

Madagascar (EEC) No 780/86 24 February 1986

as last amended by Regulation (EC) 17 December 2001 L 344, 21.5.2001 to
No 2562/2001 28.12.2001 20.5.2004

New protocol: regulation in process of                       -                       - 1.1.2004 to
adoption 31.12.2006

Mauritius (EEC) No 1616/89

as last amended by Regulation (EC) 26 February 2001 L 64, 6.3.2001 3.12.1999 to
No 444/2001 2.12.2002

Protocol extended: regulation in process                       -                       - 3.12.2002 to
of adoption 2.12.2003

New protocol: regulation in process of                       -                       - 3.12.2003 to
adoption 2.12.2007

Mauritania (EEC) No 408/97 24 February 1997 L 62, 4.3.1997

(EC) No 2528/2001 (Protocol 17 December 2001 L 341, 1.8.2001 to 31.7.2006
22.12.2001

has been activated, new reference agreement 408/97)
Mozambique New protocol: regulation in process of         -         - 1.1.2004 to
adoption 31.12.2006

Sao Tome and (EEC) No 477/84 21 February 1984 L 54,
25.2.1984

Principe as last amended by Regulation (EC) 9 December 2002 L 351, 1.6.2002 to 31.5.2005
No 2348/2002 28.12.2002

Senegal (EEC) No 2212/80 27 June 1980 L 226,
29.8.1980

as last amended by Regulation (EC) 16 December 2002 L 349, 1.7.2002 to 30.6.2006
No 2323/2002 24.12.2002

Seychelles (EEC) No 1708/87 15 June 1987 L 160,
20.6.1987

as last amended by Regulation (EC) 30 May 2002 L 144, 18.1.2002 to 17.1.2005
No 923/2002 1.6.2002

The financial contribution resulting from the agreements generally includes a financial contribution whose use is left entirely to the discretion of the relevant governments and a contribution to measures designed to ensure sustainable management of the third country’s fishery
resources. The new amounts for 2004 (commitments: EUR 168 422 561, payments: EUR 172 922 561) can be broken down roughly as
follows: financial contribution (commitments: EUR 142 091 990, payments: EUR 142 091 990) and targeted/other measures (commitments: EUR 26 330 571, payments: EUR 30 830 571).

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**11 03 02** **Contributions to international organisations**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 518 946 2 518 946 2 610 000 2 610 000 1 714 769,54 1 733 524,54

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 18 755 18 755
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 610 000 2 591 245 18 755

Appropriations 2004 2 518 946 2 500 191 18 755

Total 5 147 701 2 610 000 2 518 946 18 755

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the European Community’s active participation in international fisheries organisations responsible
for the long-term conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine fisheries resources:

— CCAMLR (Council Decision 81/691/EEC of 4 September 1981 on the conclusion of the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic
Marine Living Resources (OJ L 252, 5.9.1981, p. 26)),

— NASCO (Council Decision 82/886/EEC of 13 December 1982 concerning the conclusion of the Convention for the Conservation of
Salmon in the North Atlantic Ocean (OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 24)),

— IBSFC (Council Decision 83/414/EEC of 25 July 1983 on the accession of the Community to the Convention on Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources in the Baltic Sea and the Belts (OJ L 237, 26.8.1983, p. 4)),

— ICCAT (Council Decision 86/238/EEC of 9 June 1986 on the accession of the Community to the International Convention for the
Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, as amended by the Protocol annexed to the Final Act of the conference of plenipotentiaries of the States
Parties to the Convention signed in Paris on 10 July 1984 (OJ L 162, 18.6.1986, p. 33)),

— NEAFC (Council Decision 81/608/EEC of 13 July 1981 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation
in the North-East Atlantic Fisheries (OJ L 227, 12.8.1981, p. 21)),

— United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), and FAO bodies, the Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic
(CECAF) and the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC),

— NAFO (Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/78 of 28 December 1978 concerning the conclusion by the European Economic Community
of the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the North-West Atlantic Fisheries (OJ L 378, 30.12.1978, p. 1)),

— IOTC (Council Decision 95/399/EC of 18 September 1995 on the accession of the Community to the Agreement for the establishment
of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (OJ L 236, 5.10.1995, p. 24)),

— GFCM (Council Decision 98/416/EC of 16 June 1998 on the accession of the European Community to the General Fisheries Commission
for the Mediterranean (OJ L 190, 4.7.1998, p. 34)),

— SEAFO (South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) (Council Decision 2002/738/EC of 22 July 2002 on the conclusion by the European
Community of the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South-East Atlantic
(OJ L 234, 31.8.2002, p. 39)),

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— SWAFO (Multilateral Agreement for the conservation of the marine fauna and flora in the high seas waters of the south-west Atlantic,
negotiating mandate No 13428/97),

— Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC, ex-MHLC), negotiating mandate in progress,

— InterAmerican Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), negotiating mandate in progress,

— Arrangement for the conservation and management of swordfish stocks in the South-East Pacific, negotiating mandate in progress.

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia:

— expenditure arising from the European Union’s compulsory contributions to the budgets of international fisheries organisations,

— European Union membership and voluntary funding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), fisheries section,
including Globefish.

**11 03 03** **Preparatory work for new international fisheries organisations and other non-compulsory contributions to international organi-**
**sations**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 618 000 1 598 000 1 468 000 1 468 000 800 245,09 576 767,80

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 331 476 331 476
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 468 000 1 136 524 331 476

Appropriations 2004 1 618 000 1 266 524 351 476

Total 3 417 476 1 468 000 1 598 000 351 476

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund:

— preparatory work on new international fisheries organisations (SWIOC, WCPFC (preparatory conference), etc.),

— international fisheries organisations in which the European Community has observer status (Article 37 of the Treaty on European Union
and Article 310 of the Treaty establishing the European Community):

—
— Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), negotiating mandate in progress,

—
— the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES),

—
— the International Whaling Commission (IWC),

—
— the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia:

— specific expenditure to be reimbursed to the International Council for the exploration of the sea (ICES),

— registration fees for meetings of international fisheries organisations in which the European Community has observer status,

— financial contributions to preparations for new international fisheries organisations which are of interest to the Community,

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**11 03 03** (cont’d)

— financial contributions to scientific work carried out by international fisheries organisations which is of special interest to the Community,

— financial contributions to activities (working, informal or extraordinary meetings of the contracting parties) which uphold the interests
of the Community in international fisheries organisations and strengthen cooperation with its partners in these organisations with
whom it has relations in the fisheries sector. In this connection, the costs of participation by representatives of third countries in
negotiations and meetings within international forums and organisations, when their presence becomes necessary for Community interests, may also be charged to this article.

This relates to the following organisations:

— CCAMLR (Council Decision 81/691/EEC of 4 September 1981 on the conclusion of the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic
Marine Living Resources (OJ L 252, 5.9.1981, p. 26)),

— NASCO (Council Decision 82/886/EEC of 13 December 1982 concerning the conclusion of the Convention for the Conservation of
Salmon in the North Atlantic Ocean (OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 24)),

— IBSFC (Council Decision 83/414/EEC of 25 July 1983 on the accession of the Community to the Convention on Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources in the Baltic Sea and the Belts (OJ L 237, 26.8.1983, p. 4)),

— ICCAT (Council Decision 86/238/EEC of 9 June 1986 on the accession of the Community to the International Convention for the
Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, as amended by the Protocol annexed to the Final Act of the conference of plenipotentiaries of the States
Parties to the Convention signed in Paris on 10 July 1984 (OJ L 162, 18.6.1986, p. 33)),

— NEAFC (Council Decision 81/608/EEC of 13 July 1981 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation
in the North-East Atlantic Fisheries (OJ L 227, 12.8.1981, p. 21)),

— United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO),

— NAFO (Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/78 of 28 December 1978 concerning the conclusion by the European Economic Community
of the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the North-West Atlantic Fisheries (OJ L 378, 30.12.1978, p. 1)),

— IOTC (Council Decision 95/399/EC of 18 September 1995 on the accession of the Community to the Agreement for the establishment
of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (OJ L 236, 5.10.1995, p. 24)),

— GFCM (Council Decision 98/416/EC of 16 June 1998 on the accession of the European Community to the General Fisheries Commission
for the Mediterranean (OJ L 190, 4.7.1998, p. 34)),

— Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF),

— Western Central Atlantic Fisheries Commission (WECAFC),

— SEAFO (South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) (Council Decision 2002/738/EC of 22 July 2002 on the conclusion by the European
Community of the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South-East Atlantic
(OJ L 234, 31.8.2002, p. 39)),

— SWAFO (Multilateral Agreement for the conservation of the marine fauna and flora in the high seas waters of the South-West Atlantic),
negotiating mandate No 13428/97,

— Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC, ex-MHLC), negotiating mandate in progress,

— Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), negotiating mandate in progress,

— Arrangement for the conservation and management of swordfish stocks in the South-East Pacific, negotiating mandate in progress.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 2605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 11 04 — Total** **1 913 000** **2 070 000** **1 513 000** **1 513 000** **1 478 326,25** **1 340 204,71**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 400 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 400 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**11 04 01** **Closer dialogue with the fishing industry and those affected by the common fisheries policy**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 913 000 2 070 000 1 513 000 1 513 000 1 478 326,25 1 327 696,21
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 400 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 400 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 918 644 918 644 —
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 913 000 994 356 918 644
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 1 913 000 1 151 356 761 644

Total 4 744 644 1 913 000 2 070 000 761 644
,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 400 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 400 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the following under the action plan for closer dialogue with the fishing industry and those affected
by the common fisheries policy:

— grants to European trade bodies for the organisation of internal coordination meetings in preparation for meetings of the Advisory
Committee on Fisheries;

— the implementation of measures to provide documentation about and explain the common fisheries policy aimed at the fishing industry
and those affected by the common fisheries policy.

In the framework of the reform of the common fisheries policy, the Commission will set up regional advisory councils and contribute to
ensuring their operation with a view to improving the management of the fisheries sector.

This appropriation is intended to strengthen the involvement of people working in fisheries in the decision-making process of the common
fisheries policy, providing support for a form of decentralisation and resource management that takes greater account of specific regional
characteristics.

Part of the appropriation is earmarked also for information activities linked to the reform of the common fisheries policy so as to guarantee
its implementation together with the involvement of people working in the industry and other interested groups.

Any revenue received may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

The amount of any revenue is estimated at EUR 200 for 2004.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 657/2000 of 27 March 2000 on closer dialogue with the fishing sector and groups affected by the common
fisheries policy (OJ L 80, 31.3.2000, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under
the common fisheries policy (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59).

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**11 04 02** **Specific operation in favour of small-scale fisheries and small-scale coastal fishing**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— — — p.m. 0,— 12 508,50

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 6 121 6 121
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003 p.m.

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 6 121 p.m. — 6 121

( [1] ) This amount will be covered by a decommitment.

Remarks

This article is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into in earlier financial years.

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 11 05 — Total** **10 500 000** **35 283 000** **19 000 000** **23 690 000** **42 348 663,74** **26 402 754,04**

Remarks

These remarks apply to all the budget headings in this chapter.

These appropriations will be used in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2321/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16
December 2002 concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in, and for the dissemination of
research results for, the implementation of the European Community sixth framework programme (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 355, 30.12.2002,
p. 23).

All research activities conducted pursuant to the sixth framework programme will be carried out in compliance with fundamental ethical
principles (in accordance with Article 3 of Decision 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002,
p. 1)), including animal welfare requirements. This will include, in particular, the principles laid down in Article 6 of the Treaty on European
Union and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Particular account will be taken of the need to step up efforts to
enhance the participation and role of women in science and research.

Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and
seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations
carried out on behalf of the Community to investigate new areas of research suitable for Community action, inter alia, in the context of the
European Research Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous
framework programmes.

These appropriations also cover administrative expenditure, including expenditure on staff, whether covered by the Staff Regulations or not,
information, publications, administrative and technical operation, and certain other expenditure items relating to internal infrastructure
linked with the achievement of the objective of the measure of which they form an integral part, including the action and measures necessary for preparation and monitoring of the Community’s research and technological development strategy.

The possibility of third countries or organisations from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and
technical research is envisaged in the case of some of these projects (particularly COST). Any financial contribution will be entered in Articles
6 0 1, 6 0 2 and 6 0 5 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article
18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Any revenue from third parties sharing the cost of projects with the Community (firms in European Free Trade Association Member States,
industrial consortia, etc.) entered in Article 6 0 4 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in
accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in
Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of
the Financial Regulation.

The additional appropriations will be provided under Article 11 05 02.

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**11 05 01** **Supporting policies and anticipating scientific and technological needs**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

10 500 000 10 790 000 19 000 000 7 230 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 19 000 000 7 230 000 6 000 000 5 770 000

Appropriations 2004 10 500 000 4 790 000 5 710 000

Total 29 500 000 7 230 000 10 790 000 11 480 000

Remarks

The aim is to develop research activities in support of other Community policies, on the one hand, and, on the other, to be able to launch
research activities rapidly as unforeseeable scientific and technological needs appear. They will complement the research within the priority
thematic areas.

Part of this appropriation is intended to provide scientific support for:

— the common agricultural policy (CAP) and the common fisheries policy (CFP),

— sustainable development, in particular the Community’s policy goals for the environment, transport and energy,

— other Community policies, namely health (in particular public health), regional development, trade, development aid, the internal market
and competitiveness, social policy and employment, education and training, culture, equality, consumer protection, the creation of an
area of freedom, security and justice and external relations, including policies to support enlargement together with the necessary statistical tools and methods,

— the objectives of Community policies arising from the guidelines set by the European Council in the fields of economic policy, the
information society together with eEurope and enterprise.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States
pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of
information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which
constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding
appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral
part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

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**11 05 02** **Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological**
**development**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation will cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the making available of additional appropriations from
(non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Articles 6 0 1, 6 0 2, 6 0 4 and 6 0 5 and in
Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

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**11 05 03** **Completion of previous programmes**

11 05 03 01 Completion of programmes prior to 1999

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 200 000 — 2 580 000 0,— 6 578 557,13

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 5 788 625 2 580 000 200 000 2 000 000 1 008 625
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 5 788 625 2 580 000 200 000 2 000 000 1 008 625

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information,
these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute
assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the
general budget.

Other annual actions outside the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field
of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1).

Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of
research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28).

Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the framework programme
of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43).

Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of
the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998)
(OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1).

Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the
fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European
Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69).

Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision
No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1).

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**11 05 03** (cont’d)

11 05 03 02 Completion of the fifth framework programme (1998 to 2002)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 24 293 000 — 13 880 000 42 348 663,74 19 824 196,91

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 62 858 852 13 880 000 24 293 000 10 000 000 9 897 022 4 788 830
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

— —

Total 62 858 852 13 880 000 24 293 000 10 000 000 9 897 022 4 788 830

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information,
these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute
assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the
general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme
of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 11 06 — Total** **567 006 341** **540 696 904** **578 734 184** **556 719 359** **743 077 474,39** **374 144 634,41**

Remarks

Article 39 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides for financial corrections, any revenue from which is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of
the statement of revenue. That revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, in accordance with Article 18 of Council
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European
Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), in specific instances where they are necessary to cover risks of cancellation or of reductions in
corrections previously decided upon.

Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 determines the conditions for repayment of an advance without having the effect of reducing the contribution from the Structural Funds towards the assistance concerned. Any revenue from the repayment of advances, which is entered in
Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue, will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 157
of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002.

The special programme for peace and reconciliation is continued, in accordance with the abovementioned decisions of the Berlin European
Council, to provide EUR 500 million for the new period of validity of the programme. Additionality is to be fully observed. The Commission
is to submit an annual report to the European Parliament on this measure.

Measures to combat fraud are funded under Article 24 02 01.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof.

Berlin Council conclusions of 24 and 25 March 1999.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1105/2003 (OJ L 158, 27 June 2003, p. 3).

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**11 06 01** **Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Objective 1**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

389 146 341 314 002 054 391 875 521 294 900 000 387 261 299,— 241 494 406,51

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 542 678 448 294 900 000 229 665 809
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— — —

Appropriations 2003 391 875 521 84 336 245 307 539 276

Appropriations 2004 389 146 341 194 573 171 194 573 170

Total 1 323 700 310 294 900 000 314 002 054 502 112 447 194 573 170

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover FIFG Objective 1 measures for commitments relating to the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Particular importance will be attached to the economic diversification of regions affected by a reduction in fishing activity, to the adjustment
of fleet capacity and to fleet renewal, without involving an increase in fishing efforts.

Actions financed under this article should take into account the need to maintain a stable and enduring balance between the capacity of the
fishing fleets and the resources available, and the need to promote a safety culture within fishing.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of actions to improve fishing gear selectivity.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community
structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2369/2002
(OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 49).

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**11 06 02** **Special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

760 000 613 244 750 000 816 916 649 992,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 707 800 816 916 613 244
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 750 000 750 000

Appropriations 2004 760 000 760 000

Total 3 217 800 816 916 613 244 750 000 760 000

Remarks

The special programme for peace and reconciliation is continued, in accordance with the abovementioned decisions of the Berlin European
Council, to provide EUR 500 million for the new period of validity of the programme. Additionality is to be fully observed. The Commission
is to submit an annual report to the European Parliament on this measure.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1447/2001 (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 1), and in particular Article 2(4) thereof.

Commission Decision 1999/501/EC of 1 July 1999 fixing a provisional allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for
Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 49), and in particular recital 5.

Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999, and in particular paragraph 44(b).

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**11 06 03** **Completion of earlier programmes**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 6 932 746 p.m. 25 212 153 0,— 12 436 841,43

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 138 061 574 70 867 060 6 932 746 60 261 768
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— —

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 138 061 574 70 867 060 6 932 746 60 261 768

,( [1] )

( [1] ) The amount under Subsequent years could be decommitted at a later date.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG), of commitments remaining
to be settled from previous programming periods in respect of former Objectives 1 and 6.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86 of 18 December 1986 on Community measures to improve and adapt structures in the fisheries and
aquaculture sector (OJ L 376, 31.12.1986, p. 7), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3946/92 (OJ L 401, 31.12.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2468/98 of 3 November 1998 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural
assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products.

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**11 06 04** **Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) (outside Objective 1 areas)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

174 900 000 141 126 752 171 900 000 137 620 000 168 900 000,— 75 447 214,17

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 312 501 643 137 620 000 141 126 752
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— —

Appropriations 2003 171 900 000 171 900 000 —

Appropriations 2004 174 900 000 174 900 000

Total 659 301 643 137 620 000 141 126 752 171 900 000 174 900 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover FIFG measures outside Objective 1 areas as regards commitments relating to the programming
period 2000 to 2006.

Particular importance will be attached to the economic diversification of regions affected by a reduction in fishing activity and to fleet
renewal, without involving an increase in fishing efforts.

Actions financed under this article should take into account the need to promote a safety culture within fishing.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of actions to improve fishing gear selectivity.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community
structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2369/2002
(OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 49).

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**11 06 05** **Completion of earlier FIFG programmes (outside Objective 1 areas)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 5 445 235 p.m. 2 136 527 0,— 356 272,34

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 108 488 927 24 575 000 5 445 235 78 468 692
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 108 488 927 24 575 000 5 445 235 78 468 692

,( [1] )

( [1] ) The amount under Subsequent years could be decommitted at a later date.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding, by the FIFG, of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods
in respect of former Objective 5(a) ‘Fisheries’, including measures funded under Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 2080/93.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European
Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2080/93 of 20 July 1993 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards
the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2468/98 of 3 November 1998 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural
assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products (OJ L 312, 20.11.1998, p. 19).

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**11 06 06** **Completion of earlier programmes**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 1 176 873 p.m. 859 313 0,— 1 154 740,70

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 22 166 178 9 677 887 1 176 873 11 311 418
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— —

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 22 166 178 9 677 887 1 176 873 11 311 418

,( [1] )

( [1] ) The amount under Subsequent years could be decommitted at a later date.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, from the FIFG, of the commitments remaining to be settled from Community initiatives preceding the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing Financial Instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for
which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance within the framework of a Community initiative concerning the
restructuring of the fisheries sector (PESCA) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 1).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are
invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the most remote regions (REGIS II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 44).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are
invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning border development, cross-border cooperation and selected
energy networks (Interreg II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 60).

Commission notice to the Member States of 16 May 1995 laying down guidelines for an initiative in the framework of the special support
programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (PEACE I) (OJ C 186, 20.7.1995, p. 3).

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**11 06 06** (cont’d)

Commission notice to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are
invited to establish in the framework of a Community Interreg initiative concerning transnational cooperation on spatial planning (Interreg II C) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 23).

Commission communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the
Regions of 26 November 1997 on the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties
of Ireland (1995 to 1999) (PEACE II) (COM(97) 642 final).

**11 06 07** **Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Operation technical assistance and innovative measures**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 200 000 2 300 000 2 200 423 1 474 200 1 147 291,79 254 247,81

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 340 346 922 037 418 309 —
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

159 963 159 963

Appropriations 2003 2 200 423 392 200 1 022 337 785 886

Appropriations 2004 2 200 000 859 354 1 120 646 220 000

Total 5 900 732 1 474 200 2 300 000 1 906 532 220 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the FIFG-funded innovative measures provided for in Article 22 of Council Regulation (EC)
No 1260/1999.

The innovative measures include studies, pilot projects and exchanges of experience. They are intended in particular to bring about a
qualitative improvement in Structural Fund measures.

Any revenue received may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC,
Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of actions to improve fishing gear selectivity.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1447/2001 (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community
structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2369/2002
(OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 49).

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**11 06 08** **Completion of earlier programmes**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 100 000 p.m. 4 700 250 127 131,60 4 000 911,45

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 6 189 249 4 700 250 100 000 1 388 999
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 6 189 249 4 700 250 100 000 1 388 999

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into, in earlier programming periods, by the FIFG in respect
of innovative, preparatory, monitoring or evaluation measures, and any similar technical assistance measures provided for in the Regulations
concerned.

It also covers the former multiannual measures, in particular those approved and implemented under the other abovementioned Regulations, which are not covered by the priority Objectives of the Funds.

This appropriation will also be used if necessary to cover financing due under the FIFG for measures for which the corresponding commitment appropriations are not available or provided for in programming for 2000 to 2006.

In the case of the FIFG, this was expenditure relating to the support and financing of studies and projects relating to the conservation and
management of fishery resources and the protection of marine species as well as the relationship between fisheries and the environment, the
use of new techniques to improve the cost-benefit ratio of inspections, the formation of producer organisations and the institution of plans
for improving the quality of their products, and networking among the various parties involved in the fishing industry using innovative
techniques of communication and data exchange, including the running of such networks. The appropriation also covered pilot projects,
project assessment, collecting basic data, organising meetings of experts and working groups, as well as assessing, publishing and otherwise
disseminating results. Since 2001 the new resource-management support measures have been funded from Article 11 04 04.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2088/85 of 23 July 1985 concerning the integrated Mediterranean programmes (OJ L 197, 27.7.1985, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

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**11 06 08** (cont’d)

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing Financial Instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community
structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 179/2002 (OJ L 31, 28.1.2002,
p. 25).

FIFG specifically

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture
(OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1).

Pursuant to the abovementioned Regulation (the basic Regulation of the CFP), the common fisheries policy has the goal of promoting the
rational and responsible exploitation of living aquatic resources in Community waters on a sustainable basis and with due respect for the
marine ecosystem. Under Article 4, the Commission is required to draw up measures laying down conditions for access to waters and
resources and for the pursuit of exploitation activities, in the light of the most relevant analyses and on the basis of the most recent scientific
data.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy
(OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98 (OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5).

**11 06 09** **Specific measure aiming to promote the conversion of vessels and of fishermen that were, up to 1999, dependent on the Fishing**
**Agreement with Morocco**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 69 000 000 12 008 240 89 000 000 184 991 760,— 39 000 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 145 991 760 89 000 000 56 991 760
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 12 008 240 12 008 240

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 158 000 000 89 000 000 69 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the specific measure aimed at promoting the conversion of vessels and of fishermen that were, up to
1999, dependent on the Fishing Agreement with Morocco.

Following the sinking of the Prestige, EUR 30 000 000 is allocated to specific measures to compensate the fishermen and the shellfish culture
and aquaculture industries affected by the oil spills.

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**11 06 09** (cont’d)

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2561/2001 of 17 December 2001 aiming to promote the conversion of fishing vessels and of fishermen that
were, up to 1999, dependent on the fishing agreement with Morocco (OJ L 344, 28.12.2001, p. 17).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2372/2002 of 20 December 2002 instituting specific measures to compensate the Spanish fisheries, shellfish
industry and aquaculture, affected by the oil spills from the Prestige (OJ L 358, 32.12.2002, p. 81).

**11 06 10** **Emergency Community measure for scrapping fishing vessels**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

,( [1] )

( [1] ) The 2003 appropriations will be decided on in an amending budget.

Remarks

New article

This appropriation is intended to cover the emergency Community measure for scrapping fishing vessels as part of the reform of the
Common Fisheries Policy.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2370/2002 of 20 December 2002 establishing an emergency Community measure for scrapping fishing vessels
(OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 57).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under
the common fisheries policy (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59).

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 11 07 — Total** **41 045 000** **74 850 040** **66 190 000** **60 190 000** **58 753 435,06** **38 029 085,09**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 31 060 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [5] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [6] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**11 07 01** **Support for the management of fishery resources (collection of basic data and improvement of scientific advice)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

34 000 000 32 130 040 25 800 000 14 800 000 21 098 709,— 15 036 197,65
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 11 601 600 11 500 000 101 600
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 26 800 000 4 300 000 13 928 440 8 571 560

,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 34 000 000 18 100 000 15 900 000

Total 72 401 600 15 800 000 32 130 040 24 471 560

,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation covers:

— the Community contribution to expenditure incurred by the Member States in connection with the Community framework for the
collection and management of basic fisheries data,

— studies and pilot projects carried out by the Commission, where appropriate in cooperation with the Member States, to provide methodological support for programmes to collect basic data and the information necessary for the implementation of the common fisheries
policy.

In the framework of the reform of the common fisheries policy, the Commission will implement adequate measures in order to improve
scientific advice on fisheries issues.

Part of the appropriation is intended for:

— improving scientific advice on the management of fishery resources, taking account not only of the impact of fishing industry activities
but also of other factors (maritime transport, pollution, etc.) which have an impact on fishery resources,

— developing a sound statistical basis which will enable scientific advice to be improved and increased. This will reinforce the aspects
relating to the common fisheries policy, the introduction of multiannual plans and the use of more selective fishing gear, in order to
maintain the balance of fishery resources.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000 of 29 June 2000 establishing a Community framework for the collection and management of the
data needed to conduct the common fisheries policy (OJ L 176, 15.7.2000, p. 1).

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**11 07 01** (cont’d)

Council Decision 2000/439/EC of 29 June 2000 on a financial contribution from the Community towards the expenditure incurred by
Member States in collecting data, and for financing studies and pilot projects for carrying out the common fisheries policy
(OJ L 176, 15.7.2000, p. 42).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1639/2001 of 25 July 2001 establishing the minimum and extended Community programmes for the
collection of data in the fisheries sector and laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000
(OJ L 222, 17.8.2001, p. 53).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under
the common fisheries policy (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59).

**11 07 02** **Financial contribution to the Member States for expenses in the field of control**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 35 000 000 35 000 000 40 000 000 32 456 562,— 17 518 017,10

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 31 060 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 108 786 803 35 000 000 25 000 000 20 000 000 20 000 000 8 786 803
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 35 000 000 5 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000

Appropriations 2004 31 060 000 4 000 000 8 530 000 9 020 000 9 510 000

,( [1] )

Total 174 846 803 40 000 000 39 000 000 38 530 000 39 020 000 18 296 803

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 4 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community contribution towards expenditure on investing in satellite monitoring systems and
setting up fisheries monitoring centres, in modernising and replacing monitoring equipment, in improving computer networks and towards
expenditure on training inspectors.

Legal basis

Council Decision 95/527/EC of 8 December 1995 on a Community financial contribution towards certain expenditure incurred by the
Member States implementing the monitoring and control systems applicable to the common fisheries policy (OJ L 301, 14.12.1995, p. 30).

Proposal for a Council decision, submitted by the Commission on 20 November 2003, on a Community financial contribution towards
Member States fisheries control programmes (COM(2003) 706 final).

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**11 07 03** **Inspection and surveillance of fishing activities in Community waters and elsewhere**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

7 045 000 7 720 000 5 390 000 5 390 000 5 198 164,06 5 474 870,34
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 987 618 2 987 618
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 6 390 000 3 402 382 2 987 618
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 7 045 000 4 732 382 2 312 618

Total 16 422 618 6 390 000 7 720 000 2 312 618
,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission in fulfilling its mandate to apply and verify the inspection
arrangements applicable to the common fisheries policy. The expenditure concerned is considered to be operating expenditure and covers all
measures related to the mandate, including management.

It covers administrative expenditure, which includes the cost of missions to supervise national checks, accompanying national inspectors,
meetings of experts, inspectors’ equipment, information technology (including the setting-up and management of computerised databases)
and Community log books and expenditure linked to Community inspections in international waters, including inspection missions, the
chartering of inspection vessels and the expenses of observers.

An amount of EUR 650 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01 to enable use of additional external staff (fisheries inspectors) for monitoring
missions relating to enlargement.

Legal basis

Council Decision 81/608/EEC of 31 July 1981 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the
North-east Atlantic Fisheries (NEAFC) (OJ L 227, 12.8.1981, p. 21).

Council Decision 86/238/EEC of 9 June 1986 on the accession of the Community to the international Convention for the Conservation of
Atlantic Tunas, as amended by the Protocol annexed to the Final Act of the Conference of plenipotentiaries of the States Parties to the
Convention signed in Paris on 10 July 1984 (ICCAT) (OJ L 162, 18.6.1986, p. 33).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1956/88 of 9 June 1988 adopting provisions for the application of the scheme of joint international inspection
adopted by the North-west Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (OJ L 175, 6.7.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3067/95
(OJ L 329, 30.10.1995, p. 1).

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**11 07 03** (cont’d)

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3943/90 of 19 December 1990 on the application of the system of observation and inspection established
under Article XXIV of the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (OJ L 379, 31.12.1990, p. 45).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy
(OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1965/2001 (OJ L 268, 9.10.2001, p. 23).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3069/95 of 21 December 1995 establishing a European Community observer scheme applicable to Community
fishing vessels operating in the regulatory area of the North-West Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) (OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 5), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1049/97 (OJ L 154, 12.6.1997, p. 2).

Council Regulation (EC) No 894/97 of 29 April 1997 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources
(OJ L 132, 23.5.1997, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1239/98 (OJ L 171, 17.6.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98 of 30 March 1998 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms (OJ L 125, 27.4.1998, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 724/2001 (OJ L 102, 12.4.2001,
p. 16).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2791/1999 of 16 December 1999 laying down certain control measures applicable in the area covered by the
Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the North-east Atlantic Fisheries (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 215/2001 (OJ L 31, 2.2.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2528/2001 of 17 December 2001 on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and
the financial contribution provided for in the Agreement on cooperation in the sea fisheries sector between the European Community and
the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for the period 1 August 2001 to 31 July 2006 (OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under
the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 11 49 — Total** **—** **1 516 638** **5 473 000** **4 730 800** **1 966 044,17** **680 348,75**

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**11 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Fisheries’**

11 49 04 01 Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) and non-operational technical assistance

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 600 000 1 400 000 982 800 1 178 436,17 228 823,02

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 206 311 982 800 223 511
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 400 000 376 489 1 023 511

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 2 606 311 982 800 600 000 1 023 511

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of multiannual commitments entered into in earlier programming periods by the FIFG
and to finance the technical assistance required for implementing the FIFG.

Any revenue received may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC,
Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1477/2001 (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community
structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2369/2002
(OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 49).

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**11 49 04** (cont’d)

11 49 04 02 Closer dialogue with the fishing industry and those affected by the common fisheries policy — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 15 000 117 000 117 000 117 000,— 10 990,40

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 106 010 106 010
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 117 000 10 990 15 000 91 010

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 223 010 117 000 15 000 91 010

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

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**11 49 04** (cont’d)

11 49 04 03 Support for the management of fishery resources (collection of basic data and improvement of scientific advice) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 50 000 200 000 200 000 139 000,— 130 564,77

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 119 631 119 631
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 200 000 80 369 50 000 69 631

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 319 631 200 000 50 000 69 631

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

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**11 49 04** (cont’d)

11 49 04 04 International fisheries agreements — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 241 165 1 300 000 1 175 000 248 323,— 132 158,38

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 170 845 170 845
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 300 000 1 004 155 241 165 54 680

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 470 845 1 175 000 241 165 54 680

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 11 01 04 04 (former Item B7-8 0 0 0 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**11 49 04** (cont’d)

11 49 04 05 Contributions to international organisations — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 305 473 656 000 456 000 283 285,— 177 812,18

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 186 708 186 708
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 656 000 269 292 305 473 81 235

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 842 708 456 000 305 473 81 235

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 11 01 04 05 (former Item B7-8 0 0 1 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**11 49 05** **Support expenditure for research activities of policy area ‘Fisheries’**

11 49 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 80 000 1 337 000 1 337 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 337 000 1 337 000 80 000 p.m.
,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 337 000 1 337 000 80 000 p.m.

( [1] ) This difference is the result of converting administrative headings under research from differentiated to non-differentiated appropriations.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information,
these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute
assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the
general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

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**11 49 05** (cont’d)

11 49 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 105 000 225 000 225 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 225 000 225 000 105 000 p.m.
,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 225 000 225 000 105 000 p.m.

( [1] ) This difference is the result of converting administrative headings under research from differentiated to non-differentiated appropriations.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information,
these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute
assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the
general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

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**11 49 05** (cont’d)

11 49 05 03 Other management expenditure for research

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 120 000 238 000 238 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 238 000 238 000 120 000 p.m.
,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 238 000 238 000 120 000 p.m.

( [1] ) This difference is the result of converting administrative headings under research from differentiated to non-differentiated appropriations.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information,
these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute
assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the
general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of
the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Structuring the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

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**CHAPTER 11 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘FISHERIES’**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 11 50 — Total** **209 802** **209 802**

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**CHAPTER 11 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘FISHERIES’** (cont’d)

**11 50 01** **Performance facility for heading 3**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

30 322 30 322

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 30 322

Total 30 322

Remarks

This appropriation is to be transferred to administrative or operating articles/items for this policy if necessary.

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**CHAPTER 11 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘FISHERIES’** (cont’d)

**11 50 02** **Performance facility for heading 4**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

179 480 179 480

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 179 480 179 480

Total 179 480 179 480

Remarks

This appropriation is to be transferred to administrative or operating articles and/or items for this policy if necessary.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘FISHERIES’

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘FISHERIES’

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**Overall objectives**

This policy area is intended to:

— improve prospects for employment and trade, increase the range of goods and services on offer, lower prices, encourage labour mobility and international
competitiveness,

— ensure the smooth functioning of the European internal market, formulate and implement Commission policy in the key areas of the internal market,

— remove unjustified obstacles to the free movement of goods and services and the freedom of establishment by coordinating and monitoring rules on public
procurement, financial services, data protection, company law, the accounting treatment of industrial and intellectual property, business communications and
‘e’commerce,

— raise people’s awareness of the rights and opportunities deriving from the internal market and provide them with information on the subject.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 12 — Total** **66 113 209** **66 413 209** **65 444 315** **61 594 315** **52 918 196,80** **50 042 326,56**

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**Human Resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 374 341 329

Support Staff — XX 01 02 (Ex A-7) 93 85 79

Linguistic service (Reallocation),( [1] ) 68 66 64

**Total** **535** **492** **472**

( [1] ) Attributed to this Policy Area from SdT, SCIC

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**INTERNAL MARKET**

**CHAPTER 12 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘INTERNAL MARKET’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

12 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF
POLICY AREA ‘INTERNAL MARKET’

**12 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employ-**
**ment of policy area ‘Internal market’** 5 37 146 956 34 251 456 29 583 606,46
( [1] )

**12 01 02** **External staff and other management expen-**
**diture in support of policy area ‘Internal**
**market’**

12 01 02 01 External staff 5 6 812 789 5 994 411 5 456 633,35

12 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5 3 639 550 2 818 604 2 382 269,—
( [2] ) ( [3] )

Article 12 01 02 — Subtotal 10 452 339 8 813 015 7 838 902,35

**12 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy**
**area ‘Internal market’** 5 9 368 914 7 879 844 8 513 252,21

**12 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Internal market’**

12 01 04 01 Implementation and development of the internal market — Expenditure on administrative
management 3 1 390 500

Article 12 01 04 — Subtotal 1 390 500

**Chapter 12 01 — Total** **58 358 709** **50 944 315** **45 935 761,02**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 95 741 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 611 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 611 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**12 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Internal market’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

37 146 956 34 251 456 29 583 606,46
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 95 741 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**12 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Internal market’**

12 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 812 789 5 994 411 5 456 633,35

12 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 639 550 2 818 604 2 382 269,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 611 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 611 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**12 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Internal market’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 368 914 7 879 844 8 513 252,21

**12 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Internal market’**

12 01 04 01 Implementation and development of the internal market — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 390 500

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

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**CHAPTER 12 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘INTERNAL MARKET’** (cont’d)

**12 01 04** (cont’d)

12 01 04 01 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 12 02 01.

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**CHAPTER 12 02 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG INTERNAL MARKET**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 12 02 — Total** **7 600 000** **6 400 000** **12 700 000** **8 850 000** **5 651 905,85** **2 754 279,60**

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**CHAPTER 12 02 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG INTERNAL MARKET** (cont’d)

**12 02 01** **Implementation and development of the internal market**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

7 600 000 6 400 000 12 700 000 8 850 000 5 651 905,85 2 754 279,60

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 8 428 637 3 000 000 2 000 000 1 900 000 1 000 000 528 637
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 12 700 000 5 850 000 1 800 000 1 800 000 1 700 000 1 550 000

Appropriations 2004 7 600 000 2 600 000 2 300 000 1 800 000 900 000

Total 28 728 637 8 850 000 6 400 000 6 000 000 4 500 000 2 978 637

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising in connection with measures contributing to the completion of the internal
market, its operation and development, and in particular:

— greater proximity to citizens and businesses, including the development and strengthening of dialogue with citizens and businesses via
measures intended to make the operation of the internal market more effective and to ensure that citizens and businesses are able to gain
access to the most extensive rights and opportunities resulting from the opening and deepening of the internal market without frontiers
and to exercise those rights and opportunities in full, and via monitoring and evaluation measures concerning the practical exercise by
citizens and businesses of their rights and opportunities with a view to identifying and facilitating the removal of any obstacles which
may be preventing them from exercising those rights in full,

— implementation and monitoring of the provisions governing public contracts with a view to ensuring their genuine opening and optimum operation, including the awareness-raising and training of the various parties to these contracts; the introduction and use of the
new technologies in the various fields of operation of these contracts; the continuous adaptation of the legislative and regulatory framework in the light of developments arising from these contracts, particularly the globalisation of the markets and existing or future
international agreements,

— improvement through the European Business Test Panel (EBTP) of the legal environment for citizens and businesses, for which promotion activities, awareness-raising and training actions could be envisaged; fostering cooperation, development and coordination of legislation in the field of company law and assistance with the creation of European limited companies and European economic interest
groupings,

— strengthening administrative cooperation, the deepening and sound application of internal market legislation between Member States
and support for administrative cooperation between the authorities responsible for implementing the legislation on the internal market,

— the setting-up of a system that can effectively and efficiently deal with problems faced by citizens or business, arising as a result of the
misapplication of internal market legislation by a public administration in another Member State; production of feedback information
through the Solvit system by using an online database system accessible to all coordination centres and which will be also made accessible to citizens and business; support of the initiative by training actions, promotion campaigns and targeted actions which might
include, among others, grants to different stakeholders,

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**CHAPTER 12 02 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG INTERNAL MARKET** (cont’d)

**12 02 01** (cont’d)

— interactive policy-making (IPM) in so far as it concerns the completion development and operation of the internal market forms part of
the Commission’s governance and the regulatory policy initiatives to respond better to the demands of citizens, consumers and business.
Appropriations from this item may be used to make grants in favour of Member States and third parties to assist them to join and
participate in the IPM initiative; they will also cover training, awareness-raising and network actions in favour of such participants with a
view to making EU policy-making concerning the internal market more comprehensive and effective and as part of the process of
assessing the actual impact of internal market policies (or the absence of them) on the ground,

— a comprehensive review of regulations with a view to necessary changes and overall analysis of the effectiveness of the measures taken
with a view to the sound operation of the internal market and the evaluation of the overall impact of the internal market on businesses
and the economy, including the purchase of data and access by Commission departments to external databases, as well as targeted
actions aimed at improving understanding of the functioning of the internal market and rewarding active participation in its fostering,

— measures designed to guarantee the completion and management of the internal market, especially in the fields of pensions, data protection (including measures to ensure a high level of protection both within the EU and in respect of personal data exported to non-EU
countries), intellectual and industrial property, electronic commerce and commercial communications, in particular, the development of
proposals for putting in place a Community patent and a corresponding jurisdiction in respect of it,

— strengthening and development of financial and capital markets and of financial services provided to business and private individuals;
adaptation of the market framework especially as regards the monitoring and regulation of the activities of operators and transactions, so
as to take account of changes at Community and world levels, the reality of the euro and new Financial Instruments,

— improvement of payment systems in the internal market; reduction in the cost of, and time needed for, such transactions, taking into
account the internal market dimension; development of the technical aspects so as to establish one or more payment systems on the
basis of the follow-up to be given to Commission communications; grant aid to bodies in the cooperation network to facilitate the
management of cross-border complaints,

— development and strengthening of the external aspects of the directives applicable in respect of financial institutions, the mutual recognition of Financial Instruments vis-à-vis third countries, international negotiations, assistance for third countries in establishing a market

economy,

— planning, elaboration and implementation of an automated system for exchange of information, and cooperation on the analysis and
investigation of relevant information on any fact which might be an indication on money-laundering; realisation of an appropriate and
protected channel of communications between financial intelligence units (FIUs) through the FIU. NET initiative, in favour of Member
States or other organisations; appropriations might also cover the realisation of studies, training and awareness-raising and promotion,

— analysis of the effect of measures in place as part of the follow-up to the progressive liberalisation of postal services, coordination of
Community policies on postal services with regard to international systems and in particular participants in Universal Postal Union
(UPU) activities; cooperation with central and east European countries; practical implications of the application of General Agreement on
Tariffs and Trade (GATS) provisions to the postal sector and overlap with the UPU regulation,

— implementing of Community and international provisions in the field of money-laundering, including participation in intergovernmental or ad hoc measures in this field; grants and other expenditure relating to Commission participation as a member of the FATF
(financial action task force) on money-laundering created under the organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD),

In order to achieve these objectives, this appropriation covers the costs of consultation, studies, various grants, participations, production
and the development of publicity, awareness-raising and training materials (printed matter, audiovisual material, assessments, computer
tools, the collection and dissemination of information, information and advice measures for citizens and businesses).

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Commission communication of 18 June 2002: ‘A methodological note for the horizontal evaluation of services of general economic interest’
(COM(2002) 331 final).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 12 03 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **p.m.** **p.m.** **0,—** **0,—**

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**12 03 01** **Subsidy for the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market**

12 03 01 01 Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market — Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This item is intended to cover the Office’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Office must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Office, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

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**12 03 01** (cont’d)

12 03 01 01 (cont’d)

**Authorised establishment plan (EU-15)**

Staff levels

Category and grade

2003 2004

Authorised Authorised

Permanent Temporary

A 1 1

A 2 4 3

A 3 19 5 17

A 4 11

LA 4 1

A 5 34 3

LA 5 2

A 6 38 3

A 7 19 19

LA 7 2

A 8

Total grade A 169 110 48

B 1 18 2

B 2 18 2

B 3 49 15

B 4 35 9

B 5 13 24

Total grade B 196 133 52

C 1 24 3

C 2 29 8

C 3 88 28

C 4 67 34

C 5 — 33

Total grade C 322 208 106

D 1 3 1

D 2 6 4

D 3 — 4

D 4 — —

Total grade D 18 9 9

**Total** **715** **460** **215**

**Grand total** **715** **675**

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 40/94 of 20 December 1993 on the Community trade mark (OJ L 11, 14.1.1994, p. 1)

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**12 03 01** (cont’d)

12 03 01 02 Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market — Subsidy for Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is only intended to cover the Office’s operating expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, when a letter of amendment or a supplementary and amending budget is
submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the budget of the agencies. Such a procedure
is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in
the form of a code of conduct agreed by Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

Estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year is as follows:

Revenue:

— ‘European Community subsidy’ p.m.

— ‘Revenue yielded by the operation of the Office’ 105 465 000

— ‘Balance for the previous year’ 55 368 371

Total 160 833 371

Expenditure:

— Title 1 ‘Staff’ 55 344 300

— Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 26 893 200

— Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 21 316 000

— Title 10 ‘Surplus for the financial year’ 57 279 871

Total 160 833 371

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 40/94 of 20 December 1993 on the Community trade mark (OJ L 11, 14.1.1994, p. 1).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 12 49 — Total** **—** **1 500 000** **1 800 000** **1 800 000** **1 330 529,93** **1 352 285,94**

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**12 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Internal market’**

12 49 04 01 Implementation and development of the internal market — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 1 500 000 1 800 000 1 800 000 1 330 529,93 1 352 285,94

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 800 000 1 800 000 —

Appropriations 2004 — 1 500 000 – 1 500 000

,( [1] )

Total 1 800 000 1 800 000 1 500 000 – 1 500 000

( [1] ) This amount will be increased when the overall transfer is made

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments up to 31 December 2003.

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**CHAPTER 12 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘INTERNAL MARKET’**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 12 50 — Total** **154 500** **154 500**

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**12 50 01** **Performance facility for heading 3**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

154 500 154 500

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 154 500

Total 154 500

Remarks

This appropriation is to be transferred to administrative or operating articles/items for this policy if necessary.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘INTERNAL MARKET’

— PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

— FINANCIAL SERVICES AND CAPITAL MARKETS

— KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY

— EXTERNAL DIMENSION OF THE INTERNAL MARKET

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**REGIONAL POLICY**

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**REGIONAL POLICY**

**Overall objectives**

The objective of this policy is strengthen economic and social cohesion by reducing disparities between levels of regional development in the European Union.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 13 — Total** **21 478 738 744** **18 469 617 841** **21 973 773 689** **16 957 087 788 22 651 166 333,09 15 634 444 259,25**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 487 449 453

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 78 86 28

Other support staff 40 35 33

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 41 27 25

**Total** **646** **597** **539**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**TITLE 13**

**REGIONAL POLICY**

**CHAPTER 13 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘REGIONAL POLICY’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 13 01 — Total** **69 510 039** **69 510 039** **59 405 570** **59 405 570** **51 716 658,70** **51 716 658,70**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 114 589 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 114 589 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**13 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Regional policy’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

44 460 003 40 058 214 35 982 096,41
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 114 589 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**13 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Regional policy’**

13 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 779 266 5 953 930 2 491 371,87

13 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 457 417 3 177 686 2 723 649,56

**13 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Regional policy’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 213 353 9 215 740 10 354 540,86

**13 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Regional policy’**

13 01 04 01 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the ERDF-funded technical assistance provided for in Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.

Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required for implementation of the
ERDF within the Commission.

This appropriation can, in particular, be used to cover:

— support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions),

— information and publishing expenditure,

— expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

— contracts for the provision of services,

— expenditure on temporary staff (national and individual experts, auxiliaries, temporary and local staff) up to the sum of EUR 2 300 000.

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**13 01 04** (cont’d)

13 01 04 02 Instrument for structural policies for preaccession (ISPA) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 100 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical assistance and administrative expenditure within the Commission under
the Instrument for structural policies for preaccession.

13 01 04 03 Cohesion Fund — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

500 000 500 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 165 000,— 165 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical assistance and administrative expenditure within the Commission under
the Cohesion Fund.

Legal basis

See Article 13 04 01.

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**CHAPTER 13 02 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 13 02 — Total** **12 821 379** **12 500 000** **20 999 809** **20 643 000** **31 955 636,41** **23 897 393,65**

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**CHAPTER 13 02 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION** (cont’d)

**13 02 01** **European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Operational technical assistance**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

12 821 379 12 500 000 20 999 809 20 643 000 31 955 636,41 23 897 393,65

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 49 136 116 20 643 000 6 542 466
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 20 999 809 5 957 534 15 042 275

Appropriations 2004 12 821 379 6 410 690 6 410 689

Total 82 957 304 20 643 000 12 500 000 21 452 965 6 410 689

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the ERDF-funded technical assistance measures provided for in Article 23 of Regulation
(EC) No 1260/1999.

Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required for implementation of the
ERDF outside the Commission.

This appropriation can be used to cover:

— support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions),

— expenditure on information and publication measures,

— expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

— contracts for the provision of services.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1105/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 3).

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development
Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

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**CHAPTER 13 03 — EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER REGIONAL INTERVENTIONS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 13 03 — Total** **18 160 707 326 15 087 107 802 17 816 579 356 13 505 624 218 17 935 214 141,24** **11 279 147 249,47**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 15 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 12 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**CHAPTER 13 03 — EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER REGIONAL INTERVENTIONS** (cont’d)

Remarks

Article 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides for financial corrections for which any revenue is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the
statement of revenue. This revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation
(EC, Euratom) No1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1) in specific cases where they are required to cover the risk of corrections adopted earlier being cancelled or
reduced.

Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 lays down the conditions for the repayment of payments on account which does not have the effect of
reducing the contribution from the Structural Funds to the operation concerned. Any revenue arising from the repayment of payments on
account entered in Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18
and 157 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002.

The special programme for peace and reconciliation is continued, in accordance with the decisions of the Berlin European Council to provide
EUR 500 million for the new period of validity of the programme. Additionality is to be fully observed. The Commission is to submit an
annual report to the European Parliament on this measure.

Measures to combat fraud are funded from Article 24 02 01.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof.

Berlin Council conclusions of 24 and 25 March 1999.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1105/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 3).

**13 03 01** **European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 1**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

13 805 800 241 11 329 895 654 13 424 966 295 9 012 597 000 13 427 527 623,— 8 920 222 328,32

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 18 716 564 070 9 012 597 000 9 703 967 070
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— — — —

Appropriations 2003 13 424 966 295 1 435 928 584 11 989 037 711

Appropriations 2004 13 805 800 241 4 141 740 072 9 664 060 169

Total 45 947 330 606 9 012 597 000 11 139 895 654 16 130 777 783 9 664 060 169

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover ERDF Objective 1 measures for commitments relating to the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development
Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

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**CHAPTER 13 03 — EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER REGIONAL INTERVENTIONS** (cont’d)

**13 03 02** **Special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

60 680 000 58 544 000 60 120 000 78 644 115 58 480 006,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 151 699 300 78 644 115 48 544 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 60 120 000 60 120 000

Appropriations 2004 60 680 000 60 680 000

Total 272 499 300 78 644 115 48 544 000 60 120 000 60 680 000

Remarks

The special programme for peace and reconciliation is continued, in accordance with the abovementioned decisions of the Berlin European
Council, to provide EUR 500 million for the new period of validity of the programme. Additionality is to be fully observed. The Commission
is to submit an annual report to the European Parliament on this measure.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1105/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 3).

Commission Decision 1999/501/EC of 1 July 1999 fixing a provisional allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for
Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 49), and in particular recital 5 thereof.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting on 24 and 25 March 1999 in Berlin, and in particular paragraph 44(b).

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**13 03 03** **Completion of earlier programmes — Objective 1**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 250 626 336 p.m. 529 363 705 0,— 380 159 725,77

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 4 286 554 138 2 201 201 413 250 626 336 1 834 726 389
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

45 000 45 000

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 4 286 599 138 2 201 246 413 250 626 336 1 834 726 389

,( [1] )

( [1] ) The amount under Subsequent years could be decommitted at a later date.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the ERDF, of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming
periods in respect of former Objectives 1 and 6.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2083/93
(OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 34).

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development
Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

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**13 03 04** **European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 2**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 184 193 001 2 569 324 164 3 267 054 622 2 569 400 000 3 348 594 739,— 1 279 210 488,11

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 6 210 823 319 2 569 400 000 2 569 324 164
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— —

Appropriations 2003 3 267 054 622 3 267 054 622

Appropriations 2004 3 184 193 001 1 592 096 501 1 592 096 500

Total 12 662 070 942 2 569 400 000 2 569 324 164 4 859 151 123 1 592 096 500

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover ERDF Objective 2 measures for commitments relating to the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development
Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

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**13 03 05** **Completion of earlier programmes — Objective 2**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 119 718 930 p.m. 518 650 177 0,— 173 190 178,07

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 986 849 689 988 895 723 119 718 930 878 235 036
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 1 986 849 689 988 895 723 119 718 930 878 235 036

,( [1] )

( [1] ) The amount under Subsequent years could be decommitted at a later date.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing by the three Funds (ERDF, ESF and EAGGF Guidance Section) of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods in respect of former Objectives 2 and 5(b).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European
Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2083/93
(OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 34).

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development
Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

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**13 03 06** **URBAN**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

128 961 104 71 345 963 125 900 000 65 861 000 126 300 000,— 21 870 815,89

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 170 804 709 65 861 000 71 345 963
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 125 900 000 125 900 000

Appropriations 2004 128 961 104 128 961 104

Total 425 665 813 65 861 000 71 345 963 125 900 000 128 961 104

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operations of the URBAN II Community initiative for the economic and social regeneration of
cities and urban neighbourhoods in crisis with a view to promoting sustainable urban development.

A provisional amount representing a maximum of 2 % of the budget allocation for this initiative will be reserved for financing technical
assistance. Where such technical assistance measures are carried out at the initiative of the Commission, up to 100 % of their total cost can
be financed.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development
Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

Communication from the Commission to the Member States of 28 April 2000 laying down guidelines for a Community initiative concerning economic and social regeneration of cities and of neighbourhoods in crisis in order to promote sustainable urban development (URBAN
II) (OJ C 141, 19.5.2000, p. 8).

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**13 03 07** **Completion of earlier programmes — Community initiatives**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 86 517 855 p.m. 83 640 287 0,— 114 042 495,14

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 546 825 839 646 108 746 86 517 855 814 199 238
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— —

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 1 546 825 839 646 108 746 86 517 855 814 199 238

,( [1] )

( [1] ) The amount under Subsequent years could be decommitted at a later date

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of commitments remaining to be settled from ERDF commitments relating to Community initiatives preceding the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European
Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2083/93
(OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 34).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2084/93 (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 39).

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development
Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

Commission notice to the Member States of 13 May 1992 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are
invited to establish within the framework of a Community initiative for regions heavily dependent on the textiles and clothing sector
(RETEX) (OJ C 142, 4.6.1992, p. 5).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for
which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance within the framework of a Community initiative concerning the
restructuring of the fisheries sector (PESCA) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 1).

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**13 03 07** (cont’d)

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for the operational programmes which Member States are
invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning urban areas (URBAN) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 6).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they
are invited to propose in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the adaptation of small and medium-sized enterprises to the
single market (SMEs initiative) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 10).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for the RETEX initiative (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 17).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which
Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning defence conversion (Konver)
(OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 18).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they
are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the economic conversion of steel areas (Resider II)
(OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 22).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they
are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the economic conversion of coal-mining areas (Rechar II)
(OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 26).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which
Member States are invited to propose within the framework of the Community initiative ‘Adaptation of the workforce to industrial change,’
(ADAPT), aimed at promoting employment and the adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 30).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which
Member States are invited to propose within the framework of a Community initiative ‘Employment and development of human resources,
aimed at promoting employment growth mainly through the development of human resources’ (Employment) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 36).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are
invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the most remote regions (REGIS II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 44).

Commission notice to Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for
which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance in the framework of a Community initiative for rural development
(Leader II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 48).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are
invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning border development, cross-border cooperation and selected
energy networks (Interreg II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 60).

Commission notice to the Member States of 16 May 1995 laying down guidelines for an initiative in the framework of the special support
programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (PEACE I) (OJ C 186, 20.7.1995, p. 3).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member
States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning urban areas (URBAN) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 4).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down amended guidelines for operational programmes or global
grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of a Community initiative on employment and development of
human resources aimed at promoting employment growth mainly through the development of human resources (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996,
p. 13).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down amended guidelines for operational programmes or global
grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of the Community initiative on adaptation of the workforce to
industrial change (ADAPT) aimed at promoting employment growth and the adaptation of the workforce to industrial change
(OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 7).

Commission notice to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are
invited to establish in the framework of a Community Interreg initiative concerning transnational cooperation on spatial planning (Interreg II C) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 23).

Commission communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the
Regions of 26 November 1997 on the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties
of Ireland (1995 to 1999) (PEACE I) (COM(97) 642 final).

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**13 03 08** **European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Innovative measures**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

34 479 021 70 000 000 61 638 439 24 575 000 94 549 119,66 67 481 687,77

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 138 751 032 23 727 262 70 000 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

847 738 847 738

Appropriations 2003 61 638 439 61 638 439

Appropriations 2004 34 479 021 17 239 511 17 239 510

Total 235 716 230 24 575 000 70 000 000 78 877 950 17 239 510

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the ERDF-funded innovative measures and technical assistance provided for in Articles 22 and 23 of
Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.

The innovative measures include studies, pilot projects and exchanges of experience. They are intended in particular to bring about a
qualitative improvement in Structural Fund measures.

Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required for implementation the
ERDF, subject to a ceiling of 0,25 % of their annual allocation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1105/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 3).

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development
Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

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**13 03 09** **Completion of earlier programmes — Technical assistance and innovation measures**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 6 326 759 p.m. 51 718 934 1 285 293,58 40 448 997,30

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 83 733 733 63 587 553 6 326 759 13 819 421
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

1 657 1 657 —

Total 83 735 390 63 589 210 6 326 759 13 819 421

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into, in earlier programming periods, by the ERDF in respect
of innovative, preparatory, monitoring or evaluation measures, and any similar technical assistance measures provided for in the Regulations
concerned.

It also funds the former multiannual measures, in particular those approved and implemented under the other abovementioned Regulations,
which are not covered by the priority Objectives of the Funds.

This appropriation will also be used if necessary to cover financing due under the ERDF for measures for which the corresponding commitment appropriations are not available or provided for in programming for 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2088/85 of 23 July 1985 concerning the integrated Mediterranean programmes (OJ L 197, 27.7.1985, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of
their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments
(OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94
(OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as
regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2083/93
(OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 34).

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development
Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

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**13 03 10** **Completion of other regional measures**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— — — p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 387 559 p.m. 387 559
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 387 559 p.m. — 387 559

( [1] ) This amount should involve decommitments.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments against previous commitments under this article.

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**13 03 11** **Programme for the modernisation of the textile and clothing industry in Portugal**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still p.m. p.m.
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m.

( [1] ) After deduction of EUR 61 971 000 in payment appropriations carried over.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the programme to modernise the textile and clothing industry in Portugal.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 852/95 of 10 April 1995 on the grant of financial assistance to Portugal for a specific programme for the
modernisation of the Portuguese textile and clothing industry (OJ L 86, 20.4.1995, p. 10).

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**13 03 12** **Community contribution to the International Fund for Ireland**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

15 000 000 15 000 000 p.m. 3 000 000 15 000 000,— 15 000 000,—

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 15 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 12 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 000 000 3 000 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 15 000 000 12 000 000 3 000 000

,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 15 000 000 12 000 000 3 000 000

Total 33 000 000 15 000 000 15 000 000 3 000 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 12 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community’s contribution to the financing of the International Fund for Ireland set up by the
Anglo-Irish Agreement of November 1985 with a view to promoting economic and social progress and encouraging contacts, dialogue and
reconciliation between the peoples of Ireland.

The activities under the International Fund for Ireland may complement and support activities promoted by the initiative programme to aid
the peace process in both parts of Ireland.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 214/2000 of 24 January 2000 on Community financial contributions to the International Fund for Ireland
(OJ L 24, 29.1.2000, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/2002 of 10 December 2002 concerning Community financial contributions to the International Fund for
Ireland (2003 to 2004) (OJ L 341, 17.12.2002, p. 6).

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**13 03 13** **Interreg III Community initiative**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

931 593 959 499 808 141 876 900 000 563 259 000 833 477 360,— 265 420 533,10

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 079 471 129 563 259 000 499 808 141
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— — —

Appropriations 2003 876 900 000 876 900 000

Appropriations 2004 931 593 959 465 796 980 465 796 979

Total 2 887 965 088 563 259 000 499 808 141 1 342 696 980 465 796 979

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover measures under the Interreg III Community initiative relating to cross-border, transnational and
interregional cooperation for commitments from the programming period 2000 to 2006.

A provisional amount representing a maximum of 2 % of the budget allocation for this Initiative will be reserved for financing technical
assistance. Where such technical assistance measures are carried out at the initiative of the Commission, up to 100 % of their total cost can
be financed.

Special attention will be paid to cross-border activities, in particular with a view to enlargement and better coordination with the Phare,
Tacis, ISPA and MEDA programmes.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the costs of coordinating activities in the field of cross-border labour mobility and skills. Suitable
attention will be paid to cooperation with the outermost regions.

These appropriations can be combined with Phare cross-border cooperation appropriations for common projects at the external borders of
the European Union and the candidate countries.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development
Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

Communication from the Commission to the Member States of 28 April 2000 laying down guidelines for a Community initiative concerning trans-European cooperation intended to encourage harmonious and balanced development of the European territory — Interreg III
(OJ C 143, 23.5.2000, p. 6).

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**13 03 14** **Support for regions bordering candidate countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 10 000 000 p.m. 4 915 000 30 000 000,— 2 100 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 27 900 000 4 915 000 10 000 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 27 900 000 4 915 000 10 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance projects in the regions bordering the candidate countries in accordance with the rules of the
Interreg III Community initiative relating to cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation.

The measures take into account the communication from the Commission on the impact of enlargement on regions bordering candidate
countries — Community action for border regions (COM(2001) 437 final).

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**CHAPTER 13 04 — COHESION FUND**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 13 04 — Total** **2 784 500 000** **2 641 600 000** **2 838 000 000** **2 649 000 000** **2 787 989 716,73 3 147 834 999,15**

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**CHAPTER 13 04 — COHESION FUND** (cont’d)

Remarks

Council Regulation (EC) No 1265/1999 of 21 June 1999 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 62) determines the conditions under which advances which do not have the effect of reducing the contribution of
the Fund to the operation concerned are to be repaid. Any revenue resulting from such repayments of advances, entered in Item 6 1 5 7 of
the statement of revenue, will give rise to the opening of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 157 of Council
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European
Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

**13 04 01** **Cohesion Fund**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 784 500 000 2 641 600 000 2 838 000 000 2 649 000 000 2 787 989 716,73 3 147 834 999,15

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 6 208 808 262 2 507 100 000 1 989 875 000 1 711 833 262
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— — —

Appropriations 2003 2 838 000 000 141 900 000 425 700 000 811 523 738 1 458 876 262 —

Appropriations 2004 2 784 500 000 226 025 000 171 075 000 1 289 444 378 1 097 955 622

Total 11 831 308 262 2 649 000 000 2 641 600 000 2 694 432 000 2 748 320 640 1 097 955 622

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of financing the Cohesion Fund, both before 2000 and in the new period.

Anti-fraud operations will be financed under Article 24 02 01.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 566/94 of 10 March 1994 extending Regulation (EEC) No 792/93 establishing a cohesion financial instrument
(OJ L 72, 16.3.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 establishing a Cohesion Fund (OJ L 130, 25.5.1994, p. 1), as amended by Regulation
(EC) No 1264/1999 (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 57).

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158 and 161 thereof.

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**CHAPTER 13 05 — PREACCESSION INTERVENTIONS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURAL POLICIES**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 13 05 — Total** **451 200 000** **653 800 000** **1 117 500 000** **700 000 000** **1 107 436 034,54** **393 556 478,76**

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**13 05 01** **Instrument for structural policies for preaccession**

Remarks

Aid provided by the Instrument for structural policies for preaccession (ISPA) is intended to help the following candidate countries in their
accession to the European Union: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. The
ISPA is used to help the above countries comply with the acquis communautaire in the environment and transport fields.

13 05 01 01 Instrument for structural policies for preaccession

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

451 200 000 178 000 000 368 775 000 231 000 000 361 124 347,54 72 060 124,76

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 756 837 998 194 122 500 81 130 000 210 044 336 271 541 162
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 368 775 000 36 877 500 96 870 000 77 475 000 77 475 000 80 077 500

Appropriations 2004 451 200 000 45 120 000 90 240 000 315 840 000

Total 1 576 812 998 231 000 000 178 000 000 332 639 336 439 256 162 395 917 500

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover assistance under the ISPA and the technical assistance provided outside the Commission which is
required for implementation in Romania and Bulgaria.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 of 21 June 1999 on coordinating aid to the applicant countries in the framework of the preaccession
strategy and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 68).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1267/1999 of 21 June 1999 establishing an Instrument for structural policies for preaccession
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 73).

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**13 05 01** (cont’d)

13 05 01 02 Instrument for structural policies for preaccession — Closure of preaccession assistance, relating to eight applicant countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 475 800 000 748 725 000 469 000 000 746 311 687,— 321 496 354,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 847 691 997 394 127 500 475 800 000 426 453 652 551 310 845
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 748 725 000 74 872 500 149 745 000 149 745 000 374 362 500

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 2 596 416 997 469 000 000 475 800 000 576 198 652 701 055 845 374 362 500

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover assistance under the ISPA and the technical assistance provided outside the Commission which is
required for implementation in the candidate countries which will become Member States on 1 May 2004.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 of 21 June 1999 on coordinating aid to the applicant countries in the framework of the preaccession
strategy and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 68).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1267/1999 of 21 June 1999 establishing an Instrument for structural policies for preaccession
(OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 73).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 13 06 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **104 789 000** **p.m.** **728 000 000,—** **728 000 000,—**

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**13 06 01** **European Union Solidarity Fund — Member States**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. 104 789 000 p.m. 599 000 000,— 599 000 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 104 789 000

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 104 789 000

Remarks

This article is intended to record appropriations resulting from the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund in the event of
natural, environmental or technological disasters in the Member States.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (OJ L 311, 14.11.2002, p. 3).

Interinstitutional Agreement of 7 November 2002 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on the financing of
the European Union Solidarity Fund supplementing the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 283, 20.11.2002, p. 1).

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**13 06 02** **European Union Solidarity Fund — Countries negotiating for accession**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 129 000 000,— 129 000 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This article is intended to record appropriations resulting from the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund in the event of
natural, environmental or technological disasters in the candidate countries.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (OJ L 311, 14.11.2002, p. 3).

Interinstitutional Agreement of 7 November 2002 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on the financing of
the European Union Solidarity Fund supplementing the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 283, 20.11.2002, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 13 49 — Total** **—** **5 100 000** **16 499 954** **22 415 000** **8 854 145,47** **10 291 479,52**

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**13 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Regional policy’**

13 49 04 01 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 3 000 000 4 999 954 4 915 000 7 304 145,47 5 462 261,40

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 11 231 112 4 915 000 3 000 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 999 954 — 4 999 954

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 16 231 066 4 915 000 3 000 000 4 999 954

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of multiannual commitments entered into in earlier programming periods and to
finance the technical assistance required for implementation of the ERDF.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1447/2001 (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1261/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 June 1999 on the European Regional Development
Fund (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 43).

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**13 49 04** (cont’d)

13 49 04 02 Instrument for structural policies for preaccession (ISPA) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 2 100 000 11 500 000 17 500 000 1 550 000,— 4 829 218,12

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 18 823 981 17 483 903 1 340 078
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

16 097 16 097 —

Appropriations 2003 11 500 000 759 922 5 370 039 5 370 039

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 30 340 078 17 500 000 2 100 000 5 370 039 5 370 039

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of multiannual commitments entered into in earlier programming periods and to
finance the technical assistance required for implementation of the ISPA.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘REGIONAL POLICY’

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘REGIONAL POLICY’

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**TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION**

**Overall objectives**

This area covers all aspects of policy-making in the taxation and customs union sector. It is broken down into four activities for which operating budget appropriations are provided: ‘Policy strategy and coordination’, ‘International aspects of taxation and customs’, ‘Customs policy’ and ‘Taxation policy’.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 14 — Total** **97 199 945** **97 212 945** **53 155 482** **74 457 482** **80 666 587,63** **70 067 530,56**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 341 327 323

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 78 76 76

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 83 67 63

**Total** **502** **470** **462**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**CHAPTER 14 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

14 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF
POLICY AREA ‘TAXATION AND CUSTOMS
UNION’

**14 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employ-**
**ment of policy area ‘Taxation and customs**
**union’** 5 35 651 105 33 157 429 29 056 672,—
( [1] )

**14 01 02** **External staff and other management expen-**
**diture in support of policy area ‘Taxation**
**and customs union’**

14 01 02 01 External staff 5 6 998 801 6 427 103 5 855 401,83

14 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5 3 358 397 3 342 796 3 053 960,52
( [2] ) ( [3] )

Article 14 01 02 — Subtotal 10 357 198 9 769 899 8 909 362,35

**14 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy**
**area ‘Taxation and customs union’** 5 8 991 642 7 628 154 8 361 616,68

**14 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Taxation and customs union’**

14 01 04 01 Implementation and development of the internal market — Expenditure on administrative
management 3 225 000

14 01 04 02 Completion of the Customs 2002 programme
— Expenditure on administrative management 3 p.m.

14 01 04 03 Customs cooperation and international assistance (Customs 2002) — Finalisation of the
programme — Expenditure on administrative
management 4 p.m.

Article 14 01 04 — Subtotal 225 000

**Chapter 14 01 — Total** **55 224 945** **50 555 482** **46 327 651,03**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 91 885 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 19 833 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 19 833 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**14 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Taxation and customs union’**
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

35 651 105 33 157 429 29 056 672,—
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 91 885 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**14 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Taxation and customs union’**

14 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 998 801 6 427 103 5 855 401,83

14 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 358 397 3 342 796 3 053 960,52
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 19 833 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 19 833 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**14 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Taxation and customs union’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

8 991 642 7 628 154 8 361 616,68

**14 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Taxation and customs union’**

14 01 04 01 Implementation and development of the internal market — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

225 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Article 14 02 01.

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**14 01 04** (cont’d)

14 01 04 02 Completion of the Customs 2002 programme — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this article, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 14 04 01.

14 01 04 03 Customs cooperation and international assistance (Customs 2002) — Finalisation of the programme — Expenditure on administrative
management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this article, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The Commission undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers of appropriations from Article 14 03 01 to this post and vice

versa.

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**CHAPTER 14 02 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION’**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 14 02 — Total** **2 900 000** **3 287 000** **2 450 000** **2 600 000** **1 016 870,19** **655 780,76**

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**CHAPTER 14 02 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION’** (cont’d)

**14 02 01** **Implementation and development of the internal market**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 900 000 3 287 000 2 450 000 2 600 000 1 016 870,19 655 780,76

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 552 000 1 008 000 544 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 450 000 1 592 000 858 000

Appropriations 2004 2 900 000 1 885 000 1 015 000

Total 6 902 000 2 600 000 3 287 000 1 015 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising in connection with measures contributing to the completion of the internal
market, its operation and development.

In the field of taxation and customs, this appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the following:

— simplification and modernisation of the VAT system in accordance with the new VAT strategy adopted by the Commission and the
strengthening of administrative cooperation on combating fraud with a view to more effective exchanges between Member States,

— excise duties and environmental taxes: analysis of fiscal policies in relation to transport, the environment and energy,

— taxation and ecommerce: development and implementation of legislation with a view to giving businesses security with regard to the
electronic delivery of services; analysis of fiscal policy in the field of ecommerce with a view to strengthening the competitiveness of
electronic networks (Internet) and software and computer services generally in Europe,

— direct taxation: approximation and harmonisation of legislation with a view to ensuring the operation of the single market and the
exercise of the freedom of movement and the freedom to provide services; coordination of fiscal policies in the field of services and
financial products with a view to strengthening the integration of financial markets, especially in the field of supplementary pensions and
life insurance,

— fiscal policies and compulsory contributions: with a view to continuing the study of the overall examination of taxation in the taxation
policy group so as to strengthen the coordination of fiscal policies, taking other Community objectives into account, and particularly tax
measures likely to be taken into consideration when the code of conduct is revised, economic analysis of tax systems and compulsory
contributions (extending the scope of investigation of actual rates of taxation to cover taxes other than corporation tax),

— administration of customs laboratories (harmonisation of working methods in Member States’ customs laboratories),

— setting-up of an external service to answer queries from users of the tariff website of the Directorate-General for Taxation and customs
union (DDS site),

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**CHAPTER 14 02 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION’** (cont’d)

**14 02 01** (cont’d)

— customs: binding tariff information (BTI), evaluation of the content and terminological update of the BTI database, including diffusion of
BTI to operators, update of the European customs inventory of chemical substances (ECICS),

— customs: preferential origin: analysis of the criteria of determination of the origin of goods by a study on their adaptation to the political
objectives of the Community.

In order to achieve these objectives, this appropriation covers the costs of consultation, studies, production and the development of publicity, awareness-raising and training materials (printed matter, audiovisual material, assessments, computer tools, the collection and dissemination of information, information and advice measures for citizens and businesses).

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 14 03 — INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF TAXATION AND CUSTOMS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 14 03 — Total** **1 550 000** **1 743 000** **p.m.** **700 000** **1 281 017,32** **955 140,75**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 900 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**14 03 01** **Customs cooperation and international assistance (Customs 2002) — Finalisation of the programme**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 368 000 p.m. 700 000 1 281 017,32 955 140,75

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 223 371 700 000 368 000 155 371
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 1 223 371 700 000 368 000 155 371

( [1] ) This amount will be covered by a transfer or a decommitment.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the smooth operation and coordination of measures involving customs cooperation and assistance
to non-Community countries on customs and tax matters.

The operational expenditure consists mainly of:

— financing for monitoring operations, working parties, measures or projects and seminars involving officials of non-Community governments,

— financing for studies, analyses or simulations,

— financing for public awareness campaigns and communication programmes,

— financing for assistance, training and technical support measures for non-Community countries,

— financial contributions to communication and public awareness campaigns carried out by non-Community countries or outside bodies,

— financing for the organisation of bilateral and multilateral meetings between the European Union and non-member countries and to
cover participation by the latter.

Any revenue from the participation of non-member countries in customs cooperation agreements, entered in Item 6 0 9 3 of the statement
of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this article, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of
Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Legal basis

Decision No 210/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 1996 adopting an action programme for customs in
the Community (Customs 2000) (OJ L 33, 4.2.1977, p. 24), as last amended by Decision No 105/2000/EC (OJ L 13, 19.1.2000, p. 1).

Council Decision of 19 March 2001 authorising the Commission to negotiate on behalf of the European Community an amendment to the
Convention creating the Customs Cooperation Council signed in Brussels on 15 December 1950, with a view to European Community
membership of the organisation.

The legal basis of technical assistance measures is found in the various cooperation, free trade, customs union and association agreements
between the Community and numerous non-member countries, in particular the applicant countries.

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**CHAPTER 14 03 — INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF TAXATION AND CUSTOMS** (cont’d)

**14 03 02** **Customs cooperation and international assistance (Customs 2007)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 550 000 1 375 000 p.m.

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 900 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 150 000 150 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 500 000 750 000 600 000 150 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 1 550 000 775 000 620 000 155 000

Total 3 200 000 900 000 1 375 000 770 000 155 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance actions to coordinate the training and technical assistance and cooperation actions carried out by
the Community and the Member States with third countries’ administrations, to ensure the consistency of Community actions, both external
and internal.

The operating expenditure shall also cover training, technical assistance and cooperation actions for the benefit of:

— the candidate countries to enable them to comply with Community customs legislation in the context of the enlargement process; the
appropriation is intended in this respect to meet the costs of assistance, conformity tests and interconnecting the national systems with
those of the Community,

— third countries to support them in the modernisation of their administrations.

Any revenue from the participation of third countries in customs cooperation agreements, entered in Item 6 0 9 3 of the statement of
revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this article in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of
Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Legal basis

Council Decision of 19 March 2001 authorising the Commission to negotiate on behalf of the European Community an amendment to the
Convention creating the Customs Cooperation Council signed in Brussels on 15 December 1950, with a view to European Community
membership of the organisation.

Decision No 253/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2003 adopting an action programme for customs
in the Community (Customs 2007) (OJ L 36, 12.2.2003, p. 1).

The legal basis of technical assistance measures is found in the various cooperation, free trade, customs union and association agreements
between the Community and numerous non-member countries, in particular the applicant countries.

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 14 04 — Total** **23 500 000** **24 281 000** **p.m.** **15 131 000** **23 458 852,87** **16 840 531,08**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 24 200 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 022 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**14 04 01** **Finalisation of the Customs 2002 programme**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 6 893 000 — 15 131 000 23 458 852,87 16 840 531,08

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 22 551 000 15 131 000 6 893 000 527 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 22 551 000 15 131 000 6 893 000 527 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the implementation of the action programme for Community customs, and
in particular the financing of measures for monitoring licence management systems, working parties, pilot projects or schemes and seminars
with officials from Member States’ administrations and from non-member countries associated with customs policy and representatives of
outside bodies, as well as the coordinated development of the use of computerised customs procedures, taking account of the current state of
computerisation of national administrations and the interests of economic operators in the European Union, and of developments in the
international environment in this area.

This support will take the form of the financing of expenditure on studies, the development, implementation and operation of common
systems and the definition of common guidelines for training and technical assistance for implementation. The operating expenditure also
covers financial contributions to the functioning of systems, in particular decentralised data input; the financing of information and training
measures for system users; the acquisition and maintenance of shared equipment; the financing of technical assistance.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure incurred by the implementation of the activities, particularly exchanges of officials
and the organisation of joint training courses, provided for in the abovementioned Decisions for Community customs and indirect-taxation
officials responsible for applying Community law in connection with the internal market and at the external borders of the Community.

These exchanges may also involve certain non-member countries if it is thought that this will be useful for achieving the objectives of the

programme.

This appropriation also covers the financing of customs-related analyses and strategic studies, the development of harmonised working
methods and measures to provide Member States with assistance and technical support.

Particular attention needs to be given to programmes for training and exchange of information to improve knowledge and control of the
illegal trade in animal and plant species in the context of implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of
Wild Fauna and Flora.

This appropriation may also cover the involvement of non-member countries where cooperation with these countries, and particularly the
adoption of common procedures, will facilitate trade and improve fraud prevention, and consequently make for more efficient administration of the internal market.

Any revenue from the participation of non-member countries in customs cooperation agreements entered in Item 6 0 9 3 of the statement
of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this article, in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

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**14 04 01** (cont’d)

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 210/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 1996 adopting an action programme for customs in
the Community (Customs 2000) (OJ L 33, 4.2.1997, p. 24) as amended by Decision No 105/2000/EC (Customs 2002) (OJ L 13, 19.1.2000,
p. 13).

**14 04 02** **Customs 2007 programme**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

23 500 000 17 388 000 p.m.

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 24 200 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 022 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 0 0 0
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 24 200 000

,( [2] )

24 200 000 6 022 000 9 891 000 4 713 000 3 574 000

,( [1] ),( [2] )

Appropriations 2004 23 500 000 7 497 000 11 408 000 5 128 333 – 533 333

Total 47 700 000 6 022 000 17 388 000 16 121 000 5 128 333 3 040 667
,( [3] )

( [1] ) The amount of EUR 24 200 000 is made up of EUR 2 445 000 for joint actions and EUR 21 755 000 for information-technology projects.
( [2] ) This amount will involve a request for an increase when the overall transfer is made.
( [3] ) The difference between payment approprations entered in the 2003 budget and the forecasts for their implementation should result in the request for the
appropriation to be increased in the light of their actual implementation as at 31 July 2003, as part of the annual overall transfer.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the implementation of the Community customs action programme, and in particular
the financing of joint actions, IT actions as well as other actions.

It covers in particular:

— the travel and subsistence expenses of people from participating countries attending seminars and workshops, exchanges of officials,
training, follow-up and comparative analysis operations,

— costs involved in organising seminars and workshops,

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**14 04 02** (cont’d)

— the cost of purchasing any material required for training,

— the maintenance, development and running costs of current information exchange and communication systems, the operating costs of
the network and the running costs of Community items installed on Commission premises (or on the premises of a designated subcontractor). The systems and networks concerned are: the common communications network/common systems interface (CCN/CSI) to the
extent necessary to support the functioning of the systems listed here, the data dissemination system (DDS), the new computerised
transit system (NCTS/NSTI), the information system on the integrated tariff of the Community (TARIC), the information system for
transfer of origin stamps and the transmission of transit stamps (TCO/TCT), the European customs inventory of chemical substances
(ECICS), the European binding tariff information system (EBTI/RTCE), the tariff quota surveillance management system (TQS), the inwardprocessing relief system (IPR), the unit values system, the suspensions information system and actions connected with customs computerisation,

— as regards the new communication and information exchange systems, set up by the management procedure laid down in Article 4 of
Decision 1998/468/EC: the costs of design, installation, operation and development, principally the hardware, software and network
connections which must be common to all Member States to ensure the interconnection and interoperability of the systems,

— the cost of user assistance, maintenance, operation and development of the anti-fraud information system (AFIS),

— the costs connected with other operations agreed by the management procedure laid down in Article 4 of Decision 1999/468/EC, in
particular management groups, project groups and any other instrument that the Commission devises and uses which may be necessary
to meet the objectives of the programme.

Any revenue from the participation of non-member countries in customs cooperation agreements entered in Item 6 0 9 3 of the statement
of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this article, in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the
Commission (OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23).

Decision No 253/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting an action programme for customs in the Community
(Customs 2007) (OJ L 36, 12.2.2003, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 14 05 — Total** **14 000 000** **12 560 000** **p.m.** **5 031 000** **8 143 158,88** **4 906 395,45**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 450 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 600 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 9 350 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**14 05 01** **Completion of Fiscalis (action programme for the reinforcement of the indirect taxation systems of the internal market)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 2 479 000 — 5 031 000 7 470 810,93 4 906 395,45

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 8 347 000 5 031 000 2 479 000 837 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 8 347 000 5 031 000 2 479 000 837 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred in the implementation of the Fiscalis programme, in particular:

— travel and subsistence costs of indirect-taxation officials of the Member States related to their participation in exchanges, seminars or
multilateral inspection exercises,

— other costs relating to the organisation of seminars and costs relating to the development and operational effectiveness of training for
indirect-taxation officials, manuals, guides and the Community elements of computerised communication and information exchange
systems (development, maintenance and operation of central processors and links between Member States, acquisition and maintenance
of common equipment).

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 218/92 of 27 January 1992 on administrative cooperation in the field of indirect taxation (VAT)
(OJ L 24, 1.2.1992, p. 1).

Decision No 888/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 March 1998 establishing a programme of Community action
to reinforce the functioning of the indirect taxation systems of the internal market (Fiscalis programme) (OJ L 126, 28.4.1998, p. 1).

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**14 05 02** **Computerisation of the excise system (EMCS)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

5 500 000 2 875 000 p.m.

p.m. 672 347,95 0,—

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 450 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 600 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 672 348 672 348
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 6 450 000 927 652 2 500 000 1 900 000 1 122 348
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 5 500 000 375 000 2 750 000 1 100 000 1 275 000
,( [2] )

Total 12 622 348 1 600 000 2 875 000 4 650 000 2 222 348 1 275 000
,( [3] ),( [4] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 6 450 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 5 500 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [3] ) Of which EUR 1 600 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [4] ) Of which EUR 2 875 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenses incurred in putting in place a multiannual programme for computerising the excise
system, and will cover in particular:

— management and quality control for the products developed and installed, coordination, the hardware included in the definition of the
Community elements in the system and its functional and technical specifications, development, support and testing of the system,

— establishing information and training activities,

— the security plan for the system.

Legal basis

Decision No 1152/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2003 on computerising the movement and surveillance of excisable products (OJ L 162, 1.7.2003, p. 5).

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**14 05 03** **Fiscalis 2007 (Community programme to improve the operation of taxation systems in the internal market)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

8 500 000 7 206 000 p.m.

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 9 350 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 9 350 000 3 000 000 3 800 000 2 550 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 8 500 000 3 406 000 3 862 500 1 698 333 – 466 833

Total 17 850 000 3 000 000 7 206 000 6 412 500 1 698 333 – 466 833

( [1] ) In the light of the available data, the amount of EUR 9 350 000 is made up of EUR 2 500 000 for joint actions and EUR 6 600 000 for informationtechnology projects.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred for the implementation of the action programme to improve the operation of
taxation systems in the internal market (Fiscalis 2007), more specifically the financing of communication and information exchange systems,
joint actions and any other one-off activity agreed by the management procedure laid down in Article 4 of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of
28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (OJ L 184, 17.7.1999,
p. 23).

The appropriation covers in particular:

— the costs involved in keeping operational existing systems, in particular VIES (VAT information exchange system), CCN/CSI (common
communications network/common systems interface), EWSE (the early-warning system for excise) and excise duty table: mainly the costs
of maintaining, upgrading and running these systems and network operating costs,

— the costs of developing, purchasing, installing, running and upgrading planned new systems, including the excise movement verification
system, ecommerce and the eighth VAT Directive: mainly the common hardware, software and networks to be used by all participating
countries to ensure the interconnection and interoperability of systems,

— the cost of feasibility studies for the new systems planned in the field of direct taxation,

— the travel and subsistence expenses of officials from participating countries responsible for indirect taxation, taking part in exchanges,
seminars or multilateral controls abroad. Multilateral controls may involve the Member States and the candidate countries which have
concluded among themselves or with the Member States of the European Union bilateral or multilateral agreements authorising such
controls,

— travel and subsistence expenses, and the cost of purchasing any material required for training,

— a proportion of the costs of other activities which will be adopted by the management procedure laid down in Article 4 of Council
Decision 1999/468/EC.

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**14 05 03** (cont’d)

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 218/92 of 27 January 1992 on administrative cooperation in the field of indirect taxation (VAT)
(OJ L 24, 1.2.1992, p. 1).

Decision No 2235/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2002 adopting a Community programme to
improve the operation of taxation systems in the internal market (Fiscalis 2003 to 2007 programme) (OJ L 341, 17.12.2002, p. 1).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 14 49 — Total** **—** **92 000** **150 000** **440 000** **439 037,34** **382 031,49**

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**14 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Taxation and customs union’**

14 49 04 01 Implementation and development of the internal market — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 60 000 150 000 210 000 206 971,26 202 843,19

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 96 020 96 020
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 150 000 113 980 60 000 0 – 23 980
,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 246 020 210 000 60 000 0 – 23 980

( [1] ) Amount produced by rounding off.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 14 02 01.

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**14 49 04** (cont’d)

14 49 04 02 Completion of the Customs 2002 programme — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 32 000 — 200 000 232 066,08 179 188,30

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 232 000 200 000 32 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 232 000 200 000 32 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 14 04 01.

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**14 49 04** (cont’d)

14 49 04 03 Customs cooperation and international assistance (Customs 2002) — Finalisation of the programme — Expenditure on administrative
management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. p.m. 30 000 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 30 000 30 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 30 000 30 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments up to 31 December 2003.

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**CHAPTER 14 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION’**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 14 50 — Total** **25 000** **25 000**

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**14 50 01** **Performance facility for heading 3**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

25 000 25 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 25 000

Total 25 000

Remarks

This appropriation is to be transferred to administrative or operating articles and/or items for this policy area if necessary.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION’’

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**EDUCATION AND CULTURE**

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**TITLE 15**

**EDUCATION AND CULTURE**

**Overall objectives**

This policy area aims at reinforcing the human dimension of Europe by developing the feeling for a European citizenship and by contributing to the
creation of a European Space for Education and Training.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 15 — Total** **804 770 054** **783 920 054** **830 717 740** **771 123 740** **759 378 444,15** **736 924 219,02**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 561 561 554

Support staff — XX 01 02 (Ex A-7) 68 68 68

Other support staff 37 31 32

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 47 55 53

**Total** **713** **715** **707**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**EDUCATION AND CULTURE**

**CHAPTER 15 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EDUCATION AND CULTURE’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**15 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Education and culture’**

15 01 04 01 Reinforcement of community actions in the
field of education — Expenditure on administrative management 3 p.m.
( [4] )

15 01 04 02 Socrates — Expenditure on administrative
management 3 7 000 000

15 01 04 03 Preparatory measures for promotion of the
linguistic diversity of the Community in the
information society — Expenditure on administrative management 3 p.m.

15 01 04 04 YOUTH — Expenditure on administrative
management 3 3 100 000

15 01 04 05 Promotion of European pathways in worklinked training, including apprenticeship —
Expenditure on administrative management 3 200 000

15 01 04 06 Leonardo da Vinci — Expenditure on administrative management 3 5 100 000

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 132 152 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 666 661 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 66 111 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 300 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 050 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 700 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 330 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**15 01 60** **Purchasing of information**

15 01 60 01 Library stocks, subscriptions, purchase and
preservation of books 5 2 400 000 2 180 000 2 028 076,58

Article 15 01 60 — Subtotal 2 400 000 2 180 000 2 028 076,58

**Chapter 15 01 — Total** **99 944 654** **76 252 740** **70 111 323,50**

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**15 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Education and culture’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

51 274 433 51 840 041 45 692 745,86
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 132 152 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**15 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Education and culture’**

15 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 203 186 4 927 821 4 565 209,74

15 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 484 999 5 378 627 4 676 324,16
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 666 661 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 66 111 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**15 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Education and culture’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

12 932 036 11 926 251 13 148 967,16

**15 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Education and culture’**

15 01 04 01 Reinforcement of community actions in the field of education — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 300 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

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**15 01 04** (cont’d)

15 01 04 01 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Item 15 02 02 01.

15 01 04 02 Socrates — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the contribution, under this programme, to the running costs of any future implementing agency under Community law that may be
involved in managing the programme,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance, in particular that which the Commission will delegate to an implementing agency
governed by Community law. In this context, the appropriation in question may cover expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached national experts, staff from employment agencies), at headquarters, intended to take over the tasks conferred on technical
assistance offices whose contracts expired on 31 December 2001 at the latest,

— expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters, which is limited to EUR 560 000, corresponding to an estimated seven manyears. That estimate is based on an annual unit cost per man-year of which 97 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned
and 3 % by the cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the
programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving
public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Item 15 02 02 02.

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**15 01 04** (cont’d)

15 01 04 03 Preparatory measures for promotion of the linguistic diversity of the Community in the information society — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on administrative management under the European year of languages.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 15 04 03 01.

15 01 04 04 YOUTH — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 100 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the contribution, under this programme, to the running costs of any future implementing agency under Community law that may be
involved in managing the programme,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance, in particular that which the Commission will delegate to an implementing agency
governed by Community law. In this context, the appropriation in question may cover expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached national experts, staff from employment agencies), at headquarters, intended to take over the tasks conferred on technical
assistance offices whose contracts expired on 31 December 2001 at the latest,

— expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters, which is limited to EUR 320 000, corresponding to an estimated four manyears. That estimate is based on an annual unit cost per man-year of which 97 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned
and 3 % by the cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the
programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving
public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 15 07 02.

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**CHAPTER 15 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EDUCATION AND CULTURE’** (cont’d)

**15 01 04** (cont’d)

15 01 04 05 Promotion of European pathways in work-linked training, including apprenticeship — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

200 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and adminis
trative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Item 15 03 01 01.

15 01 04 06 Leonardo da Vinci — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 100 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the contribution, under this programme, to the running costs of any future implementing agency under Community law that may be
involved in managing the programme,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance, in particular that which the Commission will delegate to an implementing agency
governed by Community law. In this context, the appropriation in question may cover expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached national experts, staff from employment agencies), at headquarters, intended to take over the tasks conferred on technical
assistance offices whose contracts expired on 31 December 2001 at the latest,

— expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters, which is limited to EUR 320 000, corresponding to an estimated four manyears. That estimate is based on an annual unit cost per man-year of which 97 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned
and 3 % by the cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the
programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving
public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EDUCATION AND CULTURE’** (cont’d)

**15 01 04** (cont’d)

15 01 04 06 (cont’d)

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Item 15 03 01 02.

15 01 04 07 Framework programme in support of culture — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 200 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the contribution, under this programme, to the running costs of any future implementing agency under Community law that may be
involved in managing the programme,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance, in particular that which the Commission will delegate to an implementing agency
governed by Community law. In this context, the appropriation in question may cover expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached national experts, staff from employment agencies), at headquarters, intended to take over the tasks conferred on technical
assistance offices whose contracts expired on 31 December 2001 at the latest,

— expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters, which is limited to EUR 640 000, corresponding to an estimated eight manyears. That estimate is based on an annual unit cost per man-year of which 97 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned
and 3 % by the cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the
programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving
public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Item 15 04 02 01.

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**CHAPTER 15 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EDUCATION AND CULTURE’** (cont’d)

**15 01 04** (cont’d)

15 01 04 08 MEDIA (measures to promote the development of the audiovisual industry) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 600 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the contribution, under this programme, to the running costs of any future implementing agency under Community law that may be
involved in managing the programme,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance, in particular that which the Commission will delegate to an implementing agency
governed by Community law. In this context, the appropriation in question may cover expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached national experts, staff from employment agencies), at headquarters, intended to take over the tasks conferred on technical
assistance offices whose contracts expired on 31 December 2001 at the latest,

— expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters, which is limited to EUR 320 000, corresponding to an estimated four manyears. That estimate is based on an annual unit cost per man-year of which 97 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned
and 3 % by the cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the
programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving
public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

It is intended to cover expenditure on the administrative management of the entire MEDIA programme, whose operational expenditure
corresponds to the appropriations for Item 15 05 01 01 or Item 15 05 01 02.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Items 15 05 01 01 and 15 05 01 02.

15 01 04 09 Other measures in the audiovisual sector — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

100 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Item 15 05 01 03.

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**CHAPTER 15 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EDUCATION AND CULTURE’** (cont’d)

**15 01 04** (cont’d)

15 01 04 10 Completion of previous programmes and measures — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation,
management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects during the previous financial year.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of
the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

Legal basis

See Item 15 05 01 04.

15 01 04 11 European integration in universities — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the contribution, under this programme, to the running costs of any future implementing agency under Community law that may be
involved in managing the programme,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance, in particular where the Commission must delegate this task to an implementing
agency under Community law and it is carried out on a temporary basis by a technical assistance office,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the
programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving
public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Item 15 02 01 01.

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EDUCATION AND CULTURE’** (cont’d)

**15 01 04** (cont’d)

15 01 04 12 Measures for civil society and visits to the Commission — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 050 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the contribution, under this programme, to the running costs of any future implementing agency under Community law that may be
involved in managing the programme,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the
programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving
public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

It is intended to cover expenditure on administrative management of measures for civil society (Item 15 06 01 01) or relating to visits to the
Commission (Article 15 06 05).

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Item 15 06 01 01 and Article 15 06 05.

15 01 04 13 Sport: preparatory measures for a Community policy in the field of sport — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation,
management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects during the previous financial year.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of
the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

Legal basis

See Article 15 05 03.

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**CHAPTER 15 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EDUCATION AND CULTURE’** (cont’d)

**15 01 04** (cont’d)

15 01 04 14 Erasmus Mundus — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 700 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the contribution, under this programme, to the running costs of any future implementing agency under Community law that may be
involved in managing the programme,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the
programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving
public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Item 15 02 02 05.

15 01 04 15 eLearning — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 330 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the contribution, under this programme, to the running costs of any future implementing agency under Community law that may be
involved in managing the programme,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the
programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving
public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EDUCATION AND CULTURE’** (cont’d)

**15 01 04** (cont’d)

15 01 04 15 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Item 15 02 02 04.

15 01 04 16 European year of education through sport — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

350 000

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 15 05 04.

15 01 04 17 Subsidy for cultural organisations advancing the idea of Europe — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the contribution, under this programme, to the running costs of any future implementing agency under Community law that may be
involved in managing the programme,

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EDUCATION AND CULTURE’** (cont’d)

**15 01 04** (cont’d)

15 01 04 17 (cont’d)

—
expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the
programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving
public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

15 01 04 18 Town-twinning schemes in the European Union — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the contribution, under this programme, to the running costs of any future implementing agency under Community law that may be
involved in managing the programme,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the
programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving
public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

15 01 04 19 Support for international non-governmental youth organisations — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the contribution, under this programme, to the running costs of any future implementing agency under Community law that may be
involved in managing the programme,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the
programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving
public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EDUCATION AND CULTURE’** (cont’d)

**15 01 04** (cont’d)

15 01 04 19 (cont’d)

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

**15 01 60** **Purchasing of information**

15 01 60 01 Library stocks, subscriptions, purchase and preservation of books

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 400 000 2 180 000 2 028 076,58

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the purchase of books, documents and other non-periodical publications, the updating of existing volumes and the purchase of electronic identification equipment required by Commission departments,

— the cost of binding and other expenditure necessary for the preservation of books and publications,

— expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals, official journals, parliamentary papers, foreign trade statistics, press
agency bulletins and various other specialised publications on paper and in electronic form.

It does not cover expenditure incurred by:

— Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned,

— offices in the Community, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 02,

— similar expenditure incurred outside the Community entered in Item 01 03 02 of the titles concerned.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10 000.

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**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION**

Title
Chapter

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**15 02 02** **General and higher education**

15 02 02 01 Reinforcement of Community actions in the
field of education 3 p.m. 7 000 000 18 000 000 15 000 000 11 164 977,17 4 183 493,24
( [7] ) ( [8] )

15 02 02 02 Socrates 3 261 700 000 245 000 000 256 000 000 240 000 000 243 064 122,14 249 910 084,60

15 02 02 03 Connect — Innovation and connection of
Community programmes — Preparatory measures 3 — p.m. — p.m. 0,— 1 371 462,86

15 02 02 04 **eLearning** 3 p.m. p.m.
( [9] ) ( [10] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 600 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 800 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [5] ) An appropriation of EUR 750 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [6] ) An appropriation of EUR 750 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [7] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 700 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [8] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 750 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [9] ) An appropriation of EUR 9 670 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [10] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION** (cont’d)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 15 02 — Total** **276 268 500** **268 848 500** **293 180 000** **274 580 000** **271 452 176,66** **273 114 770,16**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 5 300 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 400 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION** (cont’d)

**15 02 01** **Support for activities and bodies active at European level in the field of education**

15 02 01 01 European integration in universities

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 1 880 000 3 600 000 3 600 000 2 596 720,46 3 117 830,23

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 600 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 800 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 874 629 700 000 1 500 000 1 674 629
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

747 344 600 000 147 344

Appropriations 2003 3 600 000 2 300 000 600 000 700 000

Appropriations 2004 3 600 000 1 432 656 1 160 000 1 007 344 —
,( [1] )

Total 11 821 973 3 600 000 3 680 000 3 534 629 1 007 344 —

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 1 800 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on European integration programmes in universities, such as the Jean Monnet chairs,
which are designed to consolidate the European Union by encouraging universities, both inside and outside the Union, to create and develop
courses and modules on European integration and to select them in line with the opinions of experts on the matter, and Jean Monnet
centres.

It is also intended to support the ECSA (European Community studies associations) network, which was set up to develop regional, national
and transnational information activities on Europe in university circles.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 3 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities in the field of education and
training (COM(2003) 273 final).

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION** (cont’d)

**15 02 01** (cont’d)

15 02 01 02 College of Europe

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 895 500 2 895 500 2 400 000 2 400 000 2 400 000,— 2 400 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 400 000 2 400 000

Appropriations 2004 2 895 500 2 895 500
,( [1] )

Total 5 295 500 2 400 000 2 895 500

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community’s financial contribution to the College of Europe at Bruges and Natolin (Warsaw).

Part of this appropriation may be used for 13 scholarships for students from accession countries, states participating in the Tacis programme
and countries of the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe at the College of Europe in Bruges (Belgium) or Natolin (Poland).

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 3 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities in the field of education and
training (COM(2003) 273 final).

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION** (cont’d)

**15 02 01** (cont’d)

15 02 01 03 European University Institute, Florence

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

4 400 000 4 400 000 4 330 000 4 330 000 4 063 779,39 4 063 779,39

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 330 000 4 330 000

Appropriations 2004 4 400 000 4 400 000
,( [1] )

Total 8 730 000 4 330 000 4 400 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community’s financial contribution to the European University Institute, Florence.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 3 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities in the field of education and
training (COM(2003) 273 final).

Convention setting up a European University Institute (OJ C 29, 9.2.1976, p. 1), and in particular Article 19(2) thereof.

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION** (cont’d)

**15 02 01** (cont’d)

15 02 01 04 European Law Academy (Trier)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 550 000 1 550 000 1 300 000 1 300 000 1 300 000,— 1 300 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 300 000 1 300 000

Appropriations 2004 1 550 000 1 550 000
,( [1] )

Total 2 850 000 1 300 000 1 550 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community subsidy to the European Law Academy.

It may also cover the cost of interpreting and translation out of and into languages other than German, English and French.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 3 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities in the field of education and
training (COM(2003) 273 final).

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION** (cont’d)

**15 02 01** (cont’d)

15 02 01 05 European Institute of Public Administration (Maastricht)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

823 000 823 000 800 000 800 000 800 000,— 800 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 800 000 800 000

Appropriations 2004 823 000 823 000
,( [1] )

Total 1 623 000 800 000 823 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community’s financial contribution to the Maastricht European Institute.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 3 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities in the field of education and
training (COM(2003) 273 final).

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**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION** (cont’d)

**15 02 01** (cont’d)

15 02 01 06 Study and research centre

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

p.m. 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 062 926,50 1 062 926,50

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 500 000 1 500 000

Appropriations 2004 1 500 000 1 500 000
,( [1] )

Total 3 000 000 1 500 000 1 500 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure by study and research centres advancing the idea of Europe, both within and outside the
European Union.

It also covers support for non-governmental teachers’ organisations which are working to bring together teaching bodies in the European
Union.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 3 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities in the field of education and
training (COM(2003) 273 final).

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION** (cont’d)

**15 02 01** (cont’d)

15 02 01 07 International Centre for European Training

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 000 000 2 000 000 1 900 000 1 900 000 1 800 000,— 1 800 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 900 000 1 900 000

Appropriations 2004 2 000 000 2 000 000
,( [1] )

Total 3 900 000 1 900 000 2 000 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community’s financial contribution to the International Centre for European Training.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 3 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities in the field of education and
training (COM(2003) 273 final).

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION** (cont’d)

**15 02 01** (cont’d)

15 02 01 08 European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

p.m. 750 000 750 000 500 000,— 500 000,—

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 750 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 750 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 750 000 750 000

Appropriations 2004 750 000 750 000
,( [1] )

Total 1 500 000 750 000 750 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance some of the operating and administrative costs of the European Agency for Development in Special
Needs Education, whose objective is to work towards improved quality in special needs education and the creation of long-term extended
European collaboration in this field.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 3 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities in the field of education and
training (COM(2003) 273 final).

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION** (cont’d)

**15 02 02** **General and higher education**

15 02 02 01 Reinforcement of Community actions in the field of education

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 7 000 000 18 000 000 15 000 000 11 164 977,17 4 183 493,24

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 700 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 750 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 13 587 897 7 600 000 5 000 000 987 897
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

3 676 725 1 800 000 1 500 000 376 725

Appropriations 2003 18 000 000 5 600 000 2 500 000 6 400 000 3 500 000

Appropriations 2004 3 700 000 1 750 000 1 950 000
,( [1] )

Total 38 964 622 15 000 000 10 750 000 9 714 622 3 500 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 3 750 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to boost Community action in the education field, mainly through measures forming part of the follow-up to
the report on the concrete future objectives of education and training systems, and by assisting bodies active in the education field, and to
promote language learning (including lesser-used languages) and linguistic diversity. Any project with the aim of promoting the learning of
regional or lesser-used languages and of preserving or protecting a regional or lesser-used language, dialect or culture as an integral part of a
cultural heritage of European significance will be eligible for support from this appropriation:

— all projects benefiting from the appropriations entered in this item will be required to show clearly on all information and literature that
they have received financial support from the European Union;

— the Commission must ensure that funding is distributed in a balanced fashion among the various groups concerned, with regard for their
specific circumstances;

— at the close of each financial year, it must publish an overview of the activities it has subsidised under this item, so as to raise awareness
of existing initiatives.

Part of this appropriation is also intended for language-learning and the promotion and safeguarding of regional and lesser-used languages,
including sign languages, dialects and cultures.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION** (cont’d)

**15 02 02** (cont’d)

15 02 02 01 (cont’d)

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 3 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities in the field of education and
training (COM(2003) 273 final).

15 02 02 02 Socrates

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

261 700 000 245 000 000 256 000 000 240 000 000 243 064 122,14 249 910 084,60

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 112 588 367 60 000 000 40 000 000 12 588 367
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

4 275 267 3 000 000 1 275 267

Appropriations 2003 256 000 000 177 000 000 50 000 000 10 000 000 19 000 000

Appropriations 2004 261 700 000 153 724 733 86 900 000 11 266 667 9 808 600

Total 634 563 634 240 000 000 245 000 000 109 488 367 30 266 667 9 808 600

Remarks

In accordance with Decision No 253/2000/EC, this appropriation is intended to cover:

— support for the transnational mobility of persons in the field of education in Europe,

— support for the use of information and communication technologies in the field of education,

— support for the creation of transnational cooperation networks to facilitate the exchange of experience and good practice,

— promotion of language skills and understanding of different cultures,

— support for innovative pilot projects, based on transnational partnerships designed to encourage innovation and the quality of education,

— ongoing improvements to Community reference data through the observation and analysis of national education policies, the observation and dissemination of good practices and innovations, and wide exchanges of information.

EUR 180 000 is intended to finance the European Youth Parliament; EUR 180 000 is intended to finance the Model European Parliament
Foundation.

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**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION** (cont’d)

**15 02 02** (cont’d)

15 02 02 02 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 253/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 January 2000 establishing the second phase of the Community action programme in the field of education (Socrates) (OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1).

15 02 02 03 Connect — Innovation and connection of Community programmes — Preparatory measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. — p.m. 0,— 1 371 462,86

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the completion of preparatory actions for a ‘Europe of knowledge’. The actions financed under this
item should develop synergies between education, culture, training, innovation, research and new technologies in the form of ‘linking
actions’ aimed at reducing the gaps which currently exist between those fields.

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION** (cont’d)

**15 02 02** (cont’d)

15 02 02 04 eLearning

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 9 670 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 9 670 000 6 000 000 3 670 000 — —
,( [1] )

Total 9 670 000 6 000 000 3 670 000 — —

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01

Remarks

New item

In line with Decision No 2318/2003/EC, this appropriation is intended to cover the following measures:

— exploring and promoting ways and means of using elearning for strengthening social cohesion and personal development, fostering
intercultural dialogue, and fighting the digital divide,

— promoting and developing the use of elearning as an enabling factor for the implementation of the lifelong learning paradigm in Europe,

— exploiting the potential of elearning for enhancing the European dimension in education,

— facilitating more structured cooperation in the field of elearning between the diverse Community programmes and instruments and
Member States actions,

— providing mechanisms for encouraging improvement of quality of products and services as well as for their effective dissemination and
for exchange of good practice.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

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**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION** (cont’d)

**15 02 02** (cont’d)

15 02 02 04 (cont’d)

Legal basis

Decision No 2318/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 December 2003 adopting a multiannual programme (2004
to 2006) for the effective integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education and training systems in Europe
(eLearning programme) (OJ L 345, 31.12.2003, p. 9).

15 02 02 05 Erasmus Mundus

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 5 300 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 400 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 5 300 000 4 400 000 900 000 — —
,( [1] )

Total 5 300 000 4 400 000 900 000 — —

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

New item

In accordance with Decision 2317/2003/EC, this appropriation is intended to cover the following measures:

— promoting the emergence of a clearly European system of higher education which is attractive both within the European Union and
beyond its borders,

— fostering greater international interest in obtaining European qualifications and/or experience among graduates and highly-qualified
academics throughout the world, and more opportunities to obtain these qualifications,

— fostering more structured cooperation between the European Community and third-country institutions, and increased outgoing mobility from the EU as part of European study programmes,

— achieving a better brand image for European education, with a higher profile and easier access.

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**CHAPTER 15 02 — EDUCATION** (cont’d)

**15 02 02** (cont’d)

15 02 02 05 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 2317/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 December 2003 establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries (Erasmus
Mundus) (2004 to 2008) (OJ L 345, 31.12.2003, p. 1).

**15 02 03** **Cooperation with non-member countries on education and vocational training**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 900 000 3 300 000 2 600 000 3 000 000 2 699 651,— 2 605 193,34

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 5 486 763 1 300 000 1 800 000 1 500 000 886 763
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 600 000 1 700 000 600 000 300 000

Appropriations 2004 2 900 000 900 000 1 200 000 800 000

Total 10 986 763 3 000 000 3 300 000 3 000 000 1 686 763

Remarks

In the framework of the cooperation agreements between the European Community and the United States of America and Canada, this
appropriation is in particular intended to cover:

— comparative studies on qualifications and skills,

— establishment of an exchange programme for students, teachers and administrators,

— promotion of cooperation between institutions,

— aid for the establishment of relations between the sectors of industry concerned and universities,

— promotion of cooperation with the private sector in developing and broadening programmes,

— development of complementary measures and prompt dissemination of results.

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**15 02 03** (cont’d)

Legal basis

Preparatory actions within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council
and the Commission, on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 2001/196/EC of 26 February 2001 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and
the United States of America renewing a programme of cooperation in higher education and vocational education and training
(OJ L 71, 13.3.2001, p. 7).

Council Decision 2001/197/EC of 26 February 2001 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and
the Government of Canada renewing a cooperation programme in higher education and training (OJ L 71, 13.3.2001, p. 15).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 15 03 — Total** **206 493 900** **194 533 900** **203 620 000** **188 120 000** **185 431 053,19** **163 765 972,48**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 406 100 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 406 100 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**15 03 01** **Vocational training and guidance**

15 03 01 01 Promotion of European pathways in work-linked training, including apprenticeship

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 600 000 1 540 000 1 320 000 1 320 000 1 246 597,13 1 086 400,44

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 016 021 600 000 300 000 116 021
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 320 000 720 000 500 000 100 000

Appropriations 2004 1 600 000 740 000 580 000 280 000 —

Total 3 936 021 1 320 000 1 540 000 796 021 280 000 —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure related to the objectives pursued in the context of implementing Decision 1999/51/EC,
in particular implementing the dissemination of a European attestation (known as a ‘Europass’) by beneficiaries of these ‘European pathways’.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/51/EC of 21 December 1998 on the promotion of European pathways in work-linked training, including apprenticeship (OJ L 17, 22.1.1999, p. 45).

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**CHAPTER 15 03 — VOCATIONAL TRAINING** (cont’d)

**15 03 01** (cont’d)

15 03 01 02 Leonardo da Vinci

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

172 900 000 163 000 000 170 600 000 155 100 000 153 634 456,06 137 365 777,95

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 220 693 891 57 200 000 55 000 000 55 000 000 53 493 891
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

841 078 600 000 241 078

Appropriations 2003 170 600 000 97 300 000 40 000 000 20 000 000 13 300 000

Appropriations 2004 172 900 000 67 758 922 52 300 000 34 866 667 17 974 411

Total 565 034 969 155 100 000 163 000 000 127 300 000 101 660 558 17 974 411

Remarks

In accordance with Decision 1999/382/EC, this appropriation is intended to cover:

— support for the transnational mobility of persons in the area of vocational training, in particular young people, and people in charge of
training,

— support for pilot projects based on transnational partnerships for developing innovation and quality in vocational training,

— the promotion of language skills, including skills in the least used and least taught languages, and understanding of different cultures in
the context of vocational training,

— the development of transnational cooperation networks to facilitate the exchange of experience and good practices,

— creating and updating Community reference tools, through studies and analyses, creating and updating a base of comparable data,
observation and dissemination of good practices and the exhaustive exchange of information.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/382/EC of 26 April 1999 establishing the second phase of the Community vocational training action programme
‘Leonardo da Vinci’ (OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33).

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**15 03 01** (cont’d)

15 03 01 03 European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training — Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

9 938 000 9 938 000 9 400 000 9 400 000 8 693 351,— 7 854 215,86

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 839 135 839 135
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 9 400 000 8 560 865 839 135

Appropriations 2004 9 938 000 9 098 865 839 135

Total 20 177 135 9 400 000 9 938 000 839 135

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Centre’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Centre must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure. The
Commission, if requested by the Centre, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

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**CHAPTER 15 03 — VOCATIONAL TRAINING** (cont’d)

**15 03 01** (cont’d)

15 03 01 03 (cont’d)

**Authorised establishment plan (EU-15)**

Posts

Category and grade

2003 2004

Posts filled as at 31.12.2002 Authorised Authorised

Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary

A 1 — — — — — —

A 2 — 1 — 1 — 1

A 3 — 1 — 1 — 1

A 4 5 3 7 5 7 5

A 5 6 3 7 3 7 3

A 6 4 7 1 6 1 6

A 7 — 3 — 5 — 5

A 8 — 1 — — — —

Total A 15 19 15 21 15 21

B 1 1 1 3 1 3 1

B 2 1 — 2 1 2 1

B 3 1 1 1 1 1 1

B 4 1 5 — 7 — 7

B 5 1 4 — 1 — 1

Total B 5 11 6 11 6 11

C 1 4 — 6 — 6 —

C 2 3 — 4 2 4 2

C 3 2 3 3 7 3 7

C 4 3 5 — 3 — 3

C 5 — 5 — 2 — 2

Total C 12 13 13 14 13 14

D 1 1 — 1 — 1 —

D 2 — — — 2 — 2

D 3 — 2 — — — —

D 4 — — — — — —

Total D 1 2 1 2 1 2

**Grand total** **33**,( [1] ) **45**,( [2] ) **35** **48** **35** **48**

( [1] ) Recruitment for two posts under way.

( [2] ) Recruitment for three posts under way.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
(OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 354/95 (OJ L 41, 23.2.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1131/94 of 16 May 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (OJ L 127, 19.5.1994, p. 1), determining that the Centre should have its seat in Thessaloniki.

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**CHAPTER 15 03 — VOCATIONAL TRAINING** (cont’d)

**15 03 01** (cont’d)

15 03 01 04 European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training — Subsidy for Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

4 862 000 2 862 000 5 100 000 5 100 000 5 056 649,— 4 280 784,43

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 959 545 2 959 545
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 5 100 000 2 140 455 1 500 000 1 459 545

Appropriations 2004 4 862 000 1 362 000 2 000 000 1 500 000 —

Total 12 921 545 5 100 000 2 862 000 3 459 545 1 500 000 —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Centre’s operating expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

In recent years the number of agencies has increased significantly (six): the budget for the agencies has absorbed a large proportion of the
margin in heading 3 and there have been significant staff increases.

Under the new Financial Regulation (Article 185) and the new corresponding articles of the framework regulation for each of the bodies set
up by the Communities, the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

The estimate of revenue and expenditure for the financial year is as follows (EU-25):

Revenue:

Title 1 ‘European subsidy’ 15 800 000

Title 2 ‘Miscellaneous revenue’ 100 000

Total 15 900 000

Expenditure:

Title 1 ‘Staff’ 9 288 000

Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 1 350 000

Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 5 262 000

Total 15 900 000

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
(OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 354/95 (OJ L 41, 23.2.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1131/94 of 16 May 1994, amending Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (OJ L 127, 19.5.1994, p. 1), determining that the Centre should have its seat in Thessaloniki.

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**CHAPTER 15 03 — VOCATIONAL TRAINING** (cont’d)

**15 03 02** **Phare contribution to the European Training Foundation**

15 03 02 01 Phare contribution to the European Training Foundation — Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 995 000 1 995 000 2 500 000 2 500 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 500 000 2 500 000

Appropriations 2004 1 995 000 1 995 000

Total 4 495 000 2 500 000 1 995 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended, together with that entered in Item 15 03 03 01, to cover the European Training Foundation’s administrative
expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1360/90 of 7 May 1990 on the creation of a European Training Foundation (OJ L 131, 23.5.1990, p. 1), as
amended by Regulations (EC) No 2063/94 (OJ L 216, 20.8.1994, p. 9) and (EC) No 1572/98 (OJ L 206, 23.7.1998, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 15 03 — VOCATIONAL TRAINING** (cont’d)

**15 03 02** (cont’d)

15 03 02 02 Phare contribution to the European Training Foundation — Subsidy for Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

505 000 505 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 4 000 000,— 3 524 818,18

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 475 182 475 182
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 000 000 524 818 475 182

Appropriations 2004 505 000 29 818 475 182

Total 1 980 182 1 000 000 505 000 475 182

Remarks

This appropriation is intended, together with that entered in Item 15 03 03 02, to cover the European Training Foundation’s operating
expenditure regarding its work programme (Title 3).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1360/90 of 7 May 1990 on the creation of a European Training Foundation (OJ L 131, 23.5.1990, p. 1), as
amended by Regulations (EC) No 2063/94 (OJ L 216, 20.8.1994, p. 9) and (EC) No 1572/98 (OJ L 206, 23.7.1998, p. 1).

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TITLE 15 — EDUCATION AND CULTURE

**CHAPTER 15 03 — VOCATIONAL TRAINING** (cont’d)

**15 03 03** **European Training Foundation**

15 03 03 01 European Training Foundation — Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

11 039 000 11 039 000 9 790 000 9 790 000 8 028 000,— 7 074 305,08

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 953 695 790 000 163 695
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 9 790 000 9 000 000 790 000

Appropriations 2004 11 039 000 10 085 305 953 695

Total 21 782 695 9 790 000 11 039 000 953 695

Remarks

This appropriation is intended, together with that entered in Item 15 03 02 01, to cover the Foundation’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Foundation must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.
The Commission, if requested by the Foundation, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and
administrative appropriations.

The Commission must ensure that the Foundation is paid a contribution to its administrative expenditure from the Tempus programme.

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

Revenue:

— Title 1 ‘European Community subsidy’ 17 600 000

— Title 2 ‘Other revenue’ —

Total 17 600 000

Expenditure:

— Title 1 ‘Staff’ 11 600 000

— Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 1 434 000

— Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 4 566 000

— Title 10 ‘Surplus carried over from the previous financial year’

Total 17 600 000

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**CHAPTER 15 03 — VOCATIONAL TRAINING** (cont’d)

**15 03 03** (cont’d)

15 03 03 01 (cont’d)

**Authorised establishment plan (EU-15)**

Posts

Category and grade

2003 2004

Posts filled as at 31.12.2003 Authorised Authorised

Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary

A 1 — — — — — —

A 2 — 1 — 1 — 1

A 3 — 2 — 2 — 2

A 4 — 4 — 20 — 8

A 5 — 16 — — 15

A 6 — 9 — 29 — 11

A 7 — 13 — — 16

A 8 — — — — — —

Total A — 45 — 52 — 53

B 1 — — — — — 1

B 2 — 3 — 18 — 6

B 3 — 9 — — 10

B 4 — 8 — 20 — 10

B 5 — 16 — — 10

Total B — 36 — 38 — 37

C 1 — 2 — 2 — 2

C 2 — — — 6 — 2

C 3 — 4 — — 4

C 4 — 4 — 6 — 4

C 5 — 3 — — 2

Total C — 13 — 14 — 14

D 1 — — — — — —

D 2 — — — — — —

D 3 — — — — — —

D 4 — — — — — —

Total D — — — — — —

**Grand total** **—** **94**,( [1] ) **—** **104** **—** **104**

( [1] ) Recruitment for 10 new posts under way.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1360/90 of 7 May 1990 on the creation of a European Training Foundation (OJ L 131, 23.5.1990, p. 1), as
amended by Regulation (EC) No 2063/94 (OJ L 216, 20.8.1994, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1572/98 of 17 July 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1360/90 establishing a European Training Foundation
(OJ L 206, 23.7.1998, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 15 03 — VOCATIONAL TRAINING** (cont’d)

**15 03 03** (cont’d)

15 03 03 02 European Training Foundation — Subsidy for Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 654 900 3 654 900 3 910 000 3 910 000 4 772 000,— 2 579 670,54
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 406 100 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 406 100 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 4 648 952 3 000 000 1 648 952
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 910 000 910 000 2 000 000 1 000 000

Appropriations 2004 4 061 000 412 048 3 648 952
,( [1] )

Total 12 619 952 3 910 000 4 061 000 4 648 952

,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 406 100 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 406 100 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended, together with that entered in Item 15 03 02 02, to cover the Foundation’s operating expenditure regarding its
work programme (Title 3).

The Commission must ensure that the Foundation is paid a contribution to its administrative expenditure from the Tempus programme.

The Foundation must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.
The Commission, if requested by the Foundation, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and
administrative appropriations.

In recent years the number of agencies has increased significantly (six): the budget for the agencies has absorbed a large proportion of the
margin in heading 3 and there have been significant staff increases.

Under the new Financial Regulation (Article 185) and the new corresponding articles of the framework regulation for each of the bodies set
up by the Communities, the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

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**CHAPTER 15 03 — VOCATIONAL TRAINING** (cont’d)

**15 03 03** (cont’d)

15 03 03 02 (cont’d)

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

Revenue:

— Title 1 ‘European Community subsidy’ 17 600 000

— Title 2 ‘Other revenue’ —

Total 17 600 000

Expenditure:

— Title 1 ‘Staff’ 11 600 000

— Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 1 434 000

— Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 4 566 000

Total 17 600 000

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1360/90 of 7 May 1990 on the creation of a European Training Foundation (OJ L 131, 23.5.1990, p. 1), as
amended by Regulation (EC) No 2063/94 (OJ L 216, 20.8.1994, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1572/98 of 17 July 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1360/90 establishing a European Training Foundation
(OJ L 206, 23.7.1998, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 15 04 — CULTURE AND LANGUAGE**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**15 04 02** **Culture**

**15 04 03** **Language**

**Chapter 15 04 — Total** **38 708 000** **32 748 000** **39 013 000** **36 813 000** **38 711 712,55** **35 595 251,47**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 75 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 75 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**15 04 01** **Support for bodies active at European level in the field of culture**

15 04 01 01 European Bureau for Lesser-used Languages and Mercator

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 200 000 1 200 000 1 050 000 1 050 000 1 050 000,— 1 050 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 050 000 1 050 000

Appropriations 2004 1 200 000 1 200 000
,( [1] )

Total 2 250 000 1 050 000 1 200 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover support for the European Bureau for Lesser-Used Languages. The Bureau will undertake to set up an
information agency to provide information to the European public on its achievements and on what the various Community bodies are
doing to support minority languages, including sign language, and cultures. The Bureau may also use this appropriation to expand its work
into the accession countries.

It also covers support for the Mercator network made up of three centres specialised in education, media and legislation.

This appropriation should also be made available for programmes involving sign language.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 5 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level in the field of culture (COM(2003) 275 final).

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**CHAPTER 15 04 — CULTURE AND LANGUAGE** (cont’d)

**15 04 01** (cont’d)

15 04 01 02 Preservation of Nazi concentration camps sites as historical memorials

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

800 000 800 000 400 000 400 000 350 000,— 350 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 400 000 400 000

Appropriations 2004 800 000 800 000
,( [1] )

Total 1 200 000 400 000 800 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the European Union’s contribution to the preservation of the main sites and archives associated with
the deportations, symbolised by the memorials which have been raised on the sites of the former camps, and to keeping alive the memory of
the victims.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 5 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level in the field of culture (COM(2003) 275 final).

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**CHAPTER 15 04 — CULTURE AND LANGUAGE** (cont’d)

**15 04 01** (cont’d)

15 04 01 03 Subsidy for cultural organisations advancing the idea of Europe

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

5 308 000 5 308 000 4 263 000 4 263 000 4 228 000,— 4 228 000,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 75 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 75 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 338 000 4 338 000

Appropriations 2004 5 308 000 5 308 000
,( [1] )

Total 9 646 000 4 338 000 5 308 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover operating and administrative expenditure of networks and organisations which promote European
culture and cultural cooperation and make a contribution of their own to the development of cultural life and administration:

— EUR 750 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Union Youth Orchestra,

— EUR 330 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Union Baroque Orchestra (EUBO),

— EUR 200 000 is earmarked for a grant to Philharmony of the Nations,

— EUR 250 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Choral Academy,

— EUR 60 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Fédération européenne des choeurs de l’Union,

— EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to Les Choeurs de l’Union européenne,

— EUR 60 000 is earmarked for a grant to Europa Cantat (European Federation of Young Choirs),

— EUR 400 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Opera Centre (Manchester),

— EUR 338 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Union Jazz Youth Orchestra (‘Swinging Europe’),

— EUR 295 000 is earmarked for a grant to the International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation,

— EUR 165 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Chamber Orchestra,

— EUR 75 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Association Européene des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen
(AEC),

— EUR 250 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Yuste Academy Foundation,

— EUR 125 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Council of Artists (ECA),

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**CHAPTER 15 04 — CULTURE AND LANGUAGE** (cont’d)

**15 04 01** (cont’d)

15 04 01 03 (cont’d)

— EUR 125 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Forum for the Arts and Heritage (EFAH),

— EUR 80 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Informal European Theatre Meeting (IETM),

— EUR 80 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Convention théâtrale européenne,

— EUR 80 000 is earmarked for a grant to l’Union des théâtres de l’Europe,

— EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Prix Europe pour le théâtre,

— EUR 130 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Prix Europa (prize given to the best television and radio programme),

— EUR 100 000 is earmarked for a grant to Europa Nostra,

— EUR 70 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Writers’ Congress (EWC),

— EUR 85 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Network of Arts Organisations for Children and Young People (EU-NET ART),

— EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Fédération européene des villages d’artistes (Euro Art),

— EUR 85 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Network of Cultural Administration Training Centres (ENCATC),

— EUR 85 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA),

— EUR 85 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Network of European Museums Organisations (NEMO),

— EUR 85 000 is earmarked for a grant to Momentum Europa,

— EUR 85 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Pan-European Public Children’s Network,

— EUR 75 000 is earmarked for a grant to Les Rencontres: Association of European Cities and Regions for Culture,

— EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to Europalia,

— EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to Euroballet,

— EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to the International Festivals and Events Association Europe,

— EUR 75 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Pegasus Foundation,

— EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to Hors-les-Murs,

— EUR 60 000 is earmarked for a grant to Huis Doorn (Netherlands),

— EUR 100 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Music Festival,

— EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to Tuning Educational Structures in Europe,

— EUR 75 000 is earmarked for a grant to the St Boniface Memorial Foundation 2004,

— EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Community of Historic Armed Guilds.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 5 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level in the field of culture (COM(2003) 275 final).

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**15 04 01** (cont’d)

15 04 01 04 European Cistercian Route

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

100 000 100 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 100 000 100 000

Total 100 000 100 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover support for the development and fostering of a European Cistercian Route by promoting cooperation
and developing exchanges between local authorities in areas where there are Cistercian monasteries and by coordinating Community public
aid for municipalities with Cistercian connections, in respect of cultural heritage conservation, the promotion of cultural exchanges, twinning arrangements between Cistercian towns and keeping a sense of history alive.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 5 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level in the field of culture (COM(2003) 275 final).

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**15 04 02** **Culture**

15 04 02 01 Framework programme in support of culture

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

29 300 000 23 300 000 31 300 000 28 500 000 32 174 295,03 25 911 747,06

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 45 309 934 18 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 7 309 934
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 31 300 000 10 500 000 6 000 000 8 800 000 6 000 000

Appropriations 2004 29 300 000 7 300 000 14 050 000 7 950 000 —

Total 105 909 934 28 500 000 23 300 000 32 850 000 21 259 934 —

Remarks

In accordance with Decision No 508/2000/EC, this appropriation is intended to cover actions relating to the following objectives:

— promoting cultural dialogue and mutual knowledge of the culture and history of the peoples of Europe,

— promoting the creation and transnational dissemination of culture and the mobility of artists, creators, other actors and professionals in
the cultural field and their works, with particular emphasis on young people, socially disadvantaged people and cultural diversity,

— exploiting cultural diversity and developing new forms of cultural expression,

— sharing and exploiting, at European level, common cultural heritage of European importance; disseminating knowledge and promoting
best practice concerning the conservation and preservation of that heritage,

— financing conservation and restoration operations in respect of shared cultural heritage sites of European importance,

— stressing the role of culture in social and economic development,

— encouraging intercultural dialogue and European and non-European cultural and citizenship exchanges, especially by supporting projects
of associations and local agents promoting cultural exchange,

— explicitly recognising culture as an economic factor and a factor of social integration and citizenship,

— improving access to culture and encouraging as many European citizens as possible to participate in it.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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**15 04 02** (cont’d)

15 04 02 01 (cont’d)

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 508/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 February 2000 establishing the Culture 2000 programme
(OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1).

15 04 02 02 Completion of previous programmes and measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. — 1 000 000 0,— 1 757 408,62

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 052 057 1 000 000 1 052 057
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 2 052 057 1 000 000 1 052 057

Remarks

This appropriation, to which only payment appropriations have been allocated, is intended to cover the winding-up of commitments entered
into in connection with the programmes adopted (Raphael, Kaleidoscope and Ariane), which came to an end on 31 December 1999.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue; they give rise to the provision of corresponding
appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral
part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 719/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March 1996 establishing a programme to support artistic and
cultural activities having a European dimension (Kaleidoscope) (OJ L 99, 20.4.1996, p. 20), as amended by Decision No 477/1999/EC
(OJ L 57, 5.3.1999, p. 2).

Decision No 2085/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 October 1997 establishing a programme of support, including
translation, in the field of books and reading (Ariane) (OJ L 291, 24.10.1997, p. 26), as amended by Decision No 476/1999/EC
(OJ L 57, 5.3.1999, p. 1).

Decision No 2228/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1997 establishing a Community action programme
in the field of cultural heritage (Raphael programme) (OJ L 305, 8.11.1997, p. 31).

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**15 04 02** (cont’d)

15 04 02 03 Preparatory actions for cooperation on cultural matters

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 000 000 2 040 000 2 000 000 1 600 000 909 417,52 367 089,97

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 542 328 300 000 242 328
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 000 000 1 300 000 700 000

Appropriations 2004 2 000 000 1 097 672 902 328 — —

Total 4 542 328 1 600 000 2 040 000 902 328 — —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance preparatory measures, for the third year, pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May
1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary
procedure.

It is intended to finance measures aimed at developing cultural cooperation, in particular through the creation of a European cultural
cooperation monitoring centre.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue; they give rise to the provision of corresponding
appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral
part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Preparatory action, within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**15 04 03** **Language**

15 04 03 01 Preparatory measures for promotion of the linguistic diversity of the Community in the information society

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. — p.m. 0,— 1 917 116,72

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the completion of actions supported under the European year of languages.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1934/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 establishing the European year of languages
2001 (OJ L 232, 14.9.2000, p. 1).

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**15 04 03** (cont’d)

15 04 03 02 Promotion and safeguard of regional and minority languages and cultures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. — p.m. 0,— 13 889,10

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended for the completion of measures to promote and safeguard the Community’s regional languages and cultures.

Legal basis

Preparatory action, within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**15 04 03** (cont’d)

15 04 03 03 Preparatory actions concerning promotion and safeguard of regional and minority languages, dialects and cultures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— — p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total p.m.

Remarks

This item is intended for the completion of measures to promote and safeguard regional and minority languages, dialects and cultures.

Legal basis

Preparatory action, within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 15 05 — Total** **87 050 000** **73 650 000** **79 800 000** **68 095 500** **74 384 241,20** **78 147 148,55**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 900 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**15 05 01** **Audiovisual media**

15 05 01 01 MediaPlus (measures to promote the development of the audiovisual industry)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

66 900 000 55 400 000 64 400 000 51 000 000 64 700 970,33 67 000 571,41

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 71 846 007 29 800 000 20 000 000 20 000 000 2 046 007
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

185 096 185 096

Appropriations 2003 64 400 000 21 014 904 20 000 000 10 000 000 13 385 096

Appropriations 2004 66 900 000 15 400 000 16 650 000 17 766 667 17 083 333

Total 203 331 103 51 000 000 55 400 000 46 650 000 33 197 770 17 083 333

Remarks

In accordance with Decision 2000/821/EC, this appropriation is intended to cover actions relating to the following objectives:

— to strengthen the European distribution sector in the field of cinema by encouraging distributors to invest in production, acquisition,
marketing and promotion of non-domestic European cinema films,

— to foster the wider transnational dissemination of non-domestic European films, on the European and international markets, through
initiatives to stimulate their distribution and their screening in cinemas, inter alia, by encouraging coordinated marketing strategies,

— to strengthen the distribution sector for European works on media intended for private use, by encouraging distributors to invest in
digital technology and in the promotion of non-domestic European works,

— to promote the movement, in the Community and outside it, of European television programmes produced by independent companies
by encouraging cooperation between broadcasters on the one hand, and independent European distributors and producers on the other,

— to encourage the creation of catalogues of European works in digital format intended for exploitation on new media,

— to support the linguistic diversity of European audiovisual and cinematographic works.

In accordance with Article 18(2) of the Financial Regulation, this item will, in the course of the financial year, be provided with additional
appropriations corresponding to the revenue to be entered in Item 6 1 5 8 of the statement of revenue.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

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**15 05 01** (cont’d)

15 05 01 01 (cont’d)

Legal basis

Council Decision 2000/821/EC of 20 December 2000 on the implementation of a programme to encourage the development, distribution
and promotion of European audiovisual works (MediaPlus — Development, distribution and promotion) (2001 to 2005)
(OJ L 336, 30.12.2000, p. 82).

15 05 01 02 MediaTraining (measures to promote the development of vocational training in the audiovisual industry)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

8 000 000 8 300 000 8 500 000 10 000 000 7 349 385,98 7 321 016,22

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 15 434 616 7 600 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 834 616
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

101 646 101 646

Appropriations 2003 8 500 000 2 298 354 3 100 000 3 101 646

Appropriations 2004 8 000 000 2 700 000 2 700 000 2 600 000 —

Total 32 036 262 10 000 000 8 300 000 8 301 646 5 434 616 —

Remarks

In accordance with Decision No 163/2001/EC, this appropriation is intended to cover actions relating to the following objectives:

— meeting the needs of the industry and encouraging its competitiveness by improving the continuing vocational training of professionals
in the audiovisual sector, in order to give them the knowledge and skills they need to create competitive products on the European and
other markets, in particular in the following areas:

—
— the application of new, and in particular digital, technologies for the production and distribution of audiovisual programmes with a
high commercial and artistic value,

—
— economic, financial and commercial management, including legal rules and production funding and audiovisual programme distribution techniques,

—
— scriptwriting and narration skills, including techniques for developing new types of audiovisual programme,

— encouraging cooperation and exchanges of know-how and good practices by networking the partners involved in training (training
establishments, professional sector and companies) and by developing the training of trainers.

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**15 05 01** (cont’d)

15 05 01 02 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 163/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the implementation of a training programme for professionals
in the European audiovisual programme industry (MediaTraining) (2001 to 2005) (OJ L 26, 27.1.2001, p. 1).

15 05 01 03 Other measures in the audiovisual sector

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 000 000 2 000 000 2 100 000 2 095 500 1 682 728,82 1 553 398,83

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 423 496 900 000 700 000 823 496
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

105 750 105 750

Appropriations 2003 2 100 000 1 089 750 500 000 510 250

Appropriations 2004 2 000 000 800 000 700 000 500 000

Total 6 629 246 2 095 500 2 000 000 2 033 746 500 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following measures:

— implementation of the Television without frontiers Directive,

— implementation of the Council Decision establishing a Community statistical information infrastructure relating to the industry and
markets of the audiovisual and related sectors,

— Community participation in the European Audiovisual Observatory for production of statistics on the audiovisual sector.

Legal basis

Directive 97/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 1997 amending Council Directive 89/552/EEC on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the pursuit of television
broadcasting activities (OJ L 202, 30.7.1997, p. 60).

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**15 05 01** (cont’d)

15 05 01 03 (cont’d)

Council Decision 1999/297/EC of 26 April 1999 establishing a Community statistical information infrastructure relating to the industry and
markets of the audiovisual and related sectors (OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 39).

Council Decision 1999/784/EC of 22 November 1999 concerning Community participation in the European Audiovisual Observatory
(OJ L 307, 2.12.1999, p. 61).

15 05 01 04 Completion of previous programmes and measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. — 1 000 000 0,— 2 272 162,09

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 291 327 1 000 000 2 291 327
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 3 291 327 1 000 000 2 291 327

Remarks

This appropriation covers the winding-up of commitments entered into as a part of previous action programmes in the audiovisual field and
in the framework of pilot projects to counteract drug-taking in European sport.

Legal basis

Council Decision 93/424/EEC of 22 July 1993 on an action plan for the introduction of advanced television services in Europe
(OJ L 196, 5.8.1993, p. 48).

Preparatory action, within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**15 05 01** (cont’d)

15 05 01 05 Growth and the audiovisual sector: preparatory actions to an i2i audiovisual initiative

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 500 000 1 900 000 2 400 000 1 700 000 611 533,73 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 611 534 400 000 211 534
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

389 974 200 000 189 974

Appropriations 2003 2 400 000 1 100 000 1 000 000 300 000

Appropriations 2004 2 500 000 498 492 1 650 000 351 508 —

Total 5 901 508 1 700 000 1 900 000 1 950 000 351 508 —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance, for the third year, preparatory actions within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6
May 1999 on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure.

It is intended to help audiovisual companies to access external funding offered by banks and other financial institutions, by subsidising part
of the cost of the bank guarantees required by these banks and financial institutions.

Legal basis

Preparatory action, within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**15 05 03** **Sport: preparatory measures for a Community policy in the field of sport**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 1 000 000 2 400 000 2 300 000 39 622,34 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 39 622 39 622
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 400 000 2 260 378 139 622

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total 2 439 622 2 300 000 139 622

Remarks

This appropriation covers the winding up of commitments entered into as a part of preparatory measures for a Community policy in the
field of sport.

Legal basis

Preparatory action, within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**15 05 04** **European year of education through sport**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

7 650 000 5 050 000 p.m.

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 900 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 500 000 1 900 000 1 600 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 7 650 000 3 450 000 4 200 000

Total 11 150 000 1 900 000 5 050 000 4 200 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

Pursuant to the proposal for a decision on declaring 2004 the ‘European year of education through sport’, this appropriation is intended to
cover the following activities:

— to make education and sports organisations aware of the need for cooperation, given the educational importance of sport as a social
phenomenon and its great capacity to permeate all levels of society, particularly amongst young people,

— to consider the use of the values conveyed through sport to develop the ‘basic’ educational skills, whereby young people in particular can
develop their physical prowess and also social competences, such as working as part of a team, solidarity, tolerance and fair play,

— to stress the positive contribution of voluntary activity to parallel education, particularly that of young people, and to the development
of the sporting movement,

— to promote mobility and pupil exchanges, particularly in a multicultural environment and through the organisation of sporting and
cultural contacts as part of school activity,

— to encourage sport in the school curriculum in order to fight the sedentary nature of the school population and thus contribute to
improving pupils’ physical wellbeing,

— to consider the problems relating the education of young sportsmen and sportswomen concerned with ever earlier sporting careers.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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**15 05 04** (cont’d)

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 291/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 February 2003 establishing the European year of education
through sport 2004 (JO L 43, 18.2.2003, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 15 06 — Total** **24 535 000** **28 835 000** **30 790 000** **30 296 000** **24 990 713,62** **24 929 802,03**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 150 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 230 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 600 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 600 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [5] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [6] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 540 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**15 06 01** **Support for activities and bodies active at European level in the field of active European citizenship**

15 06 01 01 Measures in favour of civil society

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 2 000 000 3 325 000 3 300 000 2 567 337,46 3 279 391,87

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 150 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 230 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 337 868 3 300 000 37 868
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 325 000 1 600 000 1 725 000

Appropriations 2004 3 150 000 1 592 132 1 557 868
,( [1] )

Total 9 812 868 3 300 000 3 230 000 3 282 868

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 1 230 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of measures in favour of civil society, in particular grants paid to organisations representing civil society. It should also cover contributions to the financing of the permanent working programme of bodies pursuing an aim of
general European interest, in particular organisations representing minorities, the elderly and migrants.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 5 June 2003, establishing a Community action programme to promote
active European citizenship (COM(2003) 276 final).

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**CHAPTER 15 06 — DIALOGUE WITH THE CITIZENS** (cont’d)

**15 06 01** (cont’d)

15 06 01 02 ‘Our Europe’ Association

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

p.m. 600 000 600 000 600 000,— 600 000,—

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 600 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 600 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 600 000 600 000

Appropriations 2004 600 000 600 000
,( [1] )

Total 1 200 000 600 000 600 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the ‘Our Europe’ Association and expenditure on its programme of European
activities.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a Council decision, submitted by the Commission on 5 June 2003, establishing a Community action programme to promote
active European citizenship (COM(2003) 276 final).

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**15 06 01** (cont’d)

15 06 01 03 Grants to European think tanks and organisations advancing the idea of Europe

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 405 000 2 405 000 2 115 000 2 115 000 1 759 593,19 1 759 593,19

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 115 000 2 115 000

Appropriations 2004 2 405 000 2 405 000
,( [1] )

Total 4 520 000 2 115 000 2 405 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the activities and operation of think tanks making a direct contribution to research
into European integration policy and organisations actively working for European cooperation.

It is also intended to cover expenditure on the activities and operation of organisations actively working for European integration:

— EUR 120 000 is earmarked for a grant to the International Secretariat of the Union of European Federalists,

— EUR 250 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Council of European Municipalities and Regions,

— EUR 250 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Citizens Action Service,

— EUR 250 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management

— EUR 200 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Centre for European Studies in Strasbourg,

— EUR 100 000 is earmarked for a grant to the College of Europe in Hamburg,

— EUR 100 000 is earmarked for a grant to ‘Soul for Europe’,

— EUR 100 000 is earmarked for a grant to Fair Trials Abroad,

— EUR 100 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Intercultural Leadership School,

— EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to CEJI (Centre européen juif d’information),

— EUR 75 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Academy of Sciences and Arts,

— EUR 120 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Europäisches Übersetzer-Kollegium Straelen,

— EUR 155 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Festival of Europe (9 May),

— EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Association européenne des représentants territoriaux,

— EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Meeting for Friendship among Peoples Association,

— EUR 75 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Institute of European Affairs (Dublin),

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**15 06 01** (cont’d)

15 06 01 03 (cont’d)

— EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Centre for European Not-for-profit Organisations,

— EUR 80 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Institut für Europäische Politik (Berlin),

— EUR 80 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Institute of International Relations (IERI),

— EUR 150 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Academy of the Urban Environment in Berlin.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementa
tion under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a Council decision, submitted by the Commission on 5 June 2003, establishing a Community action programme to promote
active European citizenship (COM(2003) 276 final).

15 06 01 04 Associations and federations of European interest

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 500 000 1 500 000 1 300 000 1 300 000 1 218 364,08 1 218 364,08

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 300 000 1 300 000

Appropriations 2004 1 500 000 1 500 000
,( [1] )

Total 2 800 000 1 300 000 1 500 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of European activities and projects carried out by associations and federations of European
local councillors and citizens. It may not be used to cover the operating costs of beneficiary organisations.

It may be used to support activities connected with reflection at European level on the ethical and spiritual values and foundations of
European integration, plus dialogue between the European institutions and local level.

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**CHAPTER 15 06 — DIALOGUE WITH THE CITIZENS** (cont’d)

**15 06 01** (cont’d)

15 06 01 04 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Proposal for a Council decision, submitted by the Commission on 5 June 2003, establishing a Community action programme to promote
active European citizenship (COM(2003) 276 final).

15 06 01 05 European think tanks

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

500 000 500 000 400 000 400 000 400 000,— 400 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 400 000 400 000

Appropriations 2004 500 000 500 000
,( [1] )

Total 900 000 400 000 500 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is earmarked for committees of experts (think tanks) making a direct contribution to research into European integration
policy.

— EUR 100 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Trans-European Policy Studies Association (ADEPT),

— EUR 150 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Centre for European Political Studies (CEPS),

— EUR 150 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Policy Centre (EPC),

— EUR 100 000 is earmarked for a grant to Friends of Europe.

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**CHAPTER 15 06 — DIALOGUE WITH THE CITIZENS** (cont’d)

**15 06 01** (cont’d)

15 06 01 05 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a Council decision, submitted by the Commission on 5 June 2003, establishing a Community action programme to promote
active European citizenship (COM(2003) 276 final).

15 06 01 06 Support for the Jean Monnet House and the Robert Schuman House

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

375 000 375 000 375 000 375 000 375 000,— 375 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 375 000 375 000

Appropriations 2004 375 000 375 000
,( [1] )

Total 750 000 375 000 375 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the activities and programmes organised by the Jean Monnet House and the Robert Schuman House.

— EUR 250 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Jean Monnet House,

— EUR 125 000 is earmarked for a grant to the Robert Schuman House.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

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**CHAPTER 15 06 — DIALOGUE WITH THE CITIZENS** (cont’d)

**15 06 01** (cont’d)

15 06 01 06 (cont’d)

Legal basis

Proposal for a Council decision, submitted by the Commission on 5 June 2003, establishing a Community action programme to promote
active European citizenship (COM(2003) 276 final).

15 06 01 07 Town-twinning schemes in the European Union

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

14 000 000 14 000 000 12 000 000 12 000 000 11 290 990,97 11 290 990,97

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 12 000 000 12 000 000

Appropriations 2004 14 000 000 14 000 000

,( [1] )

Total 26 000 000 12 000 000 14 000 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the promotion of town-twinning schemes. Proposals for twinning partnerships between towns and
villages in the European Union, and towns and villages in the new Member States, the accession countries, and the countries of the Stability
Pact will be eligible for support. Priority will be given to proposals for twinning partnerships between towns and villages in the European
Union and towns and villages in the new Member States.

It is also intended to encourage links between the European Union’s peripheral, mountain and island regions, account being taken also of the
necessary geographical balance.

Part of this appropriation may be used to finance evaluations of the activities subsidised under this item.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

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**15 06 01** (cont’d)

15 06 01 07 (cont’d)

Legal basis

Proposal for a Council decision, submitted by the Commission on 5 June 2003, establishing a Community action programme to promote
active European citizenship (COM(2003) 276 final).

15 06 01 08 International European Movement

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

455 000 455 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 455 000 455 000

Total 455 000 455 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance part of the operating expenses of the International European Movement.

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**CHAPTER 15 06 — DIALOGUE WITH THE CITIZENS** (cont’d)

**15 06 02** **Cost of organising graduate traineeships with the institution**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

5 300 000 5 300 000 5 100 000 5 100 000 4 734 871,92 4 734 871,92

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 5 100 000 5 100 000

Appropriations 2004 5 300 000 5 300 000

Total 10 400 000 5 100 000 5 300 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred in practical administrative training for young graduates, training for interpreters and translators to facilitate recruitment and short training visits for civil servants of the Member States. This expenditure includes
trainees’ social security contributions and allowances, travel expenses at the beginning and end of the course, travel expenses for travel
connected with the training programme and reception or meal and documentation costs.

The Commission must ensure that the selection of trainees is based on objective, transparent criteria and reflects a geographical balance.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 15 06 — DIALOGUE WITH THE CITIZENS** (cont’d)

**15 06 05** **Visits to the Commission**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

p.m. 1 575 000 1 700 000 1 544 556,— 1 271 590,—

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 540 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 854 681 1 000 000 500 000 354 681
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 575 000 700 000 400 000 475 000

Appropriations 2004 1 500 000 640 000 860 000 — —
,( [1] )

Total 4 929 681 1 700 000 1 540 000 1 689 681 — —

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of organising visits to the Community institutions.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**15 06 06** **Special annual events**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 2 300 000 4 000 000 3 406 000 500 000,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 977 395 100 000 877 395
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

750 000 400 000 350 000

Appropriations 2003 4 000 000 2 906 000 1 072 605 21 395

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 5 727 395 3 406 000 2 300 000 21 395

Remarks

This appropriation covers the settlement of commitments made regarding special annual events in previous years.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 15 07 — YOUTH**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

15 07 YOUTH

**Chapter 15 07 — Total** **71 770 000** **71 910 000** **83 600 000** **74 700 000** **71 963 576,54** **71 899 705,90**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**CHAPTER 15 07 — YOUTH** (cont’d)

**15 07 01** **Support for bodies active at European level in the field of youth**

15 07 01 01 European Youth Forum

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

p.m.

p.m. 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000,— 2 000 000,—

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 000 000 2 000 000

Appropriations 2004 2 000 000 2 000 000
,( [1] )

Total 4 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the European Union Youth Forum:

— administrative costs of the permanent secretariat (staff, rental of offices and meeting rooms, miscellaneous costs),

— travel, subsistence and incidental costs of delegates to the meetings of the Forum,

— costs associated with the meetings if not covered by the existing services and facilities available to the secretariat,

— costs associated with promoting the European Youth Forum.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 3 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level in the field of culture (COM(2003) 272 final).

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**CHAPTER 15 07 — YOUTH** (cont’d)

**15 07 01** (cont’d)

15 07 01 02 Support for international non-governmental youth organisations

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 870 000 1 870 000 1 700 000 1 700 000 1 455 818,21 1 455 818,21

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 700 000 1 700 000

Appropriations 2004 1 870 000 1 870 000
,( [1] )

Total 3 570 000 1 700 000 1 870 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover grants to international non-governmental youth organisations working in a European context.

In distributing the appropriations from this item, the Commission is called upon to take account of the extent to which the organisations
which apply for funding have extended their membership and operations to the new Member States; priority should be given to supporting
non-governmental organisations which stand out because of their comprehensive involvement of young people, particularly at all levels
within their organisation, including its decision-making bodies.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 3 June 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level in the field of culture (COM(2003) 272 final).

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**15 07 02** **YOUTH**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

67 900 000 68 000 000 77 900 000 70 000 000 68 507 758,33 68 443 887,69

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 61 446 253 26 700 000 20 000 000 14 746 253
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

610 900 400 000 210 900

Appropriations 2003 77 900 000 42 900 000 20 000 000 15 000 000

Appropriations 2004 67 900 000 27 789 100 24 200 000 15 910 900 —

Total 207 857 153 70 000 000 68 000 000 53 946 253 15 910 900 —

Remarks

In accordance with Decision No 1031/2000/EC, this appropriation is intended to cover the following:

— support for young people’s transnational mobility,

— support for the use of information and communication technologies in the field of youth,

— support for the development of cooperation networks at European level, permitting a reciprocal exchange of experiences and good
practices,

— support for transnational projects that promote European citizenship and young people’s participation in its development,

— promotion of language skills and understanding of different cultures,

— support for pilot projects based on transnational partnerships designed to encourage innovation and quality in the field of youth,

— creation at European level of methods for analysing and following up youth policies and their development and methods for the dissemination of good practices.

An amount of EUR 3 000 000 earmarked for projects to promote cross-border regions should be added to the appropriation corresponding
to the budget allocation provided for in the decision establishing the YOUTH programme, according to the Commission communication of
27 July 2001 on the impact of enlargement on regions bordering candidate countries — Community action for border regions (COM(2001)
437 final).

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

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**15 07 02** (cont’d)

Legal basis

Decision No 1031/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 April 2000 establishing the YOUTH Community action
programme (OJ L 117, 18.5.2000, p. 1).

Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and
improvement of the budgetary procedure, in particular point 33 thereof (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

**15 07 03** **Pilot projects for participation of young people**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 000 000 2 040 000 2 000 000 1 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

Appropriations 2004 2 000 000 1 040 000 960 000 — —

Total 4 000 000 1 000 000 2 040 000 960 000 — —

Remarks

As part of a new cooperation policy in the field of youth and on the basis of the proposals in the YOUTH White Paper, this pilot project is
intended to support projects to develop young people’s participation in civil life and activities to network these projects so that good
practices can be exchanged.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Pilot project, within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial
Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 15 49 — Total** **—** **13 450 000** **24 462 000** **22 266 500** **22 333 646,89** **19 360 244,93**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 200 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 270 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**15 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Education and culture’**

15 49 04 01 Preparatory actions for cooperation in the field of education and of youth policy — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. 1 000 000 900 000 1 218 822,02 240 902,67

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 200 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 165 461 770 000 395 461
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 000 000 130 000 804 539 65 461

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 2 165 461 900 000 1 200 000 65 461

,( [1] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Item 15 02 02 01.

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**15 49 04** (cont’d)

15 49 04 02 Socrates — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 5 700 000 7 000 000 6 500 000 6 549 871,73 5 284 816,38

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 5 537 824 5 537 824
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 7 000 000 962 176 5 700 000 337 824

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 12 537 824 6 500 000 5 700 000 337 824

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Item 15 02 02 02.

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**15 49 04** (cont’d)

15 49 04 04 YOUTH — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 2 000 000 3 100 000 2 700 000 2 568 481,13 2 525 751,31

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 424 360 2 424 360
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 100 000 275 640 2 000 000 824 360

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 5 524 360 2 700 000 2 000 000 824 360

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 15 07 02.

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**15 49 04** (cont’d)

15 49 04 05 Promotion of European pathways in work-linked training, including apprenticeship — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 5 000 162 000 162 000 37 501,22 96 777,04

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 14 776 14 776
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 162 000 147 224 5 000 9 776

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 176 776 162 000 5 000 9 776

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Item 15 03 01 01.

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**15 49 04** (cont’d)

15 49 04 06 Leonardo da Vinci — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 2 800 000 5 100 000 4 700 000 4 320 943,83 3 915 712,37

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 381 079 3 381 079
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 5 100 000 1 318 921 2 800 000 981 079

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 8 481 079 4 700 000 2 800 000 981 079

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Item 15 03 01 02.

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**15 49 04** (cont’d)

15 49 04 07 Framework programme in support of culture — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 750 000 1 200 000 1 000 000 1 036 977,40 808 681,38

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 087 749 1 000 000 87 749
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 200 000 — 662 251 537 749

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 2 287 749 1 000 000 750 000 537 749

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Item 15 04 02 01.

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**15 49 04** (cont’d)

15 49 04 08 Media (measures to promote the development of the audiovisual industry) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 2 000 000 5 600 000 5 000 000 5 549 155,48 5 538 753,42

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 451 010 2 451 010
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 5 600 000 2 548 990 2 000 000 1 051 010

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 8 051 010 5 000 000 2 000 000 1 051 010

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Item 15 05 01 01.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**15 49 04** (cont’d)

15 49 04 09 Other measures in the audiovisual sector — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 50 000 p.m. 4 500 79 200,— 23 760,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 55 440 4 500 50 000 940
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 55 440 4 500 50 000 940

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Item 15 05 01 03.

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**15 49 04** (cont’d)

15 49 04 11 European integration in universities — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 140 000 500 000 500 000 500 297,08 447 296,44

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 162 141 162 141
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 500 000 337 859 140 000 22 141

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 662 141 500 000 140 000 22 141

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Item 15 02 01 01.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**15 49 04** (cont’d)

15 49 04 12 Measures for civil society — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. 700 000 700 000 462 415,— 477 793,92

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 270 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 309 876 309 876 —
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 700 000 390 124 270 000 39 876

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 009 876 700 000 270 000 39 876
,( [1] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Item 15 06 01 01 and Article 15 06 05.

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**15 49 04** (cont’d)

15 49 04 13 Sport: preparatory measures for a Community policy in the field of sport — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 5 000 100 000 100 000 9 982,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 9 982 9 982
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 100 000 90 018 5 000 4 982

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 109 982 100 000 5 000 4 982

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 15 05 03.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘EDUCATION AND CULTURE’

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘EDUCATION AND CULTURE’

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**Overall objectives**

The activities of this policy area have the following objectives:

— to inform the media and the citizens about the activities of the Commission and communicate the objectives of its policies and actions,

— to inform the Commission about the evolution of public opinion in Member States.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 16 — Total** **166 163 680** **162 286 959** **147 205 246** **138 773 246** **124 260 477,01** **120 455 332,36**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 444 407 407

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 81 61 59

Other support staff 163 142 141

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 93 82 77

**Total** **781** **692** **684**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**PRESS AND COMMUNICATION**

**CHAPTER 16 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘PRESS AND COMMUNICATION’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 116 303 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 611 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 611 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**16 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Press and communication’**

16 01 04 01 General information work concerning the
European Union — Expenditure on administrative management 3 180 000

16 01 04 02 Information outlets — Expenditure on administrative management 3 292 500

16 01 04 03 Prince (information programme for European
citizens) — Information activities in connection with specific policies — Expenditure on
administrative management 3 2 592 000

16 01 04 04 Communication work — Expenditure on
administrative management 3 1 200 000

Article 16 01 04 — Subtotal 4 264 500

**Chapter 16 01 — Total** **101 528 180** **82 008 246** **77 018 956,63**

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**16 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Press and communication’**

16 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of DG ‘Press and communication’/Headquarters

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

45 124 825 41 152 241 36 433 754,53
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 116 303 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**16 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Press and communication’**

16 01 02 01 External staff of DG ‘Press and communication’/Headquarters

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 951 914 5 392 850 4 539 670,20

16 01 02 03 Local staff of DG ‘Press and communication’/Representation offices

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 400 000 8 000 000 7 931 347,27

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of, and the institution’s social security contributions for, local staff employed in the
representation offices in the Community.

Legal basis

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 4 and Title IV thereof.

16 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of DG ‘Press and communication’/Headquarters

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 849 911 2 395 725 2 047 213,20
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 611 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 611 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**16 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Press and communication’**

16 01 03 01 Buildings and related expenditure of DG ‘Press and communication’/Headquarters

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 381 030 9 467 430 10 484 514,18

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**16 01 03** (cont’d)

16 01 03 03 Buildings and related expenditure of DG ‘Press and communication’/Representation offices

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

21 556 000 15 600 000 15 582 457,25

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the payment of rents and leasing charges relating to occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

— the payment of insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the institution,

— water, gas, electricity and heating charges,

— maintenance costs, calculated on the basis of current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the
expenditure is occasioned by regular cleaning operations, the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products,
etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops,

— the fitting-out of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks, electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc.,

— the cost of the necessary equipment,

— expenses concerned with the security of persons and buildings, both as regards the health and safety of individuals and the physical and
material security of persons and property. These expenses include, for example, the purchase, the hire and the maintenance of firefighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs as well as contracts for the guarding of
buildings, contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment,

— expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges for
utilities (refuse collection etc.),

— technical assistance fees relating to major fitting-out operations for premises,

— the cost of the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of technical equipment and fittings, furniture and vehicles,

— the purchase of books, documents and other non-periodical publications, the updating of existing volumes, binding costs and the
purchase of electronic identification equipment,

— expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals, official journals, parliamentary papers, foreign trade statistics, news
agency reports and various other specialised publications,

— the cost of subscriptions and access to electronic information services and external databases and the acquisition of electronic media
(CD-ROMs etc.),

— the training and support required for accessing this information,

— copyright fees,

— the cost of stationery and office supplies,

— insurance,

— the cost of work materials,

— expenses relating to internal meetings,

— the cost of maintenance work and of departmental removals,

— medical expenses arising as a result of the provisions of the Staff Regulations,

— the cost of installation, upkeep and operation of catering areas,

— other operating expenditure,

— postal and delivery charges,

— telecommunications subscriptions and charges,

— the cost of purchasing and installing telecommunications equipment,

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**16 01 03** (cont’d)

16 01 03 03 (cont’d)

— information-technology expenditure for offices within the Community, in particular expenditure on information and management systems, office automation infrastructure, personal computers, servers and related infrastructure, peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.), office
equipment (photocopiers, fax machines, typewriters, dictaphones, etc.) and general expenditure on networks, support, assistance to
users, information-technology training and removals,

— any expenditure to cover the cost of purchase or rental with purchase option of buildings.

It covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered
in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Community is entered in Item 01 03 02 of the titles
concerned.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 20 000.

**16 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Press and communication’**

16 01 04 01 General information work concerning the European Union — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

180 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this article, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Articles 16 02 02, 16 03 01 and 16 04 02.

16 01 04 02 Information outlets — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

292 500

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Article 16 05 01.

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**16 01 04** (cont’d)

16 01 04 03 Prince (information programme for European citizens) — Information activities in connection with specific policies — Expenditure on
administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 592 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this article, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Articles 01 02 04, 16 04 05, 18 08 01, 22 04 01 and 25 03 02.

16 01 04 04 Communication work — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 200 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this article, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Articles 16 02 03, 16 03 02 and 16 04 03.

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**CHAPTER 16 02 — PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO THE MEDIA ON THE DECISIONS AND THE POLICIES OF THE COMMISSION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 16 02 — Total** **16 475 000** **14 658 380** **17 610 000** **12 724 550** **10 812 524,78** **10 221 610,78**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**16 02 01** **Other general grants**

16 02 01 01 Journalists in Europe

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— — — —
146 000,— 146 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— —
Appropriations 2003

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total — — —

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**CHAPTER 16 02 — PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO THE MEDIA ON THE DECISIONS AND THE POLICIES OF THE COMMISSION** (cont’d)

**16 02 02** **Citizens’ information via the media**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

8 165 000 6 651 100 10 000 000 5 309 850 3 519 388,— 3 225 649,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 4 065 081 2 362 269 1 064 700 409 500 228 612
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 10 000 000 2 947 581 2 402 400 2 455 500 1 800 300 394 219

Appropriations 2004 10 165 000 5 184 000 1 829 100 1 405 200 1 746 700

,( [1] )

Total 24 230 081 5 309 850 8 651 100 4 694 100 3 434 112 2 140 919

,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 2 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund general information work on the European Union, with the aim of providing all Europeans with
general information on the work of the Community institutions, on decisions taken and on the different stages of European integration, a
task which falls within the public service remit. The information concerned covers all the Community institutions. It is supplied to the public
through a decentralised network using modern and interactive media (by satellite, via the Internet, etc.) in synergy with the official information bodies in the Member States.

Part of this appropriation may be allocated to Euronews with due regard for the provisions of the Financial Regulation. The appropriation
entered in the reserve will be released on the basis of an evaluation by the European Parliament of proposals submitted by the Commission,
by 1 May 2004 at the latest, on the conditions and objectives for the financing of Euronews by the EU budget.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the coordination of monitoring activities at national level and scrutiny of the conduct of the
June 2004 European election campaign, particularly as regards radio and television news broadcasts, with the aim of ensuring pluralism,
impartiality and equity between political parties and all candidates and, thereby, the best possible provision of information to the general
public.

On 27 June 2001, the Commission adopted a communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee
and the Committee of the Regions on a new framework for cooperation in activities concerning the information and communication policy
of the European Union (COM(2001) 354 final). This communication proposes an interinstitutional framework for cooperation between the
institutions and with the Member States for the development of a communication and information policy strategy for the European Union.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down
common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of EU information and communication policy. It coordinates the central
and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following
years based on a report drawn up by the Commission.

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**CHAPTER 16 02 — PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO THE MEDIA ON THE DECISIONS AND THE POLICIES OF THE COMMISSION** (cont’d)

**16 02 02** (cont’d)

With regard to decentralised work, the European Parliament’s external offices and the Commission representations must jointly devise and
carry out information and communication activities relating to European Union policies with the exception of issues concerning each
institution’s specific institutional role.

The production of information for citizens is provided via actions through the media.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

**16 02 03** **Direct communication — Media**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 310 000 2 007 280 2 310 000 2 114 700 1 872 097,— 1 574 922,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 550 557 1 177 600 640 000 448 000 284 957
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 310 000 937 100 482 500 432 000 256 000 202 400

Appropriations 2004 2 310 000 884 780 749 610 297 073 378 537

Total 7 170 557 2 114 700 2 007 280 1 629 610 838 030 580 937

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the European Union’s communication-related expenditure. The aim of the communication work is to
provide target groups, mainly the media, with the tools for deepening their understanding of topical issues.

On 27 June 2001, the Commission adopted a communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee
and the Committee of the Regions on a new framework for cooperation in activities concerning the information and communication policy
of the European Union (COM(2001) 354 final). This communication proposes an interinstitutional framework for cooperation between the
institutions and with the Member States for the development of a communication and information policy strategy for the European Union.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down
common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of EU information and communication policy. It coordinates the central
and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following
years based on a report drawn up by the Commission.

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**CHAPTER 16 02 — PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO THE MEDIA ON THE DECISIONS AND THE POLICIES OF THE COMMISSION** (cont’d)

**16 02 03** (cont’d)

Implementation of these activities is carried out from headquarters:

— audiovisual communication to the media,

— coordination with all the spokespersons and the information and communication departments of Commission directorates-general.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

**16 02 04** **Operation of radio and television studios and audiovisual equipment**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

6 000 000 6 000 000 5 300 000 5 300 000 5 275 039,78 5 275 039,78

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 5 300 000 5 300 000

Appropriations 2004 6 000 000 6 000 000

Total 11 300 000 5 300 000 6 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all the costs of operating the Commission’s studios and other audiovisual information facilities: staff
and the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of the necessary equipment and material.

It also covers satellite rental to provide information on the European Union’s activities to television channels. These appropriations must be
managed in compliance with the principles of interinstitutional cooperation in order to ensure the dissemination of all information concerning the European Union.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 60 000.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 16 03 — ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC OPINION TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENT OF GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CITIZENS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 16 03 — Total** **19 090 000** **16 467 000** **18 290 000** **15 825 600** **12 952 709,—** **11 542 143,—**

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**CHAPTER 16 03 — ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC OPINION TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENT OF GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CITIZENS** (cont’d)

**16 03 01** **Public opinion analysis and proximity actions**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

6 800 000 6 210 000 6 800 000 5 835 000 3 867 460,— 3 544 669,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 4 482 012 2 604 553 1 173 900 451 500 252 059
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 6 800 000 3 230 447 2 428 100 853 500 231 100 56 853

Appropriations 2004 6 800 000 2 608 000 2 269 600 1 922 400

Total 18 082 012 5 835 000 6 210 000 3 574 600 2 405 559 56 853

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund general information work on the European Union, with the aim of providing all Europeans with
general information on the work of the Community institutions, on decisions taken and on the different stages of European integration, a
task which falls within the public service remit. The information concerned covers all the Community institutions. It is supplied to the public
through a decentralised network using modern and interactive media (by satellite, via the Internet, etc.) in synergy with the official information bodies in the Member States.

On 27 June 2001, the Commission adopted a communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee
and the Committee of the Regions on a new framework for cooperation in activities concerning the information and communication policy
of the European Union (COM(2001) 354 final). This communication proposes an interinstitutional framework for cooperation between the
institutions and with the Member States for the development of a communication and information policy strategy for the European Union.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down
common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of EU information and communication policy. It coordinates the central
and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following
years based on a report drawn up by the Commission.

With regard to decentralised work, the European Parliament’s external offices and the Commission representations must jointly devise and
carry out information and communication activities relating to European Union policies with the exception of issues concerning each
institution’s specific institutional role.

The measures are carried out:

— by the representations in the Member States,

— from Commission headquarters,

— in partnership with the Member States.

The following types of measures are covered:

— public opinion analysis (Eurobarometer),

— organisation of or participation in European events, public relations campaigns, etc.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

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**CHAPTER 16 03 — ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC OPINION TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENT OF GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CITIZENS** (cont’d)

**16 03 01** (cont’d)

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

**16 03 02** **Actions in the field of communication**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

9 890 000 7 857 000 9 240 000 7 740 600 6 852 583,— 5 764 808,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 9 245 768 4 268 800 2 320 000 1 624 000 1 032 968
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 9 240 000 3 471 800 1 825 000 1 766 000 1 188 000 989 200

Appropriations 2004 9 890 000 3 712 000 3 190 000 1 392 000 1 596 000

Total 28 375 768 7 740 600 7 857 000 6 580 000 3 612 968 2 585 200

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the European Union’s communication-related expenditure. The aim of the communication work is to
provide target groups, mainly the media, with the tools for deepening their understanding of topical issues.

On 27 June 2001, the Commission adopted a communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee
and the Committee of the Regions on a new framework for cooperation in activities concerning the information and communication policy
of the European Union (COM(2001) 354 final). This communication proposes an interinstitutional framework for cooperation between the
institutions and with the Member States for the development of a communication and information policy strategy for the European Union.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down
common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of EU information and communication policy. It coordinates the central
and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following
years based on a report drawn up by the Commission.

Implementation of these activities is carried out through the representations in the Member States:

— publication of written and electronic material,

— direct communication measures with the Member States,

— seminars and press conferences,

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**CHAPTER 16 03 — ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC OPINION TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENT OF GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CITIZENS** (cont’d)

**16 03 02** (cont’d)

— contacts with the press and the audiovisual media,

— coordination with the national information bodies dealing with European affairs in each of the Member States,

— direct communication activities with information multipliers.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

**16 03 03** **Priority publications programme**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 400 000 2 400 000 2 250 000 2 250 000 2 232 666,— 2 232 666,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 250 000 2 250 000

Appropriations 2004 2 400 000 2 400 000

Total 4 650 000 2 250 000 2 400 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on issuing, in whatever medium, publications on matters of major topical importance
relating to Commission activities and the work of the European Union, selected under the priority publications programme. The publications may be targeted at the teaching profession, opinion leaders and the general public.

Publication costs cover, among other things, preparation and drafting (including authors’ contracts), freelance editing, use of documentation,
reproduction of documents, data purchase or management, editing, translation, revision (including checking the concordance of texts),
printing, posting on the Internet or installation in any other electronic medium, distribution, storage, dissemination and promotion of such
documents.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 16 04 — INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (AT CENTRAL AND LOCAL LEVEL)**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 16 04 — Total** **14 350 000** **13 530 686** **10 350 000** **11 749 850** **8 554 199,63** **7 610 684,—**

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**CHAPTER 16 04 — INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (AT CENTRAL AND LOCAL LEVEL)** (cont’d)

**16 04 02** **Tools for information to the citizens**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

7 200 000 7 969 248 7 200 000 8 305 150 5 504 683,30 5 045 245,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 6 343 313 3 686 178 1 661 400 639 000 356 735
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 7 200 000 4 618 972 1 969 500 391 000 168 600 51 928

Appropriations 2004 7 200 000 4 338 348 1 861 652 1 000 000 —

Total 20 743 313 8 305 150 7 969 248 2 891 652 1 525 335 51 928

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund general information work on the European Union, with the aim of providing all Europeans with
general information on the work of the Community institutions, on decisions taken and on the different stages of European integration, a
task which falls within the public service remit. The information concerned covers all the Community institutions. It is supplied to the public
through a decentralised network using modern and interactive media (by satellite, via the Internet, etc.) in synergy with the official information bodies in the Member States.

On 27 June 2001, the Commission adopted a communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee
and the Committee of the Regions on a new framework for cooperation in activities concerning the information and communication policy
of the European Union (COM(2001) 354 final). This communication proposes an interinstitutional framework for cooperation between the
institutions and with the Member States for the development of a communication and information policy strategy for the European Union.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down
common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of EU information and communication policy. It coordinates the central
and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following
years based on a report drawn up by the Commission.

With regard to decentralised work, the European Parliament’s external offices and the Commission representations must jointly devise and
carry out information and communication activities relating to European Union policies with the exception of issues concerning each
institution’s specific institutional role.

The measures are carried out:

— by the representations in the Member States,

— from Commission headquarters,

— in partnership with the Member States.

The following types of measures are covered:

— production of information,

— dissemination of information (brochures, automated central documentation service, etc.),

— direct communication measures targeted at the general public and journalists.

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**CHAPTER 16 04 — INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (AT CENTRAL AND LOCAL LEVEL)** (cont’d)

**16 04 02** (cont’d)

This appropriation is to be used in particular to fund information campaigns so as to allow more straightforward access to the institutions’
documents.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

**16 04 03** **Communication tools**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 150 000 3 061 438 3 150 000 3 444 700 3 049 516,33 2 565 439,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 4 144 655 1 913 600 1 040 000 728 000 463 055
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 150 000 1 531 100 792 500 402 000 316 000 108 400

Appropriations 2004 3 150 000 1 228 938 1 022 531 352 354 546 177

Total 10 444 655 3 444 700 3 061 438 2 152 531 1 131 409 654 577

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the European Union’s communication-related expenditure. The aim of the communication work is to
provide target groups, mainly the media, with the tools for deepening their understanding of topical issues.

On 27 June 2001, the Commission adopted a communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee
and the Committee of the Regions on a new framework for cooperation in activities concerning the information and communication policy
of the European Union (COM(2001) 354 final). This communication proposes an interinstitutional framework for cooperation between the
institutions and with the Member States for the development of a communication and information policy strategy for the European Union.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down
common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of EU information and communication policy. It coordinates the central
and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following
years based on a report drawn up by the Commission.

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**CHAPTER 16 04 — INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (AT CENTRAL AND LOCAL LEVEL)** (cont’d)

**16 04 03** (cont’d)

Implementation of these activities is driven by two types of measures:

— measures carried out through the representations in the Member States: management of their own website,

— measures carried out from headquarters:

—
— management of the Europa site,

— — audiovisual communication.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

**16 04 04** **Prince (information programme for European citizens) — Information activities in connection with specific policies**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— — p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total p.m. —

Remarks

On 27 June 2001, the Commission adopted a communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee
and the Committee of the Regions on a new framework for cooperation in activities concerning the information and communication policy
of the European Union (COM(2001) 354 final). This communication proposes an interinstitutional framework for cooperation between the
institutions and with the Member States for the development of a communication and information policy strategy for the European Union.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down
common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of EU information and communication policy. It coordinates the central
and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following
years based on a report drawn up by the Commission.

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**16 04 04** (cont’d)

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

**16 04 05** **Prince — Role of the European Union in the world**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

4 000 000 2 500 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 4 000 000 2 500 000 1 500 000

Total 4 000 000 2 500 000 1 500 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of priority information measures on Community policies.

It covers the role of the European Union in the world, with the following objectives:

— to encourage a more balanced view of globalisation,

— to point out the value of the present system/past achievements of commercial policy as a common strategy/response by the Europeans to
globalisation,

— to stress the links between globalisation, multilateral rules and sustainable development,

— to highlight the principles/values espoused by the EU on the world stage.

On 27 June 2001, the Commission adopted a communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee
and the Committee of the Regions on a new framework for cooperation in activities concerning the information and communication policy
of the European Union (COM(2001) 354 final). This communication proposes an interinstitutional framework for cooperation between the
institutions and with the Member States for the development of a communication and information policy strategy for the European Union.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down
common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of EU information and communication policy. It coordinates the central
and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following
years based on a report drawn up by the Commission.

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**16 04 05** (cont’d)

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

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**CHAPTER 16 05 — COORDINATION OF INFORMATION RELAYS AND NETWORKS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 16 05 — Total** **14 400 000** **12 912 870** **14 400 000** **12 300 000** **12 480 440,48** **11 594 767,82**

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**CHAPTER 16 05 — COORDINATION OF INFORMATION RELAYS AND NETWORKS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION** (cont’d)

**16 05 01** **Information outlets**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

14 400 000 12 912 870 14 400 000 12 300 000 12 480 440,48 11 594 767,82

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 6 144 371 2 660 000 1 450 000 1 250 000 784 371
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 14 400 000 9 640 000 1 950 000 1 200 000 800 000 810 000

Appropriations 2004 14 400 000 9 512 870 1 993 565 1 095 710 1 797 855

Total 34 944 371 12 300 000 12 912 870 4 443 565 2 680 081 2 607 855

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the financing of information and documentation outlets throughout Europe (Info Points Europe and rural information forums). Each
Info Point or rural information forum should receive sufficient financial assistance in order to function properly and to meet expectations, decided by the Interinstitutional Group on Information and based on the evaluation carried out by the Commission. Such outlets,
in the form of public or private organisations or combinations of the two, back up the work of the Commission’s offices in the Member
States,

— the financing of major national information centres jointly managed by the Member States,

— the training of persons to take charge of these outlets, and the task of running the network,

— the financing of the International Federation of Europe Houses (EUR 2 200 000, 20 % of which in administrative costs) and the European Movement.

On 27 June 2001, the Commission adopted a communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee
and the Committee of the Regions on a new framework for cooperation in activities concerning the information and communication policy
of the European Union (COM(2001) 354 final). This communication proposes an interinstitutional framework for cooperation between the
institutions and with the Member States for the development of a communication and information policy strategy for the European Union.

This appropriation is also intended to fund actions for citizens’ advice services.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) ofCouncil Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 16 49 — Total** **—** **2 869 343** **4 547 000** **4 165 000** **2 441 646,49** **2 467 170,13**

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**16 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Press and communication’**

16 49 04 01 General information work concerning the European Union — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 91 280 162 000 135 000 99 950,— 183 257,80

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 64 280 64 280
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 162 000 70 720 91 280

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 226 280 135 000 91 280

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Articles 16 03 01, 16 04 02 and 16 02 02.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**16 49 04** (cont’d)

16 49 04 02 Information outlets — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 316 864 325 000 300 000 275 000,— 296 280,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 291 864 200 000 91 864 —
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 325 000 100 000 225 000

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 616 864 300 000 316 864 —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 16 05 01.

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**CHAPTER 16 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**16 49 04** (cont’d)

16 49 04 03 Prince (information programme for European citizens) — Information activities in connection with specific policies — Expenditure on
administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 1 305 042 2 880 000 2 730 000 1 115 190,53 1 054 720,32

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 155 042 800 000 355 042
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 880 000 1 930 000 950 000

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 4 035 042 2 730 000 1 305 042

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Articles 01 02 04, 16 04 05, 18 08 01, 22 04 01 and 25 03 02.

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**16 49 04** (cont’d)

16 49 04 04 Communication work — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 1 156 157 1 180 000 1 000 000 951 505,96 932 912,01

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 976 157 600 000 376 157
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 180 000 400 000 780 000

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 2 156 157 1 000 000 1 156 157

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Articles 16 03 02, 16 04 03 and 16 02 03.

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**CHAPTER 16 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘PRESS AND COMMUNICATION’**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 16 50 — Total** **320 500** **320 500**

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**16 50 01** **Performance facility for heading 3**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

320 500 320 500

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 320 500 320 500

Total 320 500 320 500

Remarks

This appropriation is to be transferred to administrative or operating articles and/or items for this policy if necessary.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘PRESS AND COMMUNICATION’

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘PRESS AND COMMUNICATION’

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**HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION**

**Overall objectives**

This policy area aims to ensure a high level of protection of consumers’ health, safety and economic interests as well as of public health at the level of the European
Union.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 17 — Total** **399 419 123** **418 131 216** **370 153 721** **363 167 221** **379 703 722,45** **371 232 767,74**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 611 582 599

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 130 119 97

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 119 118 113

**Total** **860** **819** **809**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**TITLE 17**

**HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION**

**CHAPTER 17 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

17 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF
POLICY AREA ‘HEALTH AND CONSUMER
PROTECTION’

**17 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employ-**
**ment of policy area ‘Health and consumer**
**protection’** 5 61 412 976 58 909 138 53 596 762,86
( [1] )

**17 01 02** **External staff and other management expen-**
**diture in support of policy area ‘Health and**
**consumer protection’**

17 01 02 01 External staff 5 10 253 246 9 110 919 6 821 448,88

17 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5 11 256 579 9 850 106 10 295 719,01
( [2] ) ( [3] )

Article 17 01 02 — Subtotal 21 509 825 18 961 025 17 117 167,89

**17 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy**
**area ‘Health and consumer protection’** 5 15 489 099 13 552 558 15 423 500,19

**17 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Health and consumer protection’**

17 01 04 01 Plant-health measures — Expenditure on
administrative management 1.1 1 000 000 1 000 000 965 163,—

17 01 04 02 Public health (2003 to 2008) — Expenditure
on administrative management 3 6 622 000

17 01 04 03 Community activities in favour of consumers
— Expenditure on administrative management 3 p.m.
( [4] )

17 01 04 04 Pilot study: risk financing model for livestock
epidemics 1.1 500 000

Article 17 01 04 — Subtotal 8 122 000 1 000 000 965 163,—

**Chapter 17 01 — Total** **106 533 900** **92 422 721** **87 102 593,94**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 158 283 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 33 056 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 33 056 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**17 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Health and consumer protection’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

61 412 976 58 909 138 53 596 762,86
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 158 283 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**17 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Health and consumer protection’**

17 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 253 246 9 110 919 6 821 448,88

17 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 256 579 9 850 106 10 295 719,01
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 33 056 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 33 056 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**17 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Health and consumer protection’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

15 489 099 13 552 558 15 423 500,19

**17 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Health and consumer protection’**

17 01 04 01 Plant-health measures — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 000 000 1 000 000 965 163,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation,
management, monitoring, auditing and control of programmes and projects.

It also covers the cost of studies, meetings of experts, information measures and publications directly linked to achievement of the objectives
of the programme or measures covered by this article.

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**CHAPTER 17 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION’** (cont’d)

**17 01 04** (cont’d)

17 01 04 02 Public health (2003 to 2008) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 622 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information measures and publications directly linked to
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures covered by this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative
assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance offices’
contracts expire during subsequent years.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the candidate countries’ contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised
for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d)
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Item 17 03 01 01.

17 01 04 03 Community activities in favour of consumers — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information measures and publications directly linked to
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures covered by this article, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 17 02 01.

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**17 01 04** (cont’d)

17 01 04 04 Pilot study: risk financing model for livestock epidemics

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

500 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation,
management, monitoring, auditing and control of programmes and projects.

In particular, it covers expenditure on studies and the organisation of conferences to stimulate debate in the Community on the best way of
compensating for the costs of zoonoses.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 17 02 — CONSUMER POLICY**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 17 02 — Total** **17 000 000** **19 522 588** **21 875 000** **19 225 000** **19 849 706,48** **18 708 916,99**

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**CHAPTER 17 02 — CONSUMER POLICY** (cont’d)

**17 02 01** **Community activities in favour of consumers**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

17 000 000 19 522 588 21 875 000 19 225 000 19 849 706,48 18 708 916,99

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 22 752 638 10 475 000 6 160 088 6 117 550
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 21 875 000 8 750 000 6 562 500 5 468 750 1 093 750

Appropriations 2004 17 000 000 6 800 000 5 100 000 4 353 888 746 112

,( [1] )

Total 61 627 638 19 225 000 19 522 588 16 686 300 5 447 638 746 112

,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 19 077 778 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 7 631 111 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

The consumer policy action plan (1999 to 2001) finished in 2001 and has been replaced by a multiannual consumer protection strategy
(2002 to 2006). This strategy provides for the implementation of the legal basis, and is based on three medium-term strategic objectives
which will be the subject of a ‘rolling’ programme over the short term, namely:

— a high, harmonised level of consumer protection throughout the EU,

— effective implementation of consumer protection rules,

— involvement of consumer organisations in Community policies.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 283/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 January 1999 establishing a general framework for Community activities in favour of consumers (OJ L 34, 9.2.1999, p. 1).

Decision No 20/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 December 2003 establishing a general framework for financing Community actions in support of consumer policy for the years 2004 to 2007 (OJ L 5, 9.1.2004, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 17 03 — PUBLIC HEALTH**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 17 03 — Total** **60 000 223** **71 895 736** **55 472 000** **51 111 000** **45 257 398,29** **37 359 468,79**

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**CHAPTER 17 03 — PUBLIC HEALTH** (cont’d)

**17 03 01** **Measures in the field of public health protection**

17 03 01 01 Public health (2003 to 2008)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

45 600 223 57 495 736 45 472 000 41 111 000 43 828 045,26 35 930 115,76

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 72 277 995 27 469 400 29 997 952 14 810 643
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 45 472 000 13 641 600 13 641 600 13 641 600 4 547 200

Appropriations 2004 45 600 223 13 856 184 13 329 800 13 991 533 4 422 706

Total 163 350 218 41 111 000 57 495 736 41 782 043 18 538 733 4 422 706

Remarks

The aim of the new programme of Community action in the field of public health (2003 to 2008) is to contribute to attaining a high level of
health protection by directing action towards improving public health, preventing human illness and diseases, and obviating sources of
danger to health.

Its three main priorities are:

— to improve information and knowledge for the development of public health and the strengthening and maintenance of effective health
interventions and efficient health systems, by developing and operating a well-structured and comprehensive system for collecting,
analysing, evaluating and imparting health information and knowledge to competent authorities, health professionals and the public,
and by undertaking assessments of and reporting on the health situation and health-related policies, systems and measures,

— to enhance the ability to respond rapidly and in a coordinated way to threats to health by developing, strengthening and assisting the
operation and interlinking of surveillance, early warning and rapid reaction mechanisms covering health hazards,

— to address health determinants through health promotion and disease-prevention measures, by supporting and developing broad healthpromotion activities and disease-prevention actions and specific risk-reduction and elimination instruments.

Non-governmental organisations are key players in the implementation of the programme. Therefore they should be allocated adequate
funds.

With due regard for the provisions of the Financial Regulation, part of this appropriation is earmarked for the work of the European Patients’
Forum, a pan-European patient body to address, and to be consulted on, issues concerning the interests of patients in the European healthcare debate.

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**CHAPTER 17 03 — PUBLIC HEALTH** (cont’d)

**17 03 01** (cont’d)

17 03 01 01 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 9 1 of
the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial
Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1786/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2002 adopting a programme of Community
action in the field of public health (2003 to 2008) (OJ L 271, 9.10 2002, p. 1).

**17 03 02** **Community tobacco fund — Direct payments by the European Union**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

14 400 000 10 000 000 1 429 353,03

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred in accordance with Article 13 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco, as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 546/2002 (OJ L 84, 28.3.2002, p. 4).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2182/2002 of 6 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC)
No 2075/92 with regard to the Community Tobacco Fund (OJ L 331, 7.12.2002, p. 16).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 17 04 — Total** **215 885 000** **216 839 500** **194 246 500** **196 422 000** **225 235 327,23** **226 987 029,03**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 364 500 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 928 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [5] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 882 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [6] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 494 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**CHAPTER 17 04 — FOOD SAFETY, ANIMAL HEALTH, ANIMAL WELFARE AND PLANT HEALTH** (cont’d)

**17 04 01** **Animal disease eradication and monitoring programmes and monitoring of the physical conditions of animals that could pose a**
**public-health risk linked to an external factor**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

135 500 000 135 500 000 161 006 000,—

Remarks

The Community’s financial assistance will make it possible to accelerate eradication or control by providing funds to supplement national
financial resources and will contribute to harmonising measures at Community level. A major part of these diseases or infections are
zoonoses communicable to man (BSE, brucellosis, salmonellosis, tuberculosis, etc.) and combating them helps improve the level of public
health and boost food safety in the European Union; the persistence of these diseases hampers smooth operation of the internal market.

Legal basis

Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19), as last amended by Decision 2001/572/EC (OJ L 203, 28.7.2001, p. 16).

**17 04 02** **Other measures in the veterinary, animal welfare and public-health field**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 500 000 7 500 000 7 946 687,41
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community contribution to measures to eliminate obstacles to the free movement of goods in
these sectors and to veterinary support and back-up measures.

One important measure is providing financial assistance for the work of the Community reference laboratories designated in Community
legislation. The work they do helps improve control over animal diseases and prevent them, reduce the risks as far as possible and protect
public health through improving conditions for surveillance of biological and chemical hazards.

This appropriation also covers expenditure on the monitoring of compliance with animal-protection provisions during the transport of
animals for slaughter.

It is also intended to finance the development of marker vaccines or tests which can distinguish between sick and vaccinated animals.

Technical and scientific measures necessary to develop Community veterinary legislation, for example the surveillance of Campylobacter in
broilers in Sweden, are also covered by this appropriation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19), as last amended by Decision 2001/572/EC (OJ L 203, 28.7.2001, p. 16).

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**17 04 03** **Emergency fund for veterinary complaints and other animal contaminations which are a risk to public health**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

40 000 000 40 000 000 50 854 668,—

Remarks

The appearance of certain animal diseases in the Community could possibly have a major impact on operation of the internal market and on
the Community’s commercial relations with third countries. Against that backdrop, the Community should make a financial contribution
towards the eradication, as quickly as possible, of any outbreak of a serious infectious disease when Member States deploy Community
means to combat epizootic diseases.

Legal basis

Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19), as last amended by
Decision 2001/572/EC (OJ L 203, 28.7.2001, p. 16), in particular Chapters 1 and 2 thereof.

**17 04 04** **Plant-health measures**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 000 000 3 000 000 2 728 682,43

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community contribution to the implementation by the Commission and/or the Member States,
of the measures provided for in the legal basis below, in particular the provisions eliminating obstacles to the free movement of goods in
these sectors.

Legal basis

Council Directive 66/401/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of fodder plant seed (English special edition, series I (1965 to 1966),
p. 132), as last amended by Directive 98/96/EC (OJ L 25, 1.2.1999, p. 27).

Council Directive 66/402/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of cereal seed (English special edition, series I (1965 to 1966), p. 143), as
last amended by Directive 1999/54/EC (OJ L 142, 5.6.1999, p. 30).

Council Directive 68/193/EEC of 9 April 1968 on the marketing of material for the vegetative propagation of the vine (English special
edition, series I 1968(I) p. 93), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.

Council Directive 92/33/EEC of 28 April 1992 on the marketing of vegetable propagating and planting material other than seed
(OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 1), as last amended by Decision 1999/29/EC (OJ L 8, 14.1.1999, p. 29).

Council Directive 92/34/EEC of 28 April 1992 on the marketing of fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants intended for fruit
production (OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 10), as last amended by Decision 1999/30/EC (OJ L 8, 14.1.1999, p. 30).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Azores and Madeira relating to certain agricultural products (OJ L 173, 27.6.1992, p. 1), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1453/2001 (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 26).

Council Directive 98/56/EC of 20 July 1998 on the marketing of propagating material of ornamental plants (OJ L 226, 13.8.1998, p. 16).

Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to
plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1), as last amended by Directive 2002/89/CE
(OJ L 355, 30.12.2002, p. 45).

Council Directive 2002/54/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of beet seed (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 12).

Council Directive 2002/55/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of vegetable seed (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 33).

Council Directive 2002/56/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of seed potatoes (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 60).

Council Directive 2002/57/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 74).

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**17 04 04** (cont’d)

Council Directive 2003/61/EC of 18 June 2003 amending Directives 66/401/EEC on the marketing of fodder plant seed, 66/402/EEC on the
marketing of cereal seed, 68/193/EEC on the marketing of material for the vegetative propagation of the vine, 92/33/EEC on the marketing
of vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed, 92/34/EEC on the marketing of propagating and planting material of fruit
plants, 98/56/EC on the marketing of propagating material of ornamental plants, 2002/54/EC on the marketing of beet seed, 2002/55/EC
on the marketing of vegetable seed, 2002/56/EC on the marketing of seed potatoes and 2002/57/EC on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre
plants as regards Community comparative tests and trials (OJ L 165, 3.7.2003, p. 23).

**17 04 05** **Other measures**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This article is intended to take account of:

— any amounts recovered in connection with irregularities or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— any penalties and interest collected,

— any securities forfeited and in particular those to be credited to the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund in application
of the proposal for a regulation,

— any amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

in cases where the payment was originally entered in this chapter.

However, any amounts relating to public storage continue to form part of storage accounts.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, and when a letter of amendment is submitted, the Commission shall
inform the budgetary authority of any changes which are likely to be made, or have been made, to the budget of the agencies, in accordance
with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a
code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year for the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) are as follows:

Revenue:

— Title 1 ‘Revenue’ 7 484 000

— Title 2 ‘European Community subsidy’ p.m.

— Title 3 ‘Deficit reserve’ 2 983 000

— Title 5 ‘Revenue — CPVO administrative operations’ p.m.

— Title 6 ‘Repayments’ 15 000

— Title 9 ‘Miscellaneous revenue’ 350 000

Amounts drawn on the reserve of surpluses accumulated from earlier years p.m.

Total 10 832 000

Expenditure

— Title 1 ‘Staff’ 3 717 000

— Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 1 581 000

— Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 5 534 000

Total 10 832 000

—
— Balance for the financial year

— Accumulated surplus at 31 December

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**17 04 05** (cont’d)

**Authorised establishment plan**

Posts

Category and grade

2004 2003

A 2 1 1

A 3 1 1

A 4/A 5 2 2

A 6/A 8 2 2

Total A 6 6

Total B 16 14

Total C 12 12

Total D 3 3

**Grand total** **37** **35**

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with
the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC)
No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 of 27 July 1994 on Community plant variety rights (OJ L 227, 1.9.1994, p. 1), as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 2506/95 (OJ L 258, 28.10.1995, p. 3).

**17 04 06** **Completion of earlier veterinary and plant-health measures**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 2 000 000 — 3 000 000 0,— 2 954 201,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 36 544 103 3 000 000 2 000 000 1 447 473 30 096 630
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 36 544 103 3 000 000 2 000 000 1 447 473 30 096 630

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**17 04 06** (cont’d)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments contracted previously on Items B2-5 1 0 0, B2-5 1 0 1, B2-5 1 0 2,
B2-5 1 0 3, B2-5 1 0 5, B2-5 1 0 6, B2-5 1 2 2 and B2-5 1 9 0.

**17 04 08** **Expenditure related to the creation of the Food Safety Authority**

17 04 08 01 Food Safety Authority — Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

16 430 000 16 430 000 4 364 500 3 928 000 2 437 301,39 1 435 597,19
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 364 500 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 928 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 001 704 1 001 704
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 8 729 000 6 854 296 1 874 704

Appropriations 2004 16 430 000 14 555 296 1 874 704

Total 26 160 704 7 856 000 16 430 000 1 874 704

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Authority’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Authority must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Authority, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and
administrative appropriations.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, when a letter of amendment or an amending budget is submitted, the
Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the budget of the agencies, in particular concerning the
establishment plans published in the budget. Such a procedure is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by Parliament, the Commission and
the agencies.

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**17 04 08** (cont’d)

17 04 08 01 (cont’d)

**Staff covered by the Staff Regulations (EU-25/EU-15)**

Posts

Category and grade

A 1

2003 2004

Posts filled as at 31.12.2002 Authorised Authorised

Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary

A 2 1 1

A 3 4 4

A 4 6 6

A 5 12 1 22

A 6 3

A 7 13 1 28

A 8

Total A 36 2 64

B 1

B 2

B 3 5 1 7

B 4

B 5 8 14

Total B 13 1 21

C 1

C 2

C 3 1 16

C 4

C 5 30

Total C 1 46

D 1

D 2 3

D 3

D 4

Total D 3

**Total** **49** **4** **134**

**Grand total** **49** **138**

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**17 04 08** (cont’d)

17 04 08 01 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and
requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety
(OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1).

17 04 08 02 Food Safety Authority — Subsidy for Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

10 455 000 9 409 500 3 882 000 3 494 000 261 988,— 61 193,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 882 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 494 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 200 795 200 795
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 7 764 000 6 787 205 976 795

Appropriations 2004 10 455 000 8 432 705 2 097 045 – 49 833 – 24 917

Total 18 419 795 6 988 000 9 409 500 2 097 045 – 49 833 – 24 917

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover only the Authority’s operating expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

It covers, in particular:

— the necessary costs associated with setting up the Authority,

— costs involved in the establishment of networks for the collection of data and the integration of existing information systems,

— costs involved in the identification of logistics support measures,

— costs involved in technical and scientific cooperation.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, when a letter of amendment or an amending budget is submitted, the
Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the budget of the agencies, in particular concerning the
establishment plans published in the budget. Such a procedure is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the
Commission and the agencies.

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**17 04 08** (cont’d)

17 04 08 02 (cont’d)

In recent years the number of agencies has increased significantly (six): the budget for the agencies has absorbed a large proportion of the
margin in heading 3 and there have been significant staff increases.

Under the new Financial Regulation (Article 185) and the new corresponding articles of the framework regulation for each of the bodies set
up by the Communities, the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

The estimate of revenue and expenditure for the financial year is as follows:

Revenue:

Title 1 ‘European Community subsidy’ 26 885 000

Title 2 ‘Miscellaneous revenue’

Total 26 885 000

Expenditure:

Title 1 ‘Staff’ 10 553 000

Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 5 877 000

Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 10 455 000

Total 26 885 000

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and
requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety
(OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 17 49 — Total** **—** **3 339 492** **6 137 500** **3 986 500** **2 258 696,51** **1 074 758,99**

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**17 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Health and consumer protection’**

17 49 04 02 Public health (2003 to 2008) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 2 772 910 5 440 000 3 289 000 1 561 210,72 890 293,32

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 244 901 887 641 357 260
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 5 440 000 2 401 359 2 415 650 622 991

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 6 684 901 3 289 000 2 772 910 622 991

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**17 49 04** (cont’d)

17 49 04 03 Community activities in favour of consumers — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 566 582 697 500 697 500 697 485,79 184 465,67

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 727 155 590 000 137 155
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 697 500 107 500 429 427 160 573

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 424 655 697 500 566 582 160 573

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments made up to 31 December 2003.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION’

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINDATION FOR DG ‘HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION’

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TITLE 18

**JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS**

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**TITLE 18**

**JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS**

**Overall objectives**

To make the entire European Union territory an ‘area of freedom, security and justice’. There are two main strands to this objective: EU citizens must be free to move
and settle whenever and wherever they wish and they must enjoy the privileges, protection and obligations of living in a State governed by the rule of law.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 18 — Total** **161 650 189** **164 943 605** **122 120 860** **126 230 760** **112 332 666,58** **70 975 490,74**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 279 239 205

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 52 45 35

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 45 44 43

**Total** **376** **328** **283**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**TITLE 18**

**JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS**

**CHAPTER 18 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY ‘AREA AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**18 01 04** **SUPPORT EXPENDITURE FOR OPERA-**
**TIONS OF POLICY AREA ‘AREA OF**
**FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE’**

18 01 04 01 Measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women — Expenditure
on administrative management 3 540 000

18 01 04 02 European Refugee Fund — Expenditure on
administrative management 3 656 100

18 01 04 03 Emergency measures in the event of mass
influxes of refugees — Expenditure on administrative management 3 p.m.
( [4] )

18 01 04 04 AGIS — Expenditure on administrative management 3 207 000

18 01 04 05 Cooperation measures resulting from Member
States’ initiatives — Expenditure on administrative management 3 182 700

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 70 253 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 52 889 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 52 889 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 163 800 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

18 01 04 06 ARGO — Expenditure on administrative management 3 180 000

18 01 04 07 Cooperation programmes in civil and commercial matters — Expenditure on administrative management 3 32 400

Article 18 01 04 — Subtotal 1 798 200

**Chapter 18 01 — Total** **42 659 314** **34 168 260** **27 677 396,22**

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**18 01 01** **EXPENDITURE RELATED TO STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICY AREA ‘AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY**
**AND JUSTICE’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

27 257 721 23 816 123 18 668 535,38
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 70 253 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**18 01 02** **EXTERNAL STAFF AND OTHER MANAGEMENT EXPENDITURE IN SUPPORT OF POLICY AREA ‘AREA OF FREEDOM,**
**SECURITY AND JUSTICE’**

18 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 779 032 3 114 800 2 236 234,76

18 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 949 632 1 758 231 1 400 395,68
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 52 889 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 52 889 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**18 01 03** **BUILDINGS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 874 729 5 479 106 5 372 230,40

**18 01 04** **SUPPORT EXPENDITURE FOR OPERATIONS OF POLICY AREA ‘AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE’**

18 01 04 01 Measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

540 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

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**18 01 04** (cont’d)

18 01 04 01 (cont’d)

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementa
tion under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Item 18 04 01 02.

18 01 04 02 European Refugee Fund — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

656 100

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Article 18 03 03.

18 01 04 03 Emergency measures in the event of mass influxes of refugees — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 163 800 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Article 18 03 04.

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**18 01 04** (cont’d)

18 01 04 04 AGIS — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

207 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Item 18 05 01 02.

18 01 04 05 Cooperation measures resulting from Member States’ initiatives — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

182 700

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Article 18 05 03.

18 01 04 06 ARGO — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

180 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Article 18 03 07.

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**18 01 04** (cont’d)

18 01 04 07 Cooperation programmes in civil and commercial matters — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

32 400

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Article 18 06 02.

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**CHAPTER 18 02 — EXTERNAL BORDERS, VISA POLICY AND FREE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 18 02 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.**

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**CHAPTER 18 02 — EXTERNAL BORDERS, VISA POLICY AND FREE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE** (cont’d)

**18 02 01** **Schengen facility**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure to help beneficiary Member States between the date of accession and the end of
2006 to finance actions at the new external borders of the European Union for the implementation of the Schengen acquis and external
border control.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the specific powers assigned directly to the Commission by Article 35 of the Act of Accession of 16 April 2003.

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**CHAPTER 18 02 — EXTERNAL BORDERS, VISA POLICY AND FREE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE** (cont’d)

**18 02 02** **Kaliningrad**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure connected with the additional costs entailed by the creation of a facilitated transit
document for use between mainland Russia and Kaliningrad.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the specific competences attributed to the Commission by the Treaty of Accession (Protocol 5 on the transit of persons
between the Kaliningrad region and other parts of Russia).

Commission decision of 30 December 2003 on the provision of financial aid to Lithuania for the setting-up of a specific facilitated transit
document (FTD) and a facilitated rail transit document (FRTD), established by Council Regulations (EC) No 693/2003 and (EC) No 694/2003
(C(2003) 5213).

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**CHAPTER 18 03 — COMMON IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM POLICIES**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 18 03 — Total** **68 271 000** **61 964 592** **52 321 000** **46 874 500** **48 875 141,79** **24 057 532,64**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 450 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 450 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 9 818 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 9 818 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [5] ) An appropriation of EUR 9 818 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [6] ) An appropriation of EUR 9 818 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [7] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 675 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [8] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 113 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**CHAPTER 18 03 — COMMON IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM POLICIES** (cont’d)

**18 03 01** **European Council on Refugees and Exiles**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

p.m. 450 000 450 000 450 000,— 450 000,—

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 450 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 450 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 450 000 450 000

Appropriations 2004 450 000 450 000
,( [1] )

Total 900 000 450 000 450 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community subsidy for the European Council on Refugees and Exiles. Measures must be taken
on behalf of refugees and fresh political initiatives must be developed.

Comprehensive information on and an assessment of the refugee situation throughout Europe and the asylum policy of the Member States is
urgently required.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a Council decision, submitted by the Commission on 27 May 2003, establishing a Community action programme to promote
active European citizenship (COM(2003) 276 final).

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**18 03 02** **European Union Migrants’ Forum**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m.

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**18 03 03** **European Refugee Fund**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

42 271 000 43 541 000 42 271 000 41 500 000 44 989 956,95 23 480 234,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 48 392 783 20 364 500 11 225 000 16 803 283
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 42 271 000 21 135 500 12 681 000 8 454 500

Appropriations 2004 42 271 000 19 635 000 13 781 300 8 854 700

Total 132 934 783 41 500 000 43 541 000 39 039 083 8 854 700

Remarks

This appropriation will provide support for Member States’ structural measures in the following areas:

— conditions for reception of refugees and displaced persons,

— integration of refugees and displaced persons,

— voluntary repatriation of those persons.

It is also intended to fund innovative measures or measures which are in the Community’s interest.

This appropriation is intended to finance, as regards structural measures, projects and measures concerning the reception and voluntary
repatriation of refugees, displaced persons and asylum applicants which meet the conditions governing eligibility for Community financial
aid.

It is intended to support Member States’ efforts to integrate refugees and other persons granted supplementary support, and to permit
displaced persons a life for which they themselves are responsible, through measures taken chiefly in the following areas:

— facilitating access to employment, including vocational training,

— acquisition of knowledge of the language, society, culture and institutions of the host country,

— facilitating access to housing and to the medical and social infrastructure of the host country,

— support for persons in particular need of protection, such as unaccompanied minors and torture and rape victims,

— integration into local structures and activities,

— improvement in public awareness and understanding of refugees’ situation,

— analysis of the situation of refugees in the European Union,

— training on gender issues for officials, health-care workers and police officers at reception centres,

— separate accommodation for single women and girls.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2000/596/EC of 28 September 2000 establishing a European Refugee Fund (OJ L 252, 6.10.2000, p. 12).

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**18 03 04** **Emergency measures in the event of mass influxes of refugees**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [2] ),( [3] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [3] ),( [4] )

p.m. 0,— 0,—

,( [4] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 9 818 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 9 818 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 9 818 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 9 818 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 9 818 000 9 818 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 9 818 000 9 818 000
,( [2] )

Total 19 636 000 9 818 000 9 818 000
,( [3] ),( [4] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 9 818 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 9 818 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [3] ) Of which EUR 9 818 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [4] ) Of which EUR 9 818 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

In the event of mass influxes of refugees or displaced persons, emergency measures in the following areas can be taken under this article:

— reception and accommodation,

— provision of subsistence funds,

— medical, psychological and other assistance, including specialised assistance to women and girls who have fallen victim to harassment in
any form or to criminal acts (rape or violence) or have suffered because of poor conditions as refugees,

— necessary staffing and administrative costs in connection with reception and carrying out the measures.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2000/596/EC of 28 September 2000 establishing a European Refugee Fund (OJ L 252, 6.10.2000, p. 12).

Council Directive 2001/55/EC of 20 July 2001 on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of
displaced persons and on measures promoting a balance of effort between Member States in receiving such persons and bearing the consequences thereof (OJ L 212, 7.8.2001, p. 12).

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**18 03 05** **European Migration Monitoring Centre**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 600 000 2 645 000 2 600 000 1 500 000 462 705,08 8 715,85

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 453 989 227 000 226 989
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 600 000 1 273 000 1 327 000

Appropriations 2004 2 600 000 1 091 011 1 153 000 355 989

Total 5 653 989 1 500 000 2 645 000 1 153 000 355 989

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund, for the second year, preparatory measures for:

— an action plan for joint analysis and improved pooling of asylum and immigration statistics,

— the establishment of a ‘virtual’ migration monitoring centre, involving the setting up of a network of national focal points linked to each
other and to a central unit.

Legal basis

Preparatory actions within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**18 03 06** **Integration of nationals of non-members countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 600 000 3 979 592 4 000 000 1 500 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 000 000 1 500 000 2 400 000 100 000

Appropriations 2004 3 600 000 1 579 592 1 300 000 720 408

Total 7 600 000 1 500 000 3 979 592 1 400 000 720 408

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance preparatory actions relating to:

— promoting the integration of nationals of non-member countries through specific projects encompassing, in particular, language courses
and information on the distinctive cultural, political and social characteristics of the country in question, including citizenship and
European fundamental values,

— developing dialogue with civil society,

— seeking out and evaluating best practice in the integration field; in this context a multicultural capital of Europe should be selected from
among the cities which have achieved the most successful practical integration of refugees and asylum seekers, through programmes of
education, arts, drama, music and sport and local community initiatives,

— developing integration models,

— setting up networks at European level.

Part of this appropriation may be used to address the root causes of migration.

Legal basis

Preparatory actions within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 18 03 — COMMON IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM POLICIES** (cont’d)

**18 03 07** **ARGO**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

19 800 000 11 799 000 3 000 000 1 924 500 2 972 479,76 118 582,79
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 675 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 113 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 30 431 063 1 669 582 270 500 14 867 918 10 623 063 3 000 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

867 918 867 918

Appropriations 2003 7 675 000 5 500 000 2 175 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 19 800 000 9 353 500 5 425 000 5 021 500

Total 58 773 981 8 037 500 11 799 000 20 292 918 15 644 563 3 000 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 4 675 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 6 113 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended:

— to promote cooperation between national agencies in implementing Community rules with special attention to the pooling of resources
and coordinated and homogeneous practices;

— to promote uniform application of Community law in order to harmonise decisions taken by the national agencies of Member States,
thereby avoiding malfunctioning likely to prejudice the progressive establishment of an area of freedom, security and justice;

— to improve the overall efficiency of national agencies in the carrying out of their tasks when implementing Community rules;

— to ensure that proper account is taken of the Community dimension in the organisation of national agencies contributing to the implementation of Community rules;

— to encourage transparency of actions taken by national agencies by strengthening their relations with the relevant national and international governmental and non-governmental organisations.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/463/EC of 13 June 2002 adopting an action programme for administrative cooperation in the fields of external
borders, visas, asylum and immigration (ARGO) (OJ L 161, 19.6.2002, p. 11).

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**CHAPTER 18 04 — CITIZENSHIP AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 18 04 — Total** **1 500 000** **7 040 000** **4 676 000** **7 315 000** **6 636 357,95** **2 937 766,81**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 400 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 200 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**18 04 01** **Measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women**

18 04 01 01 Measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women — Daphne I

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 5 147 000 3 676 000 6 315 000 5 675 119,95 2 361 007,43

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 9 551 706 4 477 000 4 044 200 1 030 506
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 676 000 1 838 000 1 102 800 735 200

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 13 227 706 6 315 000 5 147 000 1 765 706

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments entered into in respect of previous financial years.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 293/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 January 2000 adopting a programme of Community action
(the Daphne programme) (2000 to 2003) on preventive measures to fight violence against children, young persons and women
(OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1).

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**18 04 01** (cont’d)

18 04 01 02 Measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women — Daphne II

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 400 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 200 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 6 400 000 3 200 000 1 750 000 1 450 000 —
,( [1] )

Total 6 400 000 3 200 000 1 750 000 1 450 000 —

,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 6 400 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 3 200 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance:

— setting up a network at European level to promote and coordinate information and actions on measures aimed at protecting, and
preventing violence towards, children, young people and women, and at combating both trafficking in women for the purpose of sexual
exploitation and female genital mutilation, as well as forced marriage,

— special measures at European level for the protection of children, adolescents and women, with primary consideration being given to
them in all actions concerning them; their rights are to be enjoyed without discrimination of any kind,

— prevention of, and protection of children, adolescents and women from, all kinds of violence and commercial sexual exploitation,
trafficking, and other abuse, including female genital mutilation and forced marriage, and promoting the rehabilitation of victims of such
abuses,

— pilot projects and subsidies to NGOs or voluntary organisations working towards these aims, in particular, working for the rights and the
protection of children, adolescents and women, in particular victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation and victims of sexual abuse,
female genital mutilation and forced marriage,

— promoting the introduction of instruments designed to encourage reporting of violence against women, children and adolescents, forms
of trafficking in women for the purpose of sexual exploitation, female genital mutilation and forced marriage, in accordance with
arrangements which are similar in all Member States,

— conducting a cost-benefit analysis of the national laws of the Member States and international conventions on trafficking in women and
prostitution,

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**18 04 01** (cont’d)

18 04 01 02 (cont’d)

— conducting information campaigns aimed at combating paedophilia, sexual exploitation, female genital mutilation and forced marriage.

The appropriations will be distributed equally between projects supporting women, in particular victims of trafficking, female genital mutilation and forced marriage, and those targeted at children and adolescents, with particular attention being paid to projects of specific Community interest.

This appropriation is also intended to finance an information campaign aimed at combating child exploitation, with particular reference to
paedophilia, in the 15 Member States, using all the available media: namely, radio, television, the press and new technologies.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Amended proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 October 2003 establishing a second phase of a
programme of Community action (2004 to 2008) to prevent violence against children, young people and women and to protect victims and
groups at risk (the DAPHNE II programme) (COM(2003) 616 final).

**18 04 02** **Pilot project: information campaign to combat child exploitation**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 393 000 — p.m. 0,— 255 963,38

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 268 668 p.m. 393 000 875 668
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 268 668 p.m. 393 000 875 668

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments against earlier commitments entered into as part of the information campaign to combat
child exploitation and in particular paedophilia within the 15 Member States.

Legal basis

Pilot scheme within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial
Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**18 04 02** (cont’d)

**18 04 03** **Research and evaluation programme on respect for fundamental rights**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 500 000 1 500 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 961 238,— 320 796,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 640 442 480 000 160 442
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 000 000 520 000 480 000

Appropriations 2004 1 500 000 859 558 640 442

Total 3 140 442 1 000 000 1 500 000 640 442

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance preparatory actions concerning research and evaluation into respect for fundamental rights.

It is intended to cover expenditure on setting up a network of legal experts who are authorities on human rights and jurists from each of the
Member States which will provide the European Parliament and the Commission with the requisite expertise in order to be able to monitor
compliance with, and further development of, fundamental rights and ensure application of Articles 6 and 7 of the Treaty on European
Union. This will involve in particular an assessment of the implementation of each of the rights laid down notably in the Charter of
Fundamental Rights of the European Union, taking account of developments in national laws, the case-law of the Court of Justice of the
European Communities and the European Court of Human Rights, the conclusions of treaty monitoring committees concerning implementation of UN conventions by Member States, reports by other relevant monitoring bodies, such as the Committee against Torture, and any
notable case-law of the Member States’ national and constitutional courts.

This appropriation is also intended to fund the development of information tools (databases, helplines, legal aid), in agreement with relevant
institutions in the Member States and NGOs operating in the field of fundamental rights, enabling all persons to gain access to the information they require.

Legal basis

Preparatory actions within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 18 05 — Total** **16 355 000** **19 920 000** **5 300 000** **8 177 400** **10 031 361,70** **1 772 738,92**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 480 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 545 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 935 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**18 05 01** **Cooperation programmes in the fields of justice and home affairs — Title IV**

18 05 01 01 Cooperation programmes in the fields of justice and home affairs

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 7 630 000 p.m. 5 787 400 10 031 361,70 1 772 738,92

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 18 277 566 5 787 400 7 630 000 4 860 166 —
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— —

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 18 277 566 5 787 400 7 630 000 4 860 166 —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments entered into in respect of previous financial years.

Legal basis

Joint Action 98/245/JHA of 19 March 1998 establishing a programme of exchanges, training and cooperation for persons responsible for
action to combat organised crime (Falcone programme ) (OJ L 99, 31.3.1998, p. 8).

Council Decision 2001/512/JHA of 28 June 2001 establishing a second phase of the programme of incentives and exchanges, training and
cooperation for legal practitioners (Grotius II criminal) (OJ L 186, 7.7.2001, p. 1).

Council Decision 2001/513/JHA of 28 June 2001 establishing a second phase of the programme of incentives, exchanges, training and
cooperation for law enforcement authorities (OISIN II) (OJ L 186, 7.7.2001, p. 4).

Council Decision 2001/514/JHA of 28 June 2001 establishing a second phase of the programme of incentives, exchanges, training and
cooperation for persons responsible for combating trade in human beings and the sexual exploitation of children (STOP II) (OJ L 186, 7.7.2001,
p. 7).

Council Decision 2001/515/JHA of 28 June 2001 establishing a programme of incentives and exchanges, training and cooperation for the
prevention of crime (Hippokrates) (OJ L 186, 7.7.2001, p. 11).

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(cont’d)

**18 05 01** (cont’d)

18 05 01 02 AGIS

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

12 270 000 9 080 000 5 300 000 2 390 000 0,— 0,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 480 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 11 780 000 6 390 000 2 945 000 2 445 000

,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 12 270 000 6 135 000 3 831 000 2 304 000

Total 24 050 000 6 390 000 9 080 000 6 276 000 2 304 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 6 480 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 4 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

The programme shall support projects in the following areas relating to Title VI of the Treaty on European Union:

— judicial cooperation in general and criminal matters, including training,

— cooperation between law enforcement authorities,

— cooperation between law enforcement authorities or other public or private organisations in the Member States involved in preventing
and fighting crime, organised or otherwise,

— cooperation between Member States to achieve effective protection of the interests of victims in criminal proceedings.

Part of the appropriation is to be set aside to promote the rights of the defence and procedural guarantees and assist persons involved in
criminal proceedings in the framework of transnational judicial cooperation. It is to be used in particular to fund for each Member State,
depending on the law in force, the publication and translation of a ‘letter of rights’ to be handed to persons to be questioned, either upon
arrival at a police station or at the location where questioning is to take place.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/630/JHA of 22 July 2002 establishing a framework programme concerning police and judicial cooperation in
criminal matters (AGIS) (OJ L 203, 1.8.2002, p. 5).

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(cont’d)

**18 05 01** (cont’d)

18 05 01 03 Exchange programme for judicial authorities

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 625 000 1 750 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 2 625 000 1 750 000 875 000

Total 2 625 000 1 750 000 875 000

Remarks

The transposition of the framework decision on the European arrest warrant by Member States by 1 January 2004 is a sign of a very high
degree of trust in other Member States’ judicial systems. It will also make direct contacts between judges of different Member States necessary. At the same time the framework decision illustrates the fact that enormous challenges still need to be overcome. The pace of decisionmaking at European level has increased in an unprecedented way. This needs now to be followed up by increased training efforts to ensure
proper implementation. Legal practitioners in the EU need to acquire sufficient knowledge not only about the different judicial systems in the
Member States, but also, in particular, about relevant EU law. In addition a common understanding within the profession needs to be
developed. Most importantly, the overall quality of the judicial system needs to be improved in order to ensure citizens’ support for the
common European judicial area. Permanent efforts will be needed to ensure that the mutual trust between Member States is maintained. In
this context, reference should be made to the Green Paper on procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings.

These are all not only Member State tasks, but also European-level tasks since judges are now considered also to be judges of the EU.

The pilot project should contribute to the efforts already undertaken to improve the quality of the judicial systems in the EU Member States,
notably by means of training for members of the judiciary. These needs are cross-cutting and the pilot project should address them with no
distinction between criminal and civil law cooperation, thus overcoming this artificial separation between the first and third pillars.

The pilot project should comprise two main elements: firstly, improved training for members of the judiciary, mainly through the exchange
programme but also through the development of learning and teaching materials, and, secondly, increased cooperation between all the
actors involved, e.g. academic lawyers, training institutions and the judiciary, to ensure better mutual understanding and exchange of best
practices.

As regards the first element, members of the judiciary should have the possibility of participating in a programme comprising several
modules:

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**18 05 01** (cont’d)

18 05 01 03 (cont’d)

I. exchange programme: the cornerstone of the pilot project should be the setting up of an exchange programme for members of the
judiciary. It should be a non-bureaucratic and sustainable scheme. In each Member State a contact point should be set up. It would be up to
each Member State to determine its contact point, which should be an institution responsible for the training of members of the judiciary;

II. elearning: in order to reach as many persons as possible in the target group, by way of a first step appropriate elearning material should be
developed and disseminated widely (for example learning material or courses provided by institutions or bodies responsible for training of
members of the judiciary, including videos of typical court hearings, reports by participants to exchange programmes with hyperlinks to
homepages of the Commission and Parliament websites and to relevant contact points (e.g. liaison magistrates, Eurojust and national members) and to cooperation tools set up by the European judicial network (such as a judicial atlas etc.). Members of the judiciary should be able
to consult this material if they need to acquire knowledge about problems concerning EU law or the current situation in a particular Member
State;

III. regular meeting of officials responsible for training institutions to exchange and discuss:

— the programme and content of initial and further vocational training,

— conditions for the reciprocal opening up of permanent training sessions to practitioners from all Member States,

— best practices and assessment criteria.

The pilot project should run for two years.

First year:

— feasibility study on the exchange programme, addressing eligibility criteria, duration, etc.

— launching the elearning process

— meeting involving training institutions.

Second year:

— experimental testing of exchanges

— developing the elearning process

— meeting involving training institutions.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June on the Financial Regulation
applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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(cont’d)

**18 05 02** **Europol**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m. p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure of Europol.

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(cont’d)

**18 05 03** **Cooperation measures resulting form Member States’ initiatives**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

585 000 585 000 p.m.

p.m. 0,— 0,—

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 545 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 935 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 545 000 935 000 225 000 385 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 585 000 360 000 225 000

Total 2 130 000 935 000 585 000 610 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 1 545 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 935 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to measures under, and the operation of, networks set up as a result of Member
States’ initiatives.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2001/427/JHA of 28 May 2001 setting up a European crime prevention network (OJ L 153, 8.6.2001, p. 1).

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(cont’d)

**18 05 04** **Pilot project for the victims of terrorist acts**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

875 000 875 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 875 000 875 000

Total 875 000 875 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support the financing of projects which are intended to help the victims of terrorist acts and/or their
relatives to recover by means of social or psychological support provided by organisations and/or their networks, as well as projects which
are intended to mobilise the public against terrorism in all its forms.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the
Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**18 06 04** **Eurojust**

**Chapter 18 06 — Total** **11 746 100** **12 994 100** **11 760 000** **13 430 000** **5 790 173,87** **2 815 329,66**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 300 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 300 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**18 06 01** **Judicial cooperation programmes in civil matters**

18 06 01 01 Grotius civil — Schuman

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 408 000 p.m. 700 000 0,— 900 656,52

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 9 286 069 700 000 408 000 4 170 000 2 600 000 1 408 069
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 9 286 069 700 000 408 000 4 170 000 2 600 000 1 408 069

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments entered into in respect of previous financial years.

Legal basis

Decision No 1496/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 establishing an action programme to improve
awareness of Community law within the legal professions (Robert Schuman project) (OJ L 196, 14.7.1998, p. 24).

Council Regulation (EC) No 290/2001 of 12 February 2001 extending the programme of incentives and exchanges for legal practitioners in
the area of civil law (Grotius civil) (OJ L 43, 14.2.2001, p. 1).

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**18 06 01** (cont’d)

18 06 01 02 Cooperation programme in civil matters

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 000 000 3 690 000 3 000 000 2 300 000 2 153 460,70 90 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 053 000 1 214 000 839 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 000 000 1 086 000 1 914 000

Appropriations 2004 3 000 000 937 000 1 312 500 750 500

Total 8 053 000 2 300 000 3 690 000 1 312 500 750 500

Remarks

This appropriation is intended:

— to promote judicial cooperation in civil matters, aiming in particular at:

—
— ensuring legal certainty and improving access to justice,

—
— promoting mutual recognition of judicial decisions and judgments,

—
— promoting the necessary approximation of legislation, or

—
— eliminating obstacles created by disparities in civil law and civil procedures,

— to improve mutual knowledge of Member States’ legal and judicial systems in civil matters,

— to ensure the sound implementation and application of Community instruments in the area of judicial cooperation in civil matters, and

— to improve information to the public on access to justice, judicial cooperation and the legal systems of the Member States in civil matters.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 743/2002 of 25 April 2002 establishing a general framework for Community activities to facilitate the implementation of judicial cooperation in civil matters (OJ L 115, 1.5.2002, p. 1).

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**18 06 02** **European judicial network in civil and commercial matters**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

460 000 610 000 460 000 630 000 559 885,17 69 528,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 490 000 340 000 150 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 460 000 290 000 170 000

Appropriations 2004 460 000 290 000 170 000

Total 1 410 000 630 000 610 000 170 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operation of the judicial network in civil and commercial matters.

Legal basis

Joint Action 98/428/JHA of 29 June 1998 on the creation of a European judicial network (OJ L 191, 7.7.1998, p. 4).

Council Decision 2001/470/EC of 28 May 2001 establishing a European judicial network in civil and commercial matters (OJ L 174, 27.6.2001,
p. 25).

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**18 06 03** **Association of the Councils of State and Supreme Administrative Jurisdictions of the Union**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

p.m. 300 000 300 000 276 828,— 276 828,—

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 300 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 300 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 300 000 300 000

Appropriations 2004 300 000 300 000
,( [1] )

Total 600 000 300 000 300 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community’s financial contribution to the Association of the Councils of State and Supreme
Administrative Jurisdictions of the European Union.

It is intended to cover expenditure on:

— the setting up and development of a databank containing 30 000 of the most important judgments of the member courts,

— updating of the databank,

— publication or cooperation in the publication of an annual compendium of case-law, the quarterly journal Reflets and an annual vade
mecum,

— organisation of a colloquium,

— exchanges of judges,

— expenditure incurred by the Secretariat,

— organisation of six-monthly Board meetings.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a Council decision, submitted by the Commission on 27 May 2003, establishing a Community action programme to promote
active European citizenship (COM(2003) 276 final).

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**18 06 04** **Eurojust**

18 06 04 01 Eurojust — Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

5 450 375 5 450 375 5 826 500 6 920 000 2 380 000,— 1 256 569,57

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 720 000 2 720 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—

Appropriations 2003 5 826 500 4 200 000 1 626 500

Appropriations 2004 5 450 375 3 823 875 1 626 500

Total 13 996 875 6 920 000 5 450 375 1 626 500

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover Eurojust’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

Eurojust must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by Eurojust, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

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**18 06 04** (cont’d)

18 06 04 01 (cont’d)

**Authorised establishment plan (EU-15)**

Posts

Category and grade

2003 2004

A/LA 2 1 1

A/LA 4/5 6 6

A/LA 6/7 6 10

**Total** **13** **17**

B 2/B 3 2 2

B 4/B 5 2 5

**Total** **4** **7**

C 2/C 3 25 39

C 4/C 5 4 4

**Total** **29** **43**

D 7 9

**Total** **7** **9**

**Grand total** **53** **76**

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/187/JHA of 28 February 2002 setting up Eurojust with a view to reinforcing the fight against serious organised
crime (OJ L 63, 6.3.2002, p. 1).

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**18 06 04** (cont’d)

18 06 04 02 Eurojust — Subsidy for Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 835 725 2 835 725 2 173 500 2 580 000 420 000,— 221 747,57

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 406 500 406 500
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 173 500 2 173 500 —

Appropriations 2004 2 835 725 2 835 725

Total 5 415 725 2 580 000 2 835 725

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover Eurojust’s operating expenditure in respect of the work programme (Title 3).

Eurojust must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by Eurojust, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

In recent years the number of agencies has increased significantly (six): the budget for the agencies has absorbed a large proportion of the
margin in heading 3 and there have been significant staff increases.

Under the new Financial Regulation (Article 185) and the new corresponding articles of the framework regulation for each of the bodies set
up by the Communities, the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

Estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year is as follows:

Revenue:

— Title 1 ‘European Community subsidy’ 8 286 100

— Title 2 ‘Miscellaneous revenue’

Total

Expenditure:

— Title 1 ‘Staff’

— Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’

— Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’

Total
Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/187/JHA of 28 February 2002 setting up Eurojust with a view to reinforcing the fight against serious organised
crime (OJ L 63, 6.3.2002, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 18 07 — Total** **9 400 000** **9 400 000** **7 650 000** **7 650 000** **9 788 570,—** **9 243 865,75**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 650 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 650 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**18 07 01** **European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction**

18 07 01 01 European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drugs Addiction — Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

6 332 000 6 332 000 6 237 000 6 237 000 5 870 000,— 5 870 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 6 237 000 6 237 000

Appropriations 2004 6 332 000 6 332 000

Total 12 569 000 6 237 000 6 332 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Centre’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Centre must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Centre, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

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**18 07 01** (cont’d)

18 07 01 01 (cont’d)

**Authorised establishment plan (EU-15)**

Posts

Category and grade

A 1

2003,( [1] ) 2004,( [2] )

Planned at 31.12.2002 Authorised Authorised

A 2 1 1 1

A 3 3 3 3

A 4/A 5 8 12 16

A 6/A 7 22 24 20

A 8

**Total A** **34** **40** **40**

B 11 16 17

**Total B** **11** **16** **17**

C 10 9 8

**Total C** **10** **9** **8**

**D** — —

**Total D** **—** **—** **—**

**Grand total** **55** **65** **65**

( [1] ) Including 14 permanent posts.

( [2] ) Including 17 permanent posts.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 302/93 of 8 February 1993 on the establishment of a European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug
Addiction (OJ L 36, 12.2.1993, p. 1), last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2220/2000 (OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 1).

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**18 07 01** (cont’d)

18 07 01 02 European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drugs Addiction — Subsidy for Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 068 000 3 068 000 1 413 000 1 413 000 3 130 000,— 3 166 350,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 650 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 650 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 063 000 3 063 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 3 068 000 3 068 000

Total 6 131 000 3 063 000 3 068 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 1 650 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 1 650 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Centre’s operating expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Centre must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operating and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Centre, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

In recent years the number of agencies has increased significantly (six): the budget for the agencies has absorbed a large proportion of the
margin in heading 3 and there have been significant staff increases.

Under the new Financial Regulation (Article 185) and the new corresponding articles of the framework regulation for each of the bodies set
up by the Communities, the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

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**CHAPTER 18 07 — COORDINATION IN THE FIELD OF DRUGS** (cont’d)

**18 07 01** (cont’d)

18 07 01 02 (cont’d)

Estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year is as follows:

Revenue

— Title 1 ‘European Community subsidy’ 9 400 000

— Title 2 ‘Contribution from Norway’ 426 250

Total 9 826 250

Expenditure

— Title 1 ‘Staff’, 6 089 300

— Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 927 817

— Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 2 809 133

Total 9 826 250

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 302/93 of 8 February 1993 on the establishment of a European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug
Addiction (OJ L 36, 12.2.1993, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2220/2000 (OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 1).

**18 07 02** **Preparatory measures for a programme to combat drug trafficking**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. — p.m. 788 570,— 207 515,75

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 105 023 — 1 105 023
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 1 105 023 — p.m. 1 105 023

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments entered into in respect of previous financial years.

Legal basis

Preparatory actions within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 18 08 — Total** **11 500 775** **9 457 599** **4 500 000** **6 310 000** **2 323 565,18** **1 651 130,94**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**CHAPTER 18 08 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION** (cont’d)

**18 08 01** **Prince — Area of freedom, security and justice**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 800 000 2 674 041 3 000 000 2 000 000 1 498 067,23 1 001 565,66

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 893 346 893 346
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 000 000 1 106 654 1 390 000 503 346

Appropriations 2004 1 800 000 1 284 041 515 959

Total 5 693 346 2 000 000 2 674 041 1 019 305

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of priority information measures on Community policies.

It covers information in the field of justice and home affairs in relation to the establishment of an area of freedom, security and justice. This
measure is designed to be an effective channel of communication and dialogue between the people of the European Union and the Community institutions and take account of specific national and regional characteristics, in close cooperation with the Member State authorities.

On 2 July 2002, the Commission adopted a communication to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee
and the Committee of the Regions on an information and communication strategy for the European Union (COM(2002) 350 final). This
communication proposes an interinstitutional framework for cooperation between the institutions and with the Member States for the
development of a communication and information policy strategy for the European Union.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down
common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of EU information and communication policy. It coordinates the central
and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following
years based on a report drawn up by the Commission.

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of an information campaign on the new transparency measures based on Article 255 of
the EC Treaty and Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 and of the creation of an interinstitutional server giving online access to the EU lawmaking process.

It covers information to citizens about their rights of access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents specifically
relating to the interinstitutional law-making process. This measure is designed to inform citizens about the principles and conditions governing access to EU documents and at the same time to give them a single tool to facilitate their access to documents relating to an interinstitutional legislative procedure and to national implementing measures.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 18 08 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION** (cont’d)

**18 08 02** **Schengen information system (SIS II)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

8 100 775 3 235 558 500 000 750 000 796 475,— 340 011,92

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 456 463 456 463
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 500 000 293 537 206 463

Appropriations 2004 8 100 775 3 029 095 3 000 000 2 071 680

Total 9 057 238 750 000 3 235 558 3 000 000 2 071 680

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the following:

— operating expenditure of the Schengen information system (SIS),

— other operating expenditure which may result from this incorporation.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland and Norway, entered in Item 6 1 1 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening
of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Protocol annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community integrating the Schengen acquis
into the European Union framework.

Council Decision 2001/886/JHA of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen information system (SIS II)
(OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2424/2001 of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen information system
(SIS II) (OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 4).

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**CHAPTER 18 08 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION** (cont’d)

**18 08 03** **Visa information system (VIS)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 4 500 000 4 500 000
,( [1] )

Total 4 500 000 4 500 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 4 500 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 4 500 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure retated to the analysis development, delivery and installation of a Europe-wide largescale information system VIS (Visa information system).

The appropriation requested will cover following actions in 2004:

— develoment of a blueprint (masterplan) with all activities and shedule,

— call for tender for the project,

— risk analysis and quality assurance,

— writing of specifications.

The appropriation will not be released from the reserve until Parliament, the Council and the Commission have agreed on the legal basis for
the legislative act to develop the Visa information system.

Legal basis

Being prepared.

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**18 08 04** **Eurodac**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 000 000 3 068 000 1 000 000 3 560 000 29 022,95 309 553,36

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 5 512 248 3 060 000 2 150 000 302 248
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 000 000 500 000 318 000 182 000

Appropriations 2004 1 000 000 600 000 400 000

Total 7 512 248 3 560 000 3 068 000 884 248

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the establishment and operation of the central unit of the Eurodac system.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland and Norway, entered in Item 6 4 0 0 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening
of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2725/2000 of 11 December 2000 concerning the establishment of Eurodac for the comparison of fingerprints
for the effective application of the Dublin Convention (OJ L 316, 15.12.2000, p. 1).

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**18 08 05** **Evaluation and impact assessment**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

500 000 400 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 500 000 400 000 100 000

Total 500 000 400 000 100 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure:

— to extend evaluation to all activities (polices and legislation),

— to better integrate evaluation in strategic planning and programming,

— to complete the methodological work needed to develop policy evaluation,

— to apply the policy evaluation framework to all of the major policy areas covered by Tampere.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s administrative autonomy, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No
1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002,
p. 1).

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**18 08 06** **Statistical programme**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

100 000 80 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 100 000 80 000 20 000

Total 100 000 80 000 20 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to launch cooperation with Eurostat on organised crime statistics.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s administrative autonomy, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No
1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002,
p. 1).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 18 49 — Total** **—** **1 290 000** **1 745 600** **2 305 600** **1 210 099,87** **819 729,80**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 182 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 182 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 203 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 93 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**18 49 04** **SUPPORT EXPENDITURE FOR OPERATIONS OF POLICY AREA ‘AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE’**

18 49 04 01 Measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 200 000 324 000 433 000 276 773,31 304 172,54

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 126 200 126 200
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 324 000 306 800 200 000 – 182 800

,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 450 200 433 000 200 000 – 182 800

( [1] ) This amount will be covered by a transfer or will be cancelled.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments up to 31 December 2003.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Items 18 04 01 01 and 18 04 01 02.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**18 49 04** (cont’d)

18 49 04 02 European Refugee Fund — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 450 000 729 000 1 070 000 533 568,— 501 005,76

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 729 000 1 070 000 450 000 – 791 000

,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 729 000 1 070 000 450 000 – 791 000

( [1] ) This amount will be covered by a transfer or will be cancelled.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 18 03 03.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**18 49 04** (cont’d)

18 49 04 03 Emergency measures in the event of mass influxes of refugees — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 90 000 p.m.

p.m. 0,— 0,—

,( [2] )

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 182 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 182 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 182 000 182 000 90 000 – 90 000
,( [1] ),( [2] ),( [3] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 182 000 182 000 90 000 – 90 000

( [1] ) Of which EUR 182 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 182 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [3] ) This amount will be covered by a transfer or will be cancelled.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 18 03 04.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**18 49 04** (cont’d)

18 49 04 04 Training, exchange and cooperation programmes in the fields of justice and home affairs — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 450 000 489 600 489 600 350 048,56 8 611,50

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 745 336 350 000 150 000 245 336
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 489 600 139 600 300 000 50 000

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 234 936 489 600 450 000 295 336

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Items 18 05 01 01, 18 05 01 02, 18 06 01 01 and 18 06 01 02, as well as Article 18 06 02.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**18 49 04** (cont’d)

18 49 04 05 Cooperation measures resulting from Member States’ initiatives — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 100 000 203 000 313 000 49 710,— 5 940,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 203 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 93 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 43 770 43 770
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 406 000 362 230 100 000 — – 56 230
,( [1] )

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 449 770 406 000 100 000 — – 56 230

( [1] ) This amount will be covered by a transfer or will be cancelled.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 18 05 03.

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**CHAPTER 18 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE’**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 18 50 — Total** **218 000** **218 000**

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**CHAPTER 18 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE’** (cont’d)

**18 50 01** **Performance facility for heading 3**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

218 000 218 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 218 000

Total 218 000

Remarks

This appropriation is to be transferred to administrative or operating articles and/or items for this policy if necessary.

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**Overall objectives**

The policy area ‘External relations’ seeks to support the objectives of the EU external policy by means of cooperation, development aid, conflict prevention and
human rights programmes and projects. These objectives include, alongside development cooperation, promotion of the EU’s identity on the international stage,
notably through implementation of the common foreign and security policy.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 19 — Total** **3 525 740 612** **3 318 069 612** **3 297 345 221** **3 144 094 535** **3 242 808 404,38** **2 829 328 923,12**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 1 551 1 488 1 484

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 109 109 106

Other support Staff 672 661 689

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 72 56 54

**Total** **2 404** **2 314** **2 333**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**TITLE 19**

**EXTERNAL RELATIONS**

**CHAPTER 19 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EXTERNAL RELATIONS’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**19 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy**
**area ‘External relations’**

19 01 03 01 Buildings and related expenditure of External
relations Directorates-General 5 22 594 383 21 722 815 25 409 783,32

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 230 892 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 961 319 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 86 474 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

19 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of External
relations delegations 5 57 394 537 55 915 693 47 973 099,86

Article 19 01 03 — Subtotal 79 988 920 77 638 508 73 382 883,18

**19 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘External relations’**

19 01 04 01 Cooperation with industrialised non-member
countries — Expenditure on administrative
management 4 110 000

19 01 04 02 Rapid reaction mechanism — Expenditure on
administrative management 4 2 000 000

19 01 04 03 Information programmes for non-member
countries — Expenditure on administrative
management 4 100 000

19 01 04 04 Financial and technical cooperation with
Asian developing countries — Expenditure on
administrative management 4 25 000 000

19 01 04 05 Financial and technical cooperation with Latin
American developing countries — Expenditure on administrative management 4 18 550 000

19 01 04 06 MEDA (measures to accompany the reforms
to the economic and social structures in the
Mediterranean non-member countries) —
Expenditure on administrative management 4 15 200 000

19 01 04 07 Assistance to partner countries in eastern
Europe and central Asia — Expenditure on
administrative management 4 26 270 000

19 01 04 08 Assistance for the countries of the western
Balkans — Expenditure on administrative
management 4 17 460 000

19 01 04 09 Evaluation of the results of Community aid
and follow-up and audit measures — expenditure of administrative management 4 1 500 000

19 01 04 10 Community participation in action concerning anti-personnel mines — Expenditure on
administrative management 4 540 000

19 01 04 11 Development and consolidation of democracy
and the rule of law — Respect for human
rights and fundamental freedoms — Expenditure on administrative management 4 7 000 000

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

19 01 04 12 Promotion of Community investment in
developing countries of Latin America, Asia,
the Mediterranean and in South Africa by
economic cooperation and trade agreements
— Expenditure on administrative management 4 p.m.

Article 19 01 04 — Subtotal 113 730 000

**Chapter 19 01 — Total** **404 486 612** **287 910 221** **264 938 289,45**

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**19 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘External relations’**

19 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area External relations Directorates — General

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

89 584 828 94 422 932 88 299 161,28
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 230 892 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

19 01 01 02 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of External relations delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

71 930 213 68 409 760 56 753 022,50

**19 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘External relations’**

19 01 02 01 External staff of policy area External relations Directorates-General

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

8 317 350 7 865 277 6 589 078,31

19 01 02 02 External staff of External relations delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

26 809 240 26 078 458 27 136 617,18

19 01 02 11 other management expenditure of policy area External relations Directorates-General

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

8 086 428 8 087 823 7 321 498,99
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 961 319 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 86 474 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

19 01 02 12 Other management expenditure of External relations delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 039 633 5 407 463 5 456 028,01

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**CHAPTER 19 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘EXTERNAL RELATIONS’** (cont’d)

**19 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘External relations’**

19 01 03 01 Buildings and related expenditure of External relations Directorates-General

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

22 594 383 21 722 815 25 409 783,32

19 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of External relations delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

57 394 537 55 915 693 47 973 099,86

**19 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘External relations’**

19 01 04 01 Cooperation with industrialised non-member countries — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

110 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

It covers administrative expenditure under Article 19 05 02.

19 01 04 02 Rapid reaction mechanism — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on temporary support staff in delegations (detached national experts, individual experts, local staff and local technical
assistance staff) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Commission’s delegations in non-member countries or for
internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost
of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the
temporary staff remunerated from the appropriations in this item,

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**19 01 04** (cont’d)

19 01 04 02 (cont’d)

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Article 19 02 05.

19 01 04 03 Information programmes for non-member countries — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

100 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Article 19 11 02.

19 01 04 04 Financial and technical cooperation with Asian developing countries — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

25 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached national experts, staff from employment agencies) at headquarters intended
to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices; expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 3 100 000 and this estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 97 % is accounted
for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 3 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications
relating to those staff members,

— expenditure on temporary support staff in delegations (detached national experts, individual experts, local staff and local technical
assistance staff) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Commission’s delegations in non-member countries or for
internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost
of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the
temporary staff remunerated from the appropriations in this item,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Articles 19 10 01, 19 10 02, 19 10 03, 19 10 04 and 19 10 06.

Legal basis

See Article 19 10 01.

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**19 01 04** (cont’d)

19 01 04 05 Financial and technical cooperation with Latin American developing countries — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

18 550 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached national experts, staff from employment agencies) at headquarters intended
to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices; expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 2 900 000 and this estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 97 % is accounted
for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 3 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications
relating to those staff members,

— expenditure on temporary support staff in delegations (detached national experts, individual experts, local staff and local technical
assistance staff) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Commission’s delegations in non-member countries or for
internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost
of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the
temporary staff remunerated from the appropriations in this item,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Articles 19 09 01, 19 09 02, 19 09 03 and 19 09 04.

Legal basis

See Article 19 09 01.

19 01 04 06 MEDA (measures to accompany the reforms to the economic and social structures in the Mediterranean non-member countries) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

15 200 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached national experts, staff from employment agencies) at headquarters intended
to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices. Expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 3 600 000 and this estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 97 % is
accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 3 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

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**19 01 04** (cont’d)

19 01 04 06 (cont’d)

— expenditure on temporary support staff in delegations (detached national experts, individual experts, local staff and local technical
assistance staff) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Commission’s delegations in non-member countries or for
internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost
of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the
temporary staff remunerated from the appropriations in this item,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Articles 19 08 02, 19 08 03, 19 08 04, 19 08 05 and 19 08 06.

19 01 04 07 Assistance to partner countries in eastern Europe and central Asia — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

26 270 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached national experts, staff from employment agencies) at headquarters intended
to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices. Expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 2 950 000, and this estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 97 % is
accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 3 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

— expenditure on temporary support staff in delegations (detached national experts, individual experts, local staff and local technical
assistance staff) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Commission’s delegations in non-member countries or for
internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost
of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the
temporary staff remunerated from the appropriations in this item,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

This appropriation covers expenditure on administrative management under Articles 19 06 01, 19 06 02, 19 06 04, 19 06 05 and 19 06 06.

19 01 04 08 Assistance for the countries of the western Balkans — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

17 460 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law,

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**19 01 04** (cont’d)

19 01 04 08 (cont’d)

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached national experts, staff from employment agencies) at headquarters intended
to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices. Expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 1 050 000 and this estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 97 % is
accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 3 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

— expenditure on temporary support staff in delegations (detached national experts, individual experts, local staff and local technical
assistance staff) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Commission’s delegations in non-member countries or for
internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost
of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the
temporary staff remunerated from the appropriations in this item,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

This appropriation covers expenditure on administrative management under Articles 19 07 01, 19 07 02, 19 07 03 and 19 07 04 concerning
operational programmes not entrusted to the European Reconstruction Agency.

19 01 04 09 Evaluation of the results of Community aid and follow-up and audit measures — expenditure of administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 500 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Article 19 11 01.

19 01 04 10 Community participation in action concerning anti-personnel mines — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

540 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

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**19 01 04** (cont’d)

19 01 04 10 (cont’d)

—
expenditure on temporary support staff in delegations (detached national experts, individual experts, local staff and local technical
assistance staff) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Commission’s delegations in non-member countries or for
internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost
of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the
temporary staff remunerated from the appropriations in this item,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

This appropriation covers expenditure on administrative management under Articles 19 02 04 (former Article B7-6 6 1) and 19 02 11
(former Item B7-6 3 1 0).

19 01 04 11 Development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law — Respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms — Expenditure
on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached national experts, staff from employment agencies) at headquarters intended
to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices. Expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 2 900 000 and this estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 97 % is
accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 3 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

— expenditure on temporary support staff in delegations (detached national experts, individual experts, local staff and local technical
assistance staff) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Commission’s delegations in non-member countries or for
internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost
of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the
temporary staff remunerated from the appropriations in this item,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

This appropriation covers expenditure on administrative management under Articles 19 04 03 and 19 04 04.

19 01 04 12 Promotion of Community investment in developing countries of Latin America, Asia, the Mediterranean and in South Africa by economic
cooperation and trade agreements — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Article 19 02 07.

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**CHAPTER 19 02 — MULTILATERAL RELATIONS AND GENERAL EXTERNAL RELATIONS MATTERS**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 19 02 — Total** **53 313 000** **89 153 000** **67 203 000** **81 351 000** **48 604 762,38** **42 172 456,27**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 30 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**19 02 02** **Institutes specialising in relations between the European Union and third countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 653 000 1 653 000 1 353 000 1 353 000 1 353 000,— 1 353 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 353 000 1 353 000

Appropriations 2004 1 653 000 1 653 000
,( [1] )

Total 3 006 000 1 353 000 1 653 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

Former Items A-3 0 3 1, A-3 0 3 3, A-3 0 3 4 and A-3 0 3 9

This appropriation is intended to cover a subsidy to the budgets of the various centres, institutes or networks which are acknowledged
specialists in the analysis and monitoring of relations between the European Union and other regions for the external relations policy. This
subsidy will enable the existing centres to step up their activities (research, seminars, contacts and publications) and to incorporate themes
marked out by the Commission as particularly relevant and topical in relations between the European Union and the regions concerned. A
more intensive analysis is envisaged of certain relations between the European Union and the regions concerned, i.e. Asia, Latin America, the
Mediterranean, the Balkans and the independent States of the former Soviet Union.

In respect of the Financial Regulation and to ensure continuity with the past, particular attention should be given to the activities of the
Institute of Political Studies in Moscow, Mediterranean and Euro-Arab Cooperation, Latin American Centre for Relations with Europe (Celare),
European Centre for Global Interdependence and Solidarity (North/South Centre), and the European Institute of Asian Studies.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2003/911/EC of 22 December 2003 establishing a Community action programme for bodies promoting reciprocal understanding of relations between the European Union and certain regions in the world (OJ L 342, 30.12.2003, p. 53).

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council submitted by the Commission on 28 October 2003, amending
Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of development cooperation operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and
fundamental freedoms and Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations,
which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in third countries (COM(2003) 639 final).

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**CHAPTER 19 02 — MULTILATERAL RELATIONS AND GENERAL EXTERNAL RELATIONS MATTERS** (cont’d)

**19 02 03** **Cooperation with third countries on migration**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 25 000 000 20 000 000 14 598 000 12 444 011,38 985 703,25

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 30 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 5 359 794 5 000 000 200 000 159 794
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 20 000 000 9 598 000 5 000 000 4 000 000 1 402 000

Appropriations 2004 30 000 000 19 800 000 10 200 000

,( [2] )

Total 55 359 794 14 598 000 25 000 000 14 359 794 1 402 000

( [1] ) After deduction of EUR 8 000 000 of payment appropriations carried over.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation follows on from the preparatory action for 2001 to 2003 and the Commission communication on integrating migration
issues in the European Union’s relations with third countries (COM(2002) 703), which have paved the way for a proposal for a legal basis.

It is intended to finance a Community programme for the cooperation with non-EU countries and regions of origin and transit in the field of
migration and asylum, which will provide a specific, additional response to the needs encountered by these countries in their efforts to better
manage migratory flows, and to help them to improve their capacities to fulfil their international obligations in the field of asylum and
migration, including readmission.

This Community cooperation programme will finance appropriate actions which will join in a coherent way national and regional Community cooperation and development strategies regarding the non-EU countries concerned and complete the actions (in particular in the fields
of migration, asylum, border control, refugees and displaced people) provided for in the implementation of these strategies and financed
from other Community instruments in the field of cooperation and development.

The respect of democratic principles and rule of law, as well as of human and minority rights and of fundamental freedoms, will constitute
an essential element for the application of this Instrument. If necessary, and as far as possible, the actions financed will be associated with
measures aiming to strengthen democracy and the rule of law and the compliance with international instruments in this field, including the
Geneva Convention on Refugees.

Partners eligible for financial support under this appropriation may include regional and international organisations and agencies (in particular, UN agencies), non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or other non-State actors, federal, national, provincial and local governments of
third countries, their departments and agencies, institutes, associations and public and private operators. As regards cooperation with the
authorities of the States involved, all necessary steps will be taken to ensure that the monies allocated are not used for purposes other than
those for which they are intended.

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**19 02 03** (cont’d)

In the implementation of the cooperation measures related to the improvement of the institutional, administrative and logistical capacities of
non-EU countries to help them to fulfil their obligations in the areas of asylum, migration, including readmission, full attention will be given
to the way the people (migrants, refugees or readmitted persons) are treated. This will be subject to strict controls.

Legal basis

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a programme for financial and technical assistance to
third countries in the area of migration and asylum (COM(2003) 355 final).

**19 02 04** **Community participation in action concerning anti-personnel mines**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

18 460 000 20 500 000 18 150 000 18 200 000 11 785 000,— 10 125 994,73

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 15 889 118 14 200 000 1 689 118
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 18 150 000 4 000 000 13 310 882 839 118

Appropriations 2004 18 460 000 5 500 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 960 000

Total 52 499 118 18 200 000 20 500 000 6 839 118 6 000 000 960 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, in addition to the funding allocated to anti-personnel mine schemes under cooperation programmes
with the beneficiary countries concerned, Community financing of action concerning anti-personnel mines, in particular schemes relating to
implementation of the Ottawa Treaty (Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel
Mines).

It includes financing of activities of non-governmental organisations to raise the issue of the landmine problem with non-State actors which
are ‘part of the problem’ and therefore should also be ‘part of the solution’.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1724/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2001 concerning action against anti-personnel
landmines in developing countries (OJ L 234, 1.9.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1725/2001 of 23 July 2001 concerning action against anti-personnel landmines in third countries other than
developing countries (OJ L 234, 1.9.2001, p. 6).

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**19 02 05** **Rapid reaction mechanism**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

28 000 000 33 800 000 27 500 000 26 000 000 21 260 251,— 24 146 909,78

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 9 736 190 4 400 000 5 000 000 336 190
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 27 500 000 21 600 000 5 900 000

Appropriations 2004 28 000 000 22 900 000 4 100 000 1 000 000

Total 65 236 190 26 000 000 33 800 000 4 436 190 1 000 000

Remarks

The quick-release of financing through the rapid reaction mechanism is designed for situations of crisis or emerging crisis, situations posing
a threat to law and order, the security and safety of individuals, situations threatening to escalate into armed conflict or to destabilise the
country and where such situations are likely to jeopardise the beneficial effects of assistance and cooperation policies and programmes, their
effectiveness and/or conditions for their proper implementation.

This appropriation is intended to cover in particular the financing of actions of civilian nature aimed at counteracting or resolving emerging
crisis situations and serious threats or outbreaks of conflict.

Implementing partners may include authorities of the Member States or of beneficiary countries and their agencies, regional and international organisations and their agencies, NGOs, public and private operators and individual organisations or operators (including staff seconded from Member State administrations) with appropriate specialised expertise and experience.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 381/2001 of 26 February 2001 creating a rapid reaction mechanism (OJ L 57, 27.2.2001, p. 5).

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**19 02 06** **European Community financial contribution to the bodies set up by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

200 000 200 000 200 000 200 000 161 500,— 220 489,48

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 33 433 33 433
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 200 000 200 000

Appropriations 2004 200 000 200 000

Total 433 433 200 000 200 000 33 433

( [1] ) This amount will be covered by a transfer or decommitment.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the European Community’s financial contributions to the bodies set up by the United Nations
Convention on the Law of the Sea, in particular the International Sea-Bed Authority and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.

Legal basis

Council Decision 98/392/EC of 23 March 1998 concerning the conclusion by the European Community of the United Nations Convention
of 10 December 1982 on the Law of the Sea and the Agreement of 28 July 1994 relating to the implementation of Part XI thereof
(OJ L 179, 23.6.1998, p. 1).

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (OJ L 179, 23.6.1998, p. 3).

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**19 02 07** **Promotion of Community investment in developing countries of Latin America, Asia, the Mediterranean and in South Africa by**
**economic cooperation and trade agreements**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 3 000 000 p.m. 15 000 000 0,— 1 393 201,38

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 36 908 387 15 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 12 908 387
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 36 908 387 15 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 12 908 387

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of various measures to encourage Community investment in the developing countries
in Asia, Latin America and the Mediterranean linked to the Community by economic cooperation and trade agreements.

It also covers the financing of similar measures in South Africa in line with, inter alia, the provisions of the Interim Agreement between the
European Union and South Africa.

Part of the appropriation should be made available as a matter of priority for joint ventures in the field of appropriate environmental
technology and for capacity-building initiatives to train local specialists in the field of environmental technology.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 213/96 of 29 January 1996 on the implementation of the European Communities Investment Partners Financial
Instrument for the countries of Latin America, Asia, the Mediterranean region and South Africa (OJ L 28, 6.2.1996, p. 2).

Regulation (EC) No 772/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 April 2001 regarding the closure and liquidation of
projects adopted by the Commission under Council Regulation (EC) No 213/96 on the implementation of the European Communities
Investment Partners Financial Instrument for the countries of Latin America, Asia, the Mediterranean region and South Africa
(OJ L 112, 21.4.2001, p. 1).

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**19 02 11** **North-South cooperation schemes in the campaign against drugs and drug addiction**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 2 000 000 p.m. 6 000 000 1 601 000,— 3 947 157,65

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 16 677 487 6 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 4 677 487
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 16 677 487 6 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 4 677 487

Remarks

This appropriation is intended, in the context of the implementation of the European Union action plan on drugs, to cover action in such
areas as the prevention and reduction of drug abuse and the illicit production of drugs, the control of drug-trafficking, the diversion of
chemical precursors and money-laundering in countries having a partnership or cooperation agreement with the European Union.

It constitutes part of the funds for implementing the Community’s policy on combating drugs and drug addiction. Under this heading it
contributes to the external action aspect of operations coming under this policy.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2046/97 of 13 October 1997 on North-South cooperation in the campaign against drugs and drug addiction
(OJ L 287, 21.10.1997, p. 1).

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**19 02 12** **Pilot project to reduce nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and small arms**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 000 000 2 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 3 000 000 2 000 000 1 000 000

Total 3 000 000 2 000 000 1 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance measures which contribute to the reduction of weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, chemical and
biological).

It is also intended to finance operations to combat the proliferation of light arms and illicit arms trafficking.

Legal basis

This appropriation is intended to fund a pilot project within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the
European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure
(OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

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**19 02 13** **Voluntary technical assistance programme — Preparatory action**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 000 000 1 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 2 000 000 1 000 000 800 000 200 000

Total 2 000 000 1 000 000 800 000 200 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover a preparatory action to set up a voluntary technical assistance programme for countries in need. It
will provide the structure to send volunteers from the EU Member States to third countries to help with the implementation of European
Union instruments in order to assist to people in third countries. The structure must be able to provide the European volunteers with the
necessary training, make other preparatory arrangements for them and cover the cost of the volunteers’ operation in a third country plus
costs possibly arising after an operation but directly related to it.

It is also intended to finance a feasibility study on the establishment of a European Civil Peace Corps going beyond humanitarian aid in stricto

sensu.

The preparatory action is intended to fund preparatory work by the Commission to develop the best way to create such a structure, possibly
in cooperation with third parties engaged in the humanitarian and development aid sector, to set up all elements of the chosen structure on a
small scale, and to recruit and deploy initial volunteers in a pilot scheme.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council
and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 19 03 — Total** **62 600 000** **62 600 000** **47 500 000** **50 000 000** **29 999 655,99** **26 329 293,54**

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**19 03 01** **Conflict prevention and crisis management**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

7 500 000 9 000 000 7 500 000 10 000 000 5 182 563,— 4 560 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 7 982 271 5 800 000 2 100 000 82 271
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 7 500 000 4 200 000 2 300 000 1 000 000

Appropriations 2004 7 500 000 4 600 000 2 900 000

Total 22 982 271 10 000 000 9 000 000 3 982 271

Remarks

The only action ongoing since 2001 is the monitoring mission in the Balkans (EUMM).

Operations which may be Reference Amount Expiry
renewed in 2002

Financing the budget of the
European Union Monitoring
Mission (EUMM) in the Balkans

Joint Action 2001/845/CFSP 6 979 000 31.12.2002
(OJ L 315, 1.12.2001, p. 1)

Joint Action 2002/921/CFSP 5 182 563 31.12.2003
(OJ L 321, 26.11.2002, p. 51)

Conflict prevention and crisis management activities, by their nature, require a possibility to react to relatively unforeseeable external developments. A ‘crisis situation’ means a situation in a country outside the European Union which poses a threat to law and order and the safety
of individuals, which threatens to escalate into armed conflict or to destabilise the country or countries and which might seriously jeopardise
the common values, fundamental interests, independence and integrity of the Union, its security, the preservation of peace and international
security, the promotion of international cooperation or the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, respect for
human rights and fundamental freedoms as defined in Article 11 of the Treaty on European Union. Action financed under this heading by
the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) budget must be of a civilian nature, have a limited duration and keep within the budget
allocated.

In view of the diversity and scale of these activities, a substantial capacity to respond to situations of imminent conflict or crisis is required in
the CFSP framework — notably in the area of Petersberg tasks, without military implications, or in the defence field — which justifies
keeping this article at a high level.

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**19 03 02** **Non-proliferation and disarmament**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

9 000 000 10 500 000 8 500 000 11 500 000 5 062 792,— 6 992 914,70

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 6 043 859 6 000 000 40 000 3 859
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 8 500 000 5 500 000 2 500 000 500 000

Appropriations 2004 9 000 000 7 960 000 1 040 000

Total 23 543 859 11 500 000 10 500 000 1 543 859

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance measures which contribute to the reduction of weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, chemical and
biological).

It is also intended to finance operations to combat the distribution of light arms and illicit arms trafficking, provided that they are not
already covered by the provisions of the Cotonou Agreements concerning similar action in the ACP States.

Various joint actions for projects to combat the spread of small arms and light weapons are currently in progress. Appropriations for joint
actions in Russia are intended to cover all the implementation costs, including those for personnel (auxiliary staff, seconded national experts)
at headquarters and in Russia.

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**19 03 02** (cont’d)

Legal basis

Ongoing operations Reference Amount Expiry

Non-proliferation and disar- Joint Action 1999/878/CFSP 8 900 000 30.6.2003
mament in Russia (OJ L 331, 23.12.1999, p. 11)

Decision 2001/493/CFSP 6 080 000 30.6.2003
(OJ L 180, 3.7.2001, p. 2)

Decision 2002/381/CFSP 645 000 30.6.2003
(OJ L 136, 24.5.2002, p. 1)

EU contribution to combating
the destabilising accumulation
and spread of small arms and
light weapons in Mozambique

EU contribution to combating
the destabilising accumulation
and spread of small arms and
light weapons in Cambodia

EU contribution to combating
the destabilising accumulation
and spread of small arms and
light weapons in South Ossetia

EU contribution to combating
the destabilising accumulation
and spread of small arms and
light weapons in South
America

EU contribution to combating
the destabilising accumulation
and spread of small arms and
light weapons in Albania

EU contribution to the international negotiating process
leading to the adoption of an
international code of conduct
against ballistic missile proliferation (ICOC meeting in
Madrid in June 2002)

EU contribution to combating
the destabilising accumulation
and spread of small arms and
light weapons in south-east
Europe

Decision 1999/845/CFSP 200 000 22.12.2001
(OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p. 73)

Decision 2001/796/CFSP 1 768 200 15.11.2002
(OJ L 301, 17.11.2001, p. 1)

Decision 2002/904/CFSP 1 568 000 15.11.2003
(OJ L 313, 16.11.2002, p. 1)

Decision 2000/803/CFSP 90 000 14.12.2001
(OJ L 326, 22.12.2000, p. 1)

Decision 2001/200/CFSP 345 000 14.3.2002
(OJ L 72, 14.3.2001, p. 1)

Decision 2001/850/CFSP 550 000 31.12.2002
(OJ L 318, 4.12.2001, p. 1)

Decision 2002/406/CFSP 55 000 31.12.2002
(OJ L 140, 30.5.2002, p. 1)

Decision 2002/842/CFSP 200 000 23.12.2003
(OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 2)

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**19 03 03** **Conflict resolution, verification, support for the peace process and stabilisation**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

34 500 000 33 500 000 27 000 000 26 000 000 19 670 921,— 14 740 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 15 314 135 4 730 451 1 983 684 8 600 000
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 27 000 000 21 269 549 5 700 000 30 451

Appropriations 2004 34 500 000 25 816 316 7 000 000 1 683 684

Total 76 814 135 26 000 000 33 500 000 7 030 451 1 683 684 8 600 000

( [1] ) This amount will be covered by a transfer or decommitment.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover conflict resolution activities undertaken or supported by the European Union, notably mediation,
facilitation of dialogue or arbitration.

It is also intended to fund conflict resolution support activities in certain areas covered by the common foreign and security policy (CFSP),
including confidence-building measures, measures to support the parties in the implementation of operations necessary for conflict resolution and monitoring compliance with agreements. The activities funded may also include initiatives in the area of internal or regional
stability, including support for the executive police in tasks of monitoring, mentoring and inspecting the local police, excluding tasks
requiring armed enforcement. These activities may complement Community action in the areas of training and institutional capacitybuilding.

Part of the amount is intended to allow the European Union to provide for appropriations if the EU military mission in the former Yugoslav
republic of Macedonia (Concordia) is converted into an EU police mission.

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**19 03 03** (cont’d)

Ongoing operations Reference Amount Expiry

Support operations for the
Middle East peace process
under the responsibility of the
EU Special Envoy for the
Middle East peace process
(Moratinos)

Second EU assistance programme to support the Palestinian Authority in its efforts
to counter terrorist activities
emanating from the territories
under its control (Eriksson)

Support for the Stability Pact
in the context of the activities
of the EU Special Representative responsible for coordination of the Stability Pact

EU contribution to strengthen
the capacity of the Georgian
authorities to support and
protect the OSCE observer
mission on the border
between the Republic of Georgia and the Republic of Chechnya of the Russian Federation

EU contribution to the conflict
resolution process in South
Ossetia

EU support for the establishment of an interim multinational security presence in
Burundi

EU contribution to the establishment of the European
Union Police Mission (EUPM)
in Bosnia and Herzegovina to
ensure the follow-on to the
United Nations IPTF

Joint Action 2001/800/CFSP 1 100 000 31.12.2002
(OJ L 303, 20.11.2001, p. 5)

Joint Action 2000/298/CFSP 10 000 000 13.4.2003
(OJ L 97, 19.4.2000, p. 4)

Joint Action 2001/964/CFSP 840 631 30.6.2003
(OJ L 334, 11.12.2001, p. 93)

Joint Action 2001/915/CFSP 1 420 290 31.12.2002
(OJ L 337, 20.12.2001, p. 62)

Joint Action 2001/568/CFSP 45 000 31.3.2002
(OJ L 202, 27.7.2001, p. 2)

Joint Action 2002/373/CFSP 100 000 18.7.2003
(OJ L 134, 22.5.002, p. 1)

Joint Action 2001/759/CFSP 210 000 20.10.2002
(OJ L 286, 30.10.2001, p. 4)

Joint Action 2001/801/CFSP 9 500 000 1.6.2002
(OJ L 303, 20.11.2001, p. 7)

Joint Action 2002/210/CFSP 14 000 000 31.12.2005
(OJ L 70, 13.3.2002, p. 1)

Decision 2002/968/CFSP 20 000 000 31.12.2005
(OJ L 335, 12.12.2002, p. 1)

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**19 03 04** **Emergency measures**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

8 000 000 6 000 000 4 000 000 2 000 000 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 4 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000

Appropriations 2004 8 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000

Total 12 000 000 2 000 000 6 000 000 4 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing for any unforeseen measures under Articles 19 03 01, 19 03 02 and 19 03 03 decided
on in the course of the financial year which have to be implemented urgently.

This article is also intended as an element of flexibility in the CFSP budget, as described in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999.

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**19 03 05** **Preparatory and follow-up measures**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 83 379,99 36 378,84

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 47 001 47 001
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 500 000 452 999 47 001

Appropriations 2004 500 000 452 999 47 001

Total 1 047 001 500 000 500 000 47 001

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance preparatory and evaluation measures with a view to the definition of any joint actions or common
positions under the common foreign and security policy, analysis operations (ex ante evaluations of means, specific studies) and exploratory
work/preparatory work for the launching of planned joint actions (organisation of meetings or participation in meetings, reconnaissance
operations on the ground).

It also covers follow-up measures and audits of common foreign and security policy measures and the financing of any expenditure on the
regularisation of previously closed measures.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the measures coming under Articles 19 03 01, 19 03 02 and 19 03 03.

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**19 03 06** **European Union Special Representatives**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 100 000 3 100 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 3 100 000 3 100 000

Total 3 100 000 3 100 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all the expenditure connected with the appointment of European Union Special Representatives
(EUSR) in accordance with Article 18(5) of the Treaty on European Union.

It covers expenditure on the salaries of EUSR and on setting up their teams and/or support structures, including staff costs other than those
relating to staff seconded by Member States. It also covers the costs of any projects implemented under the direct responsibility of an EUSR.

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**19 03 06** (cont’d)

This appropriation is also intended to finance the activities of an EU Special Envoy for Tibet.

Ongoing operations Legal reference Amount Expiry

EUSR for Afghanistan Joint Action 2003/448/CFSP
of 16.6.2003
(OJ L 150, 18.6.2003, p. 73)

EUSR for the former Yugoslav Joint Action 2003/446/CFSP
Republic of Macedonia of 16.6.2003
(OJ L 150, 18.6.2003, p. 71)

EUSR for the Great Lakes Joint Action 2003/447/CFSP
region of 16.6.2003
(OJ L 150, 18.6.2003, p. 72)

EUSR for the Middle East Joint Action 2003/445/CFSP
of 16.6.2003
(OJ L 150, 18.6.2003, p. 70)

310 000 (financed in 2003 by 31.12.2003
the Council)

288 000 (financed in 2003 by 31.12.2003
the Council)

329 000 (financed in 2003 by 31.12.2003
the Council)

710 000 (financed in 2003 by 31.12.2003
the Council)

Special Coordinator of the
Stability Pact for SouthEastern Europe

Joint Action 2003/449/CFSP
of 16.6.2003
(OJ L 150, 18.6.2003, p. 74
and corrigendum
OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 63)

– 160 000 (financed in 2003
by the Council) – 743 000
(operational part financed by
the CFSP budget)

31.12.2003

EUSR for South Caucasus Joint Action 2003/496/CFSP
of 7.7.2003
(OJ L 169, 8.7.2003, p. 74)

3 000 31.12.2003

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 19 04 — Total** **125 625 000** **112 625 000** **108 732 000** **109 932 000** **107 759 792,—** **92 819 942,06**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 732 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 732 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**19 04 01** **European Inter-university Centre**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m.

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

p.m. 1 732 000 1 732 000 1 682 082,— 1 682 082,—

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 732 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 732 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 732 000 1 732 000 —

Appropriations 2004 1 732 000 1 732 000
,( [1] )

Total 3 464 000 1 732 000 1 732 000 —

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended for the European Inter-university Centre for:

— the continuation of the Venice-based European master’s degree courses in human rights and democratisation, organised by 29 universities in European Union Member States, including an increase in the capacity to run specialised training courses,

— the continuation of the programme enabling certain graduates to acquire practical experience, for a period not exceeding 12 months, on
the human rights training programme run by the United Nations and the European Union.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 27 May 2003, establishing a
Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities in the field of education and
training (COM(2003) 273 final).

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**19 04 02** **Support for the victims of human rights’ abuses**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

7 000 000 10 000 000 6 000 000 5 700 000 5 930 096,— 1 737 946,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 10 192 150 3 700 000 4 000 000 1 625 000 867 150
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 6 000 000 2 000 000 3 000 000 1 000 000

Appropriations 2004 7 000 000 3 000 000 1 875 000 1 632 850 492 150

Total 23 192 150 5 700 000 10 000 000 4 500 000 2 500 000 492 150

Remarks

This appropriation covers support for the establishment and maintenance of rehabilitation centres for torture victims and their families and
other organisations offering concrete help to victims of human rights’ abuses, as well as support for torture prevention measures.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations,
other than those of development cooperation, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general
objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms
in third countries (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 8).

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**19 04 03** **Development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law — Respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

110 500 000 94 500 000 94 000 000 95 500 000 95 377 995,— 85 828 690,06

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 225 097 423 60 694 846 39 500 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 44 902 577
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 94 000 000 34 805 154 25 000 000 25 000 000 9 194 846

Appropriations 2004 110 500 000 30 000 000 30 000 000 40 000 000 10 500 000

Total 429 597 423 95 500 000 94 500 000 95 000 000 89 194 846 55 402 577

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover grant aid to projects undertaken in non-member countries and in the European Union with the
following objectives:

(a) the promotion and defence of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including:

— the promotion and protection of the fundamental rights of those discriminated against or suffering from poverty or disadvantage,

— support for minorities, ethnic groups and indigenous peoples to enable them to secure better their fundamental rights, including support
for their joint efforts for recognition of their rights at international level,

— support and assessment of needs for the fight against torture and impunity; EUR 8,5 million of this appropriation is intended to support
rehabilitation centres for torture victims, which must remain an overriding priority, and for organisations offering concrete help to
victims of human rights abuses; support for organisations that help to improve the rights of people who are deprived of their liberty, in
order to prevent torture or ill-treatment; support for torture prevention measures,

— support for education, training and consciousness-raising in the area of human rights,

— the promotion of equality of opportunity and non-discriminatory practices, including measures to combat racism and xenophobia,

— support for projects combating all types of violence against women (such as stoning, public castigation, genital mutilation, burning and
rape),

— support for projects promoting intercultural and interreligious dialogue.

This appropriation is also intended to investigate the possibility of setting up a radio network ultimately capable of constituting a ‘Voice of
Europe’, so as to produce daily information programmes for broadcast to all countries with totalitarian or authoritarian regimes. The
network’s programmes must be geared to the human rights and minorities situation, and to the Union’s activities in those areas, and
broadcast in the local language(s) concerned;

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(b) support for the democratisation process, strengthening of the rule of law and good governance, including:

— the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law, in particular support for the independence of the judiciary in order to strengthen it,
and support for a humane police and prison system,

— support for actions related to the promotion of good governance, including the development of indicators to monitor good governance,

— support for constitutional and legislative reform in favour of the abolition of the death penalty,

— the promotion of pluralism both at political level and at the level of civil society by strengthening the institutions needed to maintain the
pluralist nature of that society, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and by promoting independent and responsible
media, with funding for specific radio stations or broadcasts, and supporting a free press and respect for the rights of freedom of
association and assembly,

— support for capacity building for parliamentary institutions and members,

— support for electoral processes, in particular by supporting independent electoral commissions, granting material, technical and legal
assistance in preparing for elections, including electoral censuses, taking measures to promote the participation of specific groups,
particularly women, and to promote access for disabled people in the electoral process, and by training observers;

(c) support for measures promoting respect for human rights and democratisation by preventing conflicts, in particular:

— support for measures facilitating the peaceful conciliation of group interests, including support for confidence-building measures relating
to human rights and democratisation, in order to prevent conflict and to restore civil peace,

— support for inter-ethnic and cross-national joint programmes with the purpose of building a strong basis for mutual understanding and
peaceful coexistence between the parties in conflict, including for parliamentarians and other elected officials,

— support for international, regional or local organisations, including NGOs, involved in preventing, resolving and dealing with the consequences of conflict, together with support and assistance for victims of human rights violations;

(d) support for efforts to foster the establishment of groupings of democratic countries within United Nations bodies, specialised agencies
and regional organisations:

— support for efforts to increase the number of countries belonging to the Community of Democracies,

— support for the efforts of NGOs working towards those objectives by mobilising civil society to consolidate democracy, the rule of law
and human rights.

As regards geographical and thematic coverage, countries, regions and themes will be selected to maximise the added value of financing for
the European initiative for democracy and human rights (EIDHR), with in particular certain target countries being chosen.

As regards the type of initiative, special attention will be paid to projects which are innovative, have a regional dimension or allow a synergy
with other Community instruments and to the bilateral programmes of European Union Member States.

Part of this appropriation is to be used for conflict prevention and crisis management through leadership education for, and reconciliatory
network-building by, young local female and male leaders of different cultures, ethnicity or religion whose communities experience conflict,
tension and segregation.

This appropriation is also intended to finance:

— the examination of the extent to which the needs of disabled people of all ages are addressed in EU development cooperation measures in
the fields of education, health, employment and poverty reduction,

— the undertaking of actions in this field based on the approaches set out by the Commission guidance note on disability and development
cooperation targeted on Commission delegations regarding how best to incorporate the needs of persons with disabilities in the design
and implementation of EU development cooperation programmes and projects,

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— tawareness-raising across the mainstream of EU development cooperation activities of the issues relating to fundamental human rights of
disabled people in developing countries

This appropriation is also intended to cover the promotion of actions of non-governmental organisations to co-finance activities, including
the promotion and protection of the fundamental rights of children in keeping with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It is also
intended to fund measures to mainstream human rights and democratisation into all development cooperation policies.

In this context, this appropriation is also intended to promote the rights of the child in EU development policy and specifically to promote
dialogue and cooperation between the EU and Member States to follow up and implement ‘A World Fit for Children’, the outcome document
agreed at the United Nations Special Session on Children in May 2002.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of development cooperation
operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting
human rights and fundamental freedoms (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations,
other than those of development cooperation, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general
objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms
in third countries (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 8).

**19 04 04** **Support for the activities of international criminal tribunals and the International Criminal Court.**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

7 000 000 7 000 000 7 000 000 7 000 000 4 769 619,— 3 571 224,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 5 421 588 4 000 000 1 021 588 400 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—

Appropriations 2003 7 000 000 3 000 000 3 078 412 900 000 21 588

Appropriations 2004 7 000 000 2 900 000 2 000 000 2 100 000

Total 19 421 588 7 000 000 7 000 000 3 300 000 2 121 588

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of measures designed to improve the functioning of the United Nations International
Court for the former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Court for Rwanda, as well as support to the Special International Court for
Sierra Leone.

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**19 04 04** (cont’d)

It is also intended to cover funding for the operation of the International Criminal Court, including support for international, regional or
local organisations including NGOs, in order to promote further ratifications of the Statute of the Court, to provide legal expertise to
implement the Statute into national legislation, to enhance public support for the Court and to provide training as regards the Court’s
developments.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of any on-the-spot activities which are necessary for obtaining evidence relating to
crimes within the Court’s jurisdiction.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of development cooperation
operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting
human rights and fundamental freedoms (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations,
other than those of development cooperation, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general
objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms
in third countries (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 8).

**19 04 05** **Pilot project to establish a conflict prevention network**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 125 000 1 125 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 1 125 000 1 125 000

Total 1 125 000 1 125 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance a conflict prevention network to carry out analytical groundwork for, and underpin, decisiontaking in the external relations field, as provided for in the resolution of the European Parliament of 13 December 2001 on the Commission
communication on conflict prevention (OJ C 177 E, 25.7.2002, p. 291).

Legal basis

This appropriation is intended to fund a pilot project within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the
European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure
(OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 19 05 — Total** **16 890 000** **16 890 000** **16 800 000** **16 675 000** **35 994 761,73** **30 647 549,41**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 20 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 20 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**19 05 01** **KEDO**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m.

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

p.m. 20 000 000,— 20 000 000,—

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 20 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 20 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 20 000 000 20 000 000

,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 20 000 000 20 000 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 02
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 02

Remarks

Under the current political circumstances, no provision for a contribution to the operational part of the KEDO Agreement has been made
for 2004. This however does not preclude that a contribution may be made, should the situation normalise.

Legal basis

Agreement of 18 December 2001 on terms and conditions of the renewal of the European Atomic Energy Community participation in the
Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organisation.

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**19 05 02** **Cooperation with industrialised non-member countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

16 890 000 16 890 000 16 800 000 16 675 000 15 994 761,73 10 647 549,41

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 25 442 682 13 225 000 8 000 000 1 948 000 837 000 1 432 682
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 16 800 000 3 450 000 6 000 000 7 200 000 150 000

Appropriations 2004 16 890 000 2 890 000 8 600 000 5 400 000

Total 59 132 682 16 675 000 16 890 000 17 748 000 6 387 000 1 432 682

( [1] ) An amount of EUR 1 300 000 will be covered by a transfer or decommitment.

Remarks

Japan

The planned activities are intended to improve market access of EU goods and cross-border services to Japan through:

— measures aimed at improving knowledge of the Japanese market; the Executive training programme (ETP), designed to build up a pool of
European executives able to communicate and operate in Japan’s business environment, will be continued,

— measures aimed at improving the commercial presence of EU industry in Japan; the third ‘Gateway to Japan’ campaign, launched in
2002, will be continued,

— other measures facilitating access to the Japanese market.

Greater focus will be given to EU/Japan cooperation activities. Continuing efforts will have to be made in view of converting the EU-Japan
action plan adopted at the summit of December 2001 into concrete action (e.g. conferences, seminars, development of Europe Centres in
Japan, etc.). An enhanced and better structured dialogue with Japan will be developed, along the lines of the objectives set out in the action
plan in the four cooperation priority areas.

Any revenue from financial participation by outside parties in promotional activities, notably the ETP programme, may lead to additional
appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on
the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

United States of America

The planned activities will contribute to implement the new Transatlantic Agenda (NTA), which was signed in December 1995 and provides
the framework under which the EU conducts its relations with the United States of America. The NTA is complemented by a joint action
plan under which the EU and the United States of America jointly committed themselves to the achievement of a wide range of objectives
not only concerning bilateral relations, but also cooperative actions towards non–member countries, in multilateral forums and on global
challenges.

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The Commission intends in particular to continue its support to the transatlantic dialogues between non-government actors.

The Commission also plans to develop targeted communication and information activities to pursue the objectives of the NTA.

Canada

The wide agenda of EU-Canada cooperation is reflected in the diversity of the planned activities, which fit into the overall programme for
cooperation set up by the joint political declaration on EU-Canada relations and the joint EU-Canada action plan. The Commission will
pursue the activities intended to enhance cooperation and to develop economic relations. Efforts to raise awareness of the benefits of
EU-Canada relations will be continued, through targeted communication and information initiatives and education projects.

Korea

The focus will be on enhancing knowledge of Korean language and business culture through the Executive training programme for Korea
which will be established on a recurrent basis, following the pilot project completed in December 2000. Other cooperation activities which
might usefully accompany the implementation of the Framework Agreement and contribute to achieving its objectives will also be considered, provided that funding can be made available.

Australia

The Commission will consider activities in line with the objectives laid down in particular by the Joint Declaration of June 1997. The
achievements of the EU Centre in Canberra will be assessed in order to consider the prospect of continuing this project.

New Zealand

Possible projects envisaged will be intended to reinforce cooperation in areas referred to in the Joint Declaration of May 1999 in order to
meet the common objectives on economic cooperation, political and security cooperation and various other areas of cooperation.

In particular, European Union financing will cover education and information to the public about bilateral relations between the European
Union and the partner countries, with particular reference to decision-makers, opinion leaders and the media.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2300/76 of 20 September 1976 concluding the framework Agreement on commercial and economic cooperation between the European Communities and Canada (OJ L 260, 24.9.1976, p. 1).

Transatlantic Declaration of 22 November 1990 on relations between the European Union and the United States of America.

Council Decision 95/523/EC of 27 November 1995 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and
Canada establishing a cooperation programme in higher education and training (OJ L 300, 13.12.1995, p. 18).

New Transatlantic Agenda of 1995 signed by the Council on 3 December 1995 and joint EC-USA action plan.

Council Decision 96/219/EC of 26 February 1996 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement on scientific and technological cooperation
between the European Community and Canada (OJ L 74, 22.3.1996, p. 25).

Council Decision 98/18/EC of 27 November 1997 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and
Canada on customs cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters (OJ L 7, 13.1.1998, p. 37).

Council Decision 98/142/EC of 26 January 1998 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement on international humane trapping standards
between the European Community, Canada and the Russian Federation and of an Agreed Minute between Canada and the European Community concerning the signing of the said Agreement (OJ L 42, 14.2.1998, p. 40).

Council Decision 98/566/EC of 20 July 1998 on the conclusion of an Agreement on mutual recognition between the European Community
and Canada (OJ L 280, 16.10.1998, p. 1).

Council Decision 1999/201/EC of 14 December 1998 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the
Government of Canada on sanitary measures to protect public and animal health in respect of trade in live animals and animal products
(OJ L 71, 18.3.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 382/2001 of 26 February 2001 concerning the implementation of projects promoting cooperation and commercial relations between the European Union and the industrialised countries of North America, the Far East and Australasia and repealing
Regulation (EC) No 1035/1999 (OJ L 57, 27.2.2001, p. 10).

Council Decision 2001/248/EC of 19 March 2001 concerning the conclusion of the Framework Agreement for Trade and Cooperation
between the European Community and its Member States, on the one hand, and the Republic of Korea, on the other hand (OJ L 90, 30.3.2001,
p. 45).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 19 06 — Total** **466 925 000** **469 200 000** **459 470 000** **465 600 000** **413 500 000,—** **369 131 279,47**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 17 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 17 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**19 06 01** **Assistance to partner countries in eastern Europe and central Asia**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

323 925 000 318 000 000 306 470 000 304 500 000 302 000 000,— 277 635 118,92

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 17 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 17 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 953 581 367 250 000 000 185 000 000 190 000 000 170 000 000 158 581 367
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

25 000 000 15 000 000 10 000 000

Appropriations 2003 306 470 000 39 500 000 70 000 000 70 000 000 60 000 000 66 970 000

Appropriations 2004 340 925 000 70 000 000 90 000 000 80 000 000 100 925 000

,( [1] )

Total 1 625 976 367 304 500 000 335 000 000 350 000 000 310 000 000 326 476 367

,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 17 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01
( [2] ) Of which EUR 17 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing or part-financing of assistance measures at government, institutional, NGO and private
sector level designed to support transition to a market economy and strengthen democracy and the rule of law in the partner States.

The above measures cover, inter alia, support for institutional, legal and administrative reform, support to the private sector and assistance
for economic development, support in addressing the social consequences of transition, the development of infrastructure networks, the
promotion of environmental protection and management of natural resources and development of the rural economy.

Part of this appropriation should be effectively used to rapidly implement the recommendations of the recent study into how best to address
the continuing health problems and, in particular, cancer in the Republic of Belarus, which are a direct result of the nuclear accident at
Chernobyl.

Part of this appropriation should be used for the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

Appropriations intended for Russia should also be used for renewed efforts by all parties involved in the conflict in Chechnya to find a
democratic and peaceful solution.

This appropriation is also intended for the countries of the South Caucasus.

In implementing the appropriations, the Commission will seek to stimulate the consultancy market in the partner countries by encouraging
the involvement of local consultants.

The Commission shall submit each year a report on the implementation of the EU’s external assistance covering this programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/311/EC of 29 April 1999 adopting the third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education
(Tempus III) (2000 to 2006) (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 30).

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**19 06 01** (cont’d)

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 99/2000 of 29 December 1999 concerning the provision of assistance to the partner States in eastern
Europe and central Asia (OJ L 12, 18.1.2000, p. 1).

Council Decision 2000/460/EC of 17 July 2000 amending Decision 1999/311/EC adopting the third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education (Tempus III) (2000 to 2006) (OJ L 183, 22.7.2000, p. 16).

**19 06 02** **Cross-border cooperation in structural matters**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

43 000 000 43 000 000 43 000 000 40 600 000 35 500 000,— 26 596 779,98

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 105 890 364 29 600 000 20 000 000 20 000 000 20 000 000 16 290 364
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 43 000 000 11 000 000 12 000 000 7 000 000 7 000 000 6 000 000

Appropriations 2004 43 000 000 11 000 000 12 000 000 6 000 000 14 000 000

Total 191 890 364 40 600 000 43 000 000 39 000 000 33 000 000 36 290 364

Remarks

In the implementation of cross-border cooperation programmes involving Member States, central and east European countries and partner
States, the Commission shall seek effective coordination and consistency with programmes financed through the Structural Funds, Community external assistance programmes and the preaccession instruments Phare, ISPA and Sapard, and bilateral assistance initiatives.

The Commission shall submit each year a report on the implementation of the EU’s external assistance covering this programme.

This appropriation is intended to promote cooperation in the Baltic Sea regions and the policy of the Northern Dimension.

It is also intended to support cross-border cooperation in the western border regions of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 99/2000 of 29 December 1999 concerning the provision of assistance to the partner States in eastern
Europe and central Asia (OJ L 12, 18.1.2000, p. 1).

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**19 06 04** **Rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in the partner countries of eastern Europe and central Asia**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 6 200 000 p.m. 8 500 000 0,— 7 761 060,62

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 16 588 581 8 500 000 6 200 000 1 250 000 500 000 138 581
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 16 588 581 8 500 000 6 200 000 1 250 000 500 000 138 581

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to initiate the return to a normal life of people in the partner countries in the aftermath of
critical situations arising out of war, civil conflict or natural disasters.

It covers, in particular, operations intended for:

— the relaunch of production on a lasting basis,

— the physical and operational rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, including mine clearance,

— social reintegration, in particular of refugees, displaced persons and demobilised troops,

— supporting disabled people and disabled people’s organisations to ensure that their particular needs are met in the context of rehabilitation operations,

— ensuring that the needs of women, children and older people are taken into account during disaster relief and reconstruction operations,

— the restoration of the institutional capacities needed in the rehabilitation period, especially at local level.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 of 22 November 1996 on rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries
(OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 1).

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**19 06 05** **Assistance in the nuclear sector**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

85 000 000 87 000 000 85 000 000 87 000 000 56 000 000,— 37 138 319,95

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 327 610 115 74 000 000 60 000 000 55 000 000 50 000 000 88 610 115
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 85 000 000 13 000 000 16 000 000 15 000 000 15 000 000 26 000 000

Appropriations 2004 85 000 000 11 000 000 14 000 000 14 000 000 46 000 000

Total 497 610 115 87 000 000 87 000 000 84 000 000 79 000 000 160 610 115

Remarks

The measures taken are intended to cover the financing of:

— the assistance provided for in Article 2(5) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 99/2000,

— the technical and legal assistance necessary for the evaluation of the safety, environmental, economic and financial aspects of the projects
for which financing in the form of a Euratom loan has been requested, including studies undertaken by the European Investment Bank;
the measures are also intended to enable loan contracts to be concluded and carried out,

— assistance to victims of radiation, including in the region of Semipalatinsk in Kazakhstan.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on the safe management and cleaning up of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive
waste, with regard in particular to the Murmansk area.

In accordance with the Sole Article of Decision 94/179/Euratom, any proceeds from undertakings in receipt of a loan under that Decision,
which are entered against Item 6 1 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance
with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general
budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

The Commission shall submit each year a report on the implementation of the EU’s external assistance covering this programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 94/179/Euratom of 21 March 1994 amending Decision 77/270/Euratom, to authorise the Commission to contract Euratom borrowings in order to contribute to the financing required for improving the degree of safety and efficiency of nuclear power stations
in certain non-member countries (OJ L 84, 29.3.1994, p. 41).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 99/2000 of 29 December 1999 concerning the provision of assistance to the partner States in eastern
Europe and central Asia (OJ L 12, 18.1.2000, p. 1).

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**19 06 06** **Community contribution to the EBRD for the Chernobyl Shelter Fund**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

15 000 000 15 000 000 25 000 000 25 000 000 20 000 000,— 20 000 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 25 000 000 25 000 000

Appropriations 2004 15 000 000 15 000 000

Total 40 000 000 25 000 000 15 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the second contribution of the Community for the realisation of the Chernobyl shelter. The contribution is paid to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development which is in charge of the Fund.

Legal basis

Council Decision 98/381/EC, Euratom, of 5 June 1998 concerning a Community contribution to the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development for the Chernobyl Shelter Fund (OJ L 171, 17.6.1998, p. 31).

Council Decision 2001/824/EC, Euratom, of 16 November 2001 concerning a second Community contribution to the European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development for the Chernobyl Shelter Fund (OJ L 308, 27.11.2001, p. 25).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 19 07 — Total** **579 501 000** **611 250 000** **587 500 000** **675 000 000** **645 407 295,—** **610 578 999,68**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 13 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 13 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**19 07 01** **Assistance for the countries of the western Balkans**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

254 000 000 256 500 000

,( [1] ),( [2] )

254 000 000

256 500 000 257 500 000 280 000 000 270 500 000,— 266 391 674,28

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 13 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 13 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 628 908 200 215 000 000 145 000 000 120 000 000 110 000 000 38 908 200
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 257 500 000 65 000 000 75 000 000 50 000 000 50 000 000 17 500 000

Appropriations 2004 267 000 000 50 000 000 75 000 000 55 000 000 87 000 000

,( [1] )

Total 1 153 408 200 280 000 000 270 000 000 245 000 000 215 000 000 143 408 200

,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 13 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01
( [2] ) Of which EUR 13 500 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the assistance programme, the main aim of which is to support the participation of
the beneficiary countries in the stabilisation and association process.

Such assistance will in particular be geared to:

— reconstruction, assistance in the return of refugees and displaced persons, and the stabilisation of the region,

— the establishment of an institutional and legislative framework to support democracy, the rule of law, human rights and minority rights,
the reconciliation and consolidation of civil society, the financing of radio stations or broadcasts, the independence of the media and the
strengthening of legality and the fight against organised crime,

— sustainable economic development and market-economy-oriented reforms, including institution-building programmes in order to assist
financial institutions to provide aid to SMEs,

— social development, in particular poverty alleviation, gender equality, education, teaching and training and environmental rehabilitation,

— regional, transnational, cross-border and interregional cooperation.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure for the South-East Europe University in Tetovo.

It also covers the financing of social and economic measures for the Roma population.

A significant percentage of this appropriation should be used for the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

Part of this appropriation is also intended to cover the operational programmes entrusted to the European Agency for Reconstruction (EAR)
and its operating expenditure. The latter will be funded by an amount equivalent to not more than 8 % of the overall multiannual budget for
the programmes managed.

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**19 07 01** (cont’d)

The estimated revenue and expenditure of the Agency for the financial year are as follows:

Revenue:

— Title 1 ‘European Community subsidy’ 324 500 000

— Title 2 ‘Miscellaneous revenue’ 11 929 000

Total 336 429 000

Expenditure:

— Title 1 ‘Staff’ 18 846 000

— Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 7 083 000

— Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 310 500 000

Total 336 429 000

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**19 07 01** (cont’d)

**Authorised establishment plan (EU-15)**

Posts

Category and grade

2003 2004

Filled as at 31.12.2002 Authorised Authorised

Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary

A 1 — — —

A 2 1 1 1

A 3 1 1 1

A 4 25 51 53

A 5 16

A 6 10 36 34

A 7 20

A 8 2 2 2

Total A 75 92 91

B 1 2

B 2 1

B 3 10

B 4 4

B 5 8

Total B 25 28 28

C 1

C 2

C 3 1

C 4

C 5

Total C 1 2 1

D 1

D 2

D 3

D 4

Total D

**Grand total** **101** **122** **120**

The staff of the Agency is also operational in respect of the programmes entrusted to it under Articles 19 07 02 and 19 07 03.

Legal basis

Council Decision 97/831/EC of 27 November 1997 concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 348, 18.12.1997, p. 1) (with Financial Protocol).

Council Decision 1999/311/EC of 29 April 1999 adopting the third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education
(Tempus III) (2000 to 2006) (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 30).

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**19 07 01** (cont’d)

Council Decision 2000/460/EC of 17 July 2000 amending Decision 1999/311/EC adopting the third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education (Tempus III) (2000 to 2006) (OJ L 183, 22.7.2000, p. 16).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2666/2000 of 5 December 2000 on assistance for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1628/96 and amending Regulations (EEC) No 3906/89 and (EEC) No 1360/90 and Decisions 97/256/EC and 1999/311/EC (OJ L 306, 7.12.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2667/2000 of 5 December 2000 on the European Agency for Reconstruction (OJ L 306, 7.12.2000, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2415/2001 of 10 December 2001 amending Regulation (EC) No 2666/2000 on assistance for Albania, Bosnia
and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and Regulation (EC)
No 2667/2000 on the European Agency for Reconstruction (OJ L 327, 12.12.2001, p. 3).

Council Decision 2002/601/EC of 27 June 2002 amending Decision 1999/311/EC adopting the third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education (Tempus III) (OJ L 195, 24.7.2002, p. 34).

**19 07 02** **Assistance to Serbia and Montenegro**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

236 500 000 237 300 000 255 000 000 250 000 000 195 000 000,— 197 718 097,85

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 73 848 609 55 000 000 10 000 000 8 848 609
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 255 000 000 195 000 000 35 000 000 20 000 000 5 000 000

Appropriations 2004 236 500 000 192 300 000 30 000 000 10 000 000 4 200 000

Total 565 348 609 250 000 000 237 300 000 58 848 609 15 000 000 4 200 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the assistance programme whose main aim is to support the participation of the
beneficiary country in the stabilisation and association process. Such assistance will in particular be geared to:

— reconstruction, assistance to the return of refugees and displaced persons, and stabilisation of the region in Serbia and Montenegro,
excluding Kosovo, which is financed from another article,

— the establishment of an institutional and legislative framework to support democracy, the rule of law, human rights and minority rights,
the reconciliation and consolidation of civil society, the financing of specific radio stations or broadcasts, the independence of the media
and the strengthening of legality and the fight against organised crime,

— sustainable economic development and market-economy oriented reforms,

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**19 07 02** (cont’d)

— social development, in particular poverty alleviation, gender equality, education, teaching and training and environmental rehabilitation,

— regional, transnational, cross-border and interregional cooperation.

This appropriation is also intended to finance social and economic measures for the Roma population.

A significant percentage of this appropriation should be used for the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the operational programmes entrusted to the European Agency for Reconstruction and its
operating expenditure. The latter will be funded by an amount equivalent to not more than 8 % of the overall multiannual budget for the
programmes managed.

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/311/EC of 29 April 1999 adopting the third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education
(Tempus III) (2000 to 2006) (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 30).

Council Decision 2000/460/EC of 17 July 2000 amending Decision 1999/311/EC adopting the third phase of the trans-European co- operation scheme for higher education (Tempus III) (2000 to 2006) (OJ L 183, 22.7.2000, p. 16).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2666/2000 of 5 December 2000 on assistance for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1628/96 and amending Regulations (EEC) No 3906/89 and (EEC) No 1360/90 and Decisions 97/256/EC and 1999/311/EC (OJ L 306, 7.12.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2667/2000 of 5 December 2000 on the European Agency for Reconstruction (OJ L 306, 7.12.2000, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2415/2001 of 10 December 2001 amending Regulation (EC) No 2666/2000 on assistance for Albania, Bosnia
and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and Regulation (EC)
No 2667/2000 on the European Agency for Reconstruction (OJ L 327, 12.12.2001, p. 3).

Council Decision 2002/601/EC of 27 June 2002 amending Decision 1999/311/EC adopting the third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education (Tempus III) (OJ L 195, 24.7.2002, p. 34).

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**19 07 03** **Aid for the reconstruction of Kosovo**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

59 001 000 87 450 000 50 000 000 120 000 000 146 900 000,— 114 386 531,55

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 137 982 960 95 000 000 34 750 000 8 232 960
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 50 000 000 25 000 000 20 000 000 3 000 000 2 000 000

Appropriations 2004 59 001 000 32 700 000 16 000 000 7 000 000 3 301 000

Total 246 983 960 120 000 000 87 450 000 27 232 960 9 000 000 3 301 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover support for:

— reconstruction, assistance in the return of refugees and displaced persons and the stabilisation of the region,

— the establishment of an institutional and legislative framework to support democracy, the rule of law, human rights and minority rights,
the reconciliation and consolidation of civil society, the financing of specific radio stations or broadcasts, the independence of the media
and the strengthening of legality and the fight against organised crime,

— sustainable economic development and market-economy oriented reforms,

— social development, in particular poverty alleviation, gender equality, education, teaching and training and environmental rehabilitation,

— regional, transnational, cross-border and interregional cooperation.

This appropriation is also intended to finance social and economic measures for the Roma population.

It moreover covers the operational programmes entrusted to the European Agency for Reconstruction and its operating expenditure. The
latter will be funded by an amount equivalent to not more than 8 % of the overall multiannual budget for the programmes managed.

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/311/EC of 29 April 1999 adopting the third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education
(Tempus III) (2000 to 2006) (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 30).

Council Decision 2000/460/EC of 17 July 2000 amending Decision 1999/311/EC adopting the third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education (Tempus III) (2000 to 2006) (OJ L 183, 22.7.2000, p. 16).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2666/2000 of 5 December 2000 on assistance for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1628/96 and amending Regulations (EEC) No 3906/89 and (EEC) No 1360/90 and Decisions 97/256/EC and 1999/311/EC (OJ L 306, 7.12.2000, p. 1).

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**19 07 03** (cont’d)

Council Regulation (EC) No 2667/2000 of 5 December 2000 on the European Agency for Reconstruction (OJ L 306, 7.12.2000, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2415/2001 of 10 December 2001 amending Regulation (EC) No 2666/2000 on assistance for Albania, Bosnia
and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and Regulation (EC)
No 2667/2000 on the European Agency for Reconstruction (OJ L 327, 12.12.2001, p. 3).

Council Decision 2002/601/EC of 27 June 2002 amending Decision 1999/311/EC adopting the third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education (Tempus III) (OJ L 195, 24.7.2002, p. 34).

**19 07 04** **Interim civilian administrations**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

30 000 000 30 000 000 25 000 000 25 000 000 33 007 295,— 32 082 696,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 648 010 2 000 000 648 010
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 25 000 000 23 000 000 1 851 990 148 010

Appropriations 2004 30 000 000 27 500 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 500 000

Total 57 648 010 25 000 000 30 000 000 1 148 010 1 000 000 500 000

Remarks

The Community is to finance in part the installation and operation of the United Nations Interim Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Office
of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina (OHR). The financing is in the form of a contribution to their budgets.

These two bodies will report twice a year to the European Parliament on the political situation in the regions concerned, in particular as
regards its impact on the implementation of the European Union financial assistance.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1080/2000 of 22 May 2000 on support for the United Nations Interim Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the
Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina (OHR) (JO L 122, 24.5.2000, p. 27).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2098/2003 of 27 November 2003 amending Regulation (EC) No 1080/2000 on support for the United Nations
Interim Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina (OHR (OJ L 316, 29.11.2003, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 19 08 — Total** **952 800 000** **752 550 000** **732 520 000** **548 547 314** **751 020 000,—** **687 810 080,87**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 34 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 22 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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Remarks

The purpose of development co-operation under this heading is primarily its contribution to achieving the millennium development goals
(MDGs), particularly goal 1 to halve the proportion of people whose income is less than USD 1 per day and to halve the proportion of
people who suffer from hunger before 2015. The MDGs give an overall benchmark for this.

Before September each year, the Commission will submit an annual report to the European Parliament and to the Council showing how its
work has contributed to realising this overall objective. After the report has been submitted the three institutions will enter into a dialogue
on the results and on how further progress can be made towards realising the objectives.

For OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) list 1 countries, a benchmark of 35 % of annual commitments is allocated to social
infrastructure, mainly education and health but also including macroeconomic assistance with social sector conditionality. In this context, it
is recognised that the Community contribution must be seen as part of overall donor support to the social sector in any given country and
that a degree of flexibility must be the norm. A minimum of 20 % of total annual commitments will be allocated to activities in the sectors of
basic health and basic education, including sectoral budget support to health and education ministries where it is to serve basic health and
basic education.

The cooperation agreements with the countries of the Middle East and the southern Mediterranean lay down a human rights clause, failure
to comply with which means that the agreements will be suspended. The Commission is called on to be scrupulous in making sure that that
clause is complied with by beneficiaries when any project is funded. In this connection, the Commission is requested to produce for the
budgetary authority, every six months, a report assessing how that clause has been implemented.

**19 08 01** **Financial Protocols with the southern Mediterranean countries**

19 08 01 01 First and Second Financial Protocols with the southern Mediterranean countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 5 000 000 p.m. 5 000 000 0,— 4 967 894,51

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 11 932 296 5 000 000 5 000 000 1 932 296
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 11 932 296 5 000 000 5 000 000 1 932 296

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19 08 01 01 (cont’d)

Remarks

First ProtocolSignature Second ProtocolSignature

State

Unterzeichnung Betrag Unterzeichnung Betrag

Morocco 27 April 1976 74 000 000 10 June 1982 109 000 000

Algeria 26 April 1976 44 000 000 28 October 1982 44 000 000

Tunisia 25 April 1976 54 000 000 28 October 1982 61 000 000

Egypt 18 January 1977 77 000 000 25 May 1982 126 000 000

Jordan 18 January 1977 22 000 000 10 June 1982 26 000 000

Lebanon 3 May 1977 10 000 000 17 June 1982 16 000 000

Syria 18 January 1977 26 000 000 10 June 1982 33 000 000

Total 307 000 000 415 000 000

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2210/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 263, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2211/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 264, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2212/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 265, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2213/78 of 26 September 1978 on the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European
Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 266, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2214/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 267, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2215/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 268, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2216/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 269, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3177/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3178/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 15).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3180/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 22).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3181/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 29).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3182/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 36).

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**19 08 01** (cont’d)

19 08 01 01 (cont’d)

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3183/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 43).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1762/92 of 29 June 1992 on the implementation of the Protocols on financial and technical cooperation
concluded by the Community with Mediterranean non-member countries (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 1).

19 08 01 02 Third and Fourth Financial Protocols with the southern Mediterranean countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 60 000 000 p.m. 60 000 000 0,— 89 927 695,98

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 152 359 820 60 000 000 60 000 000 22 359 820 10 000 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 152 359 820 60 000 000 60 000 000 22 359 820 10 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the execution of non-EIB financial aid provided for in the third and fourth generation of Financial
Protocols with the southern Mediterranean countries. The Protocols will cover the period 1 November 1986 to 31 October 1991 for the
third generation of Financial Protocols and the period 1 November 1991 to 31 October 1996 for the fourth generation of Financial Protocols.

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19 08 01 02 (cont’d)

State Third ProtocolSignature Fourth Protocol,( [1] ) Signature

Unterzeichnung Betrag Unterzeichnung Betrag

Morocco 26 May 1 988 173 000 000 20 June 1 991 218 000 000

Algeria 26 October 1 987 56 000 000 20 June 1 991 70 000 000

Tunisia 26 October 1 987 93 000 000 20 June 1 991 116 000 000

Egypt 26 October 1 987 200 000 000 26 June 1 991 258 000 000

Jordan 26 October 1 987 37 000 000 26 June 1 991 46 000 000

Lebanon 2 December 1 987 20 000 000 18 September 1 991 24 000 000

Syria 7 February 1 991 36 000 000 17 July 1 991 43 000 000

Total 615 000 000 775 000 000

( [1] ) For the period 1991 to 1996 this item also includes a sum of EUR 300 000 000 intended to finance, under the fourth Financial Protocols, operations
to back up the economic adjustment process in certain Mediterranean non-member countries.

Legal basis

Council Decision 88/30/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 1).

Council Decision 88/31/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 9).

Council Decision 88/32/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 17).

Council Decision 88/33/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 25).

Council Decision 88/34/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 33).

Council Decision 88/453/EEC of 30 June 1988 concerning the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 224, 13.8.1988, p. 32).

Council Decision 92/44/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 18, 25.1.1992, p. 34).

Council Decision 92/206/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/207/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 92/208/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 29).

Council Decision 92/209/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 37).

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**19 08 01** (cont’d)

19 08 01 02 (cont’d)

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1762/92 of 29 June 1992 on the implementation of the Protocols on financial and technical cooperation
concluded by the Community with Mediterranean non-member countries (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 1).

Council Decision 92/548/EEC of 16 November 1992 concerning the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/549/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of the Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 94/67/EC of 24 January 1994 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 32, 5.2.1994, p. 44).

**19 08 02** **MEDA (measures to accompany the reforms to the economic and social structures in the Mediterranean non-member countries)**

19 08 02 01 MEDA (measures to accompany the reforms to the economic and social structures in the Mediterranean non-member countries)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

648 400 000

428 000 000 594 470 000 347 497 314 600 720 000,— 438 721 975,36

,( [2] )

648 400 000 428 000 000

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 34 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 22 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 146 375 181 312 497 314 342 000 000 350 000 000 350 000 000 1 791 877 867
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 594 470 000 35 000 000 77 000 000 100 000 000 125 000 000 257 470 000

Appropriations 2004 682 400 000 31 000 000 72 000 000 90 000 000 489 400 000

,( [1] )

Total 4 423 245 181 347 497 314 450 000 000 522 000 000 565 000 000 2 538 747 867

,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 34 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01
( [2] ) Of which EUR 22 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01

Remarks

This appropriation is intended in particular to cover the financing:

— to support economic transition (by backing the processes of modernisation and economic reconstruction of the Mediterranean nonmember countries, including by support for microbusinesses and small and medium-sized enterprises, with a view to the gradual creation of a free trade area and by promoting direct investment in the region through the setting-up of joint ventures (MED-Invest,
European Community Investment Partners (ECIP), risk capital)),

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19 08 02 01 (cont’d)

— to achieve a better socioeconomic balance (inter alia, by dealing with the social impact of the macroeconomic reforms and the restructuring of economic sectors by contributing to the improvement of social services, in particular through poverty alleviation programmes;
balanced and integrated rural development; the improvement of health and welfare systems, education systems and employment systems, including the upgrading of vocational training policies and structures; the promotion of cultural exchanges; the strengthening of
democracy and human rights; promotion of independent press and media; protection of the environment; promoting civil society
participation; and promoting women’s active participation in economic and social life),

— to support regional integration and in particular the promotion of regional cooperation, including the environment field (regional
projects, decentralised cooperation programmes, cross-border cooperation with the Mediterranean regions of the European Union), as
well as to support the Middle East peace process,

— to support cross-national and interethnic dialogue through joint educational programmes; for this purpose, an amount of EUR 7 000 000
will be earmarked,

A significant percentage of this appropriation is to be used for the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

It covers, in particular, the protection and promotion of children’s rights and the integration of children’s rights into programming, including
in the CSPs, national indicative plans and mid-term reviews.

It is also intended to cover studies and analyses to improve knowledge of socioeconomic trends, particularly sectoral trends, in the beneficiary countries and in the MEDA region as a whole, preparatory operations and pilot projects on information and training, inter alia, in the
fields of gender equality, the campaign against child discrimination, protection of the environment, drugs and AIDS control and population
issues.

In implementing the appropriations, the Commission shall take account of the situation in each country regarding respect for the principles
of democracy and the rule of law, respect for human rights and the rights of minorities, respect for international law and respect for the
territorial integrity and external borders of the Member States and Mediterranean non-member countries (resolution of the European Parliament of 19 September 1996). In particular the appropriations intended for Tunisia will be subject to the promulgation of fully democratic,
new electoral laws (presidential, legislative and administrative) and to verifiable strengthening of the rule of law.

This appropriation also covers pilot schemes in the social development field, notably to promote the participation of civil society and its
actors in the design and implementation of participative socioeconomic development programmes at local level.

A significant part of the support provided by this appropriation to local and regional business development is intended for transferring
management skills and creating a positive financial environment that will enable small and medium-sized enterprises to realise their full
employment and growth potential .

It also covers pilot schemes to promote environmentally and socially sound business practices.

This appropriation also covers systematic monitoring and evaluation to assess the environmental impact of the development schemes
funded by this article and the publication of an annual assessment report.

At least 10 % of these funds is to be used for environmental projects, in particular for environmental policies resulting from the Agenda 21
programme agreed at the United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 July 1992.

This appropriation will also be used for a specific programme for cooperation in the field of the environment, notably for actions in favour
of sustainable development in the Mediterranean.

It is also intended to cover the financing of one or more pilot projects on veterinary prevention and control in the countries bordering on the
European Union.

This appropriation also covers expenditure on operations and other measures of a horizontal nature designed to enhance the profile or
increase awareness of the European Union which are directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the European Union’s action in
the Mediterranean non-member countries.

EUR 200 000 is intended to finance coordination and training of elected representatives and personnel of municipalities which are signatories to the Euro-Med pact.

In accordance with the results of the procedure for cooperation on regulations concerning the Structural Funds (Declaration No 29 on
Article 11 of amended Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88), this appropriation also covers the joint financing of structural measures in nonmember countries bordering the Community which are to be co-financed by the Structural Funds.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of preparatory measures to extend the trans-European networks and introduce a
sustainable common transport policy at European level, to prepare the conclusion and implementation of bilateral and multilateral agreements and to follow up the second Pan-European Transport Conference held in Crete in 1994.

The Commission shall submit each year a report on the implementation of the European Union’s external assistance covering this pro
gramme.

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**19 08 02** (cont’d)

19 08 02 01 (cont’d)

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of various operations, in particular in industry, science and technology, energy, mining,
transport, communications, tourism, agriculture and fisheries, resulting from cooperation agreements with third countries, including the
countries of the Middle East, where these sectors are not covered by specific programmes.

All the actions should include gender mainstreaming.

With regard to the MEDA programmes for Turkey, and in accordance with the agreement between the Commission and the European
Parliament, the Commission shall comply with the letter and spirit of the resolution of the European Parliament of 19 September 1996 on
the political situation in Turkey (OJ C 320, 28.10.1996, p. 187) in all its actions under this programme.

A significant amount of this appropriation is also intended to cover small-scale projects.

This appropriation is also intended to support the activities of the four existing Jewish-Arab centres for intercultural dialogue in Israel.

Lack of action to prevent and combat severe violence against women (stoning, public castigation, genital mutilation, burning or rape) will
constitute a reason to suspend European Union assistance.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 of 23 July 1996 on financial and technical measures (MEDA) to accompany the reform of economic
and social structures in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership (OJ L 189, 30.7.1996, p. 1).

Council Decision 96/706/EC of 6 December 1996 concerning the adoption of the guidelines for the indicative programmes concerning
financial and technical measures to accompany the reform of economic and social structures in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean
partnership (MEDA) (OJ L 325, 14.12.1996, p. 20).

Council Regulation (EC) No 550/97 of 24 March 1997 on HIV/AIDS-related operations in developing countries (OJ L 85, 27.3.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1484/97 of 22 July 1997 on aid for population policies and programmes in the developing countries
(OJ L 202, 30.7.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2046/97 of 13 October 1997 on North-South cooperation in the campaign against drugs and drug addiction
(OJ L 287, 21.10.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2836/98 of 22 December 1998 on integrating gender issues in development cooperation (OJ L 354, 30.12.1998,
p. 5).

Regulation (EC) No 2493/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 November 2000 on measures to promote the full
integration of the environmental dimension in the development process of developing countries (OJ L 288, 15.11.2000, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 2494/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 November 2000 on measures to promote the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests and other forests in developing countries (OJ L 288, 15.11.2000, p. 6).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2698/2000 of 27 November 2000, amending Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 on financial and technical measures
(MEDA) to accompany the reform of economic and social structures in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership
(OJ L 311, 12.12.2000, p. 1).

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**19 08 02** (cont’d)

19 08 02 02 Community contribution to the Euro-Mediterranean Investment Facility and Partnership

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

25 000 000 25 000 000 25 000 000 25 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 25 000 000 25 000 000

Appropriations 2004 25 000 000 25 000 000

Total 50 000 000 25 000 000 25 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is also intended for support for the Euro-Mediterranean Investment Facility within the European Investment Bank, decided
by the Barcelona European Council in March 2002 and designed to promote private sector development. To enhance the effectiveness of this
lending facility, it will be complemented by a combination of venture capital operations and technical assistance where required.

This appropriation constitutes a first instalment of a multiannual contribution.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 of 23 July 1996 on financial and technical measures (MEDA) to accompany the reform of economic
and social structures in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership (OJ L 189, 30.7.1996, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2836/98 of 22 December 1998 on integrating gender issues in development cooperation (OJ L 354, 30.12.1998,
p. 5).

Regulation (EC) No 2493/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 November 2000 on measures to promote the full
integration of the environmental dimension in the development process of developing countries (OJ L 288, 15.11.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2698/2000 of 27 November 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 on financial and technical measures
(MEDA) to accompany the reform of economic and social structures in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership
(OJ L 311, 12.12.2000, p. 1).

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**19 08 03** **Community operations connected with the Israel/PLO peace agreement**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

50 750 000 35 400 000 47 750 000 31 000 000 87 750 000,— 80 700 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 109 409 468 31 000 000 27 500 000 25 000 000 15 000 000 10 909 468
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 47 750 000 3 300 000 7 000 000 15 000 000 22 450 000

Appropriations 2004 50 750 000 4 600 000 3 000 000 10 000 000 33 150 000

Total 207 909 468 31 000 000 35 400 000 35 000 000 40 000 000 66 509 468

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover operations financed under the Community support programme for the Occupied Territories of the
West Bank and the Gaza Strip (1994 to 1998 and 1999 to 2003), in the context of the Middle East peace process.

The operations are intended to help the Palestinian population of the Territories, the central aim being the Territories’ social and economic
development, notably in respect of production (agriculture, fisheries and industry), urban and rural development, health, water supply, the
environment, training and education and the establishment of Palestinian institutions. The operations should favour the use of renewable
energies as much as possible.

Also charged to this article are the technical assistance required for undertaking the aid programmes and the cost of monitoring and
evaluating projects.

This appropriation also covers preparatory operations, again in the context of the peace process, concerning regional cooperation between
Israel and its neighbours, notably with regard to institutions, economic matters, water, the environment and energy.

Also charged to this article is the financing of activities designed to create a public opinion favourable to the peace process, in both camps, in
particular:

— activities common to young Israelis and Palestinians,

— clear information in both languages,

— information activity and Israeli-Palestinian cooperation.

Part of this appropriation is to be used for the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1734/94 of 11 July 1994 on financial and technical cooperation with the Occupied Territories
(OJ L 182, 16.7.1994, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2824/98 of 21 December 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 1734/94 on financial and technical cooperation
with the Occupied Territories (OJ L 351, 29.12.1998, p. 13).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2840/98 of 21 December 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 1734/94 on financial and technical cooperation
with the Occupied Territories (OJ L 354, 30.12.1998, p. 14).

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**19 08 04** **Aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

60 650 000 60 500 000 57 750 000 60 500 000 55 000 000,— 57 124 500,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 750 000 2 750 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 57 750 000 57 750 000

Appropriations 2004 60 650 000 60 500 000 150 000

Total 121 150 000 60 500 000 60 500 000 150 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses arising from the Community’s contribution to the financing of the general budget of the
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) agreed under the 11th EC-UNRWA Convention for the period
2002 to 2005 (health, education and social services programmes).

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/817/EC of 23 September 2002 on the conclusion of the Convention between the European Community and the
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries in the
Near East (2002 to 2005) (OJ L 281, 19.10.2002, p. 10).

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**19 08 05** **Rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 8 000 000 p.m. 17 000 000 0,— 16 307 771,82

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 32 652 123 17 000 000 8 000 000 4 000 000 3 652 123
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 32 652 123 17 000 000 8 000 000 4 000 000 3 652 123

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to initiate the return to a normal life of people in the Mediterranean non-member countries
and in the Middle Eastern countries referred to in Article 19 08 06 in the aftermath of crisis situations arising out of war, civil conflict or
natural disasters.

Operations covered will include:

— the relaunch of production on a lasting basis,

— the physical and operational rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, including mine clearance,

— social reintegration, notably for refugees, displaced persons and demobilised troops,

— the restoration of the institutional capacities needed in the rehabilitation period, especially at local level,

— supporting disabled people and disabled people’s organisations to ensure that their particular needs are met in the context of rehabilitation operations,

— ensuring that the needs of women, children and older people are taken into account during disaster relief and reconstruction operations.

This appropriation also covers education for children affected by war or natural disasters.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 of 22 November 1996 on rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries
(OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 1).

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**19 08 06** **Other operations in favour of Middle East developing countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

8 000 000 2 650 000 7 550 000 2 550 000 7 550 000,— 60 243,20

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 7 489 757 2 550 000 1 000 000 3 000 000 939 757
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 7 550 000 1 350 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 200 000

Appropriations 2004 8 000 000 300 000 2 000 000 4 000 000 1 700 000

Total 23 039 757 2 550 000 2 650 000 8 000 000 7 939 757 1 900 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover operations in countries not covered by the MEDA regulation (Yemen, the six Gulf Cooperation
Council countries, Iran and, potentially, Iraq).

It covers, in particular:

— measures to promote economic, social and political change and development,

— economic cooperation,

— the strengthening of democracy and civil society,

— refugee aid,

— drug control.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 443/92 of 25 February 1992 on financial and technical assistance to and economic cooperation with developing countries in Asia and Latin America (OJ L 52, 27.2.1992, p. 1).

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**19 08 07** **Aid for rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

160 000 000 128 000 000 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 160 000 000 128 000 000 30 000 000 2 000 000

Total 160 000 000 128 000 000 30 000 000 2 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover Community operations in the framework of the Iraqi reconstruction process. It may be supplemented by expenditure committed under other chapters and articles, notably Chapter 23 02 ‘Humanitarian aid’, Chapter 21 02 ‘Food aid’,
Chapter 19 04 ‘Human rights and democratisation’ and Article 19 02 05 ‘(Rapid reaction mechanism’.

The Commission will monitor compliance with the conditions for the Community contribution to this process, notably full implementation
of the framework agreed at the Madrid Conference. It will keep the budgetary authority informed about its findings and conclusions.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 443/92 of 25 February 1992 on financial and technical assistance to and economic cooperation with developing countries in Asia and Latin America (OJ L 52, 27.2.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 of 22 November 1996 on rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries
(OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 19 09 — Total** **283 575 000** **262 315 000** **318 550 000** **280 120 000** **317 072 140,40** **172 382 217,99**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 10 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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Remarks

The purpose of development cooperation under this heading is primarily its contribution to achieving the millennium development goals
(MDGs), particularly goal 1 to halve the proportion of people whose income is less than USD 1 per day and to halve the proportion of
people who suffer from hunger before 2015. The MDGs give an overall benchmark for this.

Before September each year, the Commission will submit an annual report to the European Parliament and to the Coun cil showing how its
work has contributed to realising this overall objective. After the report has been submitted the three institutions will enter into a dialogue
on the results and on how further progress can be made towards realising the objectives.

For OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) list 1 countries, a benchmark of 35 % of annual commitments is allocated to social
infrastructure, mainly education and health but also including macroeconomic assistance with social sector conditionality. In this context, it
is recognised that the Community contribution must be seen as part of overall donor support to the social sector in any given country and
that a degree of flexibility must be the norm.A minimum of 20 % of total annual commitments will be allocated to activities in the sectors of
basic health and basic education, including sectoral budget support to health and education ministries where it is to serve basic health and
basic education.

The cooperation agreements with the Latin American developing countries lay down a human rights clause, failure to comply with which
means that the agreements will be suspended. The Commission is called on to be scrupulous in making sure that that clause is complied with
by beneficiaries when any project is funded. In this connection, the Commission is requested to produce for the budgetary authority, every
six months, a report assessing how that clause has been implemented.

The appropriations entered in this chapter also cover the protection and promotion of children’s rights in programming, including in the
CSPs, national indicative programmes and mid-term reviews.

**19 09 01** **Financial and technical cooperation with Latin American developing countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

189 550 000 120 000 000

,( [1] ),( [2] )

189 550 000

120 000 000 209 000 000 154 000 000 122 833 623,41 112 816 815,16

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 10 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 731 621 481 140 000 000 86 000 000 67 000 000 38 000 000 400 621 481
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 209 000 000 14 000 000 18 500 000 22 000 000 30 000 000 124 500 000

Appropriations 2004 199 550 000 21 500 000 24 000 000 30 000 000 124 050 000

,( [1] )

Total 1 140 171 481 154 000 000 126 000 000 113 000 000 98 000 000 649 171 481

,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 10 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01
( [2] ) Of which EUR 6 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01

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Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover development schemes in Latin American developing countries, particularly the poorest of them,
aimed mainly at the most disadvantaged sections of the population, in order to:

— assist institutional support and help consolidate democracy and the rule of law,

— combat poverty and social exclusion, with particular attention being paid to the poverty trap faced by disabled people,

— support integrated approaches (linking economic progress to social development and environmental and consumer protection),

— support regional integration,

— improve the standard of education, health and transport infrastructures,

— promote the increased use of information and communications technologies.

Part of this appropriation is to be used for the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

Emphasis is placed on operations influencing the judicial structure and cooperation with the European Union in that connection, economic
organisation and institutional development, operations concerning the environment, the education of women and children, addressing the
situation of street children, promotion of consumer policy, democratisation, regional cooperation, disaster prevention, reconstruction measures and the promotion of the peace process in Colombia and the democratisation process in Cuba.

Investments on lands traditionally inhabited by indigenous peoples or by other local communities, and other projects significantly affecting
their livelihood or social organisation, shall not be carried out without, as far as possible, their prior consultation and informed consent.

This appropriation is also intended to cover:

— operations and other measures of a horizontal nature to enhance the profile or increase awareness of European Union cooperation with
Latin American developing countries,

— information and training-related activities in areas such as sexual equality, preventing discrimination against children, preventing discrimination against disabled children and adultsand protecting the environment and tropical forests,

— support for the activities of non-governmental organisations promoting and defending the rights of vulnerable groups such as women,
children, ethnic minorities and disabled people. This covers actions aimed at helping women and women’s organisations to reduce
gender inequalities in society and to combat discrimination against women in society,

— systematic monitoring and evaluation to assess the environmental impact of the development schemes funded by this article and the
publication of an annual assessment report. At least 10 % of these funds is to be used for environmental policies resulting from the
Agenda 21 programme agreed at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, held in Rio de Janeiro on 3 to
14 June 1992, including renewable energy projects to facilitate the transfer of EU renewable and zero-emissions energy and related
technologies.

A priority for this budget line will be to prevent and combat severe violence against women and lack of action against such violence will
constitute a reason to suspend EU assistance.

Utilisation of this appropriation is dependent on compliance with the terms of the democracy clause in the cooperation agreements.

This appropriation is also intended to consolidate the important political signals given at EU-Latin America summits and to provide the
necessary regulatory backing for the biregional strategic partnership process and Association Agreements with the countries and regions of
Latin America.

EUR 20 000 000 of the budget for Community cooperation with Latin America may be set aside each year for a Biregional Solidarity Fund
the activities of which will be geared to the management and financing of sectoral programmes linked to health, education and combating
poverty and social inequality in the countries and regions of Latin America which have the lowest per capita income or which are experiencing serious unforeseen difficulties. Bodies (EIB, IDB, World Bank, etc.) and countries interested in its activities may also participate in this
fund. The fund will be coordinated by the Commission in cooperation with the other participants.

This appropriation is also intended for the fight against corruption, drug trafficking and money laundering in the context of the Euro-LatinFOR and Euro-Latin-LEX programmes.

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Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 443/92 of 25 February 1992 on financial and technical assistance to and economic cooperation with the
developing countries in Asia and Latin America (OJ L 52, 27.2.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 550/97 of 24 March 1997 on HIV/AIDS-related operations in developing countries (OJ L 85, 27.3.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1484/97 of 22 July 1997 on aid for population policies and programmes in the developing countries
(OJ L 202, 30.7.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2046/97 of 13 October 1997 on North-South cooperation in the campaign against drugs and drug addiction
(OJ L 287, 21.10.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2836/98 of 22 December 1998 on integrating gender issues in development cooperation (OJ L 354, 30.12.1998,
p. 5).

Regulation (EC) No 2493/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 November 2000 on measures to promote the full
integration of the environmental dimension in the development process of developing countries (OJ L 288, 15.11.2000, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 2494/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 November 2000 on measures to promote the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests and other forests in developing countries (OJ L 288, 15.11.2000, p. 6).

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 23 July 2002, concerning
Community cooperation with Asian and Latin American countries and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 (COM(2002) 340
final) (OJ C 331 E, 31.12.2002, p. 12).

**19 09 02** **Political, economic and cultural cooperation with Latin American developing countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

76 900 000 45 000 000 80 922 000 45 000 000 125 504 603,99 25 224 380,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 394 723 644 40 000 000 34 000 000 25 000 000 22 000 000 273 723 644
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 80 922 000 5 000 000 6 000 000 13 000 000 10 000 000 46 922 000

Appropriations 2004 76 900 000 5 000 000 5 000 000 12 000 000 54 900 000

Total 552 545 644 45 000 000 45 000 000 43 000 000 44 000 000 375 545 644

Remarks

This appropriation is intended, with a view to the mutual interest of the European Union and its partners, and to implement the agreements
concluded by the European Union with Latin American developing countries, to cover various kinds of operation involving technical assistance, in the context of support for regional integration, cultural cooperation, education, training and the promotion of centres of excellence, including technology transfer, activities of mutual interest in the field of general cooperation, business cooperation, particularly in
relation to institutional support in the fields of trade promotion, energy (notably renewable and zero-emissions energy as well as related
technologies), environment, management, etc., in order to:

— improve the economic, social, cultural, legal and regulatory context and facilitate economic relations and trade between the European
Union and Latin America,

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— foster regional integration,

— support capacity building, in particular in the least developed countries, to help them to better integrate into the multilateral trading
system, including their abilities to participate in the WTO,

— encourage the transfer of know-how and promote contact and collaboration between business players on both sides,

— promote a more favourable climate for economic expansion and hence development in the countries concerned,

— support trade unions, NGOs and local initiatives to monitor the impact of European investments on the national economy, particularly
codes of conduct and sectoral agreements incorporating respect for labour, environmental, social and human rights standards.

A significant percentage of this appropriation should be used for the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

This appropriation covers the promoting of actions to enable organisations for the disabled to combat discrimination against disabled
people in society.

It furthermore covers schemes to promote environmentally and socially sound business practice, including the transfer of technical knowledge on best practice in clean technologies and economic incentives.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 443/92 of 25 February 1992 on financial and technical assistance to and economic cooperation with developing countries in Asia and Latin America (OJ L 52, 27.2.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 550/97 of 24 March 1997 on HIV/AIDS-related operations in developing countries (OJ L 85, 27.3.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1484/97 of 22 July 1997 on aid for population policies and programmes in the developing countries
(OJ L 202, 30.7.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2046/97 of 13 October 1997 on North-South cooperation in the campaign against drugs and drug addiction
(OJ L 287, 21.10.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2836/98 of 22 December 1998 on integrating gender issues in development cooperation (OJ L 354, 30.12.1998,
p. 5).

Regulation (EC) No 2493/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 November 2000 on measures to promote the full
integration of the environmental dimension in the development process of developing countries (OJ L 288, 15.11.2000, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 2494/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 November 2000 on measures to promote the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests and other forests in developing countries (OJ L 288, 15.11.2000, p. 6).

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 23 July 2002, concerning
Community cooperation with Asian and Latin American countries and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/962 (COM(2002) 340
final) (OJ C 331 E, 31.12.2002, p. 12).

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**19 09 03** **Aid to uprooted people in Latin American countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

12 000 000 12 000 000 10 550 000 16 120 000 1 522 913,— 8 156 876,99

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 19 404 154 11 000 000 5 000 000 2 000 000 1 404 154
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 10 550 000 5 120 000 3 000 000 2 000 000 430 000

Appropriations 2004 12 000 000 4 000 000 5 000 000 2 000 000 1 000 000

Total 41 954 154 16 120 000 12 000 000 9 000 000 3 834 154 1 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to promote the self-sufficiency of refugees, displaced persons and other population groups
who have left their country of origin or residence because of fighting, lack of security or other man-made crises, notably in Colombia.

It also covers measures to make survival, repatriation and resettlement possible. In particular, the aid may be extended to cover the local
population in the host countries and countries of origin, where economic conditions so require. It may also be used, if necessary, to support
schemes to prevent population displacement.

This appropriation, furthermore, covers education for children affected by war or natural disasters.

These measures may be financed jointly with non-governmental organisations and international organisations.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 2130/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 October 2001 on operations to aid uprooted people in
Asian and Latin American developing countries (OJ L 287, 31.10.2001, p. 3).

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**19 09 04** **Rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries in Latin America**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

5 125 000 85 315 000 18 078 000 65 000 000 67 211 000,— 26 184 145,84

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 229 381 907 61 000 000 74 815 000 45 000 000 40 000 000 8 566 907
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 18 078 000 4 000 000 8 000 000 2 500 000 3 578 000

Appropriations 2004 5 125 000 2 500 000 1 700 000 925 000

Total 252 584 907 65 000 000 85 315 000 49 200 000 44 503 000 8 566 907

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to initiate the return to a normal life of people in developing countries in the aftermath of
critical situations arising out of natural disasters, violent conflicts or other crises.

Operations covered will include:

— the relaunch of production on a lasting basis,

— the physical and operational rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, including mine clearance,

— social reintegration, in particular of refugees, displaced persons and demobilised troops,

— the restoration of the institutional capacities needed in the rehabilitation period, especially at local level,

— assisting with the needs of children, particularly rehabilitation of children affected by war, including child soldiers,

— supporting disabled people and disabled people’s organisations to ensure that their particular needs are met in the context of rehabilitation operations,

— ensuring that the needs of women, children and older people are taken into account during disaster relief and reconstruction operations,

— raising awareness of the dangers posed by natural disasters and of measures designed to avoid them or to avoid or reduce their conse
quences.

It also covers education for children affected by war or natural disasters.

In particular, operations may cover programmes and projects implemented by non-governmental development organisations and other civil
society players who are encouraged to participate and, in turn, promote the participation of the beneficiary population at every level of the
decision-making and implementation process.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 of 22 November 1996 on rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries
(OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 1).

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 19 10 — Total** **562 125 000** **477 000 000** **537 500 000** **447 700 000** **540 607 794,—** **442 255 605,51**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 14 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 14 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 15 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 15 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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Remarks

The purpose of development co-operation under this heading is primarily its contribution to achieving the millennium development goals
(MDGs), particularly goal 1 to halve the proportion of people whose income is less than USD 1 per day and to halve the proportion of
people who suffer from hunger before 2015. The MDGs give an overall benchmark for this.

Before September each year, the Commission will submit an annual report to the European Parliament and to the Council showing how its
work has contributed to realising this overall objective. After the report has been submitted, the three institutions will enter into a dialogue
on the results and on how further progress can be made towards realising the objectives.

For OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) list 1 countries, a benchmark of 35 % of annual commitments is allocated to social
infrastructure, mainly education and health but also including macroeconomic assistance with social sector conditionality. In this context, it
is recognised that the EC contribution must be seen as part of overall donor support to the social sector in any given country and that a
degree of flexibility must be the norm.A minimum of 20 % of total annual commitments will be allocated to activities in the sectors of basic
health and basic education, including sectoral budget support to health and education ministries where it is to serve basic health and basic
education.

The cooperation agreements with the Asian developing countries lay down a human rights clause, failure to comply with which means that
the agreements will be suspended. The Commission is called on to be scrupulous in making sure that that clause is complied with by
beneficiaries when any project is funded. In this connection, the Commission is requested to produce for the budgetary authority, every six
months, a report assessing how that clause has been implemented.

The appropriations entered in this chapter also cover the protection and promotion of children’s rights and the integration of children’s
rights into programming, including in the CSPs, national indicative plans and mid-term reviews.

**19 10 01** **Financial and technical cooperation with Asian developing countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

278 000 000 266 000 000

,( [1] ),( [2] )

278 000 000

266 000 000 302 500 000 283 000 000 274 293 360,— 284 923 517,75

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 14 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 14 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 342 835 940 236 000 000 202 000 000 240 000 000 240 000 000 424 835 940
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 302 500 000 47 000 000 43 000 000 45 000 000 45 000 000 122 500 000

Appropriations 2004 292 000 000 35 000 000 45 000 000 45 000 000 167 000 000

,( [1] )

Total 1 937 335 940 283 000 000 280 000 000 330 000 000 330 000 000 714 335 940

,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 14 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 14 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

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**19 10 01** (cont’d)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover development schemes in Asian developing countries, in particular the poorest of them, aimed at
tackling macroeconomic and sectoral problems. Emphasis is placed on operations influencing economic organisation and institutional
development, the strengthening of civil society, including operations concerning democratisation, universal access for children of both sexes
and women to primary and secondary education, the environment, tropical forests, anti-drugs campaigns, regional cooperation, disaster
prevention and reconstruction measures, as well as greater use of information and communications technology.

It is also intended to cover information and training-related activities in areas such as fighting discrimination against women,disabled people
and the exploitation of children of both sexes, promoting consumer protection policy, campaigns against drugs and AIDS and population
issues assisted by greater use of information and communications technology.

The Commission produces an annual report covering all its external aid activities.

Also charged to this article is expenditure on operations and other measures of a horizontal nature to enhance the profile or increase
awareness of European Union cooperation with Asian developing countries.

This appropriation also covers (micro, small and medium) loans and credits granted through the banking system that support, in particular,
initiatives to promote employment for women and disabled people.

It is also intended to cover support for the development of civil society and, in particular, support for the activities of non-governmental
organisations promoting and defending the rights of vulnerable groups, such as women, children, ethnic minorities and disabled people.

Utilisation of this appropriation is dependent on observance of the principles underpinning European Union action.

Lack of action to prevent and combat severe violence against women (stoning, public castigation, genital mutilation, burning or rape) will
constitute a reason to suspend EU assistance.

This appropriation also covers expenditure on operations to help the people of East Timor.

The release of funds earmarked for Nepal will be subject to the provision of a guarantee by the Nepalese authorities that they will not turn
back refugees from Tibet.

Part of this appropriation is to be used to promote human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 443/92 of 25 February 1992 on financial and technical assistance to and economic cooperation with developing countries in Asia and Latin America (OJ L 52, 27.2.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 550/97 of 24 March 1997 on HIV/AIDS-related operations in developing countries (OJ L 85, 27.3.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1484/97 of 22 July 1997 on aid for population policies and programmes in the developing countries
(OJ L 202, 30.7.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2046/97 of 13 October 1997 on North-South cooperation in the campaign against drugs and drug addiction
(OJ L 287, 21.10.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2836/98 of 22 December 1998 on integrating gender issues in development cooperation (OJ L 354, 30.12.1998,
p. 5).

Regulation (EC) No 2493/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 November 2000 on measures to promote the full
integration of the environmental dimension in the development process of developing countries (OJ L 288, 15.11.2000, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 2494/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 November 2000 on measures to promote the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests and other forests in developing countries (OJ L 288, 15.11.2000, p. 6).

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 23 July 2002, concerning
Community cooperation with Asian and Latin American countries and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 (OJ C 331 E,
31.12.2002, p. 12).

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**19 10 02** **Political, economic and cultural cooperation with Asian developing countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

87 000 000 68 000 000 88 000 000 53 000 000 99 152 900,— 58 232 248,36

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 407 283 410 40 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 247 283 410
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 88 000 000 13 000 000 15 000 000 15 000 000 15 000 000 30 000 000

Appropriations 2004 87 000 000 13 000 000 14 000 000 15 000 000 45 000 000

Total 582 283 410 53 000 000 68 000 000 69 000 000 70 000 000 322 283 410

Remarks

This appropriation is intended, with a view to the mutual interest of the European Union and its partners, to cover various kinds of operation involving technical assistance, training, technology transfer and institutional back-up in the fields of trade promotion, energy (notably
renewable energy), environment, management, etc., in order to:

— improve the economic, social, cultural, legal and regulatory context and facilitate economic relations and trade between the European
Union and Asia,

— foster regional integration,

— support capacity building, in particular in the least developed countries, to help them to better integrate into the multilateral trading
system, including their abilities to participate in the WTO,

— encourage the transfer of know-how and promote contact and collaboration between business players on both sides,

— promote a more favourable climate for economic expansion and hence development in the countries concerned,

— promote the increased use of information and communications technologies.

The release of funds earmarked for Nepal will be subject to the provision of a guarantee by the Nepalese authorities that they will not turn
back refugees from Tibet.

This appropriation will also finance schemes to promote environmentally and socially sound business practice, including the transfer of
technical knowledge on best practice in clean technologies and economic incentives, and also to facilitate the transfer of EU renewable and
zero-emissions energy as well as related technologies.

It is also intended to finance monitoring of the impact of regional integration by non-governmental organisations, recognised political
foundations and economic and social groups such as associations representing employers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),
agriculture and consumers, and by environmental organisations, trade unions and organisations similar to trade unions.

Utilisation of this appropriation is dependent on observance of the principles underpinning European Union action.

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Part of this appropriation is to be used to promote human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 443/92 of 25 February 1992 on financial and technical assistance to and economic cooperation with developing countries in Asia and Latin America (OJ L 52, 27.2.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 550/97 of 24 March 1997 on HIV/AIDS-related operations in developing countries (OJ L 85, 27.3.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1484/97 of 22 July 1997 on aid for population policies and programmes in the developing countries
(OJ L 202, 30.7.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2046/97 of 13 October 1997 on North-South cooperation in the campaign against drugs and drug addiction
(OJ L 287, 21.10.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2836/98 of 22 December 1998 on integrating gender issues in development cooperation (OJ L 354, 30.12.1998,
p. 5).

Regulation (EC) No 2493/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 November 2000 on measures to promote the full
integration of the environmental dimension in the development process of developing countries (OJ L 288, 15.11.2000, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 2494/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 November 2000 on measures to promote the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests and other forests in developing countries (OJ L 288, 15.11.2000, p. 6).

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 23 July 2002, concerning
Community cooperation with Asian and Latin American countries and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 (OJ C 331 E,
31.12.2002, p. 12).

**19 10 03** **Aid to uprooted people in Asian countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

25 000 000 21 000 000 23 000 000 20 900 000 12 861 534,— 26 591 558,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 24 469 344 10 900 000 7 000 000 6 000 000 569 344
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 23 000 000 10 000 000 7 000 000 5 000 000 1 000 000

Appropriations 2004 25 000 000 7 000 000 5 000 000 5 000 000 8 000 000

Total 72 469 344 20 900 000 21 000 000 16 000 000 6 569 344 8 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to promote the self-sufficiency of groups of refugees, displaced persons and other population groups who have left their country of origin or residence because of fighting, a lack of security or other man-made crises in Asia.

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It is intended in particular to support the Community contribution to the processes for the return of Afghan refugees and displaced persons
to their country and regions of origin in accordance with the commitments entered into by the Community at the Tokyo Conference in
January 2002.

This appropriation is also intended to cater for the needs of Tibetan refugees, and promote their integration, in their host country, in
particular in India.

This appropriation also finances activities of women’s organisations which have worked for a long time for Afghan women’s rights.

It also covers measures to make survival, repatriation and resettlement possible. In particular, the aid may be extended to cover the local
population in the host countries and countries of origin, where economic conditions so require. It may also be used, if necessary, to support
schemes to prevent population displacement.

It also covers education for children affected by war or natural disasters.

These measures may be financed jointly with non-governmental organisations and international organisations.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 2130/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 October 2001 on operations to aid uprooted people in
Asian and Latin American developing countries (OJ L 287, 31.10.2001, p. 3).

**19 10 04** **Rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries in Asia**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

4 125 000 8 500 000 p.m. 10 800 000 2 800 000,— 8 559 901,40

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 19 323 870 10 800 000 6 000 000 2 523 870
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 4 125 000 2 500 000 1 000 000 625 000

Total 23 448 870 10 800 000 8 500 000 3 523 870 625 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to initiate the return to a normal life of people in developing countries in the aftermath of
critical situations arising out of natural disasters, violent conflicts or other crises.

Part of this appropriation will be used for rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in Sri Lanka, a country which is currently trying to
overcome the disastrous effects that more than two decades of civil war have had on its economy and infrastructure, its environment and its
people.

Operations covered will include:

— the relaunch of production on a lasting basis,

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— the physical and operational rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, including mine clearance,

— social reintegration, in particular of refugees, displaced persons and demobilised troops,

— the restoration of the institutional capacities needed in the rehabilitation period, especially at local level,

— assisting with the needs of children, particularly rehabilitation and education of children affected by war, including child soldiers, or
natural disasters,

— implementation of programmes to prevent the recruitment of children for armed conflicts,

— supporting disabled people and disabled people’s organisations to ensure that their particular needs are met in the context of rehabilitation operations,

— ensuring that the needs of women, children and older people are taken into account during disaster relief and reconstruction operations,

— raising awareness of the dangers posed by natural disasters and of measures designed to avoid them or to avoid or reduce their conse
quences.

In particular, operations may cover programmes and projects implemented by non-governmental development organisations and other civil
society players who are encouraged to participate and, in turn, promote the participation of the beneficiary population at every level of the
decision-making and implementation process.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 of 22 November 1996 on rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries
(OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 1).

**19 10 06** **Aid for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Afghanistan**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

168 000 000 113 500 000 124 000 000 80 000 000 151 500 000,— 63 948 380,—

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 15 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 15 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 205 548 557 50 000 000 50 000 000 30 000 000 25 000 000 50 548 557
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 124 000 000 30 000 000 50 000 000 44 000 000

Appropriations 2004 183 000 000 28 500 000 48 000 000 49 000 000 57 500 000

,( [1] )

Total 512 548 557 80 000 000 128 500 000 122 000 000 74 000 000 108 048 557

,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 15 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 15 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

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**19 10 06** (cont’d)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover Community operations in the framework of the Afghanistan reconstruction process. It is supplemented by expenditure from other chapters and headings, to which different procedures apply, notably Chapter 23 02 (humanitarian aid),
Articles 21 02 01 and 21 02 02 (food aid and support operations), and Article 19 02 05 (rapid reaction mechanism).

The Commission will monitor compliance with the conditions for the Community contribution to this process, notably full implementation
of the letter and the spirit of the Bonn-Petersberg Agreement. It will keep the budgetary authority informed about its findings and conclusions.

This appropriation is also intended to develop and encourage viable alternative crops to poppy in Afghanistan.

Particular attention will be paid to the situation of women and girls in all actions supported by this appropriation, with priority for actions in
the fields of health and education.

The reserve will be released once the Commission has put forward a comprehensive programme for the fight against drugs and for encouraging other viable alternative crops in order to develop new opportunities for farmers and prevent export of these drugs.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 443/92 of 25 February 1992 on financial and technical assistance to and economic cooperation with developing countries in Asia and Latin America (OJ L 52, 27.2.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 of 22 November 1996 on rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries
(OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 2130/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 October 2001 on operations to aid uprooted people in
Asian and Latin American developing countries (OJ L 287, 31.10.2001, p. 3).

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 23 July 2002, concerning
Community cooperation with Asian and Latin American countries and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 (OJ C 331 E,
31.12.2002, p. 12).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 19 11 — Total** **17 900 000** **17 800 000** **19 400 000** **17 232 000** **16 783 570,88** **14 374 722,87**

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**19 11 01** **Evaluation of results of Community aid, follow-up and audit measures**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

12 500 000 11 600 000 12 950 000 11 515 000 11 750 283,— 9 686 434,74

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 10 463 763 7 515 000 2 948 763
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 12 950 000 4 000 000 7 000 000 1 950 000

Appropriations 2004 12 500 000 1 651 237 8 000 000 2 848 763

Total 35 913 763 11 515 000 11 600 000 9 950 000 2 848 763

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of evaluations, monitoring and support measures during the programming, preparation, implementation and evaluation stages of development operations, strategies and policies, including the following:

— effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, impact and viability studies,

— monitoring of operations in the course of implementation,

— support measures to improve the quality of the monitoring of ongoing operations and the preparation of future operations,

— methodological advancements to improve the quality and utility of evaluations,

— research into possible ways of evaluating programmes based on non-structural measures, such as all measures relating to peace-making,
education for peace, reconciliation, etc.

This appropriation also covers the financing of audit activities concerning the financial management of programmes and projects implemented by the Commission in the external aid field. It will also cover the financing of training activities, based on the special rules governing
Community external aid and organised for external auditors, and the creation of a help desk.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s administrative autonomy, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No
1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002,
p. 1).

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**19 11 02** **Information programmes for non-member countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

5 400 000 6 200 000 6 450 000 5 717 000 5 033 287,88 4 688 288,13

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 4 055 514 2 217 000 1 838 514
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 6 450 000 3 500 000 2 100 000 850 000

Appropriations 2004 5 400 000 2 261 486 1 660 000 1 478 514

Total 15 905 514 5 717 000 6 200 000 2 510 000 1 478 514

Remarks

In its communication of 11 February 2000 to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on strategic objectives 2000 to 2005 ‘Shaping the new Europe’ (OJ C 81, 21.3.2000, p. 1), the Commission laid down its
strategic priorities for the period 2000 to 2005, which include efforts to give Europe ‘a stronger voice in the world’.

The main guidelines for 2004 are:

— to develop a strategic approach by refocusing information measures and matching them to the priorities of the European Union’s
external policy in order to set out and promote a consistent and dynamic image of that policy,

— to develop regional coordination of the information programmes of Commission delegations,

— to collaborate with the Member States in organising joint activities in non-member countries,

— to make greater use of new technologies in order to spread information quickly and in targeted fashion (Internet, electronic mail),

— to achieve economies of scale in the preparation of information products through concerted action,

— to collaborate with the media,

— to develop tools for evaluating action that has been taken,

— to increase the number of delegations which will benefit from these appropriations.

These measures fall into two broad categories: horizontal activities and logistical support emanating from headquarters, and activities carried out in non-member countries by Commission delegations.

Measures carried out from headquarters

— the European Union visitors programme (EUVP), carried out jointly by the European Parliament and the Commission, provides some
170 participants a year, chosen by the delegations, with the opportunity of experiencing contact with the European Union by visiting the
European Parliament and the Commission as part of a made-to-measure individual programme of visits based on a theme,

— the production and distribution of publications on priority themes as part of an annual programme,

— the production and dissemination of audiovisual material,

— the development of information delivered via electronic media (the Internet and electronic message systems),

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— the organisation of visits for groups of journalists,

— the bulk purchase of promotional material to be made available to delegations,

— support for the information activities of opinion leaders that are consistent with the European Union’s priorities.

Decentralised measures carried out by delegations in non-member countries

In accordance with the communication goals laid down for each region and each country, the delegations propose an annual communication plan, which, once approved by headquarters, is assigned a budgetary allocation.

These measures fall into five categories:

— websites (CD-ROM),

— relations with the media (press conferences, seminars, radio programmes, etc.),

— information products (other publications, graphic material, etc.),

— the organisation of events,

— other activities.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s administrative autonomy, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 19 49 — Total** **—** **42 200 000** **114 260 000** **164 027 000** **71 120 342,55** **75 888 486,—**

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**19 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘External relations’**

19 49 04 01 Cooperation with industrialised non-member countries — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. p.m. 75 000 120 603,31 222 231,47

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 250 979 75 000 — 175 979
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 250 979 75 000 — 175 979

( [1] ) This amount will be covered by a transfer or decommitment.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 01 (former Article B7-6 6 5 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**19 49 04** (cont’d)

19 49 04 02 Rapid reaction mechanism — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 500 000 2 500 000 2 000 000 2 250 000,— 1 927 538,92

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 253 943 1 253 943
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 500 000 746 057 500 000 1 000 000 253 943

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 3 753 943 2 000 000 500 000 1 000 000 253 943

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 02 (former Article B7-6 7 1 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**19 49 04** (cont’d)

19 49 04 03 Information programmes for non-member countries — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 100 000 50 000 40 000 31 826,39 979,33

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 31 826 30 000 1 826
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 50 000 10 000 38 174 1 826

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 81 826 40 000 100 000 1 826
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An amount of EUR 60 000 will be transferred / decommitted.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 03 (former Article B7-8 8 0 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**19 49 04** (cont’d)

19 49 04 04 Financial and technical cooperation with Asian developing countries — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 3 000 000 25 000 000 35 053 000 12 113 696,86 11 996 306,47

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 26 242 602 11 453 000 2 600 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 6 189 602
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— — — — —

Appropriations 2003 25 000 000 23 600 000 400 000 1 000 000

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 51 242 602 35 053 000 3 000 000 4 000 000 3 000 000 6 189 602

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 04 (former Articles B7-3 0 0 A,
B7-3 0 2 A, B7-3 0 4 A) that previously carried differentiated appropriations.

Legal basis

See Article 19 10 01.

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**19 49 04** (cont’d)

19 49 04 05 Financial and technical cooperation with Latin American developing countries — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 5 400 000 18 450 000 24 150 000 14 402 451,— 9 411 271,38

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 16 888 500 9 870 000 3 500 000 2 000 000 500 000 1 018 500
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 18 450 000 14 280 000 1 900 000 1 100 000 540 000 630 000

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 35 338 500 24 150 000 5 400 000 3 100 000 1 040 000 1 648 500

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 05 (former Articles B7-3 1 0 A,
B7-3 1 2 A, B7-3 1 3 A) that previously carried differentiated appropriations.

Legal basis

See Article 19 09 01.

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**19 49 04** (cont’d)

19 49 04 06 Assistance to partner countries in eastern Europe and central Asia — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 12 000 000 23 700 000 25 300 000 15 892 296,— 14 935 804,29

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 37 471 994 16 300 000 6 000 000 10 000 000 5 171 994
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

17 200 17 200

Appropriations 2003 23 700 000 8 982 800 6 000 000 8 717 200

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 61 189 194 25 300 000 12 000 000 18 717 200 5 171 994

( [1] ) After deduction of EUR 17 200 of payment appropriations carried over.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 07 (former Article B7-5 2 0 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**19 49 04** (cont’d)

19 49 04 07 Assistance for the countries of the western Balkans — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 6 000 000 17 060 000 20 000 000 9 537 469,— 8 590 479,25

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 21 679 014 13 300 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 2 379 014
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 17 060 000 6 700 000 3 000 000 7 360 000

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 38 739 014 20 000 000 6 000 000 10 360 000 2 379 014

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 08 (former Article B7-5 4 1 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**19 49 04** (cont’d)

19 49 04 08 Evaluation of the results of Community aid and follow-up and audit measures — Expenditure of administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 500 000 1 150 000 904 000 809 380,— 854 588,82

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 616 673 500 000 116 673
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 150 000 404 000 383 327 362 673

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 766 673 904 000 500 000 362 673

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 09 (former Article B7-6 5 1 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**19 49 04** (cont’d)

19 49 04 09 Community participation in action concerning anti-personnel mines — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 500 000 p.m. 300 000 212 460,— 357 686,14

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 874 774 300 000 500 000 74 774
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 874 774 300 000 500 000 74 774

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 10 (former Article B7-6 6 1 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**19 49 04** (cont’d)

19 49 04 10 Development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law — Respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms — Expenditure
on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 3 500 000 5 000 000 5 000 000 3 575 630,— 4 366 672,58

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 787 057 2 500 000 1 000 000 287 057
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 5 000 000 2 500 000 2 500 000

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 8 787 057 5 000 000 3 500 000 287 057

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 11 (former Item B7-7 0 1 0 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**19 49 04** (cont’d)

19 49 04 11 Promotion of Community investment in developing countries of Latin America, Asia, the Mediterranean and in South Africa by economic
cooperation and trade agreements — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. p.m. 255 000 0,— 670 605,86

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 925 288 255 000 — 670 288
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 925 288 255 000 — 670 288

( [1] ) This amount will be covered by a transfer or decommitment.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 12 (former Article B7-8 7 2 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**19 49 04** (cont’d)

19 49 04 12 MEDA (measures to accompany the reforms to the economic and social structures in the Mediterranean non-member countries) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 10 700 000 21 350 000 50 950 000 12 174 529,99 22 554 321,49

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 51 474 979 29 600 000 10 579 400 7 000 000 4 295 579
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

120 600 120 600

Appropriations 2003 21 350 000 21 229 400 120 600

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 72 945 579 50 950 000 10 700 000 7 000 000 4 295 579

( [1] ) After deduction of EUR 120 600 of payment appropriations carried over.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 06 (former Article B7-4 1 0 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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TITLE 19 — EXTERNAL RELATIONS

**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE EUROPEAID COOPERATION OFFICE (RELEX)

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR Directorate-General ‘EXTERNAL RELATIONS’

— EXTERNAL SERVICE

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**TRADE**

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**TITLE 20**

**TRADE**

**Overall objectives**

This policy area aims to contribute, in the general interest, to the harmonious development of world trade, the gradual removal of restrictions to international trade
and the reduction of customs barriers.

An important pillar of the European Union’s economic relations with the rest of the world, it aims to promote the economic and political interests of the European
Union. It covers all the main aspects of trade in goods and services (tariff and non-tariff barriers, trade protection measures, in particular in cases of dumping and
subsidies, export credits) and the important issues of intellectual property, investment and competition.

This policy area comprises two operational activities (trade policy and anti-dumping strategy), with the larger part of the proposed appropriations earmarked for
trade policy activities.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 20 — Total** **73 371 527** **74 699 527** **69 553 940** **69 151 940** **62 658 918,47** **60 295 038,24**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 420 407 400

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 64 57 51

Other support staff 13 10 12

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 57 38 37

**Total** **554** **512** **500**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**TRADE**

**CHAPTER 20 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘TRADE’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 98 097 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 16 528 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 16 528 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**CHAPTER 20 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘TRADE’** (cont’d)

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**20 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Trade’**

20 01 04 01 External trade relations, including access to
the markets of non-Community countries —
Expenditure on administrative management 4 405 000

Article 20 01 04 — Subtotal 405 000

**Chapter 20 01 — Total** **62 726 527** **59 653 940** **54 721 113,67**

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**CHAPTER 20 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘TRADE’** (cont’d)

**20 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Trade’**

20 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of Directorate-General ‘Trade’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

38 061 086 35 682 106 31 540 791,62
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 98 097 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

20 01 01 02 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of Trade delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 696 684 3 544 477 2 940 513,18

**20 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Trade’**

20 01 02 01 External staff of Directorate-General ‘Trade’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 392 979 3 814 178 3 505 441,83

20 01 02 02 External staff of Trade delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 005 086 1 351 189 1 406 014,64

20 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of Directorate-General ‘Trade’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 188 057 3 875 709 3 483 588,43
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 16 528 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 16 528 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

20 01 02 12 Other decentralised expenditure of Trade delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

226 428 280 174 282 690,18

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**20 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Trade’**

20 01 03 01 Buildings and related expenditure of Directorate-General ‘Trade’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 599 469 8 208 978 9 076 469,92

20 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of Trade delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 151 738 2 897 129 2 485 603,87

**20 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Trade’**

20 01 04 01 External trade relations, including access to the markets of non-Community countries — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

405 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 20 02 — Total** **10 600 000** **11 600 000** **9 450 000** **8 961 000** **7 496 279,11** **5 012 620,81**

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**CHAPTER 20 02 — TRADE POLICY** (cont’d)

**20 02 01** **External trade relations, including access to the markets of non-Community countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

9 600 000 10 600 000 8 550 000 8 061 000 7 496 279,11 5 012 620,81

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 11 401 564 5 923 500 3 660 000 1 818 064
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 8 550 000 2 137 500 4 275 000 1 282 500 855 000

Appropriations 2004 9 600 000 2 665 000 5 330 000 1 605 000

Total 29 551 564 8 061 000 10 600 000 8 430 564 2 460 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support the following actions.

Initiatives connected with conduct of new multi- and bilateral trade negotiations (in particular, the Doha Development Agenda)

Actions aiming to ensure that EU policy conception is based on comprehensive and up-to-date expert information, and is supported by a
programme of information and coalition building, so as to strengthen the Commission’s negotiating position in Doha Development Agenda
negotiations and build coalitions for their successful completion, including:

— expert studies and seminars in connection with the preparation of policy and negotiating positions,

— sustainability impact assessments, designed to assess the impact of trade negotiations on sustainable development, and, where necessary,
propose flanking measures,

— development and implementation of a consistent and comprehensive communication and information strategy, promoting the Community’s trade policy and raising awareness on the detail and objectives of Community trade policy, both within and outside the EU,

— actions to facilitate the raising of awareness of trade issues and enhancing of expertise in civil society organisations.

Legal and other expert assistance required in implementation of existing trade agreements

Actions to ensure that the Community’s trading partners effectively adhere to and comply with obligations arising under WTO, other
multilateral and bilateral agreements, including:

— expert studies and seminars on implementation by third countries of their obligations under international trade agreements,

— legal expertise, especially on questions of foreign law, required to facilitate defence by the Community of its position in WTO dispute
settlement cases,

— other expert studies necessary for the preparation, management and follow-up to WTO dispute settlement cases.

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**20 02 01** (cont’d)

Trade-related technical assistance/training and capacity-building actions

Actions aiming to strengthen the capacity of developing countries to participate in international trade negotiations, to implement international trade agreements, and to participate in the world trading system, including:

— projects involving training and capacity building actions aimed at developing country officials and operators,

— the establishment and running of a help desk to provide to developing country industry information on access to EU markets, to
facilitate efforts by such industry to take advantage of market access opportunities offered by the international trading system,

— trade-related technical assistance programmes arranged in the forum of the WTO and other multilateral organisations, in particular
WTO Trust Funds,

— reimbursement of the expenses of participants in forums and conferences designed to build awareness and expertise in trade affairs
among developing country nationals,

— reimbursement of the expenses of developing country parliamentarians and other experts participating in a conference of parliamentarians from the WTO member States and in meetings of a WTO parliamentary assembly, once such an Assembly has been established, and
costs involved in the process of establishing such an assembly,

— commission measures relating to the European Union’s generalised system of preferences.

Market access activities

Actions in support of the Community’s market access strategy, which aims at removing or lowering barriers to trade, identifying trade
restrictions in third countries and, where appropriate, removing obstacles to trade. These actions may include:

— provision of a market access database, available to economic operators via the Internet, listing trade barriers and other basic information
affecting EU exports and EU exporters; purchase of the necessary information, data and documentation for this database,

— specific analysis of the various obstacles to trade in key markets, including analysis of the implementation by third countries of their
obligations under international trade agreements in connection with the preparation of negotiations,

— conferences, seminars and other information activities (e.g. production and distribution of studies, information packs, publications and
leaflets) to inform business about trade barriers and trade policy instruments,

— support to European industry for the organisation of activities specifically geared to market access issues.

Legal basis

Articles 131 to 134 of the Treaty establishing the European Community.

Council Decision 98/552/EC of 24 September 1998 on the implementation by the Commission of activities relating to the Community
market access strategy (OJ L 265, 30.9.1998, p. 31).

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**CHAPTER 20 02 — TRADE POLICY** (cont’d)

**20 02 02** **Implementation and development of the internal market**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 000 000 1 000 000 900 000 900 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 900 000 900 000 —

Appropriations 2004 1 000 000 1 000 000

Total 1 900 000 900 000 1 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising in connection with measures contributing to the completion of the internal
market, its operation and development.

It is intended to cover expenditure relating to the implementation of the action programme for administering quantitative restrictions and
surveillance measures, and in particular the financing of measures for monitoring licence management systems and the coordinated development of the use of computerised procedures (SIGL system).

This support will take the form of the financing of expenditure on the development, implementation and operation of common systems and
the definition of common guidelines for training and technical assistance for implementation. The operating expenditure also covers contributions to the functioning of systems (hardware, software, maintenance), the financing of information and training measures for system
users and the financing of technical assistance.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 520/94 of 7 March 1994 establishing a Community procedure for administering quantitative quotas
(OJ L 66, 10.3.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 738/94 of 30 March 1994 laying down certain rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC)
No 520/94 establishing a Community procedure for administering quantitative quotas (OJ L 87, 31.3.1994, p. 47).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 20 49 — Total** **—** **328 000** **450 000** **537 000** **441 525,69** **561 303,76**

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**20 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Trade’**

20 49 04 01 External trade relations, including access to the markets of non-Community countries — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 328 000 450 000 537 000 441 525,69 561 303,76

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 295 359 237 000 58 359 —
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 450 000 300 000 150 000

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 745 359 537 000 208 359 —
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An amount of EUR 119 641 will be covered by a transfer or a decommitment.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover previous commitments relating to Item 20 01 04 01 that previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**CHAPTER 20 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘TRADE’**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 20 50 — Total** **45 000** **45 000**

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**CHAPTER 20 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘TRADE’** (cont’d)

**20 50 01** **Performance facility for heading 4**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

45 000 45 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 45 000 45 000

Total 45 000 45 000

Remarks

This appropriation is to be transferred to administrative or operating articles and/or items for this policy if necessary.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DG ‘TRADE’

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DG ‘TRADE’

— ‘TRADE’ DEFENCE

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TITLE 21

**DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) STATES**

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**TITLE 21**

**DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) STATES**

**Overall objectives**

The policy area covers a wide range of activities from political relations, policy formulation to programming and implementing cooperation programmes. It
includes both budgetary appropriations under heading 4 of the financial perspective and funds under the various European Development Funds (EDF) for the
African, Caribbean and Pacific States as well as the overseas countries and territories.

The amount of the EDF varies from year to year due to the five-year implementation cycle, and corresponds to approximately EUR 3,275 billion in commitment
appropriations in 2004 compared to an overall total of about EUR 5 billion under heading 4 of which about EUR 1 billion falls technically under this policy area.

This implies that significant human resources, which are employed to implement the EDF and the complex operations under the Cotonou Agreement are to be
taken into account in the overall human resources requirements in this policy area.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 21 — Total** **1 176 134 983** **1 166 037 323** **1 149 086 717** **1 181 639 717** **1 143 974 899,37** **973 400 095,17**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 906 978 986

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 74 73 70

Other support staff 436 384 419

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 30 32 31

**Total** **1 446** **1 467** **1 506**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) STATES**

**CHAPTER 21 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH ACP STATES’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 128 939 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 427 842 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 082 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**21 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy**
**area ‘Development and relations with ACP**
**States’**

21 01 03 01 Buildings and related expenditure of policy
area ‘Development and relations with ACP
States’ Directorates-General 5 12 617 642 12 603 879 15 293 526,88

21 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of Development delegations 5 49 902 476 38 764 248 33 257 946,89

Article 21 01 03 — Subtotal 62 520 118 51 368 127 48 551 473,77

**21 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Development and relations with ACP**
**States’**

21 01 04 01 Other aid in the form of products, support
operations and transport, distribution, flanking measures and measures to monitor implementation — Expenditure on administrative
management 4 14 602 340

21 01 04 02 Other cooperation measures and sectoral
strategies — Expenditure on administrative
management 4 11 000 000

21 01 04 04 Evaluation of the results of Community Aid,
follow-up and audit measures — Expenditure
on administrative management 4 1 500 000

21 01 04 05 European programme for reconstruction and
development (EPRD) — Expenditure on
administrative management 4 2 500 000

21 01 04 07 Coordination and promotion of awareness on
development issues — Expenditure on administrative management 4 200 000

Article 21 01 04 — Subtotal 29 802 340

**Chapter 21 01 — Total** **243 512 323** **185 084 717** **172 351 308,11**

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**CHAPTER 21 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH ACP STATES’** (cont’d)

**21 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Development and relations with ACP States’**

21 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Development and relations with ACP States’ Directorates-General

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

50 027 891 54 785 498 53 145 104,74
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 128 939 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

21 01 01 02 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of Development delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

62 540 722 47 425 915 39 344 737,23

**21 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Development and relations with ACP States’**

21 01 02 01 External staff of policy area ‘Development and relations with ACP States’ Directorates-General

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 123 167 5 643 414 4 631 895,85

21 01 02 02 External staff of Development delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

23 309 665 18 079 214 18 812 796,66

21 01 02 11 Other directorate-general management expenditure of policy area ‘Development and relations with ACP States’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 937 177 4 033 758 4 082 840,73
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 427 842 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 6 082 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover training and seminars for Commission headquarters staff in the following areas: poverty eradication,
conflict prevention and mainstreaming of environment and gender.

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**21 01 02** (cont’d)

21 01 02 12 Other management expenditure of Development delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 251 243 3 748 791 3 782 459,13

**21 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Development and relations with ACP States’**

21 01 03 01 Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Development and relations with ACP States’ Directorates-General

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

12 617 642 12 603 879 15 293 526,88

21 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of Development delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

49 902 476 38 764 248 33 257 946,89

**21 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Development and relations with ACP States’**

21 01 04 01 Other aid in the form of products, support operations and transport, distribution, flanking measures and measures to monitor implementation — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

14 602 340

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached national experts, staff from employment agencies) at headquarters intended
to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices; expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 1 000 000 and this estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year of which 97 % is accounted for
by remuneration for the staff concerned and 3 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications
relating to those staff members,

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**21 01 04** (cont’d)

21 01 04 01 (cont’d)

—
expenditure on temporary support staff in delegations (detached national experts, individual experts, local staff and local technical
assistance staff) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Commission’s delegations in non-member countries or for
internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure costs, such as costs
of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the
temporary staff remunerated from the appropriations of this item,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Articles 21 02 01 and 21 02 02.

21 01 04 02 Other cooperation measures and sectoral strategies — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on temporary support staff in delegations (detached national experts, individual experts, local staff and local technical
assistance staff) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Commission’s delegations in non-member countries or for
internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost
of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the
temporary staff remunerated from the appropriations of this line,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

This appropriation covers expenditure on administrative management under Articles 21 02 03, 21 02 05 and 21 02 06, Items 21 02 07 02,
21 02 07 03 and 21 02 07 04 and Articles 21 02 08, 21 02 12, 21 02 13 and 21 02 14.

21 01 04 04 Evaluation of the results of Community Aid, follow-up and audit measures — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 500 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this article, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 21 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH ACP STATES’** (cont’d)

**21 01 04** (cont’d)

21 01 04 05 European programme for reconstruction and development (EPRD) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 500 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on temporary support staff in delegations (detached national experts, individual experts, local staff and local technical
assistance staff) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Commission’s delegations in non-member countries or for
internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure costs, such as costs
of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the
temporary staff remunerated from the appropriations of this item,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

This appropriation is intended to cover administrative expenditure under Articles 21 03 17 and 21 03 20.

21 01 04 07 Coordination and promotion of awareness on development issues — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

200 000

Remarks

This appropriation covers the financing of awareness campaigns required to promote greater understanding by the public, especially young
people, of matters relating to the development of third world countries and action undertaken under the heading of the cooperation policies
of the European Union and its Member States, in particular financial support for schemes in the audiovisual and education fields as applied
to development, the production of information material on the Community policy on the subject, the ACP Courier, a magazine published by
the Commission and circulated to its development partners, and also the Lorenzo Natali prize for journalistic work in the development field.

It is also intended to contribute to training and awareness-raising on the integration of sustainability and environmental concerns into
mainstream aid, in view of the Amsterdam Treaty commitment to sustainable development. These activities should be directed at public and
private sector partners, as well as the European Union delegations in the recipient countries.

This appropriation is intended to cover administrative expenditure under Article 21 04 02.

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Title
Chapter

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 10 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 9 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 900 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 300 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [5] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [6] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 21 02 — Total** **749 322 660** **703 925 000** **761 035 000** **763 895 000** **781 379 892,06** **620 254 256,31**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 10 300 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 035 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 035 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**21 02 01** **Products mobilised under the Food Aid Convention**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

143 250 000 118 000 000 123 970 000 120 000 000 150 926 404,45 163 833 332,97

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 242 291 871 110 000 000 75 000 000 45 000 000 12 291 871
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 123 970 000 10 000 000 30 000 000 40 000 000 30 000 000 13 970 000

Appropriations 2004 143 250 000 13 000 000 37 000 000 48 000 000 45 250 000

Total 509 511 871 120 000 000 118 000 000 122 000 000 90 291 871 59 220 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of purchasing food products and, where appropriate, other products for developing countries, where appropriate in the form of seeds, under the Food Aid Convention 1999, for this financial year’s programme and, if necessary,
previous programmes.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 of 27 June 1996 on food aid policy and food aid management and special operations in support of
food security (OJ L 166, 5.7.1996, p. 1).

Council Decision 2000/421/EC of 13 June 2000 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Food Aid Convention
1999 (OJ L 163, 4.7.2000, p. 37).

Decision 2000/421/EC expires on 30 June 2003. There is provision for extending it and a new legal basis will therefore apply in 2004.

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**21 02 02** **Other aid in the form of products, support operations and transport, distribution, flanking measures and measures to monitor**
**implementation**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

261 147 660 262 000 000 288 500 000 312 000 000 343 912 279,57 247 767 946,77

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 774 130 188 287 000 000 177 000 000 160 000 000 140 000 000 10 130 188
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 288 500 000 25 000 000 65 000 000 60 000 000 60 000 000 78 500 000

Appropriations 2004 261 147 660 20 000 000 65 000 000 65 000 000 111 147 660

Total 1 323 777 848 312 000 000 262 000 000 285 000 000 265 000 000 199 777 848

Remarks

This appropriation is to cover the cost of purchasing food products for developing countries and of operations in support of food security
(Title II of Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96), early warning systems and storage programmes (Title III of that Regulation). Where possible, purchases are to be made as local and regional operations.

The following is an indicative list of products and operations covered.

A. Food products

— Cereals or cereal-based products, in the form of seeds where appropriate

— Milk powder or equivalent products rich in protein

— Vegetable oil

— Sugar

— Other products, e.g. pulses, fish, protein-enriched biscuits, seeds, etc.

Purchases can be financed under the current financial year’s programme and also, where appropriate, under previous programmes.

B. Operations in support of food security

— Financing of sectoral reform programmes by means of financial (including budgetary aid) and/or technical assistance and of agricultural
and food development programmes in the developing countries (Articles 3, 4 and 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1292/96)

— Financing of programmes and projects carried out by non-governmental development organisations or other players of civil society,
especially farmers’ organisations.

C. Early warning systems and storage programmes

Enhancing food security in the recipient countries (Articles 6, 7 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1292/96).

This appropriation is also intended to cover the cost of the measures that are essential for implementing food aid within the requisite
timescale and in a way which meets the needs of the recipients, satisfies the requirement to achieve the greatest possible degree of cost
effectiveness and provides greater transparency.

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**21 02 02** (cont’d)

These measures include:

— transport and distribution of aid, including any related operations such as insurance, loading, unloading, coordination, etc., not included
in transport contracts but stemming from them,

— back-up measures that are essential for the programming, coordination and optimum implementation of the aid, the cost of which is not
covered by other appropriations, e.g. exceptional transport and storage operations, processing or preparation of foodstuffs on the spot,
disinfection, consultants’ services, technical assistance and equipment directly involved in providing the aid (tools, utensils, fuel, etc.),

— supervision and coordination of food aid operations, notably the terms for the supply, delivery, distribution and use of the products
involved, including the use of counterpart funds,

— pilot schemes concerning new forms of transport, packaging or storage, studies of food aid operations and campaigns to increase public

awareness,

— storage of food (including administrative costs, future operations, with or without options, training of technicians, purchase of packaging
and mobile storage units, cost of maintaining and repairing stores, etc.),

— measures and operations to supervise and implement the European Union’s food aid programme.

Measures may be financed under the current financial year’s programme or, where appropriate, under previous programmes.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 of 27 June 1996 on food aid policy and food aid management and special operations in support of
food security (OJ L 166, 5.7.1996, p. 1).

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**21 02 03** **Community contribution towards schemes concerning developing countries carried out by non-governmental organisations**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

188 800 000 171 000 000 199 900 000 185 000 000 199 220 423,73 147 187 777,97

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 10 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 9 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 409 813 645 155 000 000 100 000 000 85 000 000 55 000 000 14 813 645
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 199 900 000 30 000 000 50 000 000 50 000 000 40 000 000 29 900 000

Appropriations 2004 198 800 000 30 000 000 45 000 000 50 000 000 73 800 000

,( [1] )

Total 808 513 645 185 000 000 180 000 000 180 000 000 145 000 000 118 513 645

,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 10 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 9 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, together with European non-governmental organisations:

— co-financing of social and economic development operations to benefit the poorest sections of the population in developing countries,
particularly vulnerable groups,

— co-financing of schemes to raise European public awareness of development issues in the developing countries, in particular relations
between developing and developed countries,

— co-financing of measures to strengthen cooperation and coordination between European NGOs and their partners in the developing
countries and the partnership between development NGOs and Community institutions, in particular in the form of a contribution
towards the operating budget of the Confederation of Relief and Development NGOs.

European NGOs eligible for co-financing from this appropriation must meet suitable transparency and accountability requirements and limit
their administrative expenditure to the minimum necessary proportion of overall costs.

Priority will be given to actions carried out jointly by NGOs from EU-15 and NGOs from the new Member States.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1658/98 of 17 July 1998 on co-financing operations with European non-governmental development organisations (NGOs) in fields of interest to the developing countries (OJ L 213, 30.7.1998, p. 1).

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**21 02 05** **Environment in the developing countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

48 500 000 50 000 000 39 720 000 54 000 000 40 917 000,— 37 048 037,53

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 155 119 707 52 000 000 39 000 000 31 000 000 28 619 707 4 500 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 39 720 000 2 000 000 10 000 000 13 000 000 8 000 000 6 720 000

Appropriations 2004 48 500 000 1 000 000 16 000 000 15 000 000 16 500 000

Total 243 339 707 54 000 000 50 000 000 60 000 000 51 619 707 27 720 000

Remarks

This appropriation, which complements and strengthens the support provided by other development cooperation instruments, is intended:

— to support the efforts of the developing countries to integrate the environmental dimension into their development process with Community financial assistance and technical expertise,

— to provide financial assistance and appropriate expertise to promote the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests
and other forests in developing countries so as to meet the economic, social and environmental demands placed on forests at local,
national and global levels.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 2493/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 November 2000 on measures to promote the full
integration of the environmental dimension in the development process of developing countries (OJ L 288, 15.11.2000, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 2494/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 November 2000 on measures to promote the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests and other forests in developing countries (OJ L 288, 15.11.2000, p. 6).

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**21 02 06** **Integrating gender issues in development cooperation**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 2 600 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 038 000,— 912 321,49

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 900 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 300 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 6 908 095 2 200 000 1 700 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 8 095
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 500 000 300 000 800 000 700 000 600 000 100 000

Appropriations 2004 2 900 000 400 000 900 000 800 000 800 000
,( [1] )

Total 12 308 095 2 500 000 2 900 000 3 100 000 2 900 000 908 095

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 300 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to implement the European Community action programme for gender mainstreaming in Community development cooperation.

Legal basis

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 30 July 2003, on promoting
gender equality in development cooperation (COM(2003) 465 final).

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**21 02 07** **Social infrastructure and services**

21 02 07 02 Aid for poverty-related diseases (HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis) in developing countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

82 500 000 68 000 000 80 350 000 64 220 000 25 265 630,— 5 554 319,54

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 37 554 215 18 000 000 9 000 000 9 000 000 1 554 215
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 80 350 000 46 220 000 14 500 000 14 500 000 5 130 000

Appropriations 2004 82 500 000 44 500 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 18 000 000

Total 200 404 215 64 220 000 68 000 000 33 500 000 16 684 215 18 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover a Community contribution to the implementation of the European Community action programme
for targeting the three major communicable diseases, namely HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, in developing countries.

Under that programme, the Community shall provide financial assistance and appropriate expertise with a view to promoting investment in
health, poverty reduction and equitable economic growth in developing countries.

In the allocation of such funding and expertise, priority shall be given to the poorest and least developed countries and the most disadvantaged sections of the population, especially women and girls, within developing countries, and also to action that complements and reinforces both the policies and capacities of developing countries and the assistance provided through other instruments of development
cooperation. These activities ought to contribute to innovative solutions which will improve the performance of current practices related to
the fight against poverty-related diseases.

The purpose of all the activities carried out shall be to:

— optimise the impact of existing interventions, services, commodities and information targeted at the major communicable diseases
affecting the poorest populations,

— increase the affordability of key pharmaceuticals,

— increase research and development, including vaccines and clinical trials, microbicides and innovative treatments,

— increase activities in the area of disease prevention, including VCCT testing, targeted information campaigns and counselling among
high-risk groups,

— promote awareness-raising campaigns, education, information and communication efforts aimed at reducing risk-taking behaviour,

— integrate gender sensitivity in HIV/AIDS programming and the development of female-initiated and female-controlled prevention methods as well as integrate men into programmes focusing on the impact on women and girls,

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**21 02 07** (cont’d)

21 02 07 02 (cont’d)

— promote leadership awareness training.

Community financial support shall be given to specific projects designed to further the objectives described above, including support for
global initiatives targeting the major communicable diseases in the context of poverty reduction, notably the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS,
tuberculosis and malaria which came into operation on 29 January 2002.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 550/97 of 24 March 1997 on HIV/AIDS-related operations in developing countries (OJ L 85, 27.3.1997, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1568/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on aid to fight poverty diseases (HIV/AIDS,
malaria and tuberculosis) in developing countries (OJ L 224, 6.9.2003, p. 7).

21 02 07 03 Aid for population and reproductive health care

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

17 800 000 12 000 000 13 950 000 14 000 000 8 037 211,92 12 712 013,14

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 42 069 085 14 000 000 9 000 000 9 000 000 9 000 000 1 069 085
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—

Appropriations 2003 13 950 000 — 3 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 2 950 000

Appropriations 2004 17 800 000 5 000 000 5 000 000 7 800 000

Total 73 819 085 14 000 000 12 000 000 18 000 000 18 000 000 11 819 085

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover a Community contribution to actions to improve reproductive and sexual health in developing
countries and to secure respect for the rights related thereto.

Financial assistance shall be provided with a view to promoting the recognition of reproductive and sexual rights, safe motherhood and
universal access to a comprehensive range of safe and reliable reproductive and sexual health services.

In the allocation of such funding and expertise, priority shall be given to the poorest and least developed countries and the most disadvantaged sections of the population within developing countries and to action that complements and reinforces both the policies and capacities
of developing countries and the assistance provided through other instruments of development cooperation.

The purposes of the activities carried out shall be to:

— secure the right of women, men and adolescents to good reproductive and sexual health,

— enable women, men and adolescents to have access to a comprehensive range of safe and reliable reproductive and sexual healthcare
services and products,

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21 02 07 03 (cont’d)

— reduce maternal mortality rates, with particular reference to the countries and populations where these are highest,

— combat female genital mutilation.

Financial support shall be given to projects or programmes specifically designed to attain the objectives described above.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1484/97 of 22 July 1997 on aid for population policies and programmes in the developing countries
(OJ L 202, 30.7.1997, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1567/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on aid for policies and actions on reproductive and sexual health and rights in developing countries (OJ L 224, 6.9.2003, p. 1).

21 02 07 04 Aid for poverty-related diseases in developing countries, other than HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 000 000 2 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 000 000 1 000 000

Appropriations 2004 3 000 000 2 000 000 1 000 000

Total 4 000 000 1 000 000 2 000 000 1 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance pilot projects to combat poverty diseases other than HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, by
complementing and reinforcing the efforts of other organisations and States.

It is also intended to contribute to immunisation programmes against illnesses such as measles, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B,
Haemophilus influenzae B, yellow fever, meningitis and pneumococcus-induced diseases.

This appropriation is also intended to finance pilot projects to combat preventable disabilities and to help ensure good health and social care,
including access to medical devices and rehabilitation services for people with disabilities, and to encourage education and training programmes which combat discrimination.

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**21 02 08** **Aid for basic education in developing countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 2 500 000 p.m. 500 000 3 500 000,— 0,—

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 3 500 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 500 000 800 000 800 000 800 000 800 000 300 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 500 000 700 000 1 700 000 500 000 500 000 100 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 7 000 000 1 500 000 2 500 000 1 300 000 1 300 000 400 000
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 1 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended as a pilot project to support national programmes of aid for basic education in developing countries through
relevant action and analyses.

This appropriation entered in 2002 was intended to provide support to Community programmes addressing basic education through
surveillance, monitoring and tracking of basic education initiatives. After a second year (2003) of pilot activity, this article will have served
its purpose and basic education programmes will be integrated in national programmes whenever relevant.

The appropriation entered in this article in 2002 concerned the financing of pilot projects within the meaning of the Interinstitutional
Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, on budgetary discipline and improvement of
the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

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**21 02 10** **Agreement with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

405 000 405 000 400 000 400 000 387 720,89 387 720,89

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 400 000 400 000

Appropriations 2004 405 000 405 000

Total 805 000 400 000 405 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community’s annual contribution to the FAO following its accession.

Legal basis

Council decision of 25 November 1991 on the accession of the Community to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

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**21 02 11** **Grant to the third United Nations Conference on the least developed countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— — — — 0,— 160 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 565 000 1 565 000
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 565 000 1 565 000

( [1] ) This amount will be covered by a transfer or a decommitment.

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**21 02 12** **Integration of children’s rights into development cooperation**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. — — 400 000,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—
Appropriations 2003

—
Appropriations 2004

Total —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to ensure that the Commission integrates children’s rights into its development policy.

It is intended to finance awareness-raising measures and training within the Commission to ensure that children are targeted within EU
development policy and programmes and that an appropriate percentage of Community development aid reaches children.

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**21 02 13** **Decentralised cooperation**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 6 500 000 6 000 000 5 030 000 3 000 000,— 4 690 786,01

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 10 300 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 4 051 240 3 030 000 1 000 000 21 240
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

—

Appropriations 2003 6 000 000 2 000 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 500 000 500 000

Appropriations 2004 10 300 000 4 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 300 000

,( [1] )

Total 20 351 240 5 030 000 6 500 000 3 521 240 2 500 000 2 800 000

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to increase the capacity of civil society players and local authorities to act, mobilise and organise, to promote
dialogue between government and non-governmental players, and to cover the financing of measures to support sustainable development
initiatives taken by the local public authorities, community-based organisations and associations or groupings in the developing countries,
possibly in association with their EU counterparts.

It is intended, in this context, mainly to cover information, educational, capitalisation and communication schemes so as to enable potential
agents to better assimilate the decentralised cooperation approach and to take a more active role in consultations regarding Community
programmes and in the implementation of decentralised cooperation.

This appropriation will fund information and communication technologies that can assist with the process of decentralised cooperation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1659/98 of 17 July 1998 on decentralised cooperation (OJ L 213, 30.7.1998, p. 6).

Regulation (EC) No 955/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 May 2002 extending and amending Council Regulation
(EC) No 1659/98 on decentralised cooperation (OJ L 148, 6.6.2002, p. 1)

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 11 July 2003, on decentralised
cooperation (COM (2003) 413 final).

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**21 02 14** **Capacity-building for information and communication technologies and sustainable energy**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 5 000 000 3 000 000 3 500 000 3 775 221,50 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 775 222 1 500 000 2 275 222 —
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 3 000 000 2 000 000 1 000 000

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 6 775 222 3 500 000 5 000 000 —

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An amount of EUR 1 724 778 will be transferred / decommitted.

Remarks

This appropriation should enable the Commission to establish in 2002 a mechanism to support capacity-building in developing countries
for information and communication technologies (ICT) and sustainable energy. The programme should be well coordinated with other
donor initiatives on ICT and sustainable energy.

From 2003 onwards, the sustainable energy component will be addressed through Article 06 04 02, whereas the ICT component will be
addressed through national/regional programmes whenever relevant.

The Commission should also use this appropriation to work with the United Nations Development Programme on joint pilot projects and
ensure that the full benefits of ICT and sustainable energy technologies are explored and properly highlighted.

The appropriation entered in this article in 2002 concerned the financing of pilot projects within the meaning of the Interinstitutional
Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of
the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

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**21 02 15** **Yearly membership fees for the European Union to the international organisations of the coffee, cocoa and jute sectors and other**
**tropical products**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 920 000 2 920 000 1 745 000 1 745 000
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 035 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 035 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still — — — —
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

— — — —

Appropriations 2003 2 780 000 2 780 000 — — —
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 2 920 000 2 920 000 — —

Total 5 700 000 2 780 000 2 920 000 — —
,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 1 035 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 02.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 1 035 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 02.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the annual membership fees which the European Community must pay for its participation on the
grounds of its exclusive competence in the field.

Three measures are currently covered by this appropriation (agreements on other tropical products are likely in the future depending on
political and legal expediency):

— annual fee for membership of the International Coffee Organisation,

— annual fee for membership of the International Cocoa Organisation,

— annual fee for membership of the International Jute Organisation (new international organisation).

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof.

International Coffee Agreement, renegotiated in 2000 and 2001. Council Decision 2001/877/EC of 24 September 2001 on the signing and
conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the International Coffee Agreement 2001 (OJ L 326, 11.12.2001, p. 22).

Annual membership fee to the International Cocoa Organisation: International Cocoa Agreement renegotiated in 2000 and 2001: Council
Decision 2002/970/EC of 18 November 2002 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the International Cocoa
Agreement 2001 (OJ L 342, 17.12.2002, p. 1).

International Jute Agreement negotiated in 2001, setting up a new International Jute Organisation. Council Decision 2002/312/EC of
15 April 2002 concerning the acceptance, on behalf of the European Community, of the Agreement establishing the terms of reference of
the International Jute Study Group 2001 (OJ L 112, 27.4.2002, p. 34).

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**21 02 17** **Cultural cooperation with developing countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 000 000 1 000 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 1 000 000 1 000 000

Total 1 000 000 1 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to promote cultural diversity by supporting cooperation in the field of culture, including:

— activities supporting mutual understanding between different cultures within partner countries,

— exchanges allowing for greater cultural understanding between developing countries and the European Union.

The appropriation entered in this article concerns the financing of pilot projects within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6
May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary
procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 21 03 — Total** **171 500 000** **196 000 000** **167 500 000** **197 200 000** **167 152 785,71** **163 215 279,14**

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Remarks

The purpose of development co-operation under this heading is primarily its contribution to achieving the millennium development goals
(MDGs), particularly goal 1 to halve the proportion of people whose income is less than USD 1 per day and to halve the proportion of
people who suffer from hunger before 2015. The MDGs give an overall benchmark for this.

Before September each year, the Commission will submit an annual report to the European Parliament and to the Council showing how its
work has contributed to realising this overall objective. After the report has been submitted the three institutions will enter into a dialogue
on the results and on how further progress can be made towards realising the objectives.

For OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) list 1 countries, a benchmark of 35 % of annual commitments is allocated to social
infrastructure, mainly education and health but also including macroeconomic assistance with social sector conditionality. In this context, it
is recognised that the Community contribution must be seen as part of overall donor support to the social sector in any given country and
that a degree of flexibility must be the norm. A minimum of 20 % of total annual commitments will be allocated to activities in the sectors of
basic health and basic education, including sectoral budget support to health and education ministries where it is to serve basic health and
basic education.

This appropriation also covers the protection and promotion of children’s rights and the integration of children’s rights into programming,
including in the CSPs, NIPs and mid-term reviews.

**21 03 01** **Programmable aid — ACP States**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the national indicative programmes and regional cooperation.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh, eighth and ninth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 2 450 000 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 2 450 000 000 in payment
appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Articles 233 to 238 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

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**21 03 02** **Structural adjustment, including heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) — ACP States**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the structural adjustment facilities.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 350 000 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 350 000 000 in payment appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, section 3 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

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**21 03 03** **Stabex — ACP States**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of Stabex (system of stabilisation of export earnings).

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 140 000 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 140 000 000 in payment appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1), and in particular part 3, Title II, Chapters 1 and 2 of the
Convention.

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**21 03 04** **Sysmin — ACP States**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of Sysmin (system for mineral products).

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 140 000 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 140 000 000 in payment appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1), and in particular part 3, Title II, Chapter 3 of the Convention.

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**21 03 05** **Venture capital — ACP States**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the provision of venture capital.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh, eighth and ninth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 105 000 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 105 000 000 in payment appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, Section 2 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

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**21 03 06** **Interest-rate subsidies — ACP States**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of interest-rate subsidies.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh, eighth and ninth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 105 000 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 105 000 000 in payment appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, Section 2 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

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**21 03 07** **Emergency aid — ACP States**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of emergency aid.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh, eighth and ninth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 105 000 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 105 000 000 in payment appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, section 6 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

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**21 03 08** **Aid for refugees — ACP States**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of aid for refugees.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh, eighth and ninth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 105 000 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 105 000 000 in payment appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, section 6 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

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**AND TERRITORIES** (cont’d)

**21 03 09** **Programmable aid — OCT**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the national indicative programmes and regional cooperation.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh, eighth and ninth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 21 000 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 21 000 000 in payment appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular Articles 233 to 238 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

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**21 03 10** **Structural adjustment, including heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) — OCT**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the structural adjustment facilities.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh, eighth and ninth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 1 200 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 1 200 000 in payment appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, section 3 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

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**21 03 11** **Stabex — OCT**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of Stabex (system of stabilisation of export earnings).

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 1 500 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 1 500 000 in payment appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1), and in particular Part 3, Title II, Chapters 1 and 2 of the
Convention.

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**21 03 12** **Sysmin — OCT**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of Sysmin (system for mineral products).

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh and eighth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 1 500 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 1 500 000 in payment appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1), and in particular part 3, Title II, Chapter 3 of the Convention.

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**AND TERRITORIES** (cont’d)

**21 03 13** **Venture capital — OCT**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the provision of venture capital.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh, eighth and ninth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 1 200 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 1 200 000 in payment appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, section 2 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

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**AND TERRITORIES** (cont’d)

**21 03 14** **Interest-rate subsidies — OCT**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of interest-rate subsidies.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh, eighth and ninth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 1 200 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 1 200 000 in payment appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, section 2 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

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**AND TERRITORIES** (cont’d)

**21 03 15** **Emergency aid — OCT**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of emergency aid.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh, eighth and ninth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 1 200 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 1 200 000 in payment appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, section 6 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

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**AND TERRITORIES** (cont’d)

**21 03 16** **Aid for refugees — OCT**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of aid for refugees.

It takes into account the outturn forecasts of the seventh, eighth and ninth European Development Funds.

The implementation target for this article is EUR 1 200 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 1 200 000 in payment appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision 91/400/ECSC, EEC of the Council and the Commission of 25 February 1991 on the conclusion of the fourth ACP-EEC Convention
(OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1), and in particular part 3, Title III, Chapter 2, section 6 of the Convention.

Council Decision 98/344/EC of 27 April 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement amending the fourth ACP-EC Convention of
Lomé, signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 1).

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**AND TERRITORIES** (cont’d)

**21 03 17** **European programme for reconstruction and development (EPRD)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

131 500 000 150 000 000 125 500 000 151 200 000 123 089 000,— 117 464 696,95

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 445 304 033 151 200 000 120 000 000 115 000 000 50 000 000 9 104 033
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 125 500 000 — 30 000 000 30 000 000 30 000 000 35 500 000

Appropriations 2004 131 500 000 — 40 000 000 40 000 000 51 500 000

Total 702 304 033 151 200 000 150 000 000 185 000 000 120 000 000 96 104 033

Remarks

In accordance with the Trade, Development and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and South Africa, and with Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council, this appropriation is intended primarily to cover the financing of
development cooperation projects and programmes with South Africa, which contribute:

— to South Africa’s harmonious and sustainable economic and social development through programmes and measures designed to reduce
poverty and encourage economic growth which benefits the poor,

— to its continued integration into the world economy,

— to consolidate the foundations laid for a democratic society and a State governed by the rule of law in which human rights and fundamental freedoms are fully respected.

Programmes shall focus on the fight against poverty, take into account the needs of the previously disadvantaged communities and integrate
gender and environmental dimensions of development. Special attention shall be paid to the strengthening of institutional capacities.

Development cooperation will focus mainly on:

— support for policies, instruments and programmes aiming at the continued integration of the South African economy into the world
economy and trade, for employment creation, development of the private sector, regional cooperation and integration. In this latter
context, it may give rise to expenditure outside South Africa,

— the improvement of living conditions and delivery of basic social services,

— the support to democratisation, the protection of human rights, sound public management, the strengthening of local governments and
involvement of civil society in the development process.

This appropriation also covers the protection and promotion of children’s rights and the integration of children’s rights into programming,
including in the CSPs, NIPs and mid-term reviews in South Africa.

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**AND TERRITORIES** (cont’d)

**21 03 17** (cont’d)

Dialogue and partnership between public authorities and non-governmental development partners and actors will be promoted.

Any revenue from repayments in the context of cooperation with South Africa, entered in Item 6 1 7 0 of the statement of revenue, may give
rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25
June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000 on development cooperation with South
Africa (OJ L 198, 4.8.2000, p. 1).

**21 03 18** **Assistance to ACP banana producers**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

40 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 44 000 000,— 33 820 712,82

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 125 073 817 40 000 000 25 000 000 10 000 000 20 000 000 30 073 817
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 40 000 000 15 000 000 18 000 000 5 000 000 2 000 000

Appropriations 2004 40 000 000 13 000 000 15 000 000 12 000 000

Total 205 073 817 40 000 000 40 000 000 41 000 000 40 000 000 44 073 817

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to enable commitments to be met which have been entered into in the context of technical assistance and
income support for ACP producers following the introduction of the common organisation of the market in bananas.

It is also intended to support capacity-building in ACP producer States to help them to integrate better into the multilateral trading system,
including improving their ability to participate in the WTO.

Also charged to this article from 1 January 1999 is a new programme of assistance intended to help ACP banana producers adapt to the new
market conditions brought about by changes in the common organisation of the market in bananas.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 856/1999 of 22 April 1999 establishing a special framework of assistance for traditional ACP suppliers of
bananas (OJ L 108, 27.4.1999, p. 2).

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**AND TERRITORIES** (cont’d)

**21 03 19** **Assistance to traditional ACP rum producers in the fields of market development and market diversification**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— — p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total p.m.

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**AND TERRITORIES** (cont’d)

**21 03 20** **Rehabilitation and reconstruction action in the developing countries, particularly ACP States**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 6 000 000 2 000 000 6 000 000 63 785,71 11 929 869,37

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 9 237 081 6 000 000 3 237 081
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 2 000 000 — 2 000 000

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 11 237 081 6 000 000 6 000 000

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An amount of EUR 762 919 will be transferred / decommitted.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to initiate the return to a normal life of people in developing countries, in particular the
ACP States, in the aftermath of critical situations arising out of natural disasters, violent conflicts or other crises.

It covers, in particular, the following operations:

— the relaunch of production on a lasting basis,

— the physical and operational rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, including mine clearance,

— civil reconciliation through non-structural measures in societies which have been prey to a violent conflict,

— social reintegration, in particular of refugees, displaced persons and demobilised troops,

— the restoration of the institutional capacities needed in the rehabilitation period, especially at local level,

— assisting with the needs of children, particularly rehabilitation of children affected by war, including child soldiers,

— raising awareness of the dangers posed by natural disasters and of measures designed to avoid them or to avoid or reduce their conse
quences,

— supporting disabled people and disabled people’s organisations to further their human rights to ensure that older people benefit from
disaster relief and reconstruction interventions and that adequate attention is paid to research and the collection of age-desegregated data
to support programming and policies.

It also covers education for children affected by war or natural disasters.

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**AND TERRITORIES** (cont’d)

In particular, operations should cover programmes and projects implemented by non-governmental development organisations and other
civil society players favouring the participation of the beneficiary population at every level of the decision-making and implementation

process.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2258/96 of 22 November 1996 on rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries
(OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 21 04 — Total** **11 800 000** **13 500 000** **11 650 000** **10 566 000** **9 948 100,13** **8 822 581,78**

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**21 04 01** **Evaluation of the results of Community aid, follow-up and audit measures**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

7 500 000 6 000 000 6 650 000 5 750 000 6 368 474,— 5 250 063,43

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 5 372 876 3 500 000 1 300 000 572 876
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 6 650 000 2 250 000 2 700 000 1 700 000

Appropriations 2004 7 500 000 2 000 000 4 000 000 1 500 000

Total 19 522 876 5 750 000 6 000 000 6 272 876 1 500 000

( [1] ) After deduction of EUR 298 501 in payment appropriations carried over.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of evaluations, monitoring and support measures during the programming, preparation, implementation and evaluation stages of development operations, strategies and policies, including the following:

— effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, impact and viability studies,

— monitoring of operations in the course of implementation,

— support measures to improve the quality of the monitoring of ongoing operations and the preparation of future operations,

— methodological advancements to improve the quality and utility of evaluations,

— research into possible ways of evaluating programmes based on non-structural measures, such as all measures relating to peace-making,
education for peace, reconciliation, etc.

This appropriation also covers the financing of audit activities concerning the financial management of programmes and projects implemented by the Commission in the external aid field. It will also cover the financing of training activities, based on the special rules governing
Community external aid and organised for external auditors, and the creation of a help desk.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**21 04 02** **Coordination and promotion of awareness on development issues**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

4 300 000 7 500 000 5 000 000 4 816 000 3 579 626,13 3 572 518,35

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 4 677 757 2 500 000 2 138 626 39 131
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

177 374 177 374

Appropriations 2003 5 000 000 2 138 626 2 861 374
,( [2] )

Appropriations 2004 4 300 000 2 500 000 1 500 000 300 000

Total 14 155 131 4 816 000 7 500 000 1 539 131 300 000

,( [3] ),( [4] )

( [1] ) Amount equal to EUR 5 622 951 (Articles B7-6 1 0 (DEV) and B7-6 5 1 (AIDCO/DEV)).
( [2] ) Amount equal to EUR 5 000 000 (Articles B7-6 1 0 (DEV) and B7-6 5 1 (AIDCO/DEV)).
( [3] ) Amount equal to EUR 16 922 951(former Articles B7-6 1 0 and B7-6 5 1 combined in Article 21 04 02).
( [4] ) Amount equal to EUR 4 816 000 (Articles B7-6 1 0 (DEV) and B7-6 5 1 (AIDCO/DEV)).

Remarks

This appropriation covers the financing of awareness campaigns required to promote greater understanding by the public, especially young
people, of matters relating to the development of third world countries and action undertaken under the heading of the cooperation policies
of the European Union and its Member States, in particular financial support for schemes in the audiovisual and education fields as applied
to development, the production of information material on Community policy on the subject, the ACP Courier, a magazine published by the
Commission and circulated to its development partners, the Lorenzo Natali prize for journalistic work in the development field, and the
Global Aid Review (formerly Humanitarian Affairs Review), a publication covering global cooperation issues, which was created on the basis of
an agreement with ECHO.

It is also intended to contribute to training and awareness-raising on the integration of sustainability and environmental concerns into
mainstream aid, in view of the Amsterdam Treaty commitment to sustainable development. These activities should be directed at public and
private sector partners, as well as the European Union delegations in the recipient countries.

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of evaluations, monitoring and support measures during the programming, preparation, implementation and evaluation stages of development operations, strategies and policies, including the following:

— effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, impact and viability studies,

— monitoring of operations in the course of implementation,

— support measures to improve the quality of the monitoring of ongoing operations and the preparation of future operations,

— methodological advancements to improve the quality and utility of evaluations,

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**CHAPTER 21 04 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR POLICY AREA ‘DEVELOPMENT’** (cont’d)

**21 04 02** (cont’d)

— research into possible ways of evaluating programmes based on non-structural measures, such as all measures relating to peace-making,
education for peace, reconciliation, etc.

It also covers the financing of exchanges and coordination meetings in which representatives from the developing countries concerned
participate.

This appropriation also covers the financing of audit activities concerning the financial management of programmes and projects implemented by the Commission in the external aid field. It will also cover the financing of training activities, based on the special rules governing
Community external aid and organised for external auditors, and the creation of a help desk.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission pursuant to Article 180 of the Treaty establishing the European
Community.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 21 49 — Total** **—** **9 100 000** **23 817 000** **24 894 000** **13 142 813,36** **8 756 669,83**

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**CHAPTER 21 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**21 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Development and relations with ACP States’**

21 49 04 01 Other aid in the form of products, support operations and transport, distribution, flanking measures and measures to monitor implementation — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 5 000 000 13 167 000 14 850 000 8 819 461,09 4 669 886,42

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 17 039 592 12 300 000 1 000 000 2 000 000 1 700 000 39 592
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 13 167 000 2 550 000 4 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 617 000

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 30 206 592 14 850 000 5 000 000 4 000 000 3 700 000 2 656 592

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 21 01 04 01 (former Article B7-2 0 1 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**21 49 04** (cont’d)

21 49 04 02 Other cooperation measures and sectoral strategies — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 3 000 000 8 000 000 7 640 000 2 417 650,27 1 431 795,68

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 2 678 190 2 678 190
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 8 000 000 4 961 810 3 000 000 38 190

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 10 678 190 7 640 000 3 000 000 38 190

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 21 01 04 02 (former Article B7-6 2 0 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**CHAPTER 21 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**21 49 04** (cont’d)

21 49 04 04 Evaluation of the results of Community aid, follow-up and audit measures — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 500 000 1 150 000 904 000 809 380,— 854 588,82

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 616 673 500 000 116 673
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 150 000 404 000 383 327 362 673

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 766 673 904 000 500 000 362 673

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 21 01 04 04 (former Article B7-6 5 1 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**21 49 04** (cont’d)

21 49 04 05 European programme for reconstruction and development (EPRD) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 600 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 989 107,— 1 800 209,58

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 411 235 811 235 200 000 200 000 200 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

103 746 103 746

Appropriations 2003 1 500 000 585 019 400 000 400 000 114 981

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 3 014 981 1 500 000 600 000 600 000 314 981

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 21 01 04 05 (former Article B7-3 2 0 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**CHAPTER 21 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**21 49 04** (cont’d)

21 49 04 07 Coordination and promotion of awareness on development issues — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— p.m. p.m. p.m. 107 215,— 189,33

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still – 135 785 – 135 785
outstanding,( [1] )

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

135 785 135 785

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

—
Appropriations 2004

Total — —

( [1] ) After deduction of EUR 242 810 in payment appropriations carried over.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 21 01 04 07 (former Articles B7-6 1 0 A and
B7-6 5 1 A in part) that previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DIRECTORATE-GENERAL ‘DEVELOPMENT’

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE EUROPEAID COOPERATION OFFICE

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**Overall objectives**

In 2004, the focus of this policy area will shift towards the actions, measures and initiatives necessary to secure that the three remaining candidate countries stay on
course to achieve the targets set with and for them by the European Council:

— to implement the accession roadmaps drawn up for Bulgaria and Romania and achieve the specific landmark targets set out in them for the short and medium
term with a view to meeting the accession date of 2007,

— to strengthen the financial support granted to Bulgaria and Romania under the Phare programme aimed at helping them meet the structural, institutional,
administrative and judicial requirements of EU membership,

— to establish a close monitoring of Turkey’s progress in meeting the Copenhagen political criteria and generally of the reform process, so that a reasoned report
and recommendation on the take-up of formal accession negotiations can be delivered by the Commission by December 2004,

— to implement the strengthened preaccession support strategy for Turkey agreed by the Copenhagen European Council of December 2002.

Nevertheless, as far as the 10 acceding countries are concerned, important accession-related tasks and initiatives will still have to be taken up by the Commission
over a number of years after accession.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 22 — Total** **1 057 588 520** **1 880 638 520** **1 972 265 186** **1 825 516 872** **1 922 914 039,81** **1 308 528 795,45**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 198 375 394

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Article A-7) 27 42 52

Other support staff 56 148 148

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 29 27 26

**Total** **310** **592** **620**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**TITLE 22**

**ENLARGEMENT**

**CHAPTER 22 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘ENLARGEMENT’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 44 979 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 628 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 628 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**22 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Enlargement’**

22 01 04 01 Preaccession assistance for countries of central
and eastern Europe — Expenditure on administrative management 7.3 16 000 000

22 01 04 02 Preaccession strategy for Turkey — Expenditure on administrative management 7.4 7 000 000

22 01 04 03 Phasing-out of preaccession assistance for new
Member States — Expenditure on administrative management 7.3 21 500 000

22 01 04 04 Transition facility for institution-building after
accession — Expenditure on administrative
management 3 p.m.

22 01 04 05 Technical Assistance Information Exchange
Office (TAIEX) actions in the framework of
the preaccession instruments — Expenditure
on administrative management 7.3 1 600 000

22 01 04 06 Technical Assistance Information Exchange
Office (TAIEX) actions in the framework of
the transition facility — Expenditure on
administrative management 3 p.m.

Article 22 01 04 — Subtotal 46 100 000

**Chapter 22 01 — Total** **77 138 520** **70 265 186** **67 292 128,25**

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**CHAPTER 22 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘ENLARGEMENT’** (cont’d)

**22 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Enlargement’**

22 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of Directorate-General ‘Enlargement’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

17 451 590 25 162 617 24 841 196,27
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 44 979 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

22 01 01 02 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of Enlargement delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 556 960 15 390 848 12 768 312,—

**22 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Enlargement’**

22 01 02 01 External staff of Directorate-General ‘Enlargement’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 168 041 2 875 843 2 897 969,90

22 01 02 02 External staff of Enlargement delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

953 009 5 867 139 6 105 204,26

22 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of Directorate-General ‘Enlargement’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 252 472 1 383 359 1 510 412,24
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 628 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 628 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

22 01 02 12 Other management expenditure of Enlargement delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

214 696 1 216 573 1 227 498,82

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**22 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Enlargement’**

22 01 03 01 Buildings and related expenditure of Directorate-General ‘Enlargement’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 401 503 5 788 878 7 148 532,39

22 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of Enlargement delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 040 249 12 579 929 10 793 002,37

**22 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Enlargement’**

22 01 04 01 Preaccession assistance for countries of central and eastern Europe — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

16 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on temporary support staff in delegations (detached national experts, individual experts, local staff and local technical
assistance staff) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Commission’s delegations in non-member countries or for
internalisation of tasks of phased out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost
of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the
temporary staff remunerated from the appropriations in the item,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

This appropriation covers expenditure on administrative management under Articles 22 02 01 and 22 02 02.

22 01 04 02 Preaccession strategy for Turkey — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law,

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**22 01 04** (cont’d)

22 01 04 02 (cont’d)

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on temporary support staff in delegations (seconded national experts, individual experts, local staff and local technical
assistance staff) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Commission’s delegations in non-member countries or for
internalisation of tasks of phased out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost
of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the
temporary staff remunerated from the appropriations in the item,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

This appropriation covers expenditure on administrative management under Item 22 02 04 01.

22 01 04 03 Phasing-out of preaccession assistance for new Member States — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

21 500 000

Remarks

After enlargement, the Commission will maintain its responsibility to ensure that all legal and financial requirements are fulfilled, in particular with regard to sound and efficient financial management. In line with the Accession Treaty, all implementing agencies in the candidate
countries will operate under the extended decentralised implementation system (EDIS) as soon as feasible and, normally, upon accession. To
accompany this transition, the administrative and personnel structures currently embodied in the delegations will be maintained for up to 15
months after accession.

This appropriation is intended to cover the administrative costs of the phasing-out of the preaccession assistance programmes in the candidate countries acceding to the European Union in 2004, namely:

— expenditure on temporary support staff in delegations (detached national experts, individual experts, local staff and local technical
assistance staff) for the purposes of the devolved programme management in the Commission’s delegations in non-members countries
as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of
renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the temporary staff remunerated from the appropriations in the item,

— expenditure on short-term technical assistance, linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme (or measures coming under
this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the
Commission under ad hoc service contracts).

Legal basis

Accession Treaty, and in particular part 4, Title I, Article 33 ‘Transitional measures’

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**22 01 04** (cont’d)

22 01 04 04 Transition facility for institution-building after accession — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, monitoring and assessment, short-term technical assistance, information and publication
linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to the agencies and/or bodies identified in
Article 54(2) of the Financial Regulation.

This appropriation covers expenditure on administrative management under Article 22 03 01.

22 01 04 05 Technical Assistance Information Exchange Office (TAIEX) actions in the framework of the preaccession instruments — Expenditure on
administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 600 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached national experts, staff from employment agencies) at headquarters intended
to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices. Expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 1 600 000 and this estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 97 % is
accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 3 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

This appropriation covers expenditure on administrative management under Article 22 02 06.

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**22 01 04** (cont’d)

22 01 04 06 Technical Assistance Information Exchange Office (TAIEX) actions in the framework of the transition facility — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to the agencies and/or bodies identified in
Article 54(2) of the Financial Regulation,

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc
service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

— expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached national experts, staff from employment agencies) at headquarters intended
to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices. Expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 800 000 and this estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 97 % is accounted
for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 3 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications
relating to those staff members,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the

programme.

This appropriation covers expenditure on administrative management under Article 22 03 02.

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 22 02 — Total** **963 950 000** **1 743 750 000** **1 822 680 000** **1 694 926 686** **1 793 144 594,71** **1 198 219 668,65**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 40 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**CHAPTER 22 02 — PREACCESSION ASSISTANCE INSTRUMENTS** (cont’d)

**22 02 01** **Preaccession assistance for countries of central and eastern Europe**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

662 100 000 500 000 000 518 700 000 392 950 000 361 275 000,— 391 326 890,—

,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 40 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 076 328 311 315 145 000 265 010 000 248 086 656 248 086 655
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 518 700 000 77 805 000 129 675 000 129 675 000 103 740 000 77 805 000

Appropriations 2004 702 100 000 105 315 000 175 525 000 175 525 000 245 735 000

,( [1] )

Total 2 297 128 311 392 950 000 500 000 000 553 286 656 527 351 655 323 540 000

( [1] ) Of which EUR 40 000 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

The European Union pursues a policy of cooperation with the countries of central and eastern Europe which is part of a European Union
preaccession strategy towards these countries.

During the period 1990 to 1994, this appropriation was intended to assist the countries of central and eastern Europe in their transition to a
market economy and democracy.

Following the Essen European Council, the role of the Phare programme has gradually evolved into that of an instrument of support to the
applicant countries in their bid for accession.

As a result of the stepping-up of the preaccession strategy as a whole, and in accordance with the guidelines laid down in Agenda 2000,
Phare operations are now geared to two main priorities:

— institution-building, so as to develop an effective capacity to implement the acquis communautaire, in particular by means of:

—
— the approximation of legislation,

—
— structural reforms and regional policies,

—
— promoting democracy, social dialogue and civil society and active cooperation in the fields of justice and home affairs,

—
— opening up Community programmes, including in the field of social inclusion,

— infrastructure-financing, notably in order to help the candidate States comply with Community legislative standards and adopt the acquis
communautaire in the area of economic and social cohesion.

With the planned accession of eight Phare countries to the Union in 2004, this appropriation is intended to cover Phare preaccession
assistance to those countries still in negotiation.

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**CHAPTER 22 02 — PREACCESSION ASSISTANCE INSTRUMENTS** (cont’d)

**22 02 01** (cont’d)

Assistance under the programme focuses mainly on the priorities identified under the accession partnerships and will take account of the
progress achieved towards adoption of the acquis communautaire.

For the period 2000 to 2006, approximately 30 % of the Phare budget is thus earmarked for the first priority, institution-building, and some
70 % for infrastructure-financing. These figures are for indicative purposes only and may vary according to the particular circumstances of
the beneficiary State concerned, in particular as regards its requirements and absorption capacity.

Part of this appropriation is intended for the financing of measures for developing and preparing partnerships, i.e. business contact fairs,
between companies in the Member States and in the candidate countries.

Agenda 2000 and the conclusions of various European Councils have underlined the importance of a high level of nuclear safety in the
candidate countries. The action taken under Phare is intended to support the candidate countries in their efforts to ensure the required high
level, notably with regard to the recommendations of the Council’s Atomic Questions Group.

Measures taken in the area of nuclear security are also intended to cover the financing of technical and legal assistance necessary for the
evaluation of the safety, environmental, economic and financial aspects of the projects for which financing in the form of a Euratom loan has
been requested (including studies by the European Investment Bank); the measures are also intended to enable loan contracts to be finalised
and carried out. The Commission shall provide the budgetary authority with itemised information on the costs of this technical and legal
assistance.

In accordance with the Sole Article of Decision 94/179/Euratom, any proceeds from undertakings in receipt of a loan under that Decision,
which are entered against Item 6 1 9 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance
with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general
budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

This appropriation is also intended to cover the involvement of associated countries in central and eastern Europe in Community pro
grammes.

All the measures should be subject to gender mainstreaming. Furthermore, an appropriate, yet nonetheless substantial, portion of the Phare
budget, to be used exclusively for projects aimed at women, will be earmarked for this purpose.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 139 thereof.

Additional Protocols to the Europe Agreements (Articles 300 and 310) providing for the opening up of Community programmes to the
associated countries of central and eastern Europe.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 of 18 December 1989 on economic aid to the Republic of Hungary and the Polish People’s Republic
(OJ L 375, 23.12.1989, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2698/90 of 17 September 1990 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 in order to extend economic aid to
other countries of central and eastern Europe (OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 1) (Bulgaria, Romania, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, German Democratic Republic).

Europe Agreement of 16 December 1991 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the
one part, and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part (OJ L 347, 31.12.1993, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 16 December 1991 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the
one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part (OJ L 348, 31.12.1993, p. 2).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3800/91 of 23 December 1991, amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 in order to extend economic aid to
include other countries in central and eastern Europe (OJ L 357, 28.12.1991, p. 10) (Albania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, excluding the German Democratic Republic).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2334/92 of 7 August 1992 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 in order to extend economic aid to include
Slovenia (OJ L 227, 11.8.1992, p. 1).

Europe Agreement of 1 February 1993 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and Romania, of the other part (OJ L 357, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 8 March 1993 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part (OJ L 358, 31.12.1994, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1764/93 of 30 June 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 on economic aid for certain countries of
central and eastern Europe (OJ L 162, 3.7.1993, p. 1) (Czech and Slovak Republics).

Europe Agreement of 4 October 1993 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and Slovakia, of the other part (OJ L 359, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

Europe Agreement of 4 October 1993 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part (OJ L 360, 31.12.1994, p. 2).

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**22 02 01** (cont’d)

Council Decision 94/179/Euratom of 21 March 1994 amending Decision 77/270/Euratom, to authorise the Commission to contract Euratom borrowings in order to contribute to the financing required for improving the degree of safety and efficiency of nuclear power stations
in certain non-member countries (OJ L 84, 29.3.1994, p. 41).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and Latvia, of the other part (OJ L 26, 2.2.1998, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and Lithuania, of the other part (OJ L 51, 20.2.1998, p. 3).

Europe Agreement of 12 June 1995 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and Estonia, of the other part (OJ L 68, 9.3.1998, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EC) No 622/98 of 16 March 1998 on assistance to the applicant States in the framework of the preaccession strategy,
and in particular on the establishment of accession partnerships (OJ L 85, 20.3.1998, p. 1).

Europe Agreement of 21 December 1998 establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the
one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part (OJ L 51, 26.2.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 of 21 June 1999 on coordinating aid to the applicant countries in the framework of the preaccession
strategy, and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 68).

Council Decisions 2002/83/EC, 2002/85/EC, 2002/86/EC, 2002/87/EC, 2002/88/EC, 2002/89/EC, 2002/91/EC, 2002/92/EC, 2002/93/EC
and 2002/94/EC of 28 January 2002 on the principles, priorities, intermediate objectives and conditions contained in the Accession Partnerships with Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia, respectively (OJ L 44,
14.2.2002).

**22 02 02** **Cross-border cooperation for central and eastern Europe**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

41 000 000 60 000 000 84 000 000 40 600 000 41 000 000,— 38 137 350,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 120 995 098 28 000 000 32 850 000 30 072 549 30 072 549
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 84 000 000 12 600 000 21 000 000 21 000 000 16 800 000 12 600 000

Appropriations 2004 41 000 000 6 150 000 10 250 000 10 250 000 14 350 000

Total 245 995 098 40 600 000 60 000 000 61 322 549 57 122 549 26 950 000

Remarks

This appropriation shall be allocated on the basis of at least two thirds for the border regions between the European Union and the candidate
States in the framework of the preaccession strategy and at most one third for the other border regions. While respecting this breakdown,
10 % of the appropriation is earmarked for small joint projects to be decided at local level.

It can be combined with Interreg appropriations for common projects at the external borders between the European Union and the candidate countries.

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**22 02 02** (cont’d)

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 of 18 December 1989 on economic aid to the Republic of Hungary and the Polish People’s Republic
(OJ L 375, 23.12.1989, p. 11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 68)

Council Regulation (EC) No 622/98 of 16 March 1998 on assistance to the applicant States in the framework of the preaccession strategy,
and in particular on the establishment of accession partnerships (OJ L 85, 20.3.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2760/98 of 18 December 1998 concerning the implementation of a programme of cross-border cooperation in
the framework of the Phare programme (OJ L 345, 19.12.1998, p. 49).

Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Fund
(OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1).

**22 02 03** **Completion of the Phare preaccession assistance**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 950 000 000 1 034 300 000 1 071 950 000 1 204 307 000,— 618 356 060,23

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 018 778 242 916 805 000 691 425 000 705 274 121 705 274 121
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 034 300 000 155 145 000 258 575 000 258 575 000 206 860 000 155 145 000

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 4 053 078 242 1 071 950 000 950 000 000 963 849 121 912 134 121 155 145 000

Remarks

New article

With the planned accession of eight Phare countries to the Union in 2004, this appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of
commitments contracted previously under the preaccession assistance for those acceding countries (former Articles B7-0 3 2, B7-0 3 0 (in
part) and B7-0 3 1 (in part).

This appropriation might give rise to commitments stemming from legal obligations related to the closure of the projects (such as legal
settlements, penalties for late payments, regularisations, etc).

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**22 02 04** **Preaccession assistance for Turkey**

22 02 04 01 Preaccession assistance for Turkey

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

235 600 000 100 000 000 144 000 000 35 000 000 126 000 000,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 126 000 000 13 400 000 28 660 000 41 970 000 41 970 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 144 000 000 21 600 000 36 000 000 36 000 000 28 800 000 21 600 000

Appropriations 2004 235 600 000 35 340 000 58 900 000 58 900 000 82 460 000

Total 505 600 000 35 000 000 100 000 000 136 870 000 129 670 000 104 060 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of various operations under the specific preaccession strategy decided for Turkey
further to the conclusions of the Helsinki European Council of December 1999. Operations under the programme will be geared to two
main priorities:

— institution-building to develop an effective capacity to implement the acquis communautaire, in particular by means of:

—
— the approximation of legislation,

—
— structural reforms and regional policies,

—
— promoting democracy, social dialogue and civil society and active cooperation in the fields of justice and home affairs,

—
— opening up Community programmes, including in the field of social inclusion,

— infrastructure-financing, notably in order to help Turkey comply with Community legislative standards and adopt the acquis communautaire in the area of economic and social cohesion.

Assistance under the programme will focus mainly on the priorities identified under the Accession Partnership for Turkey and will take
account of the progress achieved towards adoption of the acquis communautaire, and in particular:

— participation in certain targeted projects, in particular to boost administrative and judicial capacity and projects in the field of justice,

— participation in certain Community programmes and agencies,

— cross-border cooperation,

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— use of technical assistance provided by TAIEX (Technical Assistance Information Exchange Office),

— training, information and education measures to promote civil society and enhance the human dimension in Turkey.

Approximately 30 % of the budget is thus earmarked for the first priority, institution-building, and some 70 % for infrastructure-financing.
These figures are for indicative purposes only and may vary according to the particular circumstances of the sector concerned.

All the measures should be subject to gender mainstreaming.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2500/2001 of 17 December 2001 concerning preaccession financial assistance for Turkey and amending Regulations (EEC) No 3906/89, (EC) No 1267/1999, (EC) No 1268/1999 and (EC) No 555/2000 (OJ L 342, 27.12.2001, p. 1).

22 02 04 02 Completion of the former cooperation with Turkey

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 85 000 000 p.m. 115 502 686 20 000 000,— 125 061 758,58

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 546 288 535 115 502 686 85 000 000 172 892 925 172 892 924
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 546 288 535 115 502 686 85 000 000 172 892 925 172 892 924

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments relating to various operations in hand prior to implementation of the Regulation
concerning preaccession financial assistance for Turkey which were contracted previously under Article B7-4 1 0 (in part) and in Items B7-4
0 3 2, B7-4 0 3 4, B7-4 0 3 5 and B7-4 0 3 6.

This appropriation might give rise to commitments stemming from legal obligations related to the temination of the projects (such as legal
settlements, penalties for late payments, regularisations, etc).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 of 18 December 1989 on economic aid to certain countries of central and eastern Europe (OJ L 375,
23.12.1989), as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 2500/2001 of 17 December 2001, and in particular Article 9 thereof
(OJ L 342, 27.12.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2500/2001 of 17 December 2001 concerning preaccession financial assistance for Turkey and amending Regulations (EEC) No 3906/89, (EC) No 1267/1999, (EC) No 1268/1999 and (EC) No 555/2000 (OJ L 342, 27.12.2001, p. 1).

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**22 02 05** **Preaccession assistance for Malta and Cyprus**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 19 000 000 24 180 000 24 924 000 20 242 000,— 22 897 983,13

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 44 506 493 21 297 000 12 955 000 5 127 247 5 127 246
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 24 180 000 3 627 000 6 045 000 6 045 000 4 254 000 4 209 000

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total 68 686 493 24 924 000 19 000 000 11 172 247 9 381 246 4 209 000

Remarks

With the planned accession of Cyprus and Malta to the European Union in 2004, this appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of
commitments contracted previously on Articles B7-0 4 0, B7-0 4 1, B7-4 1 0 (in part) and on Items B7-4 0 1 0 and B7-4 0 1 1 for those
acceding countries.

This appropriation might give rise to commitments stemming from legal obligations related to the closure of the projects (such as legal
settlements, penalties for late payments, regularisations, etc).

In the event of a political settlement between the two Communities in Cyprus before 1 May 2004, additional Community assistance may be
committed from the 2004 budget.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 555/2000 of 13 March 2000 on the implementation of operations within the framework of a preaccession
strategy for the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Malta (OJ L 68, 16.3.2000, p. 3).

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**22 02 06** **Technical Assistance Information Exchange Office (TAIEX) actions in the framework of the preaccession instruments**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

25 000 000 12 500 000 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 25 000 000 12 500 000 7 500 000 5 000 000

Total 25 000 000 12 500 000 7 500 000 5 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical assistance in the field of approximation of legislation for the entire acquis communautaire,
helping all bodies involved in the implementation and enforcement of the acquis, including non-governmental organisations to achieve their
objectives and to monitor their rate of achievement.

The objective is to provide as rapidly as possible short-term assistance by means of seminars, workshops, study visits and expert visits,
training arrangements, provision of tools and products, notably for information gathering and dissemination, translation/interpretation, as
well as any other forms of technical assistance in the context of the approximation of the European Union acquis.

The range of beneficiaries comprises representatives from all public and semi-public sector bodies such as national administrations, parliaments, legislative councils, regional governments, regulatory and supervisory authorities, as well as those from social partners and representatives of commercial, professional and economic groupings which are involved in the transposition, implementation and enforcement of
the acquis communautaire.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 of 18 December 1989 on economic aid to certain countries of central and eastern Europe (OJ L 375,
23.12.1989), as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 2500/2001 of 17 December 2001, and in particular Article 9 thereof
(OJ L 342, 27.12.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2500/2001 of 17 December 2001 concerning preaccession financial assistance for Turkey and amending Regulations (EEC) No 3906/89, (EC) No 1267/1999, (EC) No 1268/1999 and (EC) No 555/2000 (OJ L 342 of 27/12/2001, p. 1).

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**22 02 07** **Impact of enlargement in EU border regions — Preparatory actions**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. 17 000 000 17 000 000 13 500 000 20 000 000,— 2 119 032,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 27 880 968 4 500 484 8 999 516 9 093 263 5 287 705
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 17 000 000 8 999 516 8 000 484

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total 44 880 968 13 500 000 17 000 000 9 093 263 5 287 705

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover preparatory actions to support regions and economic sectors, which are particularly affected by the
social or economic costs likely to be generated by the enlargement process. Regions and economic sectors will be supported in preparing to
cope with the social and economic changes which are to be expected in relation to enlargement. The preparatory actions are set up with a
view to minimising the possible adverse effects and putting forward a programme for those economic sectors and geographical areas on
which enlargement is likely to have the most impact, in particular, the most affected border regions.

These preparatory actions are intended, inter alia, to fund measures for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of the Community in
order to improve their capacity to react to the opportunities and challenges resulting from the enlargement process to include the candidate
countries. The appropriations will be directed to SMEs, associations of SMEs, or regional and local bodies to support, inter alia, measures to
improve contacts and prepare cooperation, joint ventures and collaborative links with SMEs of the candidate countries, measures to improve
the competitiveness of SMEs in border regions, and measures to improve the trade relations between SMEs in the current Member States and
those in the candidate countries and, subsequently, the new Member States, facilitating the flow of goods and services in both directions.

Measures to support will also concern:

— provision of information focusing on the economic and social aspects of enlargement to collaborative link-ups and SMEs,

— collaboration and pooling of experience between regional and local authority administrations.

These actions are intended to complement the measures financed under Council Decision 2000/819/EC of 20 December 2000 on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001 to 2005)
(OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 84).

This appropriation is also intended to finance actions involving consumer organisations or entities (such as national administrations, judicial
authorities, etc.) in the candidate countries with a view to promoting consumer health, safety and protection as generally provided in
Decision No 283/1999/EC.

It is also intended to finance measures in favour of young people in the regions bordering the candidate countries, such as support for
transnational mobility, information and communication technologies in the area of youth, development of cooperation networks, promotion of language skills and understanding of different cultures.

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**22 02 07** (cont’d)

Other projects planned are to be carried out by various kinds of organisations and local and regional bodies, in order to facilitate the free
movement of persons after the accession of new Member States. Projects will, inter alia, concentrate on:

— analysis of the quantitative aspects of expected migration and on the resulting challenges for local or regional economies and labour
markets,

— measures to prepare for the administrative and economic effects of increased migration, which may include contacts between representatives of government departments and the business world in the Member States and candidate countries,

— information for specifically affected organisations and groups on the expected effects of EU enlargement for migration and, in particular,
the positive effects of free movement of persons on the economy and culture.

This action is not directed towards the general public.

Preference will be given to funding projects which are situated in the land and sea border regions bordering the candidate countries or which
include partners from the candidate countries. In connection with all the projects and measures funded under this article, disabled persons
must be afforded unrestricted access. The measures take into account the Commission communication of 25 July 2001 on the impact of
enlargement on regions bordering candidate countries — Community action for border regions (COM(2001) 437 final).

Legal basis

Preparatory actions within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council
and the Commission, on budgetary and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

Decision No 283/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 January 1999 establishing a general framework for Community activities in favour of consumers (OJ L 34, 9.2.1999, p. 1).

**22 02 08** **Subsidy for organising traineeships for young diplomats from the applicant countries**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

250 000 250 000 500 000 500 000 320 594,71 320 594,71

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 500 000 500 000

Appropriations 2004 250 000 250 000

Total 750 000 500 000 250 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover a contribution to the training of diplomats from the applicant countries, primarily with the assistance of diplomatic training institutes which already provide similar training in the European Union.

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**22 02 09** **Pilot project on demining activities in Cyprus**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover Community financing for the clearing of mines in Cyprus, in particular in the buffer zone between
the Government-controlled area and the northern part of the island.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the
Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 22 03 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.**

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**22 03 01** **Transition facility for institution-building after accession**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m.

Remarks

New article

The European Commission proposed in its strategy paper of 9 October 2002 (COM(2002) 700 final) to create a transition facility for certain
institution-building actions over the period 2004 to 2006. The purpose of the transition facility is to continue to assist the new Member
States in their efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement Community legislation and to foster the exchange of best
practice.

The orientation of the transition facility is to continue institution-building activities according to the same principles as funded by Phare
during the preaccession period. Therefore, the structures and methods established under Phare for programming and decision making will
continue to apply for the transition facility with some small adaptations.

Article 34 of Title I, part 4, of the Accession Treaty provides the legal basis for the establishment of the transition facility. Paragraph 3 refers
to the procedure under the Phare Regulation for seeking Member States’ opinion on programmes. Paragraph 4 refers to the Financial
Regulation as applicable to internal policies for implementation.

The purpose of the transition facility is to continue to provide assistance to the new Member States in areas where their administrative and
institutional capacity is still not able to deliver on par with present Member States. The transition facility should provide the tools to enable
them to react rapidly and precisely to weaknesses identified, primarily where safeguard clauses have been or risk being invoked.

The assistance shall address the continued need for strengthening institutional capacity in certain areas through actions which cannot be
financed by the Structural Funds, in particular in the following areas:

— justice and home affairs (strengthening of the judicial system, external border controls, anti-corruption strategy, strengthening of law
enforcement capacities),

— financial control,

— protection of the Communities’ financial interests and the fight against fraud,

— the internal market, including customs union,

— the environment,

— veterinary services and administrative capacity-building related to food safety,

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**22 03 01** (cont’d)

— administrative and control structures for agriculture and rural development, including the integrated administration and control system
(IACS),

— nuclear safety (strengthening the effectiveness and competence of nuclear safety authorities and their technical support organisations as
well as public radioactive waste management agencies),

— statistics,

— the strengthening public administration according to needs identified in the Commission’s comprehensive monitoring report which are
not covered by the Structural Funds.

The issues to be addressed by the transition facility will primarily be identified in the comprehensive monitoring report. Priority should be
given to areas where safeguard clauses risk being or have been invoked to secure rapid remedial action.

Part of each allocation is assigned to multi-beneficiary programmes. The remainder is distributed between the new Member States.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the specific powers assigned directly to the Commission by Article 34 of the Act of Accession of 16 April 2003.

**22 03 02** **Technical Assistance Information Exchange Office (TAIEX) actions in the framework of the transition facility**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total p.m. p.m.

Remarks

New article

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenses for the multi-beneficiary programme TAIEX in order to provide the new Member States
with short-term technical assistance.

In particular, such assistance will be delivered by means of seminars, workshops, study visits, expert visits, training arrangements, provision
of tools and products, information dissemination, translation and interpretation, as well as any other forms of technical assistance in the
context of the approximation of the acquis communautaire.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the specific powers assigned directly to the Commission by Article 34 of the Act of Accession of 16 April 2003.

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**22 03 04** **Preparatory action to support civil society in the new EU Member States**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance a preparatory action for the new EU Member States, lasting at least three years, to support local
NGO actions on respect for the rule of law, democracy, fundamental rights, transparency, the non-partisan nature of information and
combating corruption.

Recipients of funding from this fund should be NGOs working in the following fields:

— public interest law (for example, fostering NGO laws and addressing unlawful practices by state authorities);

— good governance at central and local level (including respect for citizens’ rights and administrative transparency);

— independence of the civil service;

— anti-corruption.

Preparatory action within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council
and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 22 04 — Total** **16 500 000** **19 000 000** **21 000 000** **17 000 000** **12 976 213,85** **6 866 193,24**

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This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of priority information measures on Community policies.

It covers the ‘Enlargement: a challenge for Europe’ campaign. This measure is designed to be an effective channel of communication and
dialogue between the people of the European Union and the Community institutions on the issue of EU enlargement and, in close cooperation with the Member State authorities, takes account of specific national and regional characteristics. In this connection, on 10 May 2000
the Commission adopted a communication on communications strategy for enlargement (SEC(2000) 737).

Throughout the year of enlargement, events and ceremonies marking 1 May 2004 as the historic date of accession will be taken account of.
The amount of the proposed appropriations reflects the campaign’s priorities under the enlargement timetable. In 2003 priority will be
given to backing the procedures for ratifying the accession treaty in the current Member States. In 2004 the aim of the campaign will be to
raise public awareness across Europe about the enlargement of the Union, which actually takes effect on 1 May 2004. The proposed amount
therefore takes account of the accession of 10 new Member States in 2004: the campaign will concern the national strategies of 25 countries
instead of 15 the year before.

On 27 June 2001 the Commission adopted a communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee
and the Committee of the Regions on a new framework for cooperation in activities concerning the information and communication policy
of the European Union (COM(2001) 354 final). This communication proposes an interinstitutional framework for cooperation between the
institutions and with the Member States for the development of a communication and information policy strategy for the European Union.

**22 04 01** **Prince — Information and communication strategy**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

16 500 000 19 000 000 21 000 000 17 000 000 12 976 213,85 6 866 193,24

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 16 311 058 9 000 000 5 000 000 2 311 058
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 21 000 000 8 000 000 7 000 000 6 000 000

Appropriations 2004 16 500 000 7 000 000 5 000 000 4 500 000

Total 53 811 058 17 000 000 19 000 000 13 311 058 4 500 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of priority information measures on Community policies.

It covers the ‘Enlargement: a challenge for Europe’ campaign. This measure is designed to be an effective channel of communication and
dialogue between the people of the European Union and the Community institutions on the issue of EU enlargement and, in close cooperation with the Member State authorities, takes account of specific national and regional characteristics. In this connection, on 10 May 2000
the Commission adopted a communication on communications strategy for enlargement (SEC(2000) 737).

The amount of the proposed appropriations reflects the campaign’s priorities under the enlargement timetable. In 2003 priority will be
given to backing the procedures for ratifying the accession treaty in the current Member States. In 2004 the aim of the campaign will be to
raise public awareness across Europe about the enlargement of the Union, which actually takes effect on 1 May 2004. The proposed amount
therefore takes account of the accession of 10 new Member States in 2004: the campaign will concern the national strategies of 25 countries
instead of 15 the year before.

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**22 04 01** (cont’d)

On 27 June 2001 the Commission adopted a communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee
and the Committee of the Regions on a new framework for cooperation in activities concerning the information and communication policy
of the European Union (COM(2001) 354 final). This communication proposes an interinstitutional framework for cooperation between the
institutions and with the Member States for the development of a communication and information policy strategy for the European Union.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down
common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of EU information and communication policy. It coordinates the central
and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following
years based on a report drawn up by the Commission.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom)
No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 22 49 — Total** **—** **40 750 000** **58 320 000** **43 325 000** **49 501 103,—** **36 150 805,31**

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**22 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Enlargement’**

22 49 04 01 Preaccession assistance for countries of central and eastern Europe — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 40 000 000 52 500 000 38 000 000 47 798 103,— 36 150 805,31

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 88 364 853 11 750 000 26 875 000 24 869 927 24 869 926
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 52 500 000 26 250 000 13 125 000 13 125 000

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 140 864 853 38 000 000 40 000 000 37 994 927 24 869 926

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Items 22 01 04 01 and 22 01 04 05 (former
Article B7-0 3 0 A) that previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**22 49 04** (cont’d)

22 49 04 02 Preaccession assistance for Turkey — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 300 000 5 000 000 5 000 000 1 000 000,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 1 000 000 1 000 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 5 000 000 4 000 000 300 000 700 000

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 6 000 000 5 000 000 300 000 700 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 22 01 04 02 (former Article B7-0 5 0 A) that
previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**22 49 04** (cont’d)

22 49 04 03 Preaccession strategy for Malta and Cyprus — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 450 000 820 000 325 000 703 000,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 703 000 162 500 245 000 295 500
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 820 000 162 500 205 000 252 500 200 000

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 523 000 325 000 450 000 548 000 200 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under former Articles B7-0 4 0 A, B7-0 4 1 A and B7-4 1
0 A (in part) that previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DIRECTORATE-GENERAL ‘ENLARGEMENT’

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINDATION FOR DIRECTORATE-GENERAL ‘ENLARGEMENT’

— ENLARGEMENT PREACCESSION NEGOTIATIONS

— BILATERAL RELATIONS AND PREACCESSION STRATEGY

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TITLE 23

**HUMANITARIAN AID**

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**TITLE 23**

**HUMANITARIAN AID**

**Overall objectives**

The aim of this policy area is to provide relief to the victims of humanitarian disasters worldwide, and in doing so:

— grant assistance strictly in accordance with identified humanitarian needs,

— focus more directly on ‘forgotten’ crises not covered by other donors,

— ensure a more balanced per-beneficiary allocation of funds that takes into account the different levels of complexity of operations, the objective needs that result
from the geographic location, and the nature of specific crises,

— give specific attention to unstable post-crisis situations where other (national) donors may be reluctant to become involved,

— strive for maximum complementarity and coherence with other key players’ priorities,

— ensure that horizontal issues (gender, human rights and disability) will be systematically mainstreamed into operations.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 23 — Total** **507 297 794** **510 297 794** **458 282 111** **458 282 111** **535 443 550,31** **489 381 924,28**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 140 136 134

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 17 16 17

Other support staff 8 6

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 2 2 1

**Total** **167** **160** **152**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**TITLE 23**

**HUMANITARIAN AID**

**CHAPTER 23 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘HUMANITARIAN AID’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

23 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF
POLICY AREA ‘HUMANITARIAN AID’

**23 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employ-**
**ment of policy area ‘Humanitarian aid’** 5 11 966 804 11 613 516 10 162 307,56
( [1] )

**23 01 02** **External staff and other management expen-**
**diture in support of policy area ‘Humanitar-**
**ian aid’**

23 01 02 01 External staff of the Humanitarian Aid Office 5 1 064 953 982 756 872 289,77

23 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the
Humanitarian Aid Office 5 1 247 863 1 324 049 1 169 553,36
( [2] ) ( [3] )

Article 23 01 02 — Subtotal 2 312 816 2 306 805 2 041 843,13

**23 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy**
**area ‘Humanitarian aid’** 5 3 018 174 2 671 790 2 924 399,62

**23 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Humanitarian aid’**

23 01 04 01 Aid, including emergency food aid, to help the
populations of the developing countries and
other third countries hit by disasters or serious crises — Expenditure on administrative
management 4 8 000 000

Article 23 01 04 — Subtotal 8 000 000

**Chapter 23 01 — Total** **25 297 794** **16 592 111** **15 128 550,31**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 30 843 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 644 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 644 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**23 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Humanitarian aid’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 966 804 11 613 516 10 162 307,56
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 30 843 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**23 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Humanitarian aid’**

23 01 02 01 External staff of the Humanitarian Aid Office

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 064 953 982 756 872 289,77

23 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the Humanitarian Aid Office

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 247 863 1 324 049 1 169 553,36
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 644 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 644 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**23 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Humanitarian aid’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 018 174 2 671 790 2 924 399,62

**23 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Humanitarian aid’**

23 01 04 01 Aid, including emergency food aid, to help the populations of the developing countries and other third countries hit by disasters or serious
crises — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

8 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the
programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving
public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts,

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**23 01 04** (cont’d)

23 01 04 01 (cont’d)

— expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters (temporary staff, auxiliaries, staff from employment agencies), limited to EUR
450 000; this staff is intended to take over the tasks that were entrusted to external contractors in the context of the internalisation of the
administration of individual experts and this amount is meant to cover the remuneration of the staff in question as well as the IT
expenditure and telecommunications expenditure related to their tasks.

It is also intended to cover expenditure on the development of information systems, accessible via the Europa website or via a secured
website at the Computer Centre, intended to improve the coordination between the Commission and other institutions, national administrations, agencies, non-governmental organisations, other partners in the area of humanitarian aid and ECHO’s experts in the field.

Pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid, this appropriation is also intended
to cover the expenditure on the running costs grant to the network on humanitarian assistance (NOHA) up to a maximum yearly amount of
EUR 300 000. This is a one-year multidisciplinary postgraduate diploma in the humanitarian field designed to promote greater professionalism amongst humanitarian workers, and involving several participating universities.

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 23 02 — Total** **482 000 000** **482 000 000** **434 400 000** **434 400 000** **517 745 000,—** **472 008 906,54**

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**CHAPTER 23 02 — HUMANITARIAN AID** (cont’d)

**23 02 01** **Aid, including emergency food aid, to help the populations of the developing countries and other third countries hit by disasters**
**or serious crises**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

472 000 000 472 000 000 426 400 000 426 400 000 509 745 000,— 464 659 938,67

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 344 213 111 213 000 000 97 000 000 34 213 111
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 426 400 000 213 400 000 130 000 000 83 000 000

Appropriations 2004 472 000 000 245 000 000 150 000 000 77 000 000

Total 1 242 613 111 426 400 000 472 000 000 267 213 111 77 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of assistance, relief, protection and emergency food aid operations to help people in the
developing countries, including African, Caribbean and Pacific States, countries in Asia and Latin America and other third countries hit by
natural disasters, man-made crises (wars, outbreaks of fighting, etc.) or comparable emergencies for as long as is necessary to meet the
humanitarian needs that such situations give rise to.

The aid is granted to victims without discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sex, age, nationality or political
affiliation.

Also charged to this article are the purchase and delivery of any product or equipment needed for the implementation of such operations,
including the building of homes or shelters for affected groups of people, short-term rehabilitation and reconstruction work, notably of
infrastructure and facilities, the costs associated with external, expatriate or local staff, with the exception of expenditure covered by the ‘B...
A’ headings or the decentralised implementation units (DIU), storage, international or national shipment, logistic support and distribution of
relief and any other action aimed at facilitating freedom of access to the recipients of the aid.

This appropriation may also cover any other costs directly linked to the implementation of humanitarian aid operations.

It covers, inter alia:

— feasibility studies into humanitarian operations and the evaluation of humanitarian aid projects and plans,

— the monitoring of humanitarian aid projects and plans, promotion and development of initiatives intended to increase coordination and
cooperation so as to make aid more effective and improve the monitoring of projects and plans,

— the supervision and coordination of the implementation of aid operations forming part of the aid concerned,

— measures to strengthen Community coordination with the Member States, other donor countries, international organisations and institutions (in particular those forming part of the United Nations), non-governmental organisations and organisations representing the latter,

— public awareness and information campaigns and visibility operations and other measures of a horizontal nature highlighting the Community character of the aid,

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**CHAPTER 23 02 — HUMANITARIAN AID** (cont’d)

**23 02 01** (cont’d)

— the technical assistance necessary for the preparation and implementation of humanitarian projects, in particular expenditure incurred
covering the cost of contracts of individual experts in the field and the infrastructure and logistics costs, covered by imprest accounts and
expenditure authorisations, of Humanitarion Aid Office units deployed throughout the world,

— the financing of technical assistance contracts to facilitate the exchange of technical know-how and expertise between European humanitarian organisations and agencies or between such bodies and those of non-member countries,

— humanitarian mine clearance operations including public awareness campaigns for local communities on anti-personnel mines.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1).

**23 02 02** **Operational support and disaster preparedness**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

10 000 000 10 000 000 8 000 000 8 000 000 8 000 000,— 7 348 967,87

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 11 706 130 5 000 000 3 000 000 2 706 130 1 000 000
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 8 000 000 3 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 1 000 000

Appropriations 2004 10 000 000 5 000 000 2 500 000 2 500 000

Total 29 706 130 8 000 000 10 000 000 7 206 130 4 500 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of operations to prepare for or prevent disasters or comparable emergencies.

It also covers the financing of scientific studies on the prevention of disasters and the purchase and transport of any equipment required for
that purpose or for the development of early warning systems for floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1).

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 23 49 — Total** **—** **3 000 000** **7 290 000** **7 290 000** **2 570 000,—** **2 244 467,43**

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**CHAPTER 23 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE**
**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**23 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Humanitarian aid’**

23 49 04 01 Aid, including emergency food aid, to help the populations of the developing countries and other third countries hit by disasters or serious
crises — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 3 000 000 7 290 000 7 290 000 2 570 000,— 2 244 467,43

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 5 499 190 3 290 000 1 200 000 1 009 190
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 7 290 000 4 000 000 1 800 000 1 490 000

—
Appropriations 2004

Total 12 789 190 7 290 000 3 000 000 2 499 190

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover previous commitments relating to Item 23 01 04 01 that previously carried differentiated appropriations.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE HUMANITARIAN AID OFFICE

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE HUMANITARIAN AID OFFICE

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TITLE 24

**FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD**

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**TITLE 24**

**FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD**

**Overall objectives**

The mission of the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) is to help protect the interests of the European Union and to fight fraud, corruption and any other illegal
activity, including misconduct within the European institutions. In pursuing this mission in an accountable, transparent and cost-effective manner, OLAF aims to
provide a quality service to the citizens of Europe.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 24 — Total** **52 157 000** **51 307 000** **44 919 720** **44 219 720** **38 494 522,34** **37 287 398,02**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 327 300 300

Other support staff 48 48 35

**Total** **375** **348** **335**

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**TITLE 24**

**FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD**

**CHAPTER 24 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

24 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF
POLICY AREA ‘FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD’

**24 01 06** **European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF)** 5 41 882 000 37 344 720 32 391 299,74
( [1] )

**Chapter 24 01 — Total** **41 882 000** **37 344 720** **32 391 299,74**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 549 280 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**24 01 06** **European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF)**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

41 882 000 37 344 720 32 391 299,74
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 549 280 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF), the objective of which is to combat
fraud within an interinstitutional framework.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 22 000.

Special attention should also be paid to VAT fraud.

Legal basis

Commission Decision 1999/352/EC, ECSC, Euratom of 28 April 1999 establishing the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF)
(OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 20), in particular Articles 4 and 6(3) thereof.

Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the
European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF)
(OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 8), and in particular Article 11 thereof.

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 24 02 — Total** **10 275 000** **9 425 000** **7 575 000** **6 875 000** **6 103 222,60** **4 896 098,28**

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**CHAPTER 24 02 — FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD** (cont’d)

**24 02 01** **General measures to combat fraud**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

5 100 000 4 500 000 5 100 000 4 600 000 5 378 768,60 4 392 291,56

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 5 100 000 4 600 000 500 000

Appropriations 2004 5 100 000 4 000 000 1 425 000 – 83 333 – 41 667

Total 10 200 000 4 600 000 4 500 000 1 425 000 – 83 333 – 41 667

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the technical support which the European Anti-fraud Office supplies to the Member States.

It also covers all the expenditure generated by the inspections carried out by the Commission using all appropriate means in order to prevent
losses of revenue from own resources and undue payments under the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund and other areas
of the European Union budget, particularly via on-the-spot checks.

Part of this appropriation will be made available for an external study into possible ways and means for the European Union to reduce
revenue losses resulting from value-added-tax fraud in particular.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the
Commission in order to protect the European Communities’ financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292, 15.11.1996,
p. 2).

Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the
European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF)
(OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 of 21 June 1999 on coordinating aid to the African countries in the framework of the preaccession
strategy and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 68).

Tasks resulting form the prerogatives conferred on the Commission by Article 280(3) of the Treaty establishing the European Community.

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**24 02 02** **Pericles**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

900 000 900 000 900 000 700 000 474 905,— 254 257,72

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 900 000 700 000 200 000

Appropriations 2004 900 000 700 000 200 000

Total 1 800 000 700 000 900 000 200 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the Pericles programme for training, exchange and assistance for the protection of the euro against
counterfeiting.

Legal basis

Conclusions of the Nice European Council of 7, 8 and 9 December 2000.

Council Decision 2001/923/EC of 17 December 2001 establishing an exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the
euro against counterfeiting (the Pericles programme) (OJ L 339, 21.12.2001, p. 50).

Council Decision 2001/924/EC of 17 December 2001 extending the effects of the Decision establishing an exchange, assistance and training
programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting (Pericles programme) to the Member States which have not adopted the
euro as the single currency (OJ L 339, 21.12.2001, p. 55).

Commission communication to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Central Bank, ‘Protection of the euro — Combating
counterfeiting’ (COM(98) 474 final).

Resolution of the European Parliament of 17 November 1998 on the communication from the Commission to the Council, the European
Parliament and the European Central Bank, ‘Protection of the euro — Combating conterfeiting’ (OJ C 379, 7.12.1998, p. 39).

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**24 02 03** **Anti-fraud information system (AFIS)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

3 900 000 3 650 000 1 200 000 1 200 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 200 000 1 200 000 —

Appropriations 2004 3 900 000 3 650 000 350 000 – 66 667 – 33 333

Total 5 100 000 1 200 000 3 650 000 350 000 – 66 667 – 33 333

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the cost of feasibility studies and the development and production of new, dedicated anti-fraud
computer applications forming the infrastructure of the anti-fraud information system AFIS, in particular AFIS Portal, FIDE (file identifying
customs investigations cases) and COAS (customs operational analysis system), for which the Commission proposes providing a legal framework as part of its work programme for the second half of 2002.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 515/97 of 13 March 1997 on mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and
cooperation between the latter and the Commission to ensure the correct application of the law on customs and agricultural matters
(OJ L 82, 22.3.1997, p. 1).

Commission Decision 1999/352/EC of 28 April 1999 establishing the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 20), and
in particular Article 2(4) thereof.

Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the
European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF)
(OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 8), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof.

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**24 02 04** **Support for the activities of the associations of European lawyers for the protection of the financial interests of the Community**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

375 000 375 000 375 000 375 000 249 549,— 249 549,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still — —
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 375 000 375 000

Appropriations 2004 375 000 375 000

Total 750 000 375 000 375 000 —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support expenditure arising from activities by associations of European lawyers with a view to protecting
the economic and financial interests of the Community at both national and transnational level, and activities in the candidate countries and
the countries bordering on the European Union.

It covers, in particular, the operating costs of associations of lawyers, the cost of organising seminars, meetings, studies and conferences, the
cost of training courses and other initiatives to promote and foster such associations and strengthen the protection of the financial interests
of the Community.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE EUROPEAN ANTI-FRAUD OFFICE

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE EUROPEAN ANTI-FRAUD OFFICE

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**COMMISSION’S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE**

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**Overall objectives**

The overall objectives of the policy area are:

— to ensure the delivery of the Commission’s political priorities as defined by the President,

— to deliver strategic planning and programming, to act as a force for cohesiveness in the Commission,

— to manage the smooth running of the collegial decision-making process and to provide information on it,

— to ensure effective internal coordination and relations with other institutions,

— to drive forward administrative simplification,

— to manage the ‘Future of Europe’ process,

— to report on the European Union’s activities,

— to verify legal consistency, and

— to defend the Commission’s position in any litigation in which it may be involved.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 25 — Total** **194 085 979** **199 335 979** **176 608 091** **173 608 091** **167 132 130,13** **164 060 233,42**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 1 224 1 109 1 132

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 114 83 80

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 205 190 188

**Total** **1 543** **1 382** **1 400**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**TITLE 25**

**COMMISSION’S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE**

**CHAPTER 25 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘COMMISSION’S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 309 925 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 943 828 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 73 384 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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(cont’d)

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

**25 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy**
**area ‘Commission’s policy coordination and**
**legal advice’** 5 30 328 453 25 149 676 28 594 129,57

**25 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Commission’s policy coordination and**
**legal advice’**

25 01 04 01 European Coal and Steel Community Consultative Committee 5 — — 510 000,—

Article 25 01 04 — Subtotal — — 510 000,—

**25 01 08** **Legal advice, litigations and infringements**

25 01 08 01 Legal expenses 5 4 000 000 3 000 000 4 400 000,—

Article 25 01 08 — Subtotal 4 000 000 3 000 000 4 400 000,—

**Chapter 25 01 — Total** **185 635 979** **159 858 091** **156 299 338,76**

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(cont’d)

**25 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment in policy area ‘Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice’**

25 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment policy area ‘Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

120 249 764 109 318 529 99 364 785,07
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 309 925 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

25 01 01 03 Salaries, allowances and payments of members of the institution

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 287 000 5 781 000 5 686 058,77

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the basic salaries of members of the Commission,

— the residence allowances of members of the Commission,

— the family allowances of members of the Commission, comprising:

—
— household allowance,

—
— dependent child allowance,

—
— education allowance,

—
— the representation allowances of members of the Commission

—
— the institution’s contributions towards insurance against accidents and occupational diseases,

—
— the institution’s contributions towards sickness insurance,

—
— birth grants,

— — in the event of the death of a member of the Commission:

— — — the deceased’s full remuneration until the end of the third month following that in which death occurred,

— — — the costs of transporting the body to the deceased’s place of origin,

—
— the cost of weightings applied to the emoluments and transitional allowances,

—
— the cost of the weighting applied to the part of emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

—
— the cost of any adjustments to remunerations, transitional allowances and pensions approved by the Council during the financial

year.

This item is also intended to accommodate any appropriation which may be required to cover:

— travel expenses due to members of the Commission (including their families) on taking up duty or leaving the institution,

— installation and resettlement allowances due to members of the Commission on taking up duty or leaving the institution,

— removal expenses due to members of the Commission on taking up duty or leaving the institution.

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(cont’d)

**25 01 01** (cont’d)

25 01 01 03 (cont’d)

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 7 of Annex VII thereto (application by analogy).

Regulation determining the emoluments of members of the Commission, and in particular Articles 2, 3, 4, 4 a, 5, 11 and 14 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

**25 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice’**

25 01 02 01 External staff of policy area ‘Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 688 332 7 209 200 6 816 136,42

25 01 02 03 Special advisers

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

300 000 325 000 141 520,98

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of special advisers, their mission expenses and the institution’s accident insurance
contributions.

Legal basis

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 5, 82 and 83 thereof.

25 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of policy area ‘Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 932 430 6 724 686 8 511 707,95
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 943 828 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 73 384 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

25 01 02 13 Other management expenditure of members of the institution

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 850 000 2 350 000 2 275 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— travel expenses incurred, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred on mission,

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(cont’d)

**25 01 02** (cont’d)

25 01 02 13 (cont’d)

— expenditure on the Commission’s obligations in respect of entertainment and representation (this expenditure may be incurred individually by the members of the Commission in the fulfilment of their duties and as part of the institution’s activities).

Refunds of mission expenses paid for the account of other Community institutions or bodies and for third parties will be available as
assigned revenue.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 20 000.

Legal basis

Regulation determining the emoluments of members of the Commission, and in particular Article 6 thereof.

Commission decision of 19 September 1979.

**25 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

30 328 453 25 149 676 28 594 129,57

**25 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice’**

25 01 04 01 European Coal and Steel Community Consultative Committee

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

— — 510 000,—

**25 01 08** **Legal advice, litigations and infringements**

25 01 08 01 Legal expenses

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 000 000 3 000 000 4 400 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover preliminary legal costs and the services of lawyers or other experts called in to advise the Commission.

It also covers costs awarded against the Commission by the Court of Justice, or other courts.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50 000.

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**CHAPTER 25 02 — RELATIONS WITH CIVIL SOCIETY, OPENNESS AND INFORMATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 25 02 — Total** **3 100 000** **3 100 000** **4 000 000** **4 000 000** **3 982 878,86** **3 982 878,86**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 600 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 600 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 7 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 7 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**CHAPTER 25 02 — RELATIONS WITH CIVIL SOCIETY, OPENNESS AND INFORMATION** (cont’d)

**25 02 01** **Institutions of European interest**

25 02 01 01 Historical archives of the European Union

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

p.m.

p.m. 1 200 000 1 200 000 1 126 220,61 1 126 220,61

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 600 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 600 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 200 000 1 200 000

Appropriations 2004 1 600 000 1 600 000
,( [1] )

Total 2 800 000 1 200 000 1 600 000

,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

Former Item A-3 0 3 1 (in part)

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the management (staff and operating costs) by the European University
Institute of the historical archives.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 354/83 of 1 February 1983 concerning the opening to the public of the historical archives of the
European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 43, 15.2.1983, p. 1).

Commission Decision No 359/83/ECSC of 8 February 1983 concerning the opening to the public of the historical archives of the European
Coal and Steel Community (OJ L 43, 15.2.1983, p. 14).

Contract between the Commission and the European University Institute, Florence, signed on 17 December 1984.

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**CHAPTER 25 02 — RELATIONS WITH CIVIL SOCIETY, OPENNESS AND INFORMATION** (cont’d)

**25 02 04** **Information and publications**

25 02 04 01 Documentary databases

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 061 635,— 1 061 635,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 000 000 1 000 000

Appropriations 2004 1 000 000 1 000 000

Total 2 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the Commission’s documentary databases on the progress of procedures and
official documents, in particular that relating to:

— collecting, preparing, methodically analysing and loading texts and procedures,

— developing, maintaining and operating an integrated system,

— disseminating the information via various electronic media.

It covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 25 02 — RELATIONS WITH CIVIL SOCIETY, OPENNESS AND INFORMATION** (cont’d)

**25 02 04** (cont’d)

25 02 04 02 General publications

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

2 100 000 2 100 000 1 800 000 1 800 000 1 795 023,25 1 795 023,25

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 1 800 000 1 800 000

Appropriations 2004 2 100 000 2 100 000

Total 3 900 000 1 800 000 2 100 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on issuing, in whatever medium, the publications provided for in the Treaties and other
institutional or reference publications.

Publishing costs cover, among other things, preparation and drafting (including authors’ contracts), freelance editing, use of documentation,
reproduction of documents, data purchase or management, editing, translation, revision (including checking the concordance of texts),
printing, posting on the Internet or installation in any other electronic medium, distribution, storage, dissemination and promotion of such
documents.

Revenue accruing from the contributions by EFTA States towards the Community’s administrative costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the
Agreement on the European Economic Area is used to provide additional appropriations for the budget headings concerned in accordance
with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 15 000.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 000 000.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 25 02 — RELATIONS WITH CIVIL SOCIETY, OPENNESS AND INFORMATION** (cont’d)

**25 02 05** **Contributions to European political parties**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m.

p.m. p.m.

,( [1] ),( [2] )

p.m. 0,— 0,—

,( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 7 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 7 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 7 000 000 7 000 000
,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total 7 000 000 7 000 000 p.m.
,( [2] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) This appropriation is entered in Chapter 31 02.

Remarks

Based on the need for transparency and the necessary reinforcement of the democratic accountability of the European Union, this appropriation is intended to finance, at European level, political parties which contribute to forming a European awareness and to expressing the
political will of the citizens of the European Union.

In this respect, the Commission was requested to submit as soon as possible a proposal with a statute for European political parties, in order
to implement the Treaty.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 191 thereof.

Regulation (EC) No 2004/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 November 2003 on the regulations governing political
parties at European level and the rules regarding their funding (OJ L 297, 15.11.2003, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 25 03 — GOVERNANCE AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 25 03 — Total** **4 500 000** **10 000 000** **12 750 000** **9 750 000** **6 849 912,51** **3 778 015,80**

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**CHAPTER 25 03 — GOVERNANCE AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT** (cont’d)

**25 03 01** **Contribution to the Fund for the financing of the Convention on the Future of the European Union**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. 750 000 750 000 2 600 000,— 2 600 000,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 750 000 750 000 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m. p.m.

Total 750 000 750 000 p.m.

Remarks

This article is intended to accommodate any appropriation that may be provided to cover the Commission’s financial contribution to the
Convention on the Future of the European Union convened by the Laeken European Council of 14 and 15 December 2001.

Legal basis

Decision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council of 21 February 2002 setting up a Fund
for the financing of the Convention on the Future of the European Union and laying down the financial rules for its management
(OJ L 60, 1.3.2002, p. 56).

Interinstitutional Agreement of 28 February 2002 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on the financing of
the Convention on the Future of the European Union (OJ C 54, 1.3.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 25 03 — GOVERNANCE AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT** (cont’d)

**25 03 02** **Prince — Debate on the future of the European Union**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

4 500 000 10 000 000 12 000 000 9 000 000 4 249 912,51 1 178 015,80

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 3 147 002 3 147 002
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 12 000 000 5 852 998 6 147 002

Appropriations 2004 4 500 000 3 852 998 647 002

Total 19 647 002 9 000 000 10 000 000 647 002

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of priority information measures on Community policies.

It covers the ‘Debate on the future of the European Union’ established in the context of the Intergovernmental Conference. It is intended first
and foremost for the provision of information to citizens on the proceedings and conclusions of the Convention, and on the proceedings of
the prospective Intergovernmental Conference, and for fostering public debate on these issues on a grand scale. This measure is designed to
be an effective channel of communication and dialogue between the people of the European Union and the Community institutions and take
account of specific national and regional characteristics, in close cooperation with the Member State authorities. In this connection the
Commission adopted, on 25 April 2001, its communication on certain arrangements for the debate on the future of the European Union
(COM(2001) 178 final).

On 27 June 2001, the Commission adopted a communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee
and the Committee of the Regions on a new framework for cooperation in activities concerning the information and communication policy
of the European Union (COM(2001) 354 final). This communication proposes an interinstitutional framework for cooperation between the
institutions and with the Member States for the development of a communication and information policy strategy for the European Union.

The Laeken European Council convened a Convention, tasked with preparing a draft Union constitution, the proceedings of which, to be
completed in 2003, will serve as a basis for an Intergovernmental Conference.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down
common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of EU information and communication policy. It coordinates the central
and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following
years based on a report drawn up by the Commission.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

In accordance with the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on
budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1), this appropriation is intended to finance
measures taken by the Commission by virtue of its institutional prerogatives.

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**CHAPTER 25 04 — PREPARATORY ACTION TO ENCOURAGE ACCOUNT TO BE TAKEN OF DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE IN EUROPEAN AND**
**NATIONAL POLICIES**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 25 04 — Total** **850 000** **600 000**

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**CHAPTER 25 04 — PREPARATORY ACTION TO ENCOURAGE ACCOUNT TO BE TAKEN OF DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE IN EUROPEAN AND**
**NATIONAL POLICIES** (cont’d)

**25 04 01** **Preparatory action to encourage account to be taken of demographic change in European and national policies**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

850 000 600 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 850 000 600 000 250 000

Total 850 000 600 000 250 000

Remarks

The Commission will submit once a year a public report on demographic trends and their impact on European and national economic
policies and other European and national policies. In addition to an appraisal and forecast of developments in society, the report will also
contain recommendations for policy adjustments to prevent social change from having a negative impact.

Legal basis

Preparatory actions within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1)

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE SECRETARIAT GENERAL

— COORDINATION WITHIN THE COMMISSION

— COORDINATION AND RELATIONS WITH THE OTHER INSTITUTIONS

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE LEGAL SERVICE

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE GROUP OF POLICY ADVISERS

— POLICY ADVICE

— CABINETS

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE GROUP OF POLICY ADVISERS

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE SECRETARIAT-GENERAL

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE LEGAL SERVICE

— SIMPLIFICATION OF PROCEDURES AND TRANSPARENCY

— LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR THE COMMISSION AND PROTOCOL

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**Overall objectives**

To create a modern administrative structure based on a culture of service through lead responsibility for the majority of matters relating to the Commission’s
programme of administrative reform set out in the reform White Paper adopted on 1 March 2000.

To enable the Commission to meet its legal and political obligations and needs with respect to the languages in which it has to conduct its written communications.

To provide high-quality interpretation for meetings of the European Commission, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the
Regions, the European Investment Bank and other bodies of the European Union.

To ensure technical and logistic support for meetings of the European Commission, to offer conference organisation and related know-how and consultancy.

To ensure publication of information originating from the institutions of the European Union.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 26 — Total** **678 923 637** **680 854 637** **614 988 195** **614 988 195** **721 039 475,90** **723 118 966,81**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 5 247 5 008 5 081

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 142 112 151

Other support staff 873 717 511

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) – 1 660 – 1 550 – 1 499

**Total** **4 602** **4 287** **4 244**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**TITLE 26**

**ADMINISTRATION**

**CHAPTER 26 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘COMMISSION’S ADMINISTRATION’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 408 879 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 408 879 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 143 991 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 143 991 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [5] ) An appropriation of EUR 143 990 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [6] ) An appropriation of EUR 143 990 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**26 01 50** **Personnel policy and management**

26 01 50 01 Medical service 5 4 679 000 4 679 000 3 561 000 3 561 000 3 450 812,06 3 450 812,06

26 01 50 02 Interinstitutional competitions (miscellaneous
expenditure) 5 3 550 000 3 550 000 1 800 000 1 800 000 1 410 221,45 1 410 221,45

26 01 50 03 Language courses 5 5 380 000 5 380 000 5 000 000 5 000 000 4 663 991,34 4 663 991,34

26 01 50 04 Interinstitutional cooperation in the social
sphere 5 7 757 000 7 757 000 6 876 000 6 876 000 5 420 299,52 5 420 299,52

26 01 50 05 Assistance for victims of accidents in the coal
and steel sector and orphans’ allowances 3 200 000 200 000 220 000 220 000 165 703,84 165 703,84

26 01 50 06 Institution officials temporarily assigned to
national civil services, to international organisations or to public or private institutions or
undertakings 5 1 200 000 1 200 000 1 200 000 1 200 000 1 200 000,— 1 200 000,—

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Chapter

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 600 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 600 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 743 401 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 743 401 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 26 01 — Total** **657 854 637** **657 854 637** **590 288 195** **590 288 195** **693 339 475,90** **693 339 475,90**

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**26 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment in policy area ‘Commission’s administration’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

158 643 263 152 406 355 230 496 190,82
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 408 879 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**26 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Commission’s administration’**

26 01 02 01 External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Commission’s administration’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

8 672 080 6 742 232 9 558 292,26

26 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of policy area ‘Commission’s administration’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

24 893 628 13 521 638 22 861 780,94
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 143 991 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 143 990 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**26 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Commission’s administration’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

40 011 760 35 062 404 66 329 715,72

**26 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Commission’s administration’**

26 01 04 01 Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Commission’s administration’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 277 000 3 215 000 2 131 314,—

Remarks

In respect of terminology and linguistic databases, translation tools and documentary and library expenditure for the Translation service, this
appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure linked to consolidating and expanding the Eurodicautom terminology database by incorporating the languages of the new
Member States, migrating to the IATE interinstitutional database, managing the Euramis linguistic database and managing and adapting
special translation software,

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**26 01 04** (cont’d)

26 01 04 01 (cont’d)

— documentation and library expenditure to meet the needs of translators, in particular:

—
— the purchase of works (studies, dictionaries, glossaries, encyclopaedias, yearbooks and series) and updates,

—
— subscriptions in general (periodicals, journals, etc.) on paper, floppy disk, CD-ROMs, etc.,

—
— costs of preserving works (purchase of special files, binding costs, etc.).

It covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites (for which expenditure is entered
in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned).

Revenue available for reuse is estimated to be EUR 10 000.

As regards services performed by the Commission (medium- and long-term translation) on behalf of the Publications Office, under the
agreement that entered into force on 1 January 1973 the Commission undertook to place at the disposal of the Office the translation staff
required to perform all work requested by the Office to meet its own requirements or those of the Community institutions. This work will be
carried out by the translators employed in Luxembourg, as shown in the Commission’s establishment plan. Where necessary, freelance
translators may also be used on a temporary basis. The number of translation staff attached to the Publications Office in 2002 for purposes
of performing medium- and long-term translation was 18 category LA staff and nine category C staff. The corresponding appropriations are
entered in Article 01.

As regards the Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union, its budgetary resources consist of financial contributions from the
agencies for which it works and the institutions and bodies with which it cooperates, without prejudice to other revenue.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, when a letter of amendment or an amending budget is submitted, the
Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the agencies’ budget, in particular concerning the establishment plans published in the budget. Such a procedure is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional
Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission
and the agencies.

The estimated revenue and expenditure for the financial year are as follows:

Revenue

— Title 1 ‘Payments from agencies and bodies’ 23 694 200

— Title 2 ‘Subsidy from the Commission’ p.m.

— Title 3 ‘Interinstitutional cooperation’ 4 648 000

— Title 4 ‘Other revenue’ 50 000

— Title 5 ‘urplus carried over from the previous financial year’ p.m

Total 28 392 200

Expenditure:

— Title 1 ‘Staff’ 14 921 400

— Title 2 Buildings, equipment and miscellaneous operating expenditure 3 883 500

— Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 7 948 800

Reserves 1 638 500

Total 28 392 200

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26 01 04 01 (cont’d)

**Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union**

Posts (permanent) Posts (temporary)

Category and grade

2003 2004 2003 2004

A 2 — — 1 1

A 3 — — — —

A 4 — 1 — —

A 5 2 1 — —

A 6 1 1 1 1

A 7 2 2 — 1

A 8 — — — —

Total 5 5 2 3

LA 3 1 1 — —

LA 4 1 — 3 4

LA 5 4 6 9 11

LA 6 — — 28 36

LA 7 2 6 23 25

LA 8 — — 1 3

Total 8 13 64 79

B 1 — — — —

B 2/B 3 3 4 5 6

B 4 — — 7 9

B 5 2 3 12 9

Total 5 7 24 24

C 1 — — — 1

C 2 — — 2 2

C 3 1 1 6 7

C 4 — — 16 20

C 5 1 2 20 17

Total 2 3 44 47

D 1 — — 1 —

D 2 — — 2 —

D 3 — — 1 —

Total — — 4 —

**Grand total** **20** **28** **138** **153**

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The Centre is to seek to maintain a direct link between the work programme and the approved budget. Any modifications to the tables
included in this item will be communicated beforehand to the budgetary authority.

The portion of the appropriation relating to the Centre is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Centre on the organisation of
interinstitutional cooperation between the translation services as stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) No 2610/95 amending Regulation
(EC) No 2965/94, as well as expenditure on organisational matters not directly linked to translation services performed on behalf of the
bodies of the European Union.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2965/94 of 28 November 1994, setting up a Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union
(OJ L 314, 7.12.1994, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2610/95 (OJ L 268, 10.11.1995, p. 1).

Agreement of 8 December 1972 between the Commission of the European Communities and the Office for Official Publications of the
European Communities concerning the attachment to the Office of the Medium- and long-term translation service (MLTS).

Declaration of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting in Brussels on 29 October 1993 at Head of State or
Government level.

**26 01 07** **Interinstitutional cooperation activities in the language field**
Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

300 000

Remarks

New Article

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure related to the actions decided by the Interinstitutional Committee for Translation and
Interpreting (CITI) designed to promote interinstitutional cooperation on linguistic matters.

**26 01 09** **Administrative support of Directorate-General ‘OPOCE’**

26 01 09 01 Publications Office

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

74 029 844 68 890 436 59 864 403,35

Remarks

The amount entered corresponds to the appropriations for the Publications Office set out in detail in Annex II to this part of the statement of
expenditure in this section.

This appropriation is intended to cover the additional cost of the auxiliary staff for the Official Journal after enlargement.

On the basis of the Office’s cost-accounting forecasts, the cost of the services it will perform for each institution is estimated as follows:

Parliament 7 721 313

Council 2 783 522

Commission 51 065 786

Court of Justice 11 200 715

Court of Auditors 303 522

European Economic and Social Committee 407 164

Committee of the Regions 547 821

Total 74 029 844

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The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated to be EUR 10 796 300.

Legal basis

Decision 69/13/Euratom, ECSC, EEC of 16 January 1969 setting up the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities
(OJ L 13, 18.1.1969, p. 19), and in particular Articles 5 and 7 thereof.

Decision 2000/459/EC, ECSC, Euratom of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 20 July 2000 on the organisation and operation of the Office
for Official Publications of the European Communities (OJ L 183, 22.7.2000, p. 12).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Articles 171 to 175 thereof.

**26 01 10** **Codification and consolidation of Community law**

26 01 10 01 Codification and consolidation of Community law

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 500 000 2 000 000 8 499 999,48

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of consolidation and codification of Community legislation and its publication, in whatever
form and in all the official languages of the European Union.

**26 01 11** **Official Journal (L and C)**

26 01 11 01 Official Journal

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

45 000 000 27 000 000 34 700 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure related to the publication (in all its forms) and dissemination of the Official Journal of the
European Union.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated to be EUR 2 000 000.

This appropriation is intended for the priority financing of expenditure relating to publication of the acquis communautaire.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 254 thereof.

Council Regulation No 1 of 15 April 1958 determining the languages to be used in the European Economic Community (OJ 17, 6.10.1958,
p. 385/58), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.

Council Decision of 15 September 1958 creating the Official Journal of the European Communities (OJ 17, 6.10.1958, p. 390/58), as last amended
by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.

Decision 69/13/Euratom, ECSC, EEC of 16 January 1969 setting up the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities
(OJ L 13, 18.1.1969, p. 19).

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**26 01 20** **European Personnel Selection Office**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

21 428 000 21 018 500 13 149 982,23

Remarks

The above amount corresponds to the appropriations for the European Personnel Selection Office, given in detail in Annex IV to this part of
the statement of expenditure for this section.

Legal basis

Decision 2002/620/EC of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the Economic
and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Ombudsman of 25 July 2002 establishing a European Communities
Personnel Selection Office (OJ L 197, 26.7.2002, p. 53).

**26 01 21** **Office for the Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

31 267 000 30 646 000 30 483 599,55

Remarks

The amount entered is equivalent to the appropriations for the Office for the Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements listed in
detail in Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure for this section.

Legal basis

Commission decision of 6 November 2002 establishing an Office for the Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements (C(2002)
4367).

**26 01 22** **Office for Infrastructure and Logistics (Brussels)**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

58 866 000 59 546 000 59 257 838,72

Remarks

The amount entered is equivalent to the appropriations for the Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels listed in detail in Annex VI
to this part of the statement of expenditure for this section.

Legal basis

Commission decision of 6 November 2002, establishing an Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels (C(2002) 4368).

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**26 01 23** **Office for Infrastructure and Logistics (Luxembourg)**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

22 958 000 22 789 500 22 735 350,72

Remarks

The amount entered is equivalent to the appropriations for the Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg listed in detail in Annex
VII to this part of the statement of expenditure for this section.

Legal basis

Commission decision of 6 November 2002 establishing an Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg (C(2002) 4369).

**26 01 49** **2003 administrative appropriations carried over automatically**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

—

Remarks

This article is intended to accommodate the 2003 administrative appropriations carried over automatically in accordance with Article 9(4)
of the Financial Regulation which correspond to headings broken down by policy area in 2004 or headings in the former part A which have
become headings carrying differentiated appropriations. As the appropriations carried over from 2003 will automatically lapse if payments
have not been made at the end of 2004, this heading will exist only in the 2004 budget.

**26 01 50** **Personnel policy and management**

26 01 50 01 Medical service

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 679 000 3 561 000 3 450 812,06

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— doctors’ fees plus the cost of check-ups (special examinations, analyses, etc.), consumables (dressings, medicines, etc.), special equipment
and fittings and the administrative costs of the Invalidity Committee,

— the cost of pre-recruitment medical examinations for assistants at the child-minding centres,

— the cost of health checks for staff exposed to radiation and the mission expenses of inspectors who have to visit a control centre.

Revenue available for reuse is estimated to be EUR 120 000.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding Joint Research Centre sites (for which
expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 02).

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 59 thereof (checks on absences due to illness and
medical check-ups) and Article 8 of Annex II thereto (Invalidity Committee).

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, in particular Chapter III thereof.

National legislation on basic standards.

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26 01 50 02 Interinstitutional competitions (miscellaneous expenditure)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 550 000 1 800 000 1 410 221,45

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— costs linked to inviting successful candidates to employment interviews and to medicals,

— costs linked to recruitment and selection for management posts.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the research establishment
plans are entered under Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated to be EUR 50 000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 27 to 31 and 33 thereof and Annex III thereto.

26 01 50 03 Language courses

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 380 000 5 000 000 4 663 991,34

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of organising language courses.

It also covers the costs arising from the purchase of equipment and documentation required and from the use of experts.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated to be EUR 5 000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 thereof.

26 01 50 04 Interinstitutional cooperation in the social sphere

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 757 000 6 876 000 5 420 299,52

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on producing and developing the Commission’s intranet site (IntraComm) and the in-house weekly, Commission en direct,

— the cost of subscriptions and access to electronic information services and external databases and the acquisition of electronic media
(CD-ROMs etc.),

— the training and support required for accessing this information,

— copyright fees,

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26 01 50 04 (cont’d)

— temporary staff and staff covered by private law working in the staff restaurants, workshops and storerooms in Luxembourg and at Ispra,

— temporary staff working in the after-school childminding centres, holiday centres and open-air centres run by Commission departments,

— reproduction work which cannot be handled in-house and has to be sent out,

— expenditure on private-law contracts with persons replacing the regular nurses and children’s nurses at the creches.

— some of the costs of the recreation centre, cultural activities, subsidies to staff clubs, the management of, and extra equipment for, sports
centres, and projects to promote social contact between staff of different nationalities,

— a contribution towards the expenses incurred by members of staff for activities such as home helps, legal advice, open-air centres for
children, courses in languages and the arts,

— the cost of reception facilities for new officials and other staff and assistance in accommodation matters for the staff,

— expenditure on assistance in kind which may be provided to an official, a former official or survivors of a deceased official who are in
particularly difficult circumstances,

— certain expenditure relating to the Early Childhood Centres and other childcare facilities (the revenue deriving from the parental contribution may be reused).

In respect of the policy to assist disabled persons in the following categories:

— officials and temporary staff in active employment,

— spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

— all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities,

within the limits of the amount entered in the budget and after any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or origin have
been claimed, this appropriation covers any duly substantiated non-medical expenditure which is acknowledged to be necessary and arises
from their disability.

This appropriation is intended to cover some of the expenditure on schooling children who for ineluctable pedagogical reasons are not or
are no longer admitted to European Schools, or cannot attend a European School because of the place of work of either parent (external
offices).

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the Titles
concerned.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding offices in the Community (for which
expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 02).

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated to be EUR 6 641 000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

26 01 50 05 Assistance for victims of accidents in the coal and steel sector and orphans’ allowances

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

200 000 200 000 220 000 220 000 165 703,84 165 703,84

Remarks

Once-for-all payment to the widows, orphans and relatives in the ascending line of victims of disasters in mining and in the steel industry.

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Aid for schooling for orphans, study grants awarded by the Paul Finet Foundation, set up by the High Authority in 1965, to orphans of
miners and steelworkers who have died as a result of an accident at work or an occupational disease.

Aid granted to charitable educational institutions that care for orphans of miners who have died as a result of industrial accidents or suffer
from occupational disability or for the children of such workers suffering family difficulties stemming from the social consequences of
restructuring the sector.

Legal basis

Decision of the High Authority of the ECSC following the Marcinelle disaster in 1953.

26 01 50 06 Institution officials temporarily assigned to national civil services, to international organisations or to public or private institutions or
undertakings

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 200 000 1 200 000 1 200 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover supplementary expenses arising from the secondment of Community officials, i.e. to pay the allowances and reimburse the expenditure to which secondment entitles them.

It is also intended to cover costs relating to special training schemes with authorities and bodies in Member States and non-member countries.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated to be EUR 1 000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, in particular Article 38 thereof.

26 01 50 11 European Schools: Luxembourg I

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

22 053 297 19 369 086 18 996 446,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to Chapters 1 and 5 of the budget of the European School Luxembourg I.

26 01 50 12 European Schools: Brussels I (Uccle)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

18 123 334 16 449 683 15 527 268,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to Chapters 1 and 5 of the budget of the European School in Brussels-Uccle (Brussels I).

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26 01 50 13 European Schools: Brussels II (Woluwe)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

17 899 248 15 915 807 14 431 672,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to Chapters 1 and 5 of the budget of the European School in Brussels-Woluwe (Brussels II).

26 01 50 14 European Schools: Brussels III (Ixelles)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

16 616 322 15 024 122 12 543 329,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to Chapters 1 and 5 of the budget of the European School in Brussels-Ixelles (Brussels III).

26 01 50 15 European Schools: Munich (DE)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 113 124 991 879 836 321,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to Chapters 1 and 5 of the budget of the European School in Munich.

26 01 50 16 European Schools: Varese (IT)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

7 800 585 7 741 469 7 538 961,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to Chapters 1 and 5 of the budget of the European School in Varese.

26 01 50 17 European Schools: Karlsruhe (DE)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 143 939 4 911 858 5 561 889,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to Chapters 1 and 5 of the budget of the European School in Karlsruhe.

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26 01 50 18 European Schools: Culham (UK)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 615 943 7 093 732 6 525 151,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to Chapters 1 and 5 of the budget of the European School in Culham.

26 01 50 19 European Schools: Bergen (NL)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 678 448 7 209 999 5 985 727,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to Chapters 1 and 5 of the budget of the European School in Bergen.

26 01 50 20 European Schools: Mol (BE)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 448 963 6 540 924 6 077 399,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to Chapters 1 and 5 of the budget of the European School in Mol.

26 01 50 21 European Schools: Alicante (ES)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 654 830 3 781 562 1 281 828,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to Chapters 1 and 5 of the budget of the European School in Alicante.

26 01 50 22 European Schools: Frankfurt am Main (DE)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 992 616 3 513 009 1 112 500,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to Chapters 1 and 5 of the budget of the European School in Frankfurt am Main.

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**CHAPTER 26 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘COMMISSION’S ADMINISTRATION’** (cont’d)

26 01 50 23 European Schools: Office of the representative of the Board of Governors (Brussels)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 935 601 5 500 000 5 647 616,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 600 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 743 401 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the financing of the Office of the representative of the Board of Governors of the European
Schools (Brussels).

26 01 50 24 European Schools: Luxembourg II

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 304 812

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to Chapters 1 and 5 of the budget of the European School Luxembourg II.

**26 01 51** **Infrastructure policy and management**

26 01 51 01 Damages

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

125 000 100 000 1 475 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— damages and the cost of settling claims against the Commission (third-party liability) in connection with the institution’s own staff and
administrative processes,

— expenditure relating to certain cases where, for reasons of equity, compensation has to be paid without any legal claim whatsoever arising
therefrom.

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**CHAPTER 26 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘COMMISSION’S ADMINISTRATION’** (cont’d)

**26 01 51** (cont’d)

26 01 51 02 Restaurants and canteens

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

811 000 800 000 674 898,92

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the cost of running restaurants, cafeterias and canteens, notably maintenance of facilities, and miscellaneous purchases,

— routine equipment conversion and replacement expenditure,

— major conversion and replacement costs which need to be clearly distinguished from routine expenditure on conversion, repair and
replacement of fittings and equipment.

It covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding the equivalent expenditure in respect of research, which is
covered by appropriations entered under Article 01 05 of the Titles concerned.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated to be EUR 1 000.

**26 01 52** **Information technology management and coordination**

26 01 52 01 Interinstitutional cooperation in the field of development and operation of the Europa site on the Internet

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 525 000 1 450 000 1 394 351,64

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the development and operation of the Europa site on the Internet.

Europa is the server shared by all the Community institutions which allows members of the European public, wherever they are, to obtain
full information online on the aims of the European Union, the structure of its institutions and present and future policies. It is also intended
to create a letterbox enabling the European public to communicate with the various institutions.

The departments concerned will in due time deliver a report to the European Parliament on the activity of the Europa site, including the
interinstitutional pages and the development of the letterbox, as well as the assistance it gives to MEPs in their communication with the
general public (factual information).

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**CHAPTER 26 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘COMMISSION’S ADMINISTRATION’** (cont’d)

**26 01 52** (cont’d)

26 01 52 02 Computer Centre

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

13 400 000 12 400 000 11 349 622,34

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

— the purchase, hire or leasing of computers, peripherals and software for the Computer Centre, and the costs of back-up facilities,

— maintenance, support, studies, documentation, training and supplies related to this equipment and outside operating personnel,

— the development and maintenance, under contract, of the necessary software for the operation of the Computer Centre.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated to be EUR 200 000.

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**CHAPTER 26 02 — MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 26 02 — Total** **21 069 000** **23 000 000** **24 700 000** **24 700 000** **27 700 000,—** **29 779 490,91**

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**CHAPTER 26 02 — MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION** (cont’d)

**26 02 01** **Procedures for awarding and advertising public supply, works and service contracts**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

21 069 000 23 000 000 24 700 000 24 700 000 27 700 000,— 29 779 490,91

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 24 700 000 24 700 000

Appropriations 2004 21 069 000 23 000 000 – 168 000 – 112 000 – 1 651 000

,( [1] )

Total 45 769 000 24 700 000 23 000 000 – 168 000 – 112 000 – 1 651 000

( [1] ) This amount will have to be covered by an increase when the overall transfer is made.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of:

— collecting, processing, publishing and disseminating notices of public contracts put up for tender in the Community and non-member
countries on various media, and of incorporating them in the eProcurement services offered by the institutions to firms and contracting
authorities,

— promoting the use of new techniques for collecting and disseminating notices of public contracts by electronic means,

— developing and exploiting eProcurement services for the various stages of award of contracts.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 500 000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation No 1 of 15 April 1958 determining the languages to be used by the European Economic Community (OJ 17, 6.10.1958,
p. 385/58), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.

Council Decision of 15 September 1958 to create the Official Journal of the European Communities (OJ 17, 6.10.1958, p. 390/58), as last amended
by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.

Council Decision 80/271/EEC of 10 December 1979 concerning the conclusion of the Multilateral Agreements resulting from the 1973 to
1979 trade negotiations (OJ L 71, 17.3.1980, p. 1), and in particular the Agreement on Government Procurement.

Council Directive 80/767/EEC of 22 July 1980 adapting and supplementing in respect of certain contracting authorities Directive 77/62/EEC
coordinating procedures for the award of public supply contracts (OJ L 215, 18.8.1980, p. 1).

Council Decision 87/565/EEC of 16 November 1987 concerning the conclusion of the Protocol amending the GATT Agreement on Government Procurement (OJ L 345, 9.12.1987, p. 24).

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**CHAPTER 26 02 — MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION** (cont’d)

**26 02 01** (cont’d)

Council Directive 88/295/EEC of 22 March 1988 amending Directive 77/62/EEC relating to the coordination of procedures on the award of
public supply contracts and repealing certain provisions of Directive 80/767/EEC (OJ L 127, 20.5.1988, p. 1).

Council Directive 89/665/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the coordination of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to
the application of review procedures to the award of public supply and public works contracts (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 33).

Council Directive 92/13/EEC of 25 February 1992 coordinating the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the application of Community rules on the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications
sectors (OJ L 76, 23.3.1992, p. 14).

Council Directive 92/50/EEC of 18 June 1992 relating to the coordination of procedures for the award of public service contracts
(OJ L 209, 24.7.1992, p. 1).

Council Decision 93/323/EEC of 10 May 1993 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the European Economic Community and the United States of America on government procurement (OJ L 125, 20.5.1993, p. 1).

Council Decision 93/324/EEC of 10 May 1993 concerning the extension of the benefit of the provisions of Directive 90/531/EEC in respect
of the United States of America (OJ L 125, 20.5.1993, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1461/93 of 8 June 1993 concerning access to public contracts for tenderers from the United States of America
(OJ L 146, 17.6.1993, p. 1).

Council Directive 93/36/EEC of 14 June 1993 coordinating procedures for the award of public supply contracts (OJ L 199, 9.8.1993, p. 1),
which replaces Directive 77/62/EEC.

Council Directive 93/37/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts
(OJ L 199, 9.8.1993, p. 54), as amended by Directive 97/52/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1997
(OJ L 328, 28.11.1997, p. 1).

Council Directive 93/38/EEC of 14 June 1993 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport
and telecommunications sectors (OJ L 199, 9.8.1993, p. 84), as amended by Directive 98/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 (OJ L 101, 1.4.1998, p. 1).

Decision 94/1/ECSC, EC of the Council and of the Commission of 13 December 1993 on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European
Economic Area (OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 1).

Council Decision 94/800/EC of 22 December 1994 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community, as regards matters
within its competence, of the agreements reached in the Uruguay Round multilateral negotiations (1986 to 1994) (OJ L 336, 23.12.1994,
p. 1).

Council Decision 95/215/EC of 29 May 1995 concerning the conclusion of an agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the
European Community and the United States of America on government procurement (OJ L 134, 20.6.1995, p. 25).

Commission Directive 2001/78/EC of 13 September 2001 on the use of standard forms in the publication of public contract notices
(OJ L 285, 29.10.2001, p. 1).

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE JOINT INTERPRETING AND CONFERENCE SERVICE

— INTERPRETING AND LINKED ACTIVITIES

— LOGISTIC ASSISTANCE FOR COMMISSION EVENTS (LACE)

— CONFERENCE ORGANISATION AND ADVICE

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE JOINT INTERPRETING AND CONFERENCE SERVICE

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION OF THE PUBLICATIONS OFFICE

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSLATION SERVICE

— TRANSLATIONS

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT FOR DIRECTORATE-GENERAL ‘PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRA
TION’

— SECURITY

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DIRECTORATE-GENERAL ‘PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION’

— AUTHOR SERVICES

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE TRANSLATION SERVICE

— GENERAL PUBLICATIONS

— DISSEMINATION

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE OFFICE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS IN LUXEMBOURG

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE OFFICE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS IN LUXEMBOURG

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**BUDGET**

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**TITLE 27**

**BUDGET**

**Overall objectives**

The activities of this policy area revolve around the five following essential main principles:

— to obtain from the budgetary authority (the European Parliament and the Council) the means necessary for the implementation of the policies of the European
Union,

— to manage the budgetary legal framework,

— to implement the budget in terms of income and expenditure, respecting the legal framework,

— to draw up the annual accounts of the institutions and report on the implementation of the budget,

— to contribute, by means of advice and training, and by the provision of control and management tools, to the promotion of sound financial management in the
Commission departments.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 27 — Total** **66 768 123** **66 768 123** **66 156 907** **66 156 907** **50 499 668,67** **50 499 668,67**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 380 380 394

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 55 35 23

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 52 46 46

Posts awaiting reallocation,( [2] ) 88 132

Non-decentralised management,( [3] ) 47 22

**Total** **622** **615** **463**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

( [2] ) Posts currently not allocated to a specific policy area, awaiting reallocation and attributed for technical reasons to the budget policy area.

( [3] ) Resources available for all policy areas but allocated for technical reasons to the budget policy area.

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**TITLE 27**

**BUDGET**

**CHAPTER 27 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘BUDGET’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

27 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF
POLICY AREA ‘BUDGET’

**27 01 01** **— Expenditure related to staff in active**
**employment of policy area ‘Budget’,** 5 36 315 927 35 850 418 33 121 595,02
( [1] )

**27 01 02** **External staff and other management expen-**
**diture in support of policy area ‘Budget’**

27 01 02 01 External staff of DG ‘Budget’ 5 3 549 957 2 312 649 1 447 774,87

27 01 02 09 External staff — Non-decentralised management 5 2 673 292 1 688 752 0,—

27 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of
Directorate-General ‘Budget’ 5 5 213 125 3 324 483 4 683 922,26
( [2] ) ( [3] )

27 01 02 19 Other management expenditure — Nondecentralised management 5 8 076 503 13 152 905 0,—
( [4] ) ( [5] )

Article 27 01 02 — Subtotal 19 512 877 20 478 789 6 131 697,13

**27 01 03** **— Buildings and related expenditure of**
**policy area ‘Budget’** 5 9 159 319 8 247 700 9 531 376,52

**27 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Budget’** 5 180 000 180 000 315 000,—

**27 01 12** **Accountancy**

27 01 12 01 Financial charges 5 1 600 000 1 400 000 1 400 000,—

Article 27 01 12 — Subtotal 1 600 000 1 400 000 1 400 000,—

**Chapter 27 01 — Total** **66 768 123** **66 156 907** **50 499 668,67**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 93 599 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 19 833 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 19 833 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 25 717 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [5] ) An appropriation of EUR 25 718 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**CHAPTER 27 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘BUDGET’** (cont’d)

**27 01 01** **— Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Budget’,**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

36 315 927 35 850 418 33 121 595,02
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 93 599 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**27 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Budget’**

27 01 02 01 External staff of DG ‘Budget’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 549 957 2 312 649 1 447 774,87

27 01 02 09 External staff — Non-decentralised management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 673 292 1 688 752 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is not allocated to a specific policy area at the start of the budgetary year and may be used to cover the requirements of all
Commission departments. It will not be used from this item but will be transferred in the course of the year, in accordance with the
provisions of the Financial Regulation, to the corresponding budget item of the policy areas for which it will be implemented.

27 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of Directorate-General ‘Budget’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 213 125 3 324 483 4 683 922,26
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 19 833 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 19 833 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

27 01 02 19 Other management expenditure — Non-decentralised management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

8 076 503 13 152 905 0,—
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 25 717 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 25 718 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is not allocated to a specific policy area at the start of the budgetary year and may be used to cover the requirements of all
Commission departments. It will not be used from this item but will be transferred in the course of the year, in accordance with the
provisions of the Financial Regulation, to the corresponding budget item of the policy areas for which it will be implemented.

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**CHAPTER 27 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘BUDGET’** (cont’d)

**27 01 03** **— Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Budget’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

9 159 319 8 247 700 9 531 376,52

**27 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Budget’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

180 000 180 000 315 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover reproduction work on documents related to the budget of the European Union which has to be sent
out.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 250 000.

**27 01 12** **Accountancy**

27 01 12 01 Financial charges

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 600 000 1 400 000 1 400 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover bank charges (commission, agios and miscellaneous expenditure), the cost of connection to the
interbank telecommunications network (SWIFT) and expenditure on subscriptions to credit-rating agencies.

This item is also intended to accommodate, if necessary, an appropriation to cover any losses resulting from the liquidation or cessation of
activities of a bank with which the Commission has accounts for the purposes of imprests.

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**CHAPTER 27 02 — BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION, CONTROL AND DISCHARGE**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 27 02 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **p.m.** **p.m.** **0,—** **0,—**

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**CHAPTER 27 02 — BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION, CONTROL AND DISCHARGE** (cont’d)

**27 02 01** **Deficit carried over from the previous financial year**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 p.m.

Appropriations 2004 p.m.

Total p.m.

Remarks

In accordance with Article 15 of the (new) Financial Regulation, the balance from each financial year is to be entered in the budget for the
following financial year as revenue in the case of a surplus or as a payment appropriation in the case of a deficit.

The estimates of such revenue or payment appropriations are entered in the budget during the budgetary procedure and in a letter of
amendment submitted pursuant to Article 34 of the Financial Regulation. They are drawn up in accordance with Council Regulation (EC,
Euratom) No 1150/2000 implementing the Decision on the system of the Communities’ own resources.

After the close of accounts for each financial year, any discrepancy with the estimates is entered in the budget for the following financial year
through an amending budget.

A surplus is entered in Article 3 0 0 of the statement of revenue.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom on the system of the Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 27 02 — BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION, CONTROL AND DISCHARGE** (cont’d)

**27 02 02** **Temporary and lump-sum compensation for the new Member States**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover compensation for the new Member States as from the date of entry into force of the Act of Accession
on the basis of the provisions of the Act.

Member State Financial year 2004

Czech Republic 332 289 448

Estonia 17 494 744

Cyprus 106 961 552

Latvia 21 591 616

Lithuania 38 532 736

Hungary 171 957 856

Malta 55 363 120

Poland 490 295 800

Slovenia 105 079 200

Slovak Republic 69 978 984

**Total** **1 409 545 056**

Legal basis

Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia,
the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak
Republic and the adjustments to the treaties on which the European Union is founded, and in particular Articles 29 and 30 thereof.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— PROMOTION OF GOOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND DIRECTORATE-GENERAL MANAGEMENT

— FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK AND BUDGETARY PROCEDURE

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DIRECTORATE-GENERAL ‘BUDGET’

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**AUDIT**

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**AUDIT**

**Overall objectives**

The aims of the this policy area are to contribute to the efficient and effective performance of all Commission activities by providing independent, effective and
objective assurance and consultancy. This will include auditing the internal controls systems that exist within the European Commission in order to assess their
effectiveness and, more generally, the performance of Commission departments in implementing policies, programmes and actions with a view to bringing about
continuous improvement. It will also seek to help the Commission and its departments, by means of its opinions, advice and recommendations with regard to the
control of risks, the safeguarding of assets, compliance with rules, accurate and reliable accounting and management information, the quality of internal control
and, finally, the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. These objectives build on the tasks described in the Financial Regulation and, in line with the Financial
Regulation, are carried out in conformity with the relevant international standards, i.e. the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

28 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘AUDIT’ 9 385 182 9 222 709 18 067 419,77

**Title 28 — Total** **9 385 182** **9 222 709** **18 067 419,77**

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**Human resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 73 74 169

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former 17 18 13
Title A-7)

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 1 4

**Total** **91** **92** **186**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**TITLE 28**

**AUDIT**

**CHAPTER 28 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘AUDIT’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

28 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF
POLICY AREA ‘AUDIT’

**28 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employ-**
**ment of policy area ‘Audit’** 5 6 232 711 6 227 537 13 022 808,95
( [1] )

**28 01 02** **External staff and other management expen-**
**diture in support of policy area ‘Audit’**

28 01 02 01 External staff of policy area ‘Audit’ 5 1 008 849 1 076 581 575 184,36

28 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of policy area
‘Audit’ 5 571 657 485 892 721 862,51
( [2] ) ( [3] )

Article 28 01 02 — Subtotal 1 580 506 1 562 473 1 297 046,87

**28 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy**
**area ‘Audit’** 5 1 571 965 1 432 699 3 747 563,95

**Chapter 28 01 — Total** **9 385 182** **9 222 709** **18 067 419,77**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 16 064 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 983 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 983 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**CHAPTER 28 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘AUDIT’** (cont’d)

**28 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Audit’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 232 711 6 227 537 13 022 808,95
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 16 064 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**28 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Audit’**

28 01 02 01 External staff of policy area ‘Audit’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 008 849 1 076 581 575 184,36

28 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of policy area ‘Audit’

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

571 657 485 892 721 862,51
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 983 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 983 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**28 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Audit’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 571 965 1 432 699 3 747 563,95

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND COORDINATION FOR THE INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE

— INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE

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TITLE 29

**STATISTICS**

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**TITLE 29**

**STATISTICS**

**Overall objectives**

This area accommodates proposed activities under the framework statistical programme for 2003 to 2007. Three priorities are identified:

— enlargement,

— economic and monetary union,

— competitiveness, sustainable development and the social agenda.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 29 — Total** **113 434 922** **113 601 722** **83 195 908** **102 925 908** **108 229 300,06** **104 768 476,50**

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**Human Resources**

2004 2003 2002

Establishment plan — Operating budget 550 557 562

Support staff — Article XX 01 02 (former Title A-7) 93 87 84

Other support staff 52 52 52

Linguistic service (reallocation),( [1] ) 36 45 45

**Total** **731** **741** **743**

( [1] ) Attributed to this policy area from the Translation service and the Joint interpreting and conference service.

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**TITLE 29**

**STATISTICS**

**CHAPTER 29 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘STATISTICS’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

29 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF
POLICY AREA ‘STATISTICS’

**29 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employ-**
**ment of policy area ‘Statistics’** 5 49 446 171 50 661 859 45 692 745,86
( [1] )

**29 01 02** **External staff and other management expen-**
**diture in support of policy area ‘Statistics’**

29 01 02 01 External staff 5 5 332 235 5 487 899 4 600 937,83
( [2] )

29 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5 5 331 540 5 253 950 4 894 706,03
( [3] ) ( [4] )

Article 29 01 02 — Subtotal 10 663 775 10 741 849 9 495 643,86

**29 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy**
**area ‘Statistics’** 5 12 470 926 11 655 200 13 148 967,16

**29 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy**
**area ‘Statistics’**

29 01 04 01 Statistical information policy — Expenditure
on administrative management 3 3 645 000

29 01 04 02 Networks for intra-Community statistics (Edicom) — Expenditure on administrative management 3 540 000

Article 29 01 04 — Subtotal 4 185 000

**Chapter 29 01 — Total** **76 765 872** **73 058 908** **68 337 356,88**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 127 440 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 588 834 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 643 864 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 59 500 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**CHAPTER 29 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘STATISTICS’** (cont’d)

**29 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Statistics’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

49 446 171 50 661 859 45 692 745,86
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 127 440 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

**29 01 02** **External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area ‘Statistics’**

29 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 332 235 5 487 899 4 600 937,83
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 588 834 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

Part of the appropriation has been placed in the reserve. The funds will be released if the following conditions have been met:

— establishment by the Internal Audit Service (IAS) of harmonised criteria for drawing up audit reports, and adoption and application
thereof by the decentralised audit units within each directorate-general; this should be completed before the adoption of the next preliminary draft budget by the Commission (April 2004),

— adoption by the Commission of the appropriate internal provisions enabling it to suspend contracts with and payments to third parties
once OLAF has provided it with sufficient evidence indicating the existence of irregularities and fraud; such measures should be taken
before Parliament’s second reading in December 2003. The Commission should furthermore inform Parliament of the possible financial
consequences for the EU budget the suspension of such contracts may entail,

— presentation of a report outlining the core activities of Eurostat and which activities can be contracted out.

29 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 331 540 5 253 950 4 894 706,03
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 643 864 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 59 500 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

Remarks

Ten per cent of the appropriation has been placed in the reserve. The funds will be released if the following conditions have been met:

— establishment by the Internal Audit Service (IAS) of harmonised criteria for drawing up audit reports, and adoption and application
thereof by the decentralised audit units within each directorate-general; this should be completed before the adoption of the next preliminary draft budget by the Commission (April 2004),

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**CHAPTER 29 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘STATISTICS’** (cont’d)

**29 01 02** (cont’d)

29 01 02 11 (cont’d)

— adoption by the Commission of the appropriate internal provisions enabling it to suspend contracts with and payments to third parties
once OLAF has provided it with sufficient evidence indicating the existence of irregularities and fraud; such measures should be taken
before Parliament’s second reading in December 2003. The Commission should furthermore inform Parliament of the possible financial
consequences for the EU budget the suspension of such contracts may entail,

— presentation of a report outlining the core activities of Eurostat and which activities can be contracted out.

**29 01 03** **Buildings and related expenditure of policy area ‘Statistics’**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

12 470 926 11 655 200 13 148 967,16

**29 01 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Statistics’**

29 01 04 01 Statistical information policy — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 645 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation,
management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

It also covers expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of
the programme or measures coming under this chapter.

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission must delegate to an implementing agency governed by
Community law. In this context, the appropriation in question may cover expenditure on temporary support staff (auxiliaries, detached
national experts, staff from employment agencies) at headquarters, intended to take over the tasks conferred on technical assistance
offices whose contracts expire on 31 December 2001 at the latest,

— expenditure on temporary support staff at headquarters, which is limited to EUR 3 015 000, corresponding to an estimated 36 manyears. This estimate is based on an annual unit cost per man-year of which 97 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned
and 3 % by the cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

— expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the
programme or measures coming under this article, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving
public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex III to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 29 02 01.

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**29 01 04** (cont’d)

29 01 04 02 Networks for intra-Community statistics (Edicom) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

540 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the
achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance
offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Article 29 02 02.

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**CHAPTER 29 02 — PRODUCTION OF STATISTICAL INFORMATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 29 02 — Total** **36 204 050** **34 306 850** **9 570 000** **27 900 000** **36 336 646,53** **33 190 383,18**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 918 950 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 719 450 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 31 400 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 7 850 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [5] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 470 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [6] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 334 700 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

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**CHAPTER 29 02 — PRODUCTION OF STATISTICAL INFORMATION** (cont’d)

**29 02 01** **Statistical information policy**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

27 874 050 26 743 550 p.m. 20 150 000 29 293 645,79 27 408 245,99
,( [1] ),( [2] ),( [3] ),( [4] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 918 950 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 719 450 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [3] ) An appropriation of EUR 31 400 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [4] ) An appropriation of EUR 7 850 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 42 470 341 24 229 330 8 494 068 8 494 068 628 561 624 314
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

1 194 800 418 180 418 180 238 960 59 740 59 740

Appropriations 2003 31 400 000 3 352 490 14 642 000 8 280 000 3 850 000 1 275 510

,( [1] )

Appropriations 2004 32 793 000 7 908 752 15 955 290 6 205 933 2 723 025

,( [2] )

Total 107 858 141 28 000 000

31 463 000 32 968 318 10 744 234 4 682 589

,( [4] )

28 000 000 31 463 000

,( [3] ),( [4] )

( [1] ) This appropriation is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 4 918 950 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [3] ) Of which EUR 7 850 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [4] ) Of which EUR 4 719 450 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following:

— statistical surveys, studies and development of indicators/benchmarks,

— quality studies and activities designed to improve the quality of statistics,

— subsidies to national statistical authorities,

— processing, dissemination, promotion and marketing of statistical information,

— equipment, processing infrastructure and maintenance essential for statistical information systems,

— magnetically recorded statistical analysis and documentation,

— services rendered by external experts,

— joint-financing revenue by the public and private sectors,

— financing of surveys by commercial undertakings,

— organisation of advanced statistical technology training courses for statisticians,

— the cost of purchasing documentation,

— subsidies for the International Statistical Institute and subscription to other international statistical associations.

It is also intended to ensure the gathering of the information necessary to draw up annually a summary report on the economic and social
state of the European Union on the basis of economic data and structural indicators/benchmarks.

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**CHAPTER 29 02 — PRODUCTION OF STATISTICAL INFORMATION** (cont’d)

**29 02 01** (cont’d)

The funds will be released if the following conditions have been met:

— establishment by the Internal Audit Service (IAS) of harmonised criteria for drawing up audit reports, and adoption and application
thereof by the decentralised audit units within each directorate-general; this should be completed before the adoption of the next preliminary draft budget (April 2004),

— adoption by the Commission of the appropriate internal provisions enabling it to suspend contracts with and payments to third parties
once OLAF has provided it with sufficient evidence indicating the existence of irregularities and fraud; such measures should be taken
before Parliament’s second reading in December 2003. The Commission should furthermore inform Parliament of the possible financial
consequences for the EU budget the suspension of such contracts may entail,

— presentation of a report outlining the core activities of Eurostat and which activities can be contracted out.

This appropriation is also intended to cover costs incurred in connection with the training of national statisticians and the policy of cooperation with the developing countries, the countries of central and eastern Europe and the southern Mediterranean countries; expenditure
relating to exchanges of officials, the costs of information meetings, subsidies, expenditure in payment for services rendered in connection
with the adjustment of the remuneration of Community officials and other staff.

Also charged to this article is expenditure on the purchase of data and access for Commission departments to outside databanks. In addition,
funding should be used to develop new, modular techniques.

It also intended to cover the provision of the necessary statistical information, at the request of the Commission or of the other Community
institutions, for the assessment, monitoring and evaluation of Community expenditure. This will improve the implementation of financial
and budgetary policy (drawing-up of the budget and periodic review of the financial perspective) and make it possible to compile medium
and long-term data for Community financing.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from
contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 500 000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (Euratom, EEC) No 1588/90 of 11 June 1990 on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the
Statistical Office of the European Communities (OJ L 151, 15.6.1990, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 of 17 February 1997 on Community statistics (OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p. 1).

Decision No 2367/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2002 on the Community statistical programme
(2003 to 2007) (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 1).

Classifications and standards

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff
(OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3037/90 of 9 October 1990 on the statistical classification of economic activities in the European Community
(OJ L 293, 24.10.1990, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 696/93 of 15 March 1993 on the statistical units for the observation and analysis of the production system in
the Community (OJ L 76, 30.3.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3696/93 of 29 October 1993 on the statistical classification of products by activity (CPA) in the European
Economic Community (OJ L 342, 31.12.1993, p. 1).

2. Economic and financial statistics

Council Directive 89/130/EEC, Euratom of 13 February 1989 on the harmonisation of the compilation of gross national product at market
prices (OJ L 49, 21.2.1989, p. 26).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3605/93 of 22 November 1993 on the application of the Protocol on the excessive deficit procedure annexed to
the Treaty establishing the European Community (OJ L 332, 31.12.1993, p. 7).

Council Decision 93/716/EC of 22 November 1993 on the statistical data to be used for the determination of the key for the financial
resources of the European Monetary Institute (OJ L 332, 31.12.1993, p. 12).

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**29 02 01** (cont’d)

Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 of 23 October 1995 concerning harmonised indices of consumer prices (OJ L 257, 27.10.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 of 25 June 1996 on the European system of national and regional accounts in the Community
(OJ L 310, 30.11.1996, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 448/98 of 16 February 1998 completing and amending Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 with respect to the allocation of financial intermediation services indirectly measured (FISIM) within the European system of national and regional accounts (ESA)
(OJ L 58, 27.2.1998, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/382/EC of 5 June 1998 on the statistical data to be used for the determination of the key for subscription of the capital
of the European Central Bank (OJ L 171, 17.6.1998, p. 33).

Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom, ) No 2762/98 of 17 December 1998 adjusting with effect from 1 July 1998 the remuneration and
pensions of officials and other servants of the European Communities and the weightings applied thereto (OJ L 346, 22.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 620/1999 of 22 March 1999 adjusting the daily subsistence allowance rates for officials on
mission within the European territory of the Member States laid down in Article 13 of Annex VII to the Staff Regulations of officials of the
European Communities (OJ L 78, 24.3.1999, p. 1).

Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources
(OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42).

Regulation (EC) No 1221/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 June 2002 on quarterly non-financial accounts for
general government (OJ L 179, 9.7.2002, p. 1).

3. Demographic statistics and statistics on social conditions

Council Regulation (EEC) No 311/76 of 9 February 1976 on the compilation of statistics on foreign workers (OJ L 39, 14.2.1976, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 of 9 March 1998 on the organisation of a labour force sample survey in the Community
(OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EC) No 530/1999 of 9 March 1999 concerning structural statistics on earnings and on labour costs (OJ L 63, 12.3.1999,
p. 6).

4. Statistics on intra-Community and external trade

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3330/91 of 7 November 1991 on the statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States
(OJ L 316, 16.11.1991, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1172/95 of 22 May 1995 on the statistics relating to the trading of goods by the Community and its Member
States with non-member countries (OJ L 118, 25.5.1995, p. 10).

Decision No 507/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 concerning a set of actions relating to the
trans-European network for the collection, production and dissemination of statistics on the trading of goods within the Community and
between the Community and non-member countries (Edicom) (OJ L 76, 16.3.2001, p. 1).

5. Business statistics

Council Directive 80/1119/EEC of 17 November 1980 on statistical returns in respect of the carriage of goods by inland waterways
(OJ L 339, 15.12.1980, p. 30).

Council Directive 80/1177/EEC of 4 December 1980 on statistical returns in respect of the carriage of goods by rail, as part of regional
statistics (OJ L 350, 23.12.1980, p. 23).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/91 of 19 December 1991 on the establishment of a Community survey of industrial production
(OJ L 374, 31.12.1991, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2186/93 of 22 July 1993 on Community coordination in drawing up business registers for statistical purposes
(OJ L 196, 5.8.1993, p. 1).

Council Decision 93/704/EC of 30 November 1993 on the creation of a Community database on road accidents (OJ L 329, 30.12.1993,
p. 63).

Council Directive 95/57/EC of 23 November 1995 on the collection of statistical information in the field of tourism (OJ L 291, 6.12.1995,
p. 32).

Council Directive 95/64/EC of 8 December 1995 on statistical returns in respect of carriage of goods and passengers by sea
(OJ L 320, 30.12.1995, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 58/97 of 20 December 1996 concerning structural business statistics (OJ L 14, 17.1.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 of 19 May 1998 concerning short-term statistics (OJ L 162, 5.6.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1172/98 of 25 May 1998 on statistical returns in respect of the carriage of goods by road (OJ L 163, 6.6.1998,
p. 1).

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**29 02 01** (cont’d)

Council Decision 1999/297/EC of 26 April 1999 establishing a Community statistical information infrastructure relating to the industry and
markets of the audiovisual and related sectors (OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 39).

Regulation (EC) No 91/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2002 on rail transport statistics
(OJ L 14, 21.1.2003, p. 1).

6. Energy, iron and steel

Council Directive 90/377/EEC of 29 June 1990 concerning a Community procedure to improve the transparency of gas and electricity prices
charged to industrial end-users (OJ L 185, 17.7.1990, p. 16).

7. Statistics on fisheries and agriculture

Council Regulation (EEC) No 357/79 of 5 February 1979 on statistical surveys of areas under vines (OJ L 54, 5.3.1979, p. 124).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 837/90 of 26 March 1990 concerning statistical information to be supplied by the Member States on cereals
production (OJ L 88, 3.4.1990, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1382/91 of 21 May 1991 on the submission of data on the landings of fishery products in the Member States
(OJ L 133, 28.5.1991, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3880/91 of 17 December 1991 on the submission of nominal catch statistics by Member States fishing in the
North-East Atlantic (OJ L 365, 31.12.1991, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 959/93 of 5 April 1993 concerning statistical information to be supplied by Member States on crop products
other than cereals (OJ L 98, 24.4.1993, p. 1).

Council Directive 93/23/EEC of 1 June 1993 on the statistical surveys to be carried out on pig production (OJ L 149, 21.6.1993, p. 1).

Council Directive 93/24/EEC of 1 June 1993 on the statistical surveys to be carried out on bovine animal production (OJ L 149, 21.6.1993,
p. 5).

Council Directive 93/25/EEC of 1 June 1993 on the statistical surveys to be carried out on sheep and goat stocks (OJ L 149, 21.6.1993,
p. 10).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2018/93 of 30 June 1993 on the submission of catch and activity statistics by Member States fishing in the
North-West Atlantic (OJ L 186, 28.7.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2597/95 of 23 October 1995 on the submission of nominal catch statistics by Member States fishing in certain
areas other than the North Atlantic (OJ L 270, 13.11.1995, p. 1).

Council Directive 96/16/EC of 19 March 1996 on statistical surveys of milk and milk products (OJ L 78, 28.3.1996, p. 27).

Council Regulation (EC) No 788/96 of 22 April 1996 on the submission by Member States of statistics on aquaculture production
(OJ L 108, 1.5.1996, p. 1).

Directive 2001/109/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 2001 concerning the statistical surveys to be carried
out by the Member States in order to determine the production potential of plantations of certain species of fruit trees (OJ L 13, 16.1.2002,
p. 21).

8. Environment statistics

Regulation (EC) No 2150/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2002 on waste statistics (OJ L 332, 9.12.2002,
p. 1).

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**29 02 02** **Networks for intra-Community statistics (Edicom)**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

8 330 000 7 563 300 9 570 000 7 750 000 7 043 000,74 5 782 137,19
,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 470 000 is entered in Chapter 31 02.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 1 334 700 is entered in Chapter 31 02.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 9 352 527 5 699 898 1 700 875 1 700 875 125 865 125 014
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

905 470 332 287 308 637 176 364 44 091 44 091

Appropriations 2003 9 570 000 1 717 815 5 072 100 1 914 000 478 500 387 585

Appropriations 2004 9 800 000 1 816 388 5 302 000 1 894 000 787 612
,( [1] )

Total 29 627 997 7 750 000 8 898 000 9 093 239 2 542 456 1 344 302

,( [2] )

( [1] ) Of which EUR 1 470 000 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.
( [2] ) Of which EUR 1 334 700 is entered in Item 31 02 41 01.

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the implementation of the Edicom measure (electronic data interchange on
commerce), the objective of which is to provide through the trans-European networks the support needed by administrations, including
economic operators and regional and local authorities, for the interchange of the telematic information, data and documents on trade
statistics which are necessary for the functioning of the Community and, in particular, the operation of the internal market.

This support will take the form of the financing of preliminary and feasibility studies, processing, dissemination, promotion and marketing,
validation exercises, development and administration of multisectoral telematic statistics projects laid down in an outline plan and, where
necessary, the upgrading of equipment and processing infrastructure. This outline plan will contain general guidelines for the creation of a
shared telematics architecture for the European statistical system, its implementation and promotion.

The funds will be released if the following conditions have been met:

— establishment by the Internal Audit Service (IAS) of harmonised criteria for drawing up audit reports, and adoption and application
thereof by the decentralised audit units within each directorate-general; this should be completed before the adoption of the next preliminary draft budget (April 2004),

— adoption by the Commission of the appropriate internal provisions enabling it to suspend contracts with and payments to third parties
once OLAF has provided it with sufficient evidence indicating the existence of irregularities and fraud; such measures should be taken
before Parliament’s second reading in December 2003. The Commission should furthermore inform Parliament of the possible financial
consequences for the EU budget the suspension of such contracts may entail,

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**29 02 02** (cont’d)

— presentation of a report outlining the core activities of Eurostat and which activities can be contracted out.

Legal basis

Decision No 507/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 concerning a set of actions relating to the
trans-European network for the collection, production and dissemination of statistics on the trading of goods within the Community and
between the Community and non-member countries (Edicom) (OJ L 76, 16.3.2001, p. 1).

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 29 49 — Total** **—** **2 064 000** **567 000** **1 967 000** **3 555 296,65** **3 240 736,44**

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 200 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

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**FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION** (cont’d)

**29 49 04** **Support expenditure for operations of policy area ‘Statistics’**

29 49 04 01 Statistical information policy — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 1 448 000 p.m. 1 400 000 3 172 396,65 2 958 128,47

,( [1] ),( [2] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 4 000 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.
( [2] ) An appropriation of EUR 2 200 000 is entered in Chapter 31 01.

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 849 200 759 486 89 714 — — —
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

198 800 198 800

Appropriations 2003 4 000 000 2 641 714 1 358 286

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 5 048 000 3 600 000 1 448 000 — — —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 29 02 01.

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**29 49 04** (cont’d)

29 49 04 02 Networks for intra-Community statistics (Edicom) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— 616 000 567 000 567 000 382 900,— 282 607,97

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still 374 000 144 164 229 836
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

242 000 242 000 — —

Appropriations 2003 567 000 180 836 386 164

— —
Appropriations 2004

Total 1 183 000 567 000 616 000 — —

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2003.

Legal basis

See Article 29 02 02.

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**CHAPTER 29 50 — PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR POLICY AREA ‘STATISTICS’**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 29 50 — Total** **465 000** **465 000**

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**29 50 01** **Performance facility for heading 3**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

465 000 465 000

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003

Appropriations 2004 465 000 465 000

Total 465 000 465 000

Remarks

This appropriation is to be transferred to administrative or operating articles/items for this policy if necessary.

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**ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES**

— ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR EUROSTAT

— POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR EUROSTAT

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**Overall objectives**

To undertake regulatory, support and service tasks of high quality for the benefit of retired officials of the Commission and of the other institutions.

To contribute to making the Commission’s administrative reform a success by improving the substance of its regulatory, support and service tasks, and by improving the way these tasks are performed.

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

30 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘PENSIONS AND
RELATED EXPENDITURE’ 817 641 000 741 116 000 688 598 943,43

**Title 30 — Total** **817 641 000** **741 116 000** **688 598 943,43**

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**PENSIONS**

**CHAPTER 30 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘PENSIONS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE’**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002
Item

30 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF
POLICY AREA ‘PENSIONS AND RELATED
EXPENDITURE’

**30 01 13** **Pensions**

30 01 13 01 Temporary allowances 5 405 000 p.m. 759 593,68

30 01 13 02 Pensions of former members and surviving
dependants 5 3 734 000 3 774 000 3 394 680,39

30 01 13 03 Adjustments to emoluments 5 609 000 627 000 528 749,95

30 01 13 04 Allowances for staff assigned to non-active
status, retired in the interests of the service or
dismissed 5 13 631 000 4 381 000 3 702 204,10

30 01 13 05 Insurance against sickness 5 444 000 149 000 79 683,25

30 01 13 06 Adjustments to various allowances 5 2 279 000 813 000 711 702,38

30 01 13 07 Pensions and severance grants 5 707 874 000 660 232 000 614 952 667,62

30 01 13 08 Catch-up payments to the pension fund for
arrear liabilities 5 p.m. p.m. 0,—

30 01 13 09 Insurance against sickness 5 23 480 000 21 885 000 19 512 000,—

30 01 13 10 Social assistance for recipients of a Community pension or their surviving dependants 5 275 000 270 000 273 000,—

30 01 13 11 Adjustments to pensions and various allowances 5 64 910 000 48 985 000 44 684 662,06

Article 30 01 13 — Subtotal 817 641 000 741 116 000 688 598 943,43

**Chapter 30 01 — Total** **817 641 000** **741 116 000** **688 598 943,43**

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**CHAPTER 30 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF POLICY AREA ‘PENSIONS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE’** (cont’d)

**30 01 13** **Pensions**

30 01 13 01 Temporary allowances

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

405 000 p.m. 759 593,68

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— transitional allowances,

— family allowances,

of members of the Commission after termination of service.

Legal basis

Regulation determining the emoluments of members of the Commission, and in particular Article 7 thereof.

30 01 13 02 Pensions of former members and surviving dependants

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 734 000 3 774 000 3 394 680,39

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— retirement pensions of former members of the Commission,

— invalidity pensions of former members of the Commission,

— survivors’ pensions for widows and/or orphans of former members of the Commission.

Legal basis

Regulation determining the emoluments of members of the Commission, and in particular Articles 8, 9, 10, 15 and 18 thereof.

30 01 13 03 Adjustments to emoluments

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

609 000 627 000 528 749,95

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of weightings applied to the retirement pensions, invalidity pensions and survivors’ pension
of former Members of the Commission and other persons entitled to such payments.

Part of this appropriation is intended to cover the cost of any adjustments to pensions approved by the Council during the financial year. It is
purely provisional and can only be used after its transfer to other items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Regulation determining the emoluments of members of the Commission, and in particular Articles 2, 3 and 4a thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**30 01 13** (cont’d)

30 01 13 04 Allowances for staff assigned to non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

13 631 000 4 381 000 3 702 204,10

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover allowances for officials:

— assigned to non-active status following a reduction in the number of posts in the institution,

— holding a post in grade A 1 or A 2 withdrawn in the interests of the service.

It also covers expenditure arising from the application of the Council Regulations on special and/or temporary measures to terminate the
service of officials and/or temporary staff.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 41 and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto.

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1679/85 of 19 June 1985 introducing special and temporary measures to terminate the service
of certain officials in the scientific and technical services of the European Communities (OJ L 162, 21.6.1985, p. 1), and in particular Article 3
thereof.

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3518/85 of 12 December 1985 introducing special measures to terminate the service of
officials of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Spain and Portugal (OJ L 335, 13.12.1985, p. 56).

Council Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 2274/87 of 23 July 1987 introducing special measures to terminate the service of temporary
staff of the European Communities (OJ L 209, 31.7.1987, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1857/89 of 21 June 1989 introducing special and temporary measures to terminate the service of officials of
the European Communities (OJ L 181, 28.6.1989, p. 2).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1746/2002 of 30 September 2002 introducing, in the context of the reform of the Commission,
special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities appointed to an established post in the Commission of
the European Communities (OJ L 264, 2.10.2002, p. 1).

30 01 13 05 Insurance against sickness

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

444 000 149 000 79 683,25

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer’s contribution towards sickness insurance for pensioners and recipients of allowances
for assignment of non-active status, retirement in the interests of the service and dismissal.

It also covers supplementary payments for reimbursement of medical expenses for former deportees or members of the Resistance who were
interned.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

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**30 01 13** (cont’d)

30 01 13 06 Adjustments to various allowances

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 279 000 813 000 711 702,38

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of weightings applicable to pensions and allowances in the event of assignment of nonactive status, retirement in the interests of the service or dismissal.

Part of this appropriation is intended to cover the cost of any adjustments to allowances approved by the Council during the financial year. It
is purely provisional and can only be used after its transfer to other items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64, 65 and 65a thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

30 01 13 07 Pensions and severance grants

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

707 874 000 660 232 000 614 952 667,62

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— retirement pensions of officials and temporary staff of all the institutions of the European Communities, including those paid from
research and technological development appropriations,

— invalidity pensions of officials and temporary staff of all the institutions of the European Communities, including those paid from
research and technological development appropriations,

— survivors’ pensions of persons entitled under former officials and temporary staff of all the institutions of the European Communities,
including those paid from research and technological development appropriations,

— severance grants of officials and temporary staff of all the institutions of the European Communities, including those paid from research
and technological development appropriations,

— payments of the actuarial equivalent of retirement pensions,

— payments (pension bonus) to survivors of former deportees or members of the Resistance who were interned.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the actuarially calculated capital value of future pension payments to officials of the European
Communities arising within the financial year (in addition to those existing from previous financial years). It will be used to constitute a
provision.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 11, 12, 77, 78, 79, 80, 83 thereof and Annex VIII
thereto.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 39 thereof.

Proposal for a regulation, submitted by the Commission on..., establishing a pension fund (retirement pensions) for officials of the bodies of
the European Union (COM(1999)...).

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**30 01 13** (cont’d)

30 01 13 08 Catch-up payments to the pension fund for arrear liabilities

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

This appropriation is to cover the annual deficit of the pension scheme, originating in the obligation to meet arrear liabilities.

It may also include contributions to a reserve aimed at catching up arrears beyond the annual obligations.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials and other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 77 and 83 thereof and Annex VIII
thereto.

Proposal for a regulation, submitted by the Commission on..., establishing a pension fund (retirement pensions) for officials of the bodies of
the European Union (COM(1999)...).

30 01 13 09 Insurance against sickness

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

23 480 000 21 885 000 19 512 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer’s contribution towards sickness insurance for pensioners.

It also covers supplementary payments for reimbursement of medical expenses for former deportees or members of the Resistance who were
interned.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 72 thereof.

30 01 13 10 Social assistance for recipients of a Community pension or their surviving dependants

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

275 000 270 000 273 000,—

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover specific payments to persons receiving a Community pension or their surviving dependants who are
in particularly difficult circumstances.

It may also finance prevention projects to meet the specific needs of former staff in the various countries of the European Union and a
contribution to associations of former staff.

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**30 01 13** (cont’d)

30 01 13 11 Adjustments to pensions and various allowances

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

64 910 000 48 985 000 44 684 662,06

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of weightings applicable to pensions.

Part of this appropriation is intended to cover the cost of any adjustments to pensions approved by the Council during the financial year. It is
purely provisional and can only be used after its transfer to other items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 64, 65 and 65a thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**Title 31 — Total** **589 985 714** **445 614 034** **514 338 131** **374 273 731** **0,—** **0,—**

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**RESERVES**

**CHAPTER 31 01 — RESERVES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 31 01 — Total** **16 080 880** **16 080 880** **7 418 081** **8 104 681** **0,—** **0,—**

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**31 01 40** **Administrative reserve**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

16 080 880 2 367 681 0,—

Remarks

The appropriations entered in this article are purely provisional and may be used only after their transfer to other budget headings in
accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation.

1. Article 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Economic
and financial affairs 100 239

2. Item 01 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 60 822

3. Article 02 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Enterprise 163 209

4. Item 02 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 26 445

5. Article 03 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Competition 140 291

6. Item 03 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 204 946

7. Article 04 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Employment and social affairs 133 866

8. Item 04 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 760 892

9. Item 04 01 04 07 Actions combating and preventing social exclusion — Expenditure on
administrative management 450 000

10. Item 04 01 04 12 Measures combating and preventing discrimination — Expenditure on
administrative management 630 000

11. Article 05 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Agriculture 224 466

12. Item 05 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 39 668

13. Article 06 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Energy and
transport 186 984

14. Item 06 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 33 056

15. Article 07 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Environment 116 088

16. Article 08 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Research 37 697

17. Article 09 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Information society 66 183

18. Item 09 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 2 116

19. Item 09 01 04 04 Action on illegal and harmful content on the Internet — Expenditure on
administrative management 162 000

20. Article 10 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Direct
research 1 071

21. Article 11 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Fisheries 61 043

22. Item 11 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 463

23. Article 12 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Internal
market 95 741

24. Item 12 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 6 611

25. Article 13 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Regional
policy 114 589

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**31 01 40** (cont’d)

26. Article 14 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Taxation
and customs union 91 885

27. Item 14 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 19 833

28. Article 15 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Education
and culture 132 152

29. Item 15 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 666 661

30. Item 15 01 04 01 Reinforcement of community actions in the field of education — Expenditure on administrative management 300 000

31. Item 15 01 04 11 European integration in universities — Expenditure on administrative
management 500 000

32. Item 15 01 04 12 Measures for civil society and visits to the Commission — Expenditure on
administrative management 1 050 000

33. Item 15 01 04 14 Erasmus Mundus — Expenditure on administrative management 700 000

34. Item 15 01 04 15 eLearning — Expenditure on administrative management 1 330 000

35. Item 16 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of DG Press and
communication/Headquarters 116 303

36. Item 16 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of DG Press and
communication/Headquarters 6 611

37. Article 17 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Health and
consumer protection 158 283

38. Item 17 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 33 056

39. Item 17 01 04 03 Community activities in favour of consumers — Expenditure on administrative management 1 000 000

40. Article 18 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Area of
freedom, security and justice’ 70 253

41. Item 18 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 52 889

42. Item 18 01 04 03 Emergency measures in the event of mass influxes of refugees — Expenditure on administrative management 163 800

43. Item 19 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area External
relations Directorates — General 230 892

44. Item 19 01 02 11 other management expenditure of policy area External relations
Directorates-General 961 319

45. Item 20 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of Directorate-General
Trade 98 097

46. Item 20 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of Directorate-General Trade 16 528

47. Item 21 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Development and relations with ACP States Directorates-General 128 939

48. Item 21 01 02 11 Other directorate-general management expenditure of policy area Development and relations with ACP States 427 842

49. Item 22 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of Directorate-General
Enlargement 44 979

50. Item 22 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of Directorate-General Enlargement 4 628

51. Article 23 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Humanitarian aid 30 843

52. Item 23 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the Humanitarian Aid Office 2 644

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**31 01 40** (cont’d)

53. Item 25 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment policy area Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice 309 925

54. Item 25 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of policy area Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice 943 828

55. Article 26 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in policy area Commission’s administration 408 879

56. Item 26 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of policy area Commission’s administration 143 991

57. Item 26 01 50 23 European Schools: Office of the representative of the Board of Governors
(Brussels) 600 000

58. Article 27 01 01 — Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area ‘Budget’ 93 599

59. Item 27 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of Directorate-General Budget 19 833

60. Item 27 01 02 19 Other management expenditure — Non-decentralised management 25 717

61. Article 28 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Audit 16 064

62. Item 28 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of policy area Audit 1 983

63. Article 29 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of policy area Statistics 127 440

64. Item 29 01 02 01 External staff 588 834

65. Item 29 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 643 864

Total 16 080 880

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

**31 01 42** **Contingency reserve**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

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**31 01 43** **Reserve to cover any shortfall in appropriations converted into national currencies resulting from differences between the euro**
**conversion rates used when the budget is drawn up and the conversion rates in national currencies obtaining at the time of**
**implementation**

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

**31 01 47** **Reserve for administrative expenditure — Heading 3**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— — 647 400 509 000

Remarks

This article is intended to finance expenditure on administrative management, based on an evaluation of requirements to be carried out by
the Commission.

**31 01 48** **Reserve for administrative expenditure — Heading 4**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

— — 4 403 000 5 228 000

Remarks

This article is intended to finance expenditure on administrative management, based on an evaluation of requirements to be carried out by
the Commission.

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Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Title
Chapter
Article Heading FP
Item

**Chapter 31 02 — Total** **573 904 834** **429 533 154** **506 920 050** **366 169 050** **0,—** **0,—**

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**CHAPTER 31 02 — RESERVES FOR FINANCIAL INTERVENTIONS** (cont’d)

**31 02 40** **Non-differentiated appropriations**

31 02 40 01 Non-differentiated appropriations (non-compulsory expenditure)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Remarks

The appropriations in the title ‘Reserves and provisions’ are intended for two circumstances only: (a) where no basic act exists for the action
concerned when the budget is established; and (b) where there are serious grounds for doubting the adequacy of the appropriations or the
possibility of implementing, under conditions consonant with sound financial management, the appropriations entered in the headings
concerned. The appropriations entered in this item may be used only after transfer in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

31 02 40 02 Non-differentiated appropriations (compulsory expenditure)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 18 000 000 0,—

Remarks

The appropriations in the title ‘Reserves and provisions’ are intended for two circumstances only: (a) where no basic act exists for the action
concerned when the budget is established; and (b) where there are serious grounds for doubting the adequacy of the appropriations or the
possibility of implementing, under conditions consonant with sound financial management, the appropriations entered in the headings
concerned. The appropriations entered in this item may be used only after transfer in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24
of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER 31 02 — RESERVES FOR FINANCIAL INTERVENTIONS** (cont’d)

**31 02 41** **Differentiated appropriations**

31 02 41 01 Differentiated appropriations (non-compulsory expenditure)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

332 609 141 187 637 461 243 499 500 103 067 500 0,— 0,—

Remarks

The appropriations in the title ‘Reserves and provisions’ are intended for two circumstances only: (a) where no basic act exists for the action
concerned when the budget is established; and (b) where there are serious grounds for doubting the adequacy of the appropriations or the
possibility of implementing, under conditions consonant with sound financial management, the appropriations entered in the headings
concerned. The appropriations entered in this item may be used only after transfer in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24
of the Financial Regulation.

The breakdown is as follows (commitments, payments):

1. Article 03 03 01 Accompanying measures to the reform of the mergers,
antitrust and market liberalisation and cartels’ activity 500 000 500 000

2. Item 04 04 06 01 European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia
— Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2 200 000 200 000

3. Article 04 04 09 Support for the running costs of the Platform of European
Social Non-governmental Organisations 909 091 909 091

4. Article 04 05 01 European Women’s Lobby 750 000 750 000

5. Item 04 49 04 07 Measures combating and preventing social exclusion —
Expenditure on administrative management 215 928

6. Item 04 49 04 12 Measures combating and preventing discrimination —
Expenditure on administrative management 562 192

7. Item 05 04 03 02 Plant and animal genetic resources 2 000 000 1 000 000

8. Item 06 02 02 03 European Maritime Safety Agency — Anti-pollution measures 2 000 000 1 000 000

9. Item 06 02 08 01 European Railway Agency for Safety and Interoperability
— Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2 4 490 000 4 490 000

10. Item 06 02 08 02 European Railway Agency for Safety and Interoperability
— Subsidy under Title 3 410 000 410 000

11. Article 06 03 02 Financial support for projects of common interest in the
trans-European energy network 3 225 000

12. Item 07 03 01 01 Protection of forests 17 000 000 17 000 000

13. Article 09 03 01 Information society 6 000 000 2 200 000

14. Item 09 03 05 01 European Agency for Networks and Information Security
— Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2 2 080 000 2 080 000

15. Item 09 03 05 02 European Agency for Networks and Information Security
— Subsidy under Title 3 420 000 420 000

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**31 02 41** (cont’d)

31 02 41 01 (cont’d)

16. Article 11 07 02 Financial contribution to the Member States for expenses
in the field of control 31 060 000 4 000 000

17. Item 15 02 01 01 European integration in universities 3 600 000 1 800 000

18. Item 15 02 01 06 Study and research centre 1 500 000 1 500 000

19. Item 15 02 01 08 European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education 750 000 750 000

20. Item 15 02 02 01 Reinforcement of Community actions in the field of education 3 700 000 3 750 000

21. Item 15 02 02 04 eLearning 9 670 000 6 000 000

22. Item 15 02 02 05 Erasmus Mundus 5 300 000 4 400 000

23. Item 15 03 03 02 European Training Foundation — Subsidy for Title 3 406 100 406 100

24. Item 15 06 01 01 Measures in favour of civil society 3 150 000 1 230 000

25. Item 15 06 01 02 Our Europe Association 600 000 600 000

26. Article 15 06 05 Visits to the Commission 1 500 000 1 540 000

27. Item 15 07 01 01 European Youth Forum 2 000 000 2 000 000

28. Item 15 49 04 01 Preparatory actions for cooperation in the field of education and of youth policy — Expenditure on administrative
management 1 200 000

29. Item 15 49 04 12 Measures for civil society — Expenditure on administrative
management 270 000

30. Article 16 02 02 Citizen’s information via the media 2 000 000 2 000 000

31. Article 18 03 01 European Council on Refugees and Exiles 450 000 450 000

32. Article 18 03 04 Emergency measures in the event of mass influxes of refugees 9 818 000 9 818 000

33. Item 18 04 01 02 Measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women — Daphne II 6 400 000 3 200 000

34. Article 18 06 03 Association of the Councils of State and Supreme Administrative Jurisdictions of the Union 300 000 300 000

35. Article 18 08 03 Visa information system (VIS) 4 500 000 4 500 000

36. Article 19 02 03 Cooperation with third countries on migration 30 000 000

37. Article 19 04 01 European Inter-university Centre 1 732 000 1 732 000

38. Article 19 06 01 Assistance to partner countries in eastern Europe and central Asia 17 000 000 17 000 000

39. Article 19 07 01 Assistance for the countries of the western Balkans 13 000 000 13 500 000

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**31 02 41** (cont’d)

31 02 41 01 (cont’d)

40. Item 19 08 02 01 MEDA (measures to accompany the reforms to the economic and social structures in the Mediterranean nonmember countries) 34 000 000 22 000 000

41. Article 19 09 01 Financial and technical cooperation with Latin American
developing countries 10 000 000 6 000 000

42. Article 19 10 01 Financial and technical cooperation with Asian developing
countries 14 000 000 14 000 000

43. Article 19 10 06 Aid for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Afghanistan 15 000 000 15 000 000

44. Article 21 02 03 Community contribution towards schemes concerning
developing countries carried out by non-governmental
organisations 10 000 000 9 000 000

45. Article 21 02 06 Integrating gender issues in development cooperation 2 900 000 300 000

46. Article 21 02 13 Decentralised cooperation 10 300 000

47. Article 22 02 01 Preaccession assistance for countries of central and eastern
Europe 40 000 000

48. Item 25 02 01 01 Historical archives of the European Union 1 600 000 1 600 000

49. Article 29 02 01 Statistical information policy 4 918 950 4 719 450

50. Article 29 02 02 Networks for intra-Community statistics (Edicom) 1 470 000 1 334 700

Total 332 609 141 187 637 461

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

31 02 41 02 Differentiated appropriations (compulsory expenditure)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

20 295 693 20 895 693 28 420 550 28 101 550 0,— 0,—

Remarks

The appropriations in the title ‘Reserves and provisions’ are intended for two circumstances only: (a) where no basic act exists for the action
concerned when the budget is established; and (b) where there are serious grounds for doubting the adequacy of the appropriations or the
possibility of implementing, under conditions consonant with sound financial management, the appropriations entered in the headings
concerned. The appropriations entered in this item may be used only after transfer in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24
of the Financial Regulation.

The breakdown is as follows (commitments, payments):

1. Article 05 06 01 International agricultural agreements 650 000

2. Article 11 03 01 International fisheries agreements 19 645 693 20 895 693

Total 20 295 693 20 895 693

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**31 02 41** (cont’d)

31 02 41 02 (cont’d)

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**31 02 42** **Emergency aid reserve**

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

221 000 000 221 000 000 217 000 000 217 000 000 0,— 0,—

The likely schedule of payments vis-à-vis commitments is as follows:

Commitments Payments

2003 2004 2005 2006 Subsequent
years

Pre-2003 commitments still
outstanding

Commitment appropriations
made available again and/or
carried over from 2002

Appropriations 2003 217 000 000 217 000 000

Appropriations 2004 221 000 000 221 000 000

Total 438 000 000 217 000 000 221 000 000

Remarks

In the light of the conclusions of the Edinburgh European Council of 11 and 12 December 1992 and the Berlin European Council of
24 and 25 March 1999, the institutions have decided to enter an emergency aid reserve in the budget.

The aim of this reserve, in accordance with paragraph 23(c) of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 is to provide a rapid response
to ad hoc aid requirements in the light of events which could not have been foreseen when the budget was drawn up, with priority for
humanitarian operations.

When the Commission sees a need to call on this reserve, it will initiate a trialogue procedure, if necessary in a simplified form, as soon as
possible with a view to securing the agreement of the other two arms of the budgetary authority on the need for recourse to the reserve and
on the sum required. The appropriations will be transferred to the budget headings concerned.

Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and
improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1).

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Title
Chapter Percentage
Article Heading FP Budget 2003 Preliminary draft change Previous nomenclature
Item budget 2004 2004/2003

24 02 04 Support for the activities of the associations
of European lawyers for the protection of the
financial interests of the Community 5 375 000 375 000 0,— A-3 6 1

Article 24 02 04 — Subtotal 375 000 375 000 0,—

Chapter 24 02 — Subtotal 375 000 375 000 0,—

**Title 24 — Total** **37 719 720** **375 000** **– 99,01**

25 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in policy area Commission’s policy
coordination and legal advice

25 01 01 03 Salaries, allowances and payments of members of the institution

5 5 781 000 10 287 000 77,94

Article 25 01 01 — Subtotal 115 099 529 10 287 000 – 91,06

25 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of policy area Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice

A-1 0 0 0, A-1 0 0 1,
A-1 0 0 2, A-1 0 0 3,
A-1 0 1, A-1 0 5 0, A-1
0 5 1, A-1 0 5 2, A-1 0 9
0(pp), A-1 0 9 1(pp)

25 01 02 03 Special advisers 5 325 000 300 000 – 7,69 A-1 1 1 3

25 01 02 13 Other management expenditure of members
of the institution 5 2 350 000 2 850 000 21,28 A-1 7 0 0, A-1 0 4

Article 25 01 02 — Subtotal 16 608 886 3 150 000 – 81,03

25 01 04 Support expenditure for operations of policy
area Commission’s policy coordination and
legal advice

25 01 04 01 European Coal and Steel Community Consultative Committee 5 — — 0,— A-2 5 2 0

Article 25 01 04 — Subtotal — — 0,—

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Article Heading FP Budget 2003 Preliminary draft change Previous nomenclature
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26 01 04 Support expenditure for operations of policy
area Commission’s administration

26 01 04 01 Support expenditure for operations of policy A-4 0 1 2, A-4 0 1 3,
area Commission’s administration 5 3 215 000 3 277 000 1,93 A-4 0 1 4, A-4 0 1 5

Article 26 01 04 — Subtotal 3 215 000 3 277 000 1,93

26 01 07 Interinstitutional cooperation activities in the
language field 5 300 000 100,— A-4 0 1 6

Article 26 01 07 — Subtotal 300 000 100,—

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Title
Chapter Percentage
Article Heading FP Budget 2003 Preliminary draft change Previous nomenclature
Item budget 2004 2004/2003

26 01 10 Codification and consolidation of Community law

26 01 10 01 Codification and consolidation of Community law 5 2 000 000 3 500 000 75,— A-3 4 3

Article 26 01 10 — Subtotal 2 000 000 3 500 000 75,—

26 01 11 Official Journal (L and C)

26 01 11 01 Official Journal 5 27 000 000 45 000 000 66,67 A-3 4 0

Article 26 01 11 — Subtotal 27 000 000 45 000 000 66,67

26 01 20 European Personnel Selection Office 5 21 018 500 21 428 000 1,95 A-4 0 2 1

Article 26 01 20 — Subtotal 21 018 500 21 428 000 1,95

26 01 21 Office for the Administration and Payment of
Individual Entitlements 5 30 646 000 31 267 000 2,03 A-4 5 1

Article 26 01 21 — Subtotal 30 646 000 31 267 000 2,03

26 01 22 Office for Infrastructure and Logistics (Brussels) 5 59 546 000 58 866 000 – 1,14 A-4 5 2

Article 26 01 22 — Subtotal 59 546 000 58 866 000 – 1,14

26 01 23 Office for Infrastructure and Logistics (Luxembourg) 5 22 789 500 22 958 000 0,74 A-4 5 3

Article 26 01 23 — Subtotal 22 789 500 22 958 000 0,74

26 01 50 Personnel policy and management

26 01 50 01 Medical service A-1 4 1 0, A-1 4 1 1,
5 3 561 000 4 679 000 31,40 A-1 4 2

26 01 50 02 Interinstitutional competitions (miscellaneous expenditure) 5 1 800 000 3 550 000 97,22 A-4 0 2 0

26 01 50 03 Language courses 5 5 000 000 5 380 000 7,60 A-4 0 3 0

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Article Heading FP Budget 2003 Preliminary draft change Previous nomenclature
Item budget 2004 2004/2003

26 01 50 04 Interinstitutional cooperation in the social
sphere

5 6 876 000 7 757 000 12,81

A-2 2 5 1, A-2 2 5 5(pp),
A-4 0 0 4(pp), A-4 1 0 0,
A-4 1 0 1, A-4 1 0 2,
A-4 1 0 3, A-4 1 0 4

26 01 50 06 Institution officials temporarily assigned to
national civil services, to international
organisations or to public or private institutions or undertakings 5 1 200 000 1 200 000 0,— A-1 5 2 1

26 01 50 11 European Schools: Luxembourg I 5 19 369 086 22 053 297 13,86 A-3 2 7 4

26 01 50 12 European Schools: Brussels I (Uccle) 5 16 449 683 18 123 334 10,17 A-3 2 7 5

26 01 50 13 European Schools: Brussels II (Woluwe) 5 15 915 807 17 899 248 12,46 A-3 2 7 6

26 01 50 14 European Schools: Brussels III (Ixelles) 5 15 024 122 16 616 322 10,60 A-3 2 7 7

26 01 50 15 European Schools: Munich (DE) 5 991 879 1 113 124 12,22 A-3 2 7 8

26 01 50 16 European Schools: Varese (I) 5 7 741 469 7 800 585 0,76 A-3 2 7 9

26 01 50 17 European Schools: Karlsruhe (DE) 5 4 911 858 4 143 939 – 15,63 A-3 2 8 0

26 01 50 18 European Schools: Culham (UK) 5 7 093 732 6 615 943 – 6,74 A-3 2 8 1

26 01 50 19 European Schools: Bergen (NL) 5 7 209 999 6 678 448 – 7,37 A-3 2 8 2

26 01 50 20 European Schools: Mol (B) 5 6 540 924 6 448 963 – 1,41 A-3 2 8 3

26 01 50 21 European Schools: Alicante (E) 5 3 781 562 6 654 830 75,98 A-3 2 8 4

26 01 50 22 European Schools: Frankfurt am Main(DE) 5 3 513 009 4 992 616 42,12 A-3 2 8 5

26 01 50 23 European Schools: Office of the representative of the Board of Governors (Brussels) 5 5 500 000 7 156 645 30,12 A-3 2 8 6

26 01 50 24 European Schools: Luxembourg II 5 1 304 812 100,— A-3 2 8 7

Article 26 01 50 — Subtotal 132 480 130 150 168 106 13,35

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30 01 13 Pensions

30 01 13 01 Temporary allowances 5 p.m. 405 000 100,— A-1 0 2

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Item budget 2004 2004/2003

31 01 40 Administrative reserve 5 2 367 681 7 354 222 210,61 A-10 0

Article 31 01 40 — Subtotal 2 367 681 7 354 222 210,61

31 01 42 Contingency reserve 5 p.m. p.m. 0,— A-10 1

Article 31 01 42 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. 0,—

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Article Heading FP Budget 2003 Preliminary draft change Previous nomenclature
Item budget 2004 2004/2003

31 01 43 Reserve to cover any shortfall in appropriations converted into national currencies
resulting from differences between the euro
conversion rates used when the budget is
drawn up and the conversion rates in
national currencies obtaining at the time of
implementation 5 p.m. p.m. 0,— A-10 2

Article 31 01 43 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. 0,—

Chapter 31 01 — Subtotal 2 367 681 7 354 222 210,61

**Title 31 — Total** **2 367 681** **7 354 222** **210,61**

**Expenditure — Total** **3 488 752 284** **525 493 328** **– 84,94**

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**PUBLICATIONS OFFICE**

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**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 4 0

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other**
**servants** 2 351 853 2 182 891 2 020 584,—

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme** 2 255 220 2 096 100 2 037 750,—

**4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunerations of officials and**
**other servants in active employment** p.m. 478 775 441 142,—

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** 195 663

CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 4 802 736 4 757 766 4 499 476,—

**Title 4 — Total** **4 802 736** **4 757 766** **4 499 476,—**

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**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

2 351 853 2 182 891 2 020 584,—

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

2 255 220 2 096 100 2 037 750,—

This revenue comprises all the contributions deducted monthly from the salaries of the staff of the Publications Office in accordance with
Article 83(2) of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and used to finance the pension scheme.

**4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunerations of officials and other servants in active employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 478 775 441 142,—

Legal basis

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 3831/91 of 19 December 1991 amending the Staff Regulations of officials and the Conditions
of employment of other servants of the European Communities with a view to introducing a temporary contribution (OJ L 361, 31.12.1991,
p. 7).

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

195 663

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by the revised proposal for a
Council regulation, sumitted by the Commission on..., amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the
Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities (COM(2004)...).

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**TITLE 6**

**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 6 6

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds p.m. p.m.

Article 6 6 0 — Total p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title 6 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.**

**GRAND TOTAL** **4 802 736** **4 757 766** **4 499 476,—**

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**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE**

New title

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

New chapter

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

New article

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

New item

This item is intended to accommodate, in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002
on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue not
provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is
assigned.

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**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**A2** **ANNEX 2 PUBLICATIONS OFFICE**

A2 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE 59 474 844 58 995 626 49 882 997,21

A2 02 SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES 14 555 000 9 894 810 9 981 406,14

A2 10 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS p.m. p.m. p.m.

**Title A2 — Total** **74 029 844** **68 890 436** **59 864 403,35**

**GRAND TOTAL** **74 029 844** **68 890 436** **59 864 403,35**

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**TITLE A2**

**ANNEX 2 PUBLICATIONS OFFICE**

**CHAPTER A2 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER A2 02 — SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER A2 02 — SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES** (cont’d)

**CHAPTER A2 10 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**A2 02 06** **Distribution**

A2 02 06 01 Distribution

Non-differentiated appropriations 8 513 000 7 403 210 7 723 613,96

Article A2 02 06 — Total 8 513 000 7 403 210 7 723 613,96

CHAPTER A2 02 — TOTAL 14 555 000 9 894 810 9 981 406,14

CHAPTER A2 10

**A2 10 01** **Provisional appropriations**

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m.

**A2 10 10** **Contingency reserve**

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER A2 10 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. p.m.

**Title A2 — Total** **74 029 844** **68 890 436** **59 864 403,35**

**GRAND TOTAL** **74 029 844** **68 890 436** **59 864 403,35**

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**CHAPTER A2 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

**A2 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff and other management expenditure**

A2 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

36 534 000 34 412 270 33 148 506,63

Former Items A-1 1 0 0, A-1 1 0 1, A-1 1 0 2, A-1 1 0 3, A-1 1 3 0, A-1 1 3 1, A-1 1 3 2, A-1 1 3 3, A-1 1 4 0, A-1 1 4 1, A-1 1 4 2,
A-1 1 4 3, A-1 1 4 4, A-1 1 4 7, A-1 1 4 9, A-1 1 5 0, A-1 1 8 1, A-1 1 8 2, A-1 1 8 3, A-1 1 8 4 (in part), A-1 1 9 0, A-1 1 9 1 (in
part), A-1 2 9 1 and A-1 5 2 1.

This appropriation is intended to cover, in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the establishment plan:

— salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries,

— accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

— unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments by the institution to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their
country of origin,

— miscellaneous allowances and grants,

— annual travel expenses from the place of work to the place of origin

— allowances for shift work or standby duty at the official’s place of work or at home,

— allowances in the event of dismissal of a probationary official for obvious inadequacy,

— allowances in the event of cancellation by the institution of the contract of a temporary staff member,

— the flat-rate allowances and payments at hourly rates for overtime worked by officials and auxiliary staff in categories C and D and by
local staff who could not be given compensatory leave in accordance with the procedures laid down,

— travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to
another place of employment,

— installation and resettlement allowances due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty,
on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere,

— removal expenses due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new
place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere,

— daily subsistence allowance for officials and temporary staff who furnish evidence that they must change their place of residence on
taking up duty or transferring to a new place of employment,

— the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff and the cost of weightings applied to the part of
emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

— the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year,

— supplementary expenses arising from the secondment of Community officials, and costs relating to training schemes.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 4, 4a, 5 to 10, 14, 14a, 14b, 15, 17, 20, 34, 38, 56, 56a,
56b, 62, 64, 65, 65a, 66, 67, 68a, 69, 70 to 75 thereof, and Annex VI, section 1 and Article 17(3) of Annex VII and Article 15 of Annex VIII
thereto

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 42 and 47 thereof.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof.

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**CHAPTER A2 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A2 01 01** (cont’d)

A2 01 01 01 (cont’d)

Regulation No 6/66/Euratom, 121/66/EEC of the Councils of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a rent allowance may be
granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2749/66), as amended by Regulation
(ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 3358/94 (OJ L 356, 31.12.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 2799/85 of 27 September 1985 amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European
Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities (OJ L 265, 8.10.1985, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A2 01 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 697 944 9 078 175 3 360 703,01

Former Items A-1 1 1 0, A-1 1 1 1, A-1 1 1 2, A-1 1 7 4, A-1 1 7 5, A-1 1 8 4 (in part), A-1 1 9 1 (in part), A-1 5 2 0, A-3 4 1 3,
A-1 1 2 0, A-1 3 0 0, A-1 7 0 1, A-2 3 5 2 and former Articles A-2 5 0 and A-2 6 0.

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

— the remuneration of auxiliary staff (within the meaning of Article 61 of the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European
Communities), the institution’s social security contributions for auxiliary staff and the impact of the weightings applicable to the remuneration of auxiliary staff,

— expenditure relating to use of any contract staff,

— expenditure on training with a view to enhancing staff skills, performance and effectiveness in response to the Office’s specific needs, and
in particular:

— use of experts to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results,

— use of consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality and personnel management,

— the cost of attending external training,

— expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising courses, the use of premises, transport, meals and accommodation for participants in residential courses,

— training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

— financing teaching aids,

— support services in the field of proof-reading, expenditure connected with agency and freelance staff and related administrative expenditure,

— expenditure entailed (salaries, insurance, etc.) by the use of agency staff and other private-law contract external staff,

— services of staff to operate the Office’s printing equipment,

— daily subsistence allowance for officials and temporary staff who furnish evidence that they must change their place of residence on
taking up duty or transferring to a new place of employment,

— the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year,

— travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by staff
covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international seconded experts or officials,

— the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignments to the Office and supplementary expenses
arising from the secondment of officials to national civil services or international organisations,

— reimbursement of costs incurred by persons officially representing the Office (reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the
performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other European institutions),

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**CHAPTER A2 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A2 01 01** (cont’d)

A2 01 01 02 (cont’d)

— the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings,

— services provided to the Office by the Commission (medium and long-term translation service),

— travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such
meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure (in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices) (experts are
reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

— expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings organised by the Office,

— expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts (individuals or firms) if the Office does
not have suitable staff available to carry out such studies.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 25 000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 and Article 65a thereof, and
Articles 11 to 14 of Annex VII thereto. Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article
3 and Title III thereof.

Rules of appointment and payment and other financial terms laid down by the Commission.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A2 01 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

15 749 200 15 115 681 13 020 962,57

Former Articles A-2 0 0 (in part), A-2 0 1, A-2 0 2, A-2 0 3, A-2 0 4, A-2 0 5, A-2 0 6, A-2 0 7, A-2 0 8, A-2 0 9, A-2 1 0, A-2 1 2,
A-2 3 0 (in part), A-2 4 0 (in part) and A-2 4 1 and former Items A-2 2 0 0 (in part), A-2 2 0 2 (in part), A-2 2 0 3 (in part), A-2 2 1 0,
A-2 2 1 2, A-2 2 1 3, A-2 2 3 0, A-2 2 3 2, A-2 2 3 3, A-2 3 5 0, A-2 3 5 1, A-2 3 5 3 and A-2 3 5 9.

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the Community territory:

— the payment of rents and leasing charges relating to occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

— insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

— water, gas, electricity and heating charges in respect of the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

— maintenance costs, calculated from current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the expenditure is occasioned by regular cleaning operations, the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products, etc., and by
repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops,

— the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks,
electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures, and the
cost of the necessary equipment,

— expenses concerned with the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings,
contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment,

— expenses concerned with the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting
equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs,

— the costs of purchase or rental with purchase option of buildings,

— the construction of buildings,

— the cost of financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

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**CHAPTER A2 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A2 01 01** (cont’d)

A2 01 01 03 (cont’d)

— other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges
for utilities (street cleaning and maintenance, refuse collection, etc.), and expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of
waste,

— technical assistance fees relating to major refurbishment work on premises,

— the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of IT equipment (computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices)
with the requisite software,

— installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

— the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of equipment for reproducing and archiving information in any form, such as printers, fax
machines, photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers,

— technical and logistical support connected with IT hardware and software, in particular external operating staff, security studies and
quality assurance connected with IT hardware and software, utilisation, maintenance and software development costs, and undertaking
of IT projects,

— the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations, and in particular:

—
— audiovisual, library and interpreting equipment (booths, headsets and switching units for simultaneous interpreting facilities, etc.),

—
— various tools for building-maintenance shops,

—
— facilities required for disabled officials, and studies, documentation and training relating to such equipment,

—
— expenditure on office automation equipment, such as the purchase, hire or leasing of typewriters, word processors and any electronic
office equipment,

— the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture, and in particular, the purchase of office furniture and specialised furniture,
including ergonomic furniture, shelving for archives, the replacement of worn-out and broken furniture,

— the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of vehicles, and in particular, new purchases of vehicles, the replacement of vehicles which,
during the year, reach a total mileage such as to justify replacement, the cost of hiring cars for short or long periods the cost of
maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles,

— the purchase of paper, envelopes, office supplies and products for workshops,

— various types of insurance (in particular third-party liability and insurance against theft),

— expenditure on working equipment, and in particular purchase of uniforms for floor messengers and drivers, purchase and cleaning of
working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

— purchase or reimbursement of the cost of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Council Directives 89/391/EEC and
90/270/EEC,

— departmental removals and reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and
office supplies,

— other operating expenditure not specifically provided for above, such as conference enrolment fees (excluding training expenses), subscriptions to trade and scientific associations, the cost of entries in telephone directories,

— postal and delivery charges for mail, reports and publications, and for postal and other packages sent by air, land, sea or rail, and the
Office’s internal mail,

— expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment
and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

— subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, telex, telegraph, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

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**CHAPTER A2 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A2 01 01** (cont’d)

A2 01 01 03 (cont’d)

— the cost of interbuilding telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Community offices.

This appropriation does not cover expenditure connected with the industrial activities of the printing shop and the distribution centre.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 68 700.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of
workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display-screen equipment
(fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A2 01 01 08 Legal expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 000 1 000 0,—

Former Article A-2 3 3

This appropriation is intended to cover preliminary legal costs and the services of lawyers or other experts called in to advise the Publications
Office. It also covers costs awarded against the Office by the Court of Justice, or other courts.

A2 01 01 12 Financial charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Former Items A-2 3 2 0 and A-2 3 2 9

This appropriation is intended to cover bank charges (commission, agios and miscellaneous expenditure), the cost of connection to the
interbank telecommunications network (SWIFT) and expenditure on subscriptions to credit-rating agencies.

A2 01 01 50 Personnel policy and management

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

438 500 346 500 323 800,—

Former Articles A-1 6 0, A-1 6 1, A-1 6 2, A-1 6 3 and A-1 6 4

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

— the cost of reception facilities for new officials and other staff and a contribution towards the expenses incurred by members of staff for
activities such as home helps, legal advice, open-air centres for children, courses in languages and the arts,

— assistance in kind which may be provided to an official, a former official or survivors of a deceased official who is/are in particularly
difficult circumstances,

— the Office’s contribution to the costs of the recreation centre and to other cultural and sports activities and initiatives to promote social
contact between staff of different nationalities in Luxembourg,

— the Office’s contribution to the cost of the Early Childhood Centre and other creches and for school transport,

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**CHAPTER A2 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A2 01 01** (cont’d)

A2 01 01 50 (cont’d)

— as part of the policy to assist the disabled, for such people in the following categories; officials and temporary staff in active employment,
spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment, all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of
officials of the European Communities.

Within the limits of the amount entered in the budget and after any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or origin have
been claimed, this appropriation covers any duly substantiated non-medical expenditure which is acknowledged to be necessary and arises
from disablement.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

A2 01 01 51 Infrastructure policy and management

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

19 200 16 200 7 600,—

Former Articles A-2 3 4, A-1 4 0, A-1 4 1 and A-1 4 2

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

— the cost of running restaurants, cafeterias and canteens, in particular maintenance of facilities, and miscellaneous purchases,

— routine equipment conversion and replacement expenditure,

— major conversion and replacement costs which need to be clearly distinguished from routine expenditure on conversion, repair and
replacement of fittings and equipment,

— damages to be borne by the Office and those arising from third-party liability, and expenditure relating to certain cases where, for
reasons of equity, compensation has to be paid without any legal claim whatsoever arising therefrom.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

A2 01 01 60 Documentation and library expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

35 000 25 800 21 425,—

Former Items A-2 2 5 0, A-2 2 5 1, A-2 2 5 2, A-2 2 5 3 and A-2 2 5 5

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

— the purchase of dictionaries, glossaries, etc., and manuals relating to the activities of the Office,

— the installation of special library equipment (files, shelving, furniture, catalogues, etc.),

— expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals, official journals and various other specialised publications,

— the costs of subscriptions to press agencies (wire services and press and information bulletins),

— subscriptions to view-data services.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

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**CHAPTER A2 02 — SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES**

**A2 02 01** **Author services**

A2 02 01 01 Author services

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

280 000 150 000 105 000,—

Former Item A-3 4 3 2

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure relating to the ‘Author services’ activity, in particular:

— cataloguing, comprising the cost of the documentary analysis, drafting, input and checking of the bibliographical information needed to
establish databases listing European Union publications,

— annual subscriptions to international agencies in the field of cataloguing.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5 000.

**A2 02 02** **Official Journal L and C**

A2 02 02 01 Official Journal L and C

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

20 000 11 000 10 360,—

Former Item A-2254

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure relating to the ‘Official Journal L and C’ activity, in particular the cost of binding and
other expenditure necessary for the preservation of books and publications, in particular the Official Journal of the European Union.

**A2 02 03** **Databases**

A2 02 03 01 Databases

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 041 000 1 065 000 1 064 999,29

Former Item A-3 4 3 1

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure relating to the ‘Databases’ activity, in particular all the costs for developing and
disseminating CELEX and EUR-Lex, in particular documentary analysis, data input, development and operation of computer systems, drafting and production of user documentation and the design and manufacture of related products, other than those connected with the Official
Journal.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 230 000.

Legal basis

Council resolution of 26 November 1974 on the automation of legal documentation (OJ C 20, 28.1.1975, p. 2).

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**CHAPTER A2 02 — SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES** (cont’d)

**A2 02 03** (cont’d)

A2 02 03 01 (cont’d)

Council resolution of 13 November 1991 on the reorganisation of the operating structures of the CELEX system (automated documentation
on Community law) (OJ C 308, 28.11.1991, p. 2).

Council resolution of 20 June 1994 on the electronic dissemination of Community law and national implementing laws and on improved
access conditions (OJ C 179, 1.7.1994, p. 3).

**A2 02 04** **Multimedia products**

A2 02 04 01 Multimedia products

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

550 000 300 000 284 727,61

Former Items A-3 4 3 4 and A-3 4 3 6

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure relating to the ‘Multimedia products’ activity, in particular:

— the cost of designing and producing tools for all the institutions to assist with the production and updating of multimedia products,
including CD-ROMs, Internet sites, etc., and the development of standards, the production of related guides and assistance with implementation,

— the support that the Office offers the institutions, agencies and other bodies involved in electronic publishing, particularly expenditure
connected with studies and prototypes of common services and their implementation, management, support and promotion.

The appropriation is intended in part to cover the migration to these common services. Depending on the specific features of the request, the
institutions may contribute to the financing of this work.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10 000.

**A2 02 05** **General publications**

A2 02 05 01 General publications

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 151 000 965 600 792 705,28

Former Items A-2 2 0 0 (in part), A-2 2 0 2 (in part), A-2 2 0 3 (in part), A-2 3 0 0 (in part) and A-3 4 1 0 (in part).

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure relating to the ‘General publications’ activity, in particular:

— printshop infrastructure,

— expenditure on new purchases, maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment for installations for the production of publications
and for reproduction and archiving of documents in whatever form (paper, electronic), including miscellaneous tools,

— studies, documentation and training connected with the equipment,

— the cost of hiring industrial photocopiers and technical installations for the various workshops, including the cost of consumables,

— the purchase of paper and other products,

— expenditure on the production of publications of which the Office is the author and the cost of reprinting publications and correcting
errors for which the Office bears responsibility.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 165 000.

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**CHAPTER A2 02 — SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES** (cont’d)

**A2 02 06** **Distribution**

A2 02 06 01 Distribution

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

8 513 000 7 403 210 7 723 613,96

Former Items A-2 0 0 0 (in part), A-2 2 0 0 (in part), A-2 2 0 2 (in part), A-2 2 0 3 (in part), A-2 3 0 0 (in part), A-2 4 0 0 (in part),
A-3 4 1 0 (in part), A-3 4 1 2, A-3 4 3 0 and A-3 4 3 5

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure relating to the ‘Distribution’ activity, in particular:

— the cost of storing the Office’s publications,

— the cost of packaging and addressing, and the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment at the
distribution centre (machines, installations, consumables, and related labour and handling),

— the distribution centre’s dispatch, routing and mailing costs, and the management of address lists,

— distribution (free and fee-paying) by electronic means, including the running costs of the ‘EU bookshop’, publication on demand, reprints,
joint publication ventures,

— the cost of promotion and marketing,

— the cost of providing the public and customers with information and assistance on the products (whatever the medium) distributed by
the Office

— costs connected with the marketing of publications, in particular the cost of distribution to sales networks.

This appropriation does not cover postal charges for administrative correspondence.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10 292 200.

**CHAPTER A2 10 — PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS**

**A2 10 01** **Provisional appropriations**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

**A2 10 10** **Contingency reserve**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

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**EUROPEAN ANTI-FRAUD OFFICE**

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**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 4 0

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other**
**servants** 2 662 000 2 346 000 2 351 000,—

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme** 1 689 000 1 427 000 1 527 000,—

**4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunerations of officials and**
**other servants in active employment** p.m. 198 000 408 000,—

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** 132 388

CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 4 483 388 3 971 000 4 286 000,—

**Title 4 — Total** **4 483 388** **3 971 000** **4 286 000,—**

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**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

2 662 000 2 346 000 2 351 000,—

This revenue comprises all the proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants deducted monthly
from the salaries of the staff of the European Anti-fraud Office.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax
for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2459/98
(OJ L 307, 17.11.1998, p. 3).

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

1 689 000 1 427 000 1 527 000,—

This revenue comprises all the contributions deducted monthly from the salaries of the staff of the European Anti-fraud Office in accordance
with Article 83(2) of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and used to finance the pension scheme.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

**4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunerations of officials and other servants in active employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 198 000 408 000,—

This revenue comprises all the proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunerations of officials and other servants in active
employment deducted monthly from the salaries of the staff of the European Anti-fraud Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof.

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

132 388

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by the revised proposal for a
Council regulation, submitted by the Commission on..., amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the
Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities (COM(2004)...).

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**TITLE 6**

**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 6 6

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds 20 000 p.m.

Article 6 6 0 — Total 20 000 p.m.

CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL 20 000 p.m.

**Title 6 — Total** **20 000** **p.m.**

**GRAND TOTAL** **4 503 388** **3 971 000** **4 286 000,—**

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**TITLE 6**

**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE**

New title

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

New chapter

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

New article

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

20 000 p.m.

New item

This item is intended to accommodate, in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002
on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue not
provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is
assigned.

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**EXPENDITURE**

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**A3** **ANTI-FRAUD OFFICE (OLAF) — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF**
**THE ANTI-FRAUD OFFICE**

A3 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE 39 704 000 35 311 720 31 051 173,44

A3 02 FINANCING ANTI-FRAUD MEASURES 1 978 000 1 825 000 1 197 126,30

A3 03 EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM THE MANDATE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE 200 000 208 000 143 000,—

A3 10 RESERVES p.m. p.m. 0,—

**Title A3 — Total** **41 882 000** **37 344 720** **32 391 299,74**

**GRAND TOTAL** **41 882 000** **37 344 720** **32 391 299,74**

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**TITLE A3**

**ANTI-FRAUD OFFICE (OLAF) — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ANTI-FRAUD OFFICE**

**CHAPTER A3 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 449 280 is entered in Chapter.

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**CHAPTER A3 02 — FINANCING ANTI-FRAUD MEASURES**

**CHAPTER A3 03 — EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM THE MANDATE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE**

**CHAPTER A3 10 — RESERVES**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER A3 10

**A3 10 01** **RESERVES**

A3 10 01 01 Chapter 10 0 — Provisional appropriations

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 100 000 is entered in Chapter.

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**CHAPTER A3 10 — RESERVES** (cont’d)

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**A3 10 01** (cont’d)

A3 10 01 02 Chapter 10 1 — Contingency reserve

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

Article A3 10 01 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,—

CHAPTER A3 10 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,—

**Title A3 — Total** **41 882 000** **37 344 720** **32 391 299,74**

**GRAND TOTAL** **41 882 000** **37 344 720** **32 391 299,74**

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**TITLE A3**

**ANTI-FRAUD OFFICE (OLAF) — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ANTI-FRAUD OFFICE**

**CHAPTER A3 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

**A3 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff and other management expenditure**

A3 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

26 080 000 23 429 000 18 931 670,47

Former Items A-1 1 0 0, A-1 1 0 1, A-1 1 0 2, A-1 1 0 3, A-1 1 3 0, A-1 1 3 1, A-1 1 3 2, A-1 1 3 3, A-1 1 4 0, A-1 1 4 1, A-1 1 4 4,
A-1 1 4 7, A-1 1 5 0, A-1 1 8 0, A-1 1 8 1, A-1 1 8 2, A-1 1 8 3, A-1 1 8 4, A-1 1 9 0, A-1 1 9 1 (in part) and A-1 5 2 1

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— basic salaries of officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan,

— family allowances for officials and temporary staff, namely:

—
— head of household allowance,

—
— dependent child allowance,

—
— education allowance,

— expatriation and foreign residence allowance payable to officials and temporary staff,

— fixed allowances of officials and temporary staff in category C employed as copy typists, shorthand typists, telex operators, varitypists,
executive secretaries or principal secretaries,

— the employer’s contributions towards sickness insurance,

— payments in the form of supplementary reimbursements of sickness expenses to former deportees and members of the Resistance who
were interned,

— the employer’s contribution to insurance against accidents and occupational disease, and supplementary expenditure incurred pursuant
to the relevant provisions of the Staff Regulations,

— unemployment insurance for temporary staff,

— cover payments made by the institution to allow temporary staff to constitute or maintain pension rights in their country of origin,

— in respect of officials and temporary staff:

—
— birth grants,

— — in the event of death:

— — — the total remuneration of the deceased until the end of the third month following that in which the death occurs,

— — — the costs of transporting the body to the deceased’s place of origin,

— flat-rate payment of travel costs of officials and temporary staff, and their spouses and dependants, from the place of employment to the
place of origin on the following conditions:

—
— once in each calendar year if the distance by rail is more than 50 but less than 725 kilometres,

—
— twice in each calendar year if the distance by rail is 725 kilometres or more,

— rent allowances for officials employed in places where the problem of accommodation is recognised as being particularly difficult,

— transport allowances for officials employed in places where transport is recognised as being particularly difficult and costly because of
the distance between the place of residence and the place of work,

— flat-rate allowance for officials who, by reason of their duties, regularly incur entertainment expenses and, in special cases, part of the
cost of accommodation,

— travel allowance not exceeding EUR 75 for officials in grades other than A 1 and A 2 whose duties frequently require them to make
journeys for which they are authorised to use their own car,

— special allowance is granted to the accounting officer, assistant accounting officers and imprest administrators,

— for officials and temporary staff allowances for shift work or standby duty at the official’s place of work or at home,

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**CHAPTER A3 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A3 01 01** (cont’d)

A3 01 01 01 (cont’d)

— compensatory allowances granted to officials of the European Coal and Steel Community who suffered a reduction in their net salary,

— the allowance granted to probationary officials dismissed for reasons of obvious inadequacy,

— the compensation paid in the event of cancellation by the institution of the contract of a temporary member of staff,

— reimbursement of expenditure on security measures at the homes of officials working in delegations and offices in the Community,

— the flat-rate allowances and payments at hourly rates for overtime worked by officials and auxiliary staff in categories C and D and by
local staff who could not be given compensatory leave in accordance with the procedures laid down,

— travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to
another place of employment,

— installation and resettlement allowances due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty,
on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere,

— removal expenses due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new
place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere,

— daily subsistence allowance for officials and temporary staff who furnish evidence that they must change their place of residence on
taking up duty or transferring to a new place of employment,

— the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff and the cost of weightings applied to the part of
emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

— the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year,

— supplementary expenses arising from the secondment of Community officials, i.e. to pay the allowances and reimburse the expenditure
to which secondment entitles them. It is also intended to cover costs relating to special training schemes with authorities and bodies in
the Member States and non-member countries.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular:

— Articles 20, 27 to 31, 33, 34, 38, 56, 56a, 56b, 62, 64, 65, 65a, 66, 67, 68a, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 and 75 thereof,

as well as

— Annexes III and VI thereto,

— Annex VII thereto, and in particular section I and Articles 4, 4a, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 14a, 14b, 15 and 17(3),

— Annex VIII thereto, and in particular Article 15,

— Annex X thereto.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 42 and 47 thereof.

Staff Regulations of the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof.

Regulation No 6/66/Euratom, No 121/66/EEC of the Councils of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a rent allowance may
be granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2749/66), as last amended by
Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 3358/94 (OJ L 356, 31.12.1994, p. 1).

Regulation No 7/66/Euratom, No 122/66/EEC of the Councils of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a transport allowance
may be granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2751/66).

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as
last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 762/2001 (OJ L 111, 20.4.2001, p. 1), and in particular Article 75 thereof.

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 2799/85 of 27 September 1985 amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European
Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities (OJ L 265, 8.10.1985, p. 1).

Commission Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EC) No 3418/93 of 9 December 1993 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of certain
provisions of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 (OJ L 315, 16.12.1993, p. 1), and in particular Article 31 thereof.

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**CHAPTER A3 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A3 01 01** (cont’d)

A3 01 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

8 740 100 7 286 720 7 396 173,73
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 449 280 is entered in Chapter.

Former Items A-1 1 1 0, A-1 1 7 0, A-1 1 7 1, A-1 1 7 5, A-1 1 9 1 (in part), A-1 5 2 0, A-1 7 0 1 and A-2 3 5 2 and former Articles
A-1 1 2, A-1 3 0, A-2 5 0 and A-2 6 0

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

— the remuneration of auxiliary staff (within the meaning of Article 61 of the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European
Communities), the employer’s social security contributions for auxiliary staff and the impact of the weightings applicable to the remuneration of auxiliary staff,

— the amount required for the remuneration of ‘guide’ auxiliary staff for disabled persons,

— use of agency staff, in particular clerical staff and shorthand typists,

— staff expenditure included in service contracts on technical and administrative subcontracting and intellectual services and expenditure
on buildings, equipment and administration for such staff,

— the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignments to the Commission or called for short
consultations, particularly to draft legislation on harmonisation in various areas. Exchanges are also organised to allow uniform application of Community legislation by the Member States,

— the cost of any adjustments to remunerations approved by the Council during the financial year.

It is also intended to cover the following expenditure:

— the cost of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for the print shops, and of some printing carried out by outside
service-providers,

— postal and delivery charges for ordinary mail, on reports and publications, on postal and other packages sent by air, sea or rail, and on
the Commission’s internal mail,

— subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, telex, telegraph, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

— the cost of interbuilding telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Community offices,

— the following expenditure concerning hardware and software in departments:

—
— the purchase, hire or leasing of computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

—
— the purchase, hire or leasing of equipment relating to the presentation of information in printed form, e.g. printers, fax machines,
photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers,

—
— the purchase, hire or leasing of typewriters and word processors and any other electronic office equipment,

—
— installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

— the following expenditure concerning technical and logistical support and user assistance:

—
— technical and logistical support and training and other general activities relating to computer equipment and software,

—
— general information-technology training, subscriptions to technical documentation in printed or electronic form, etc.,

—
— outside operating personnel, service bureaux, subscriptions to international organisations, etc.,

—
— studies covering security aspects and quality control relating to information technology equipment and software.

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**CHAPTER A3 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A3 01 01** (cont’d)

A3 01 01 02 (cont’d)

This appropriation is also intended to cover the fees and social security contributions, travel expenses and subsistence allowances of freelance
and other non-permanent interpreters called by the Joint interpreting and conference service to service meetings organised by the Office
which cannot be serviced by Commission interpreters (officials, temporary and auxiliary staff), and the services of freelance translators and
computational linguists and typing or other work outsourced by the Translation service.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the following decentralised administrative expenditure:

— travel expenses, including ancillary costs relating to tickets and reservations, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional
expenditure incurred in connection with missions by Commission staff covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international
experts or officials seconded to Commission departments,

— reimbursement of costs incurred by persons officially representing the Office (reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the
performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other European institutions),

— travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such
meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices (experts are
reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

— travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in committees set up by the Treaty and by regulations (Council or
Commission), and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure (in the headquarters of
the institutions or external offices),

— the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings,

— miscellaneous expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings in which the Commission participates,

— expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts (individuals or firms) if the Commission
does not have suitable staff available to carry out such studies,

— the purchase of studies already carried out or subscriptions to specialist research institutions,

— general training designed to improve the skills of the staff and the performance and efficiency of the institution:

—
— fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results,

—
— fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality and personnel management,

—
— expenditure incurred in designing, holding and evaluating the training organised by the Commission in the form of courses, seminars
and conferences (course instructors/speakers and their travel and subsistence expenses, and teaching materials),

—
— the cost of attending external training and of joining the relevant professional organisations,

—
— expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising such courses and the use of premises and transport and the cost of food and
accommodation for the participants of residential courses,

—
— training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

—
— financing of teaching aids,

— the following expenditure concerning information and management systems:

—
— the development and maintenance under contract of management and information systems,

—
— studies, documentation and training linked to those systems and project management,

—
— the acquisition of skills and expertise in the area of information technology for all departments: quality, security, technology, development methodology, information-technology management, etc.,

—
— technical support for those systems, and the technical work needed to ensure that they operate satisfactorily,

— other administrative expenditure:

—
— conference fees,

—
— subscriptions to trade and scientific associations,

—
— the cost of medals for officials who have completed 20 years’ service.

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**CHAPTER A3 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A3 01 01** (cont’d)

A3 01 01 02 (cont’d)

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 65a and the third paragraph of Article 24 thereof and
Articles 11 to 14 of Annex VII thereto.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 3 and 4 and Titles III and IV thereof.

Rules adopted by the Commission governing the designation and remuneration and other financial conditions for national and international
temporarily seconded to the institution.

A3 01 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 873 900 4 585 000 4 715 081,84

Former Articles A-2 0 0, A-2 0 1, A-2 0 2, A-2 0 3, A-2 0 4, A-2 0 5, A-2 0 6, A-2 0 7, A-2 0 8, A-2 0 9, A-2 1 0, A-2 1 2, A-2 2 0,
A-2 2 1, A-2 3 0, A-2 4 0 and A-2 4 1 and former Items A-2 2 3 0, A-2 3 5 0, A-2 3 5 1, A-2 3 5 3, A-2 3 5 9

This appropriation is intended to cover the buildings of the Office, in particular:

— the payment of rents and leasing charges relating to occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

— the payment of insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the institution,

— water, gas, electricity and heating charges,

— maintenance costs, calculated on the basis of current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the
expenditure is occasioned by regular cleaning operations, the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products,
etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops,

— expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

— the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks,
electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures,

— expenses concerned with the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings,
contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment,

— expenses concerned with the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting
equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs,

— purchase or rental with purchase option of buildings,

— construction of buildings,

— the cost of legal, financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

— other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges
for utilities (refuse collection etc.),

— technical assistance fees relating to major refurbishment work on premises,

— the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations, and in particular:

—
— equipment (including photocopiers) for producing, reproducing and archiving documents in any form (paper, electronic media),

—
— audiovisual, library and interpreting equipment (booths, headsets and switching units for simultaneous interpreting facilities, etc.),

—
— kitchen fittings and restaurant equipment,

—
— various tools for building-maintenance shops,

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**CHAPTER A3 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A3 01 01** (cont’d)

A3 01 01 03 (cont’d)

—
— facilities required for disabled officials,

—
— studies, documentation and training relating to such facilities,

— the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture, and in particular:

—
— the purchase of office furniture and specialised furniture, including ergonomic furniture, shelving for archives, etc.,

—
— the replacement of worn-out and broken furniture,

—
— supplies of special equipment for libraries (card indexes, shelving, catalogue units, etc.),

—
— fittings specific to canteens and restaurants,

—
— the hire of furniture,

—
— furniture maintenance and repair costs,

— the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of vehicles, and in particular:

—
— new purchases of vehicles,

—
— the replacement of vehicles which, during the year, reach a total mileage such as to justify replacement,

—
— the cost of hiring cars for short or long periods when demand exceeds the capacity of the vehicle fleet,

—
— the cost of maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles (fuel, lubricants, tyres, inner tubes, miscellaneous supplies, spare
parts, tools, etc.),

— various types of insurance (in particular third-party and theft) and the insurance costs referred to in Article 75 of the Financial Regulation,

— expenditure on working equipment, and in particular:

—
— purchase of uniforms for floor messengers and drivers,

—
— purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against
bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

—
— purchase or reimbursement of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC,

— departmental removals and reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and
office supplies,

— expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment
and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal).

Revenue available for reuse is estimated at EUR 20 000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Annex X thereto.

Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1) as last
amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 762/2001 (OJ L 111, 20.4.2001, p. 1).

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of
workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display-screen equipment
(fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

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**CHAPTER A3 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A3 01 01** (cont’d)

A3 01 01 08 Legal expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. 1 000 1 250,—

Former Article A-2 3 3 0

This appropriation is intended to cover preliminary legal costs and the services of lawyers or other experts called in to advise the Office.

It also covers costs awarded against the Office by the Court of Justice, or other courts.

A3 01 01 12 Financial charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Former Items A-2 3 2 0 and A-2 3 2 9

This item is intended to accommodate any appropriation which may be required to cover bank charges (commission, agios and miscellaneous expenditure) and any cash differences, losses or deterioration of monies or assets, within the limits set by the Financial Regulation.

A3 01 01 50 Personnel policy and management

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Former Items A-1 6 0 0, A-1 6 1 0, A-1 6 2 0, A-1 6 3 0 and A-1 6 4 0

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— assistance in kind which may be provided to an official, a former official or survivors of a deceased official who is/are in particularly
difficult circumstances,

— the Office’s contribution to the costs of the recreation centre and to other cultural and sports activities in Brussels,

— the Office’s share of grants awarded for social activities in Brussels,

— reception expenditure and the cost of legal aid to staff,

— the Office’s contribution to the cost of creches and for school transport.

This appropriation is intended for the following categories of disabled persons as part of a policy to assist the disabled:

— officials and temporary staff in active employment,

— spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

— all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

It covers, within the limits of the amount entered in the budget and after any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or
origin have been claimed, any duly substantiated non-medical expenditure which is acknowledged to be necessary and arises from disablement.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

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**CHAPTER A3 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A3 01 01** (cont’d)

A3 01 01 51 Infrastructure policy and management

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Former Items A-1 4 0 0, A-1 4 0 1, A-1 4 0 2 and A-2 3 4 0

This appropriation is to accommodate, if necessary, an appropriation to cover damages and the cost of settling claims against the Office (civil
liability).

It is also intended to cover:

— the running costs of the restaurants, cafeterias and canteens, and in particular maintenance costs,

— the cost of routine conversion and replacement of equipment and purchase of new equipment which cannot be included in routine
maintenance expenditure,

— major conversion and replacement costs which need to be clearly distinguished from routine expenditure on conversion, repair and
replacement of fittings and equipment.

A3 01 01 60 Documentation and library expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 000 10 000 6 997,40

Former Article A-2 2 5

This appropriation is intended to cover the Office’s expenditure on purchasing publications, connected with the Office’s activities, subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals, official journals, parliamentary papers, foreign trade statistics, news agency reports and various
other specialised publications.

**CHAPTER A3 02 — FINANCING ANTI-FRAUD MEASURES**

**A3 02 01** **Controls, studies, analyses and activities specific to the European Anti-fraud Office**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

1 450 000 1 425 000 1 020 055,05

Former Items A-3 0 0 0 and A-3 0 0 1 (in part)

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure on measures to combat fraud which does not come under the Office’s administrative
operations.

It is intended, in particular, for:

— devising, developing, improving and managing information exchange systems and common infrastructures, while respecting confidentiality and security requirements,

— searching for, gathering, examining, utilising and passing on to national investigation departments all information which is useful for the
detection and pursuit of fraud (e.g. via databases),

— supporting efforts by Member States, in particular in the case of international fraud, when action has to be taken at Community level,

— financing measures to increase the effectiveness of preventive measures, inspections and investigations,

— strengthening cooperation with national administrations, in particular to combat cigarette smuggling,

— organising and participating in monitoring and on-the-spot inspections,

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**CHAPTER A3 02 — FINANCING ANTI-FRAUD MEASURES** (cont’d)

**A3 02 01** (cont’d)

— financing travel expenses and subsistence allowances for inspectors and national magistrates working abroad in connection with control
visits, on-the-spot inspections, coordination meetings and for the purposes of an inspection in general,

— covering travel expenses, subsistence allowances and ancillary costs of experts employed by the Office in the course of its investigations
to give a professional opinion on a specific matter,

— covering the costs of conferences, congresses and meetings that the Office organises in its anti-fraud work.

The amount of assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 20 000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89 of 21 December 1989 on scrutiny by Member States of transactions forming part of the system of
financing by the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund and repealing Directive 77/435/EEC
(OJ L 388, 30.12.1989, p. 18).

Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the
European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-fraud Office
(OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 8).

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 280 thereof.

**A3 02 02** **Measures to protect the euro against counterfeiting**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

100 000 100 000 10 500,—

Former Item A-3 0 1 0

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of initiatives and specific measures to protect the euro against counterfeiting.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the
European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF)
(OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 8).

**A3 02 03** **Information and communication measures**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

428 000 300 000 166 571,25
,( [1] )

( [1] ) An appropriation of EUR 100 000 is entered in Chapter.

Former Item A-3 0 0 1 (in part)

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of information and communication measures undertaken by the Office.

The Office’s external information and communication strategy is central to its work. The Office was set up as an independent investigative
body and must therefore have its own communications strategy. The Office’s work is often too technical to be immediately comprehensible
to the general public. The Office has to inform its interlocutors and the public as a whole of its role and tasks. Public perception of the
Office’s work is of paramount importance.

As a Commission service, the Office also needs to take account of the democratic deficit existing between Community institutions and the
citizens of Europe. The Commission has recognised this deficit and drawn up an action plan to address it.

The communications strategy that the Office has developed and continues to implement must demonstrate its independence.

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**CHAPTER A3 02 — FINANCING ANTI-FRAUD MEASURES** (cont’d)

**A3 02 03** (cont’d)

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the
European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF)
(OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 8).

**CHAPTER A3 03 — EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM THE MANDATE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE**

**A3 03 01** **Expenditure resulting from the mandate of the Members of the Supervisory Committee**

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

200 000 208 000 143 000,—

Former Articles A-5 0 0, A-5 0 1, A-5 0 2, A-5 0 4 and former Items A-5 0 3 0, A-5 0 3 1 and A-5 0 3 2

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure resulting from the mandate of the members of the supervisory committee, namely:

— allowances granted to the Members of the Supervisory Committee for the time dedicated to the fulfilment of their functions, as well as
their travel expenses and ancillary costs,

— costs incurred by members of the Supervisory Committee officially representing the Supervisory Committee,

— all operating expenditure, such as the cost of purchase of equipment, stationery and office supplies and expenditure arising from communications and telecommunications (postal charges, telephone, fax and telegraph charges), documentation and library expenditure, the
purchase of books and subscriptions to information media,

— travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts, invited by the members of the Supervisory Committee to participate in study
groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure (in the
headquarters of the institutions or external offices),

— expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts (individuals or firms) where the members
of the Supervisory Committee are unable to entrust such studies to suitable staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Commission Decision 1999/352/EC, ECSC, Euratom of 28 April 1999 establishing the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF)
(OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 20) and in particular Articles 4 and 6(3) thereof.

Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the
European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1) and in particular Article 11 thereof.

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF)
(OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 8) and in particular Article 11 thereof.

**CHAPTER A3 10 — RESERVES**

**A3 10 01** **RESERVES**

A3 10 01 01 Chapter 10 0 — Provisional appropriations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

The appropriations entered in this chapter are purely provisional and may be used only after their transfer to other chapters in accordance
with the procedure laid down for that purpose in the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**A3 10 01** (cont’d)

A3 10 01 02 Chapter 10 1 — Contingency reserve

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

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**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 4 0

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other**
**servants** 1 191 000 1 058 000

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme** 392 000 342 000

**4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunerations of officials and**
**other servants in active employment** — 59 000

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** 52 239

CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 1 635 239 1 459 000

**Title 4 — Total** **1 635 239** **1 459 000**

**GRAND TOTAL** **1 635 239** **1 459 000**

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**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

1 191 000 1 058 000

This revenue comprises all the proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants deducted monthly
from the salaries of the staff of the European Communities Personnel Selection Office.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax
for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2459/98
(OJ L 307, 17.11.1998, p. 3).

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

392 000 342 000

This revenue comprises all the contributions deducted monthly from the salaries of the staff of the European Communities Personnel
Selection Office in accordance with Article 83(2) of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and used to finance the
pension scheme.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

**4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunerations of officials and other servants in active employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— 59 000

This revenue comprises all the proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunerations of officials and other servants in active
employment deducted monthly from the salaries of the staff of the European Communities Personnel Selection Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof.

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

52 239

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by the revised proposal for a
Council regulation, submitted by the Commission on..., amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the
Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities (COM(2004)...).

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**EXPENDITURE**

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**A4** **EUROPEAN PERSONNEL SELECTION OFFICE**

A4 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE 12 580 000 12 247 500 10 328 015,13

A4 02 INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION, INTERINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
AND ACTIVITIES 8 848 000 8 771 000 2 821 967,73

A4 10 RESERVES p.m. p.m. 0,—

**Title A4 — Total** **21 428 000** **21 018 500** **13 149 982,86**

**GRAND TOTAL** **21 428 000** **21 018 500** **13 149 982,86**

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**TITLE A4**

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**CHAPTER A4 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER A4 02 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION, INTERINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES**

**CHAPTER A4 10 — RESERVES**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

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**CHAPTER A4 02 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION, INTERINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES**

**CHAPTER A4 10 — RESERVES**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**A4 10 10** **Contingency reserve**

A4 10 10 02 Contingency reserve

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m.

Article A4 10 10 — Total p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER A4 10 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,—

**Title A4 — Total** **21 428 000** **21 018 500** **13 149 982,86**

**GRAND TOTAL** **21 428 000** **21 018 500** **13 149 982,86**

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**TITLE A4**

**EUROPEAN PERSONNEL SELECTION OFFICE**

**CHAPTER A4 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

**A4 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff and other management expenditure**

A4 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

5 933 700 6 103 000 5 526 287,20

Former Items A-1 1 0 0, A-1 1 0 1, A-1 1 0 2, A-1 1 0 3, A-1 1 3 0, A-1 1 3 1, A-1 1 3 2, A-1 1 3 3, A-1 1 4 0, A-1 1 4 1, A-1 1 4 4,
A-1 1 4 7, A-1 1 5 0, A-1 1 8 1, A-1 1 8 2, A-1 1 8 3, A-1 1 8 4, A-1 1 9 0, A-1 1 9 1 and A-1 5 2 1

This appropriation is intended to cover, for officials and temporary staff holding a post on the establishment plan:

— salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries,

— accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

— unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin,

— miscellaneous allowances and grants,

— in respect of officials and temporary staff, allowances for shift work or standby duty at the official’s place of work or at home,

— compensatory allowances granted to officials of the European Coal and Steel Community who suffered a reduction in their net salary,

— the allowance granted to probationary officials dismissed for reasons of obvious inadequacy,

— the compensation paid in the event of cancellation by the institution of the contract of a temporary member of staff,

— the flat-rate allowances and payments at hourly rates for overtime worked by officials and auxiliary staff in categories C and D and by
local staff, who could not be given compensatory leave in accordance with the procedures laid down,

— the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff and the cost of weightings applied to the part of
emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

— travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to
another place of employment,

— installation and resettlement allowances due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new
place of employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

— removal expenses due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment
and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

— daily subsistence allowance for officials and temporary staff who furnish evidence that they must change their place of residence on
taking up duty or transferring to a new place of employment,

— the cost of any adjustments to remunerations approved by the Council during the financial year,

— supplementary expenses arising from the secondment of Community officials, i.e. to pay the allowances and reimburse the expenditure
to which secondment entitles them. It is also intended to cover costs relating to special training schemes with authorities and bodies in
the Member States and non-member countries.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 4, 4a, 5 to 10, 14, 14a, 14b, 15, 17, 20, 34, 56, 56a,
56b, 62, 64, 65, 65a, 66, 67, 68a, 69, 70 to 75 thereof, and Annex VI, section 1 and Article 17(3) of Annex VII and Article 15 of Annex VIII
thereto.

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**CHAPTER A4 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A4 01 01** (cont’d)

A4 01 01 01 (cont’d)

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 42 and 47 thereof.

Staff Regulations of the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof.

Regulation No 6/66/Euratom, No 121/66/EEC of the Councils of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a rent allowance may
be granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2749/66), as last amended by
Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 3358/94 (OJ L 356, 31.12.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 2799/85 of 27 September 1985 amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European
Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities (OJ L 265, 8.10.1985, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A4 01 01 02 Other management expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

2 895 300 2 536 000 1 561 522,78

Former Article A-1 1 2 and former Items A-1 1 1 0, A-1 1 7 0, A-1 1 7 1, A-1 1 7 5, A-152 0, A-1 7 01 and A-1 7 0 2

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the remuneration of auxiliary staff (within the meaning of Article 61 of the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European
Communities), the institution’s social security contributions for auxiliary staff and the impact of the weightings applicable to the remuneration of auxiliary staff,

— expenditure relating to use of any contract staff,

— the social security contributions, travel expenses and subsistence allowances of freelance and other non-permanent interpreters called by
the Joint interpreting and conference service to service meetings organised by the Office which cannot be serviced by Commission
interpreters (officials, temporary and auxiliary staff),

— the services of freelance translators and linguists and typing or other work outsourced by the Translation service,

— expenditure entailed (salaries, insurance, etc.) by the use of external staff under private-law contracts (nursery staff) and agency staff for
the child-minding centres in Luxembourg, and other agency staff, mainly typists,

— staff expenditure included in service contracts on technical and administrative sub-contracting and intellectual services and expenditure
on buildings, equipment and administration for such staff,

— the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignments to the Office and supplementary expenses
arising from the secondment of officials to national civil services or international organisations,

— travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by staff
covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international experts or officials on secondment,

— reimbursement of costs incurred by persons officially representing the Office (reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the
performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other European institutions),

— travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such
meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices (experts are
reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

— miscellaneous expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings in which the Office participates,

— expenditure on training with a view to enhancing staff skills, and the performance and effectiveness of the Office:

—
— fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results,

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**CHAPTER A4 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A4 01 01** (cont’d)

A4 01 01 02 (cont’d)

—
— fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality and personnel management,

—
— the cost of attending external training and of joining the relevant professional organisations,

— expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising such courses and the use of premises and transport and the cost of food and
accommodation for the participants of residential courses,

— training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

— financing teaching aids.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 andArticle 65a thereof, and
Articles 11 to 14 of Annex VII thereto.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A4 01 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 741 000 3 598 500 3 233 205,15

Former Articles A-2 0 0, A-2 0 1, A-2 0 2, A-2 0 4, A-2 0 6, A-2 0 7, A-2 0 8, A-2 0 9, A-2 1 0, A-2 1 2, A-2 3 0, A-2 4 0, A-2 4 1
as well as former Items A-2 0 3 0, A-2 0 3 1, A-2 0 5 0, A-2 0 51, A-2 2 0 0, A-2 2 1 0, A-2 2 3 0, A-2 2 3 2, A-2 2 3 3, A-2 3 5 0,
A-2 3 5 1, A-2 3 5 3, A-2 3 5 9

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the Community territory:

— the payment of rents and leasing charges relating to occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

— the payment of insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

— water, gas, electricity and heating charges in respect of the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

— maintenance costs, calculated on the basis of current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the
expenditure is occasioned by regular cleaning operations, the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products,
etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops,

— expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

— the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks,
electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures, and the
cost of the necessary equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to
rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing,
duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

— expenses concerned with the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings,
contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment (before contracts for an amount in
excess of EUR 300 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other
institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a
similar contract),

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**CHAPTER A4 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A4 01 01** (cont’d)

A4 01 01 03 (cont’d)

— expenses concerned with the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting
equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR
300 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with
regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

— the cost of legal, financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

— other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges
for utilities (refuse collection etc.),

— technical assistance fees relating to major refurbishment work on premises,

— the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations, and in particular:

—
— equipment (including photocopiers) for producing, reproducing and archiving documents in any form (paper, electronic media),

—
— audiovisual, library and interpreting equipment (booths, headsets and switching units for simultaneous interpreting facilities, etc.),

—
— kitchen fittings and restaurant equipment,

—
— various tools for building-maintenance shops,

—
— facilities required for disabled officials,

and studies, documentation and training relating to such equipment,

— the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture, and in particular:

—
— the purchase of office furniture and specialised furniture, including ergonomic furniture, shelving for archives, etc.,

—
— the replacement of worn-out and broken furniture,

—
— supplies of special equipment for libraries (card indexes, shelving, catalogue units, etc.),

—
— fittings specific to canteens and restaurants,

—
— the hire of furniture,

—
— furniture maintenance and repair costs,

— the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of vehicles, and in particular:

—
— new purchases of vehicles,

—
— the replacement of vehicles which, during the year, reach a total mileage such as to justify replacement,

—
— the cost of hiring cars for short or long periods when demand exceeds the capacity of the vehicle fleet,

—
— the cost of maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles (fuel, lubricants, tyres, inner tubes, miscellaneous supplies, spare
parts, tools, etc.),

—
— various types of insurance (in particular third-party and theft),

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**CHAPTER A4 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A4 01 01** (cont’d)

A4 01 01 03 (cont’d)

— expenditure on working equipment, and in particular:

—
— purchase of uniforms for floor messengers and drivers,

—
— purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against
bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

—
— purchase or reimbursement of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC,

— departmental removals and reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and
office supplies,

— expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment
and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

— the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

— the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of equipment relating to the reproduction of information in printed form, e.g. printers, fax
machines, photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers,

— the purchase, hire or leasing of typewriters and word processors and any other electronic office equipment,

— installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

— the cost of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for the print shops, and of some printing carried out by outside
service providers,

— postal and delivery charges for mail, reports and publications, and for postal and other packages sent by air, land, sea or rail, and the
Office’s internal mail,

— subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, telex, telegraph, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

— interbuilding telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Community offices,

— technical and logistical support and training and other general activities relating to computer hardware and software, general informationtechnology training, subscriptions to technical documentation in printed or electronic form, etc., outside operating personnel, office
services, subscriptions to international organisations, etc., studies covering security aspects and quality control relating to information
technology hardware and software, and utilisation, maintenance and software development costs, and undertaking of IT projects,other
operating expenditure not specifically provided for above, such as conference enrolment fees (excluding training expenses), subscriptions
to trade and scientific associations, the cost of entries in telephone directories.(Before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300 000
are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the
conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract.)

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of
workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display-screen equipment
(fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER A4 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A4 01 01** (cont’d)

A4 01 01 08 Legal expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Former Article A-2 3 3

This appropriation is intended to cover preliminary legal costs and the services of lawyers or other experts called in to advise the Office. It
also covers costs awarded against the Office by the Court of Justice, or other courts.

A4 01 01 12 Financial charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Former Items A-2 3 2 0 and A-2 3 2 9

This appropriation is intended to cover bank charges (commission, agios and miscellaneous expenditure), the cost of connection to the
interbank telecommunications network (SWIFT) and expenditure on subscriptions to credit-rating agencies.

A4 01 01 50 Personnel policy and management

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Former Articles A-1 6 0, A-1 6 1, A-1 6 2, A-1 6 3, A-1 6 4

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

— assistance in kind which may be provided to an official, a former official or survivors of a deceased official who is/are in particularly
difficult circumstances,

— the Office’s contribution to the costs of the recreation centre and to other cultural and sports activities and initiatives to promote social
contact between staff of different nationalities,

— the Office’s contribution to the cost of the Early Childhood Centre and other creches and for school transport,

— as part of a policy to assist the disabled, persons with a disability in the following categories:

—
— officials and temporary staff in active employment,

—
— spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

—
— all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

It covers, within the limits of the amount entered in the budget and after any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or
origin have been claimed, any duly substantiated non-medical expenditure which is acknowledged to be necessary and arises from disablement.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

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**CHAPTER A4 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A4 01 01** (cont’d)

A4 01 01 51 Infrastructure policy and management

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Former Items A-2 3 4 0, A-2 3 4, A-1 4 0 0, A-1 4 0 1, A-1 4 0 2

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— routine running and conversion costs for restaurants, cafeterias and canteens,

— damages to be borne by the Office and those arising from third-party liability, and expenditure relating to certain cases where, for
reasons of equity, compensation has to be paid without any legal claim whatsoever arising therefrom.

A4 01 01 60 Library stocks, purchase of books

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 000 10 000 7 000,—

Former Items A-2250, A2251, A-2252, A-2253, A-2254, A-2255.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:producing and developing the Commission’s intranet site (Intracomm); subscriptions
to view-data services; the cost of binding and other expenditure necessary for the preservation of books and publications; expenditure on
subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals; purchase of publications and technical works connected with the Office’s activities.

**CHAPTER A4 02 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION, INTERINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES**

**A4 02 01** **Interinstitutional cooperation, interinstitutional services and activities**

A4 02 01 01 Interinstitutional competitions

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

8 783 000 8 716 000 2 794 966,78

Former Item A-3 0 2 0

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the procedures involved in organising various competitions.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 27 to 31 and 33 thereof and Annex III thereto.

A4 02 01 02 Limited consultations, studies and surveys

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

50 000 50 000 23 000,95

Former Item A-3 0 2 1

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts
(individuals or firms) if the Commission does not have suitable staff available to carry out such studies It also covers the purchase of studies
already carried out or subscriptions to specialist research institutions.

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**CHAPTER A4 02 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION, INTERINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES** (cont’d)

**A4 02 01** (cont’d)

A4 02 01 03 Costs of internal meetings

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

15 000 5 000 4 000,—

Former Item A-3 0 2 2

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings, in particular
meetings of selection boards and translators.

**CHAPTER A4 10 — RESERVES**

**A4 10 01** **Provisional appropriations**

A4 10 01 01 Provisional appropriations

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

The appropriations entered in this chapter are purely provisional and may be used only after their transfer to other chapters in accordance
with the procedure laid down for that purpose in the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

**A4 10 10** **Contingency reserve**

A4 10 10 02 Contingency reserve

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

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**OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PAYMENT OF INDIVIDUAL ENTITLEMENTS**

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**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 4 0

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other**
**servants** 3 820 000 3 331 000

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme** 1 446 000 1 339 000

**4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunerations of officials and**
**other servants in active employment** p.m. 183 500

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** 167 550

CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 5 433 550 4 853 500

**Title 4 — Total** **5 433 550** **4 853 500**

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Office for Administration and Payment of individual Entitlements

**TITLE 4**

**MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

3 820 000 3 331 000

This revenue comprises all the proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants deducted monthly
from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax
for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2459/98
(OJ L 307, 17.11.1998, p. 3).

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

**4 0 1** **Staff contributions to the pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

1 446 000 1 339 000

This revenue comprises all the contributions deducted monthly from the salaries of the staff of the Office in accordance with Article 83(2) of
the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and used to finance the pension scheme.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

**4 0 3** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunerations of officials and other servants in active employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. 183 500

This revenue comprises all the proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunerations of officials and other servants in active
employment deducted monthly from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof.

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

167 550

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by the revised proposal for a
Council regulation, submitted by the Commission on..., amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the
Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities (COM(2004)...).

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Office for Administration and Payment of individual Entitlements

**TITLE 6**

**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 6 6

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds p.m. p.m.

Article 6 6 0 — Total p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title 6 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.**

**GRAND TOTAL** **5 433 550** **4 853 500**

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**TITLE 6**

**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

This item is intended to accommodate, in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002
on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue not
provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is
assigned.

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**EXPENDITURE**

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**A5** **OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PAYMENT OF INDIVIDUAL**

**ENTITLEMENTS**

A5 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE 31 267 000 30 646 000 30 509 538,90

**Title A5 — Total** **31 267 000** **30 646 000** **30 509 538,90**

**GRAND TOTAL** **31 267 000** **30 646 000** **30 509 538,90**

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**TITLE A5**

**OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PAYMENT OF INDIVIDUAL ENTITLEMENTS**

**CHAPTER A5 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER A5 01

**A5 01 01** **EXPENDITURE RELATED TO STAFF AND OTHER MANAGEMENT**

**EXPENDITURE**

A5 01 01 01 EXPENDITURE RELATED TO STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT

Non-differentiated appropriations 21 524 000 22 081 000 21 194 935,73

A5 01 01 02 EXTERNAL STAFF AND OTHER MANAGEMENT EXPENDITURE

Non-differentiated appropriations 3 331 000 1 878 000 1 845 531,39

A5 01 01 03 BUILDINGS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE

Non-differentiated appropriations 6 412 000 6 687 000 7 469 071,78

A5 01 01 08 Legal expenses

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

A5 01 01 12 Financial charges

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

A5 01 01 50 Personnel policy and management

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

A5 01 01 51 Infrastructure policy and management

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

A5 01 01 60 Documentation and library expenditure

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

Article A5 01 01 — Total 31 267 000 30 646 000 30 509 538,90

CHAPTER A5 01 — TOTAL 31 267 000 30 646 000 30 509 538,90

**Title A5 — Total** **31 267 000** **30 646 000** **30 509 538,90**

**GRAND TOTAL** **31 267 000** **30 646 000** **30 509 538,90**

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**TITLE A5**

**OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PAYMENT OF INDIVIDUAL ENTITLEMENTS**

**CHAPTER A5 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

**A5 01 01** **EXPENDITURE RELATED TO STAFF AND OTHER MANAGEMENT EXPENDITURE**

A5 01 01 01 EXPENDITURE RELATED TO STAFF IN ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

21 524 000 22 081 000 21 194 935,73

Former Items 1 1 0 0, 1 1 0 1, 1 1 0 2, 1 1 0 3, 1 1 3 0, 1 1 3 1, 1 1 3 2, 1 1 3 3, 1 1 4 0, 1 1 4 1, 1 1 4 4, 1 1 4 7, 1 1 5 0, 1 1 8 1,
1 1 8 2, 1 1 8 3, 1 1 8 4, 1 1 9 0 and 1 1 9 1

This appropriation is intended to cover, for officials and temporary staff holding a post on the establishment plan:

— salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries,

— accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

— unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin,

— miscellaneous allowances and grants,

— in respect of officials and temporary staff, allowances for shift work or standby duty at the official’s place of work or at home,

— compensatory allowances granted to officials of the European Coal and Steel Community who suffered a reduction in their net salary,

— the allowance granted to probationary officials dismissed for reasons of obvious inadequacy,

— the compensation paid in the event of cancellation by the institution of the contract of a temporary member of staff,

— the flat-rate allowances and payments at hourly rates for overtime worked by officials and auxiliary staff in categories C and D and by
local staff who could not be given compensatory leave in accordance with the procedures laid down,

— the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff and the cost of weightings applied to the part of
emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

— travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to
another place of employment,

— installation and resettlement allowances due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new
place of employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

— removal expenses due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment
and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

— daily subsistence allowance for officials and temporary staff who furnish evidence that they must change their place of residence on
taking up duty or transferring to a new place of employment,

— the cost of any adjustments to remunerations approved by the Council during the financial year,

— supplementary expenses arising from the secondment of Community officials to national civil services and international organisations.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 20, 34, 37, 38, 39, 56, 56a, 56b, 62, 64, 65, 65a, 66,
67, 68a, 69 and70 to 75 thereof.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Annex VI thereto.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular section 1 of Annex VII thereto.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 4, 4a, 5 to 10, 14, 14a, 14b, 15 and 17(3) of Annex VII
thereto.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 15 of Annex VIII thereto.

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**CHAPTER A5 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A5 01 01** (cont’d)

A5 01 01 01 (cont’d)

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 42 and 47 thereof.

Staff Regulations of the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof.

Regulation No 6/66/Euratom, No 121/66/EEC of the Councils of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a rent allowance may
be granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2749/66), as last amended by
Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 3358/94 (OJ L 356, 31.12.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 2799/85 of 27 September 1985 amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European
Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities (OJ L 265, 8.10.1985, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A5 01 01 02 EXTERNAL STAFF AND OTHER MANAGEMENT EXPENDITURE

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 331 000 1 878 000 1 845 531,39

Former Articles 1 1 2, 1 1 7, 1 3 0, 2 5 0 and former Items 1 1 1 0, 1 1 1 1, 1 1 1 2, 1 5 2 0, 1 7 0 1, 1 7 0 2 and 2 3 5 2

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the remuneration of auxiliary staff (within the meaning of Article 61 of the Conditions of employment), the institution’s social security
contributions for auxiliary staff and the impact of the weightings applicable to the remuneration of auxiliary staff,

— expenditure relating to use of any contract staff,

— expenditure entailed (salaries, insurance, etc.) by the Office’s use of external staff under private-law contracts and agency staff, mainly
typists,

— staff expenditure included in service contracts on technical and administrative sub-contracting and intellectual services and expenditure
on buildings, equipment and administration for such staff,

— the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignments to the Office,

— travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by staff
covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international experts or officials on secondment,

— reimbursement of costs incurred by persons officially representing the Office (reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the
performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other European institutions),

— travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such
meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices (experts are
reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

— the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings,

— miscellaneous expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings in which the Office participates,

— expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts (individuals or firms) if the Office does
not have suitable staff available to carry out such studies,

— expenditure on training with a view to enhancing staff skills, and the performance and effectiveness of the Office:

—
— fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results,

—
— fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality and personnel management,

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**CHAPTER A5 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A5 01 01** (cont’d)

A5 01 01 02 (cont’d)

—
— the cost of attending external training and of joining the relevant professional organisations,

— expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising such courses and the use of premises and transport and the cost of food and
accommodation for the participants of residential courses,

— training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

— financing of teaching aids.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 and Article 65a thereof, and
Articles 11 to 14 of Annex VII thereto.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

Commission Decision of 7 January 1998, amended by the Commission Decision of 3 February 1999, laying down the rules applicable to
national experts on secondment to the Commission.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A5 01 01 03 BUILDINGS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

6 412 000 6 687 000 7 469 071,78

Former Articles 2 0 0, 2 0 1, 2 0 2, 2 0 3, 2 0 4, 2 0 5, 2 0 8, 2 0 9, 2 1 0, 2 1 2, 2 2 0, 2 2 1, 2 3 0, 2 4 0 and 2 4 1 and former Items
2 2 3 0, 2 3 5 0, 2 3 5 1, 2 3 5 3 and 2 3 5 9

This appropriation is intended to cover, for the Office:

— the payment of rents and leasing charges, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

— payment of insurance premiums,

— water, gas, electricity and heating charges,

— maintenance costs, calculated on the basis of current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the
expenditure is occasioned by regular cleaning operations, the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products,
etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops,

— expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

— the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks,
electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures, and the
cost of the necessary equipment,

— expenses concerned with the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings,
contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment,

— expenses concerned with the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting
equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs,

— any costs connected with the purchase or rental with purchase option of buildings or the construction of buildings,

— the cost of legal, financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

— other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges
for utilities (refuse collection etc.),

— technical assistance fees relating to major refurbishment work on premises,

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**CHAPTER A5 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A5 01 01** (cont’d)

A5 01 01 03 (cont’d)

— the purchase, hire and maintenance of computers, software and peripherals, and the purchase of related equipment, supplies and documentation,

— expenditure on external staff (operators, console operators, data-processing managers, system engineers, input operators, etc.), and
maintenance and software development costs, and undertaking of IT projects,

— the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations, and in particular:

—
— equipment (including photocopiers) for producing, reproducing and archiving documents in any form (paper, electronic media),

—
— audiovisual, library and interpreting equipment (booths, headsets and switching units for simultaneous interpreting facilities, etc.)
and kitchen fittings and restaurant equipment,

—
— various tools for building-maintenance shops,

—
— facilities required for disabled officials,

—
— studies, documentation and training relating to such equipment,

— the purchase of office furniture and specialised furniture, including ergonomic furniture, shelving for archives, etc., and the replacement
of worn-out and broken furniture,

— supplies of special equipment for libraries (card indexes, shelving, catalogue units, etc.),

— fittings specific to canteens and restaurants,

— the hire of furniture,

— furniture maintenance and repair costs,

— new purchases of vehicles,

— the replacement of vehicles which, during the year, reach a total mileage such as to justify replacement,

— the cost of hiring cars for short or long periods when demand exceeds the capacity of the vehicle fleet,

— the cost of maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles (fuel, lubricants, tyres, inner tubes, miscellaneous supplies, spare parts,
tools, etc.),

— various types of insurance (in particular third-party and theft),

— purchase of uniforms for floor messengers and drivers,

— purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against bad
or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

— purchase or reimbursement of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC,

— departmental removals and reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and
office supplies,

— conference fees,

— subscriptions to trade and scientific associations,

— expenditure on postal and delivery charges for mail,

— subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, telex, telegraph, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

— interbuilding telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Community offices,

— expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment
and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal).

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**CHAPTER A5 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A5 01 01** (cont’d)

A5 01 01 03 (cont’d)

Before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office
must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each
of them for a similar contract.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of
workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display-screen equipment
(fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A5 01 01 08 Legal expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Former Article 2 3 3

This appropriation is intended to cover preliminary legal costs and the services of lawyers or other experts called in to advise the Commission.

It also covers costs awarded against the Commission by the Court of Justice, or other courts.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A5 01 01 12 Financial charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Former Article 2 3 2

This item is intended to cover bank charges (commission, agios and miscellaneous expenditure), the cost of connection to the interbank
telecommunications network (SWIFT) and expenditure on subscriptions to credit-rating agencies.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER A5 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A5 01 01** (cont’d)

A5 01 01 50 Personnel policy and management

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Former Articles 1 6 0, 1 6 1, 1 6 2, 1 6 3 and 1 6 4

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

— assistance in kind which may be provided to an official, a former official or survivors of a deceased official who is/are in particularly
difficult circumstances,

— the Office’s contribution to the costs of the recreation centre and to other cultural and sports activities and initiatives to promote social
contact between staff of different nationalities,

— the Office’s contribution to the cost of the Early Childhood Centre and other creches and for school transport,

— reimbursement, within the limits of the amount entered in the budget and after any national entitlements granted in the country of
residence or origin have been claimed, any duly substantiated non-medical expenditure which is acknowledged to be necessary and arises
from disablement, for the following disabled persons:

—
— officials and temporary staff in active employment,

—
— spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

—
— all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

A5 01 01 51 Infrastructure policy and management

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Former Articles 140 and 234

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

— routine running and conversion costs for restaurants, cafeterias and canteens,

— damages to be borne by the Office and those arising from third-party liability, and expenditure relating to certain cases where, for
reasons of equity, compensation has to be paid without any legal claim whatsoever arising therefrom.

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**CHAPTER A5 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A5 01 01** (cont’d)

A5 01 01 60 Documentation and library expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Former Article 2 2 5

This appropriation is intended to cover the production and development of the Commission’s intranet site (Intracomm); production of the
in-house weekly Commission en direct; subscriptions to view-data services; the cost of binding and other expenditure necessary for the preservation of books and publications. expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals, official journals, parliamentary papers,
foreign trade statistics, news agency reports and various other specialised publications; purchase of publications and technical works connected with the Office’s activities.

Legal basis
Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS OFFICE BRUSSELS**

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**TITLE 4**

**TITLE 4 — MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 4 0

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other**
**servants** 6 492 000 5 835 000

**4 0 1** **Article 4 0 1 — Staff contributions to the pension scheme** 2 377 000 2 306 000

**4 0 3** **Article 4 0 3 — Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunera-**
**tions of officials and other servants in active employment** — 310 000

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** 284 748

CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 9 153 748 8 451 000

**Title 4 — Total** **9 153 748** **8 451 000**

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**TITLE 4**

**TITLE 4 — MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

6 492 000 5 835 000

This revenue comprises all the proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants deducted monthly
from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax
for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8) as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2459/98
(OJ L 307, 17.11.1998, p. 3).

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

**4 0 1** **Article 4 0 1 — Staff contributions to the pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

2 377 000 2 306 000

This revenue comprises all the contributions deducted monthly from the salaries of the staff of the Office in accordance with Article 83(2) of
the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and used to finance the pension scheme.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

**4 0 3** **Article 4 0 3 — Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunerations of officials and other servants in active employ-**
**ment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— 310 000

This revenue comprises all the proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunerations of officials and other servants in active
employment deducted monthly from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof.

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

284 748

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by the revised proposal for a
Council regulation, submitted by the Commission on..., amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the
Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities (COM(2004)...).

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**TITLE 6**

**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 6 6

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds p.m. p.m. p.m.

Article 6 6 0 — Total p.m. p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. p.m.

**Title 6 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.** **p.m.**

**GRAND TOTAL** **9 153 748** **8 451 000** **p.m.**

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New title

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

New chapter

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

New article

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

New item

This item is intended to accommodate, in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002
on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue not
provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is
assigned.

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**Expenditure**

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**A6** **INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS OFFICE — BRUSSELS**

A6 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE 58 866 000 59 554 000 59 295 801,50

**Title A6 — Total** **58 866 000** **59 554 000** **59 295 801,50**

**GRAND TOTAL** **58 866 000** **59 554 000** **59 295 801,50**

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**TITLE A6**

**INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS OFFICE — BRUSSELS**

**CHAPTER A6 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER A6 01

**A6 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff and other management expenditure**

A6 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment

Non-differentiated appropriations 36 824 000 39 365 000 38 334 264,55

A6 01 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure

Non-differentiated appropriations 10 986 000 8 395 000 7 570 587,32

A6 01 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure

Non-differentiated appropriations 11 056 000 11 794 000 13 390 949,63

A6 01 01 08 Legal expenses

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m.

A6 01 01 12 Financial charges

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m.

A6 01 01 50 Personnel policy and management

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m.

A6 01 01 51 Infrastructure policy and management

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m.

A6 01 01 60 Documentation and library expenditure

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m.

Article A6 01 01 — Total 58 866 000 59 554 000 59 295 801,50

CHAPTER A6 01 — TOTAL 58 866 000 59 554 000 59 295 801,50

**Title A6 — Total** **58 866 000** **59 554 000** **59 295 801,50**

**GRAND TOTAL** **58 866 000** **59 554 000** **59 295 801,50**

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**INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS OFFICE — BRUSSELS**

The Commission decision of 6 November 2002 established the creation of the Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels.

The Office took up its duties on 1 January 2003; it is responsible for:

— administering the acquisition, leasing and maintenance of the moveable and immovable property of the Commission together with the
associated inventories and questions relating to VAT,

— organising removals and space management,

— administering:

—
— transport services for staff and goods for internal purposes,

—
— incoming and outgoing mail and the internal distribution of documents for the Commission’s directorates-general,

—
— the reproduction services,

—
— office supplies,

— implementing rules on physical security in buildings, and in particular administering the ‘security contract’,

— administering the social welfare facilities provided for staff of the European institutions, including restaurants, self-service canteens, staff
shops, sports centres, etc.,

— providing services to the institutions covering certain social welfare facilities e.g. creches/after school child-minding services,

— adopting the necessary measures to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements in Commission buildings.

The Office may perform additional remunerated services for other institutions and agencies.

**CHAPTER A6 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

**A6 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff and other management expenditure**

A6 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

36 824 000 39 365 000 38 334 264,55

Former Items 1 1 0 0, 1 1 0 1, 1 1 0 2, 1 1 0 3, 1 1 3 0, 1 1 3 1, 1 1 3 2, 1 1 3 3, 1 1 4 0, 1 1 4 1, 1 1 4 4, 1 1 4 7, 1 1 5 0, 1 1 8 1, 1
1 8 4, 1 1 9 0 and 1 1 9 1

This appropriation is intended to cover, for officials and temporary staff holding a post on the establishment plan:

— salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries,

— accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

— unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin,

— miscellaneous allowances and grants,

— in respect of officials and temporary staff, allowances for shift work or standby duty at the official’s place of work or at home,

— compensatory allowances granted to officials of the European Coal and Steel Community who suffered a reduction in their net salary,

— the allowance granted to probationary officials dismissed for reasons of obvious inadequacy,

— the compensation paid in the event of cancellation by the institution of the contract of a temporary member of staff,

— the flat-rate allowances and payments at hourly rates for overtime worked by officials and auxiliary staff in categories C and D and by
local staff who could not be given compensatory leave in accordance with the procedures laid down,

— the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff and the cost of weightings applied to the part of
emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

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**CHAPTER A6 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A6 01 01** (cont’d)

A6 01 01 01 (cont’d)

— travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to
another place of employment,

— installation and resettlement allowances due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new
place of employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

— removal expenses due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment
and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

— daily subsistence allowance for officials and temporary staff who furnish evidence that they must change their place of residence on
taking up duty or transferring to a new place of employment,

— the cost of any adjustments to remunerations approved by the Council during the financial year.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 4, 4a, 5 to 10, 14, 14a, 14b, 15, 17, 20, 34, 56, 56a,
56b, 62, 64, 65, 65a, 66, 67, 68a, 69, 70 to 75 thereof, and Annex VI, section 1 of Annex VII, paragraph 3 of Annex VII, and Article 15 of
Annex VIII thereto.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 42 and 47 thereof.

Staff Regulations of the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof.

Regulation No 6/66/Euratom, No 121/66/EEC of the Councils of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a rent allowance may
be granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2749/66), as last amended by
Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 3358/94 (OJ L 356, 31.12.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 2799/85 of 27 September 1985 amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European
Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities (OJ L 265, 8.10.1985, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A6 01 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

10 986 000 8 395 000 7 570 587,32

Former Articles 1 1 2, 1 1 7, 1 3 0 and 2 5 0 and former Items 1 1 1 0, 1 1 1 1, 1 1 1 2, 1 5 2 0, 1 7 0 1, 1 7 0 2 and 2 3 5 2

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

— the remuneration of auxiliary staff (within the meaning of Article 61 of the Conditions of employment), the institution’s social security
contributions for auxiliary staff and the impact of the weightings applicable to the remuneration of auxiliary staff,

— expenditure relating to use of any contract staff,

— expenditure entailed (salaries, insurance, etc.) by the use of external staff under private-law contracts (nursery staff) and agency staff for
the child-minding centres in Brussels, and other agency staff, mainly typists,

— staff expenditure included in service contracts on technical and administrative subcontracting and intellectual services and expenditure
on buildings, equipment and administration for such staff,

— the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignments to the Office and supplementary expenses
arising from the secondment of officials to national civil services or international organisations,

— travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by staff
covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international experts or officials on secondment,

— reimbursement of costs incurred by persons officially representing the Office (reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the
performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other European institutions),

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**CHAPTER A6 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A6 01 01** (cont’d)

A6 01 01 02 (cont’d)

— travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such
meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices (experts are
reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

— the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings,

— miscellaneous expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings in which the Office participates,

— expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts (individuals or firms) if the Office does
not have suitable staff available to carry out such studies,

— expenditure on training with a view to enhancing staff skills, and the performance and effectiveness of the Office:

—
— fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results,

—
— fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality and personnel management,

—
— the cost of attending external training and of joining the relevant professional organisations,

— expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising such courses and the use of premises and transport and the cost of food and
accommodation for the participants of residential courses,

— training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

— financing of teaching aids.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 and Article 65a thereof and
Articles 11 to 14 of Annex VII thereto.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A6 01 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

11 056 000 11 794 000 13 390 949,63

Former Articles 2 0 0, 2 0 1, 2 0 2, 2 0 3, 2 0 4, 2 0 5, 2 0 8, 2 0 9, 2 1 0, 2 1 2, 2 2 0, 2 2 1, 2 3 0, 2 4 0 and 2 4 1and former Items 2
2 3 0, 2 3 5 0, 2 3 5 1, 2 3 5 3 and 2 3 5 9

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— the payment of rents and leasing charges, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

— payment of insurance premiums,

— water, gas, electricity and heating charges,

— maintenance costs, calculated on the basis of current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the
expenditure is occasioned by regular cleaning operations, the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products,
etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops,

— expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

— the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks,
electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures, and the
cost of the necessary equipment,

— expenses concerned with the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings,
contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment,

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**CHAPTER A6 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A6 01 01** (cont’d)

A6 01 01 03 (cont’d)

— expenses concerned with the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting
equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs,

— any costs connected with the purchase or rental with purchase option of buildings or the construction of buildings,

— the cost of legal, financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

— other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges
for utilities (refuse collection etc.),

— technical assistance fees relating to major refurbishment work on premises,

— the purchase, hire and maintenance of computers, software and peripherals, and the purchase of related equipment, supplies and documentation,

— expenditure on external staff (operators, console operators, data-processing managers, system engineers, input operators, etc.), and
maintenance and software development costs, and undertaking of IT projects,

— the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations, and in particular:

—
— equipment (including photocopiers) for producing, reproducing and archiving documents in any form (paper, electronic media),

—
— audiovisual, library and interpreting equipment (booths, headsets and switching units for simultaneous interpreting facilities, etc.)
and kitchen fittings and restaurant equipment,

—
— various tools for building-maintenance shops,

—
— facilities required for disabled officials.

It also covers studies, documentation and training relating to these facilities:

— the purchase of office furniture and specialised furniture, including ergonomic furniture, shelving for archives, etc., and the replacement
of worn-out and broken furniture,

— supplies of special equipment for libraries (card indexes, shelving, catalogue units, etc.),

— fittings specific to canteens and restaurants,

— the hire of furniture,

— furniture maintenance and repair costs.

— new purchases of vehicles,

— the replacement of vehicles which, during the year, reach a total mileage such as to justify replacement,

— the cost of hiring cars for short or long periods when demand exceeds the capacity of the vehicle fleet,

— the cost of maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles (fuel, lubricants, tyres, inner tubes, miscellaneous supplies, spare parts,
tools, etc.),

— various types of insurance (in particular third-party and theft),

— purchase of uniforms for floor messengers and drivers,

— purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against bad
or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

— purchase or reimbursement of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC,

— departmental removals and reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and
office supplies,

— conference fees,

— subscriptions to trade and scientific associations,

— expenditure on postal and delivery charges for mail,

— subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, telex, telegraph, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

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**CHAPTER A6 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A6 01 01** (cont’d)

A6 01 01 03 (cont’d)

— interbuilding telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Community offices,

— expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment
and maintenance).

It also covers associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and moving).

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of
workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display-screen equipment
(fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A6 01 01 08 Legal expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

Former Article 2 3 3

This appropriation is intended to cover preliminary legal costs and the services of lawyers or other experts called in to advise the Commission.

It also covers costs awarded against the Commission by the Court of Justice, or other courts.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A6 01 01 12 Financial charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Former Article 2 3 2

This appropriation is intended to cover bank charges (commission, agios and miscellaneous expenditure), the cost of connection to the
interbank telecommunications network (SWIFT) and expenditure on subscriptions to credit-rating agencies.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**CHAPTER A6 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A6 01 01** (cont’d)

A6 01 01 50 Personnel policy and management

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m.

Former Articles 1 6 0, 1 6 1, 1 6 2, 1 6 3 and 1 6 4

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

— assistance in kind which may be provided to an official, a former official or survivors of a deceased official who is/are in particularly
difficult circumstances,

— the Office’s contribution to the costs of the recreation centre and to other cultural and sports activities and initiatives to promote social
contact between staff of different nationalities,

— the Office’s contribution to the cost of the Early Childhood Centre and other creches and for school transport,

— as part of a policy to assist the disabled, persons with a disability in the following categories:

—
— officials and temporary staff in active employment,

—
— spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

—
— all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

It covers, within the limits of the amount entered in the budget and after any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or
origin have been claimed, any duly substantiated non-medical expenditure which is acknowledged to be necessary and arises from disablement.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

A6 01 01 51 Infrastructure policy and management

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Former Articles 1 4 0 and 2 3 4

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

— routine running and conversion costs for restaurants, cafeterias and canteens,

— damages to be borne by the Office and those arising from third-party liability, and expenditure relating to certain cases where, for
reasons of equity, compensation has to be paid without any legal claim whatsoever arising therefrom.

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**CHAPTER A6 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A6 01 01** (cont’d)

A6 01 01 60 Documentation and library expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Former Article 2 2 5

This appropriation is intended to cover the production and development of the Commission’s intranet site (Intracomm); production of the
in-house weekly Commission en direct; subscriptions to view-data services; the cost of binding and other expenditure necessary for the preservation of books and publications. expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals, official journals, parliamentary papers,
foreign trade statistics, news agency reports and various other specialised publications; purchase of publications and technical works connected with the Office’s activities.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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**TITLE 4 — MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES**

**CHAPTER 4 0 — CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 4 0

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other**
**servants** 2 539 000 2 277 000

**4 0 1** **Article 4 0 1 — Staff contributions to the pension scheme** 960 000 881 000

**4 0 3** **Article 4 0 3 — Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunera-**
**tions of officials and other servants in active employment** — 118 000

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the**
**institutions, officials and other servants in active employment** 111 364

CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 3 610 364 3 276 000

**Title 4 — Total** **3 610 364** **3 276 000**

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**CHAPTER 4 0 — CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION**

**4 0 0** **Proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

2 539 000 2 277 000

This revenue comprises all the proceeds of the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants deducted monthly
from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax
for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2459/98
(OJ L 307, 17.11.1998, p. 3).

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof.

**4 0 1** **Article 4 0 1 — Staff contributions to the pension scheme**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

960 000 881 000

This revenue comprises all the contributions deducted monthly from the salaries of the staff of Office in accordance with Article 83(2) of the
Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and used to finance the pension scheme.

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof.

**4 0 3** **Article 4 0 3 — Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunerations of officials and other servants in active employ-**
**ment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

— 118 000

This revenue comprises all the proceeds of the temporary contribution from the remunerations of officials and other servants in active
employment deducted monthly from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof.

**4 0 4** **Proceeds of the temporary contribution from the salaries of members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active**
**employment**

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

111 364

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof, as amended by the revised proposal for a
Council regulation, submitted by the Commission on..., amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the
Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities (COM(2004)...).

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**CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE**

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

Article
Item Heading Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

CHAPTER 6 6

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds p.m. p.m.

Article 6 6 0 — Total p.m. p.m.

CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL p.m. p.m.

**Title 6 — Total** **p.m.** **p.m.**

**GRAND TOTAL** **3 610 364** **3 276 000**

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New title

**CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS**

New chapter

**6 6 0** **Other contributions and refunds**

New article

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2004 Financial year 2003 Financial year 2002

p.m. p.m.

New item

This item is intended to accommodate, in accordance with Article 18 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002
on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), any revenue not
provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is
assigned.

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**Expenditure**

**General summary of appropriations (2004 and 2003) and outturn (2002)**

Title
Chapter Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

**A7** **INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS OFFICE — LUXEMBOURG**

A7 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE 22 958 000 22 789 500 22 742 325,57

**Title A7 — Total** **22 958 000** **22 789 500** **22 742 325,57**

**GRAND TOTAL** **22 958 000** **22 789 500** **22 742 325,57**

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**TITLE A7**

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**CHAPTER A7 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

Article
Item Heading Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

CHAPTER A7 01

**A7 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff and other management expenditure**

A7 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment

Non-differentiated appropriations 14 665 000 15 295 000 14 969 403,72

A7 01 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure

Non-differentiated appropriations 3 331 000 2 360 500 2 163 757,61

A7 01 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure

Non-differentiated appropriations 4 913 000 5 088 000 5 591 357,—

A7 01 01 08 Legal expenses

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

A7 01 01 12 Financial charges

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

A7 01 01 50 Personnel policy and management

Non-differentiated appropriations 49 000 46 000 17 807,24

A7 01 01 51 Infrastructure policy and management

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

A7 01 01 60 Documentation and library expenditure

Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,—

Article A7 01 01 — Total 22 958 000 22 789 500 22 742 325,57

CHAPTER A7 01 — TOTAL 22 958 000 22 789 500 22 742 325,57

**Title A7 — Total** **22 958 000** **22 789 500** **22 742 325,57**

**GRAND TOTAL** **22 958 000** **22 789 500** **22 742 325,57**

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**TITLE A7**

**INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS OFFICE — LUXEMBOURG**

**CHAPTER A7 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE**

**A7 01 01** **Expenditure related to staff and other management expenditure**

A7 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

14 665 000 15 295 000 14 969 403,72

Former Items 1 1 0 0, 1 1 0 1, 1 1 0 2, 1 1 0 3, 1 1 3 0, 1 1 3 1, 1 1 3 2, 1 1 3 3, 1 1 4 0, 1 1 4 1, 1 1 4 4, 1 1 4 7, 1 1 5 0, 1 1 8 1, 1
1 8 2, 1 1 8 3, 1 1 8 4, 1 1 9 0 and 1 1 9 1

This appropriation is intended to cover, for officials and temporary staff holding a post on the establishment plan:

— salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries,

— accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

— unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin,

— miscellaneous allowances and grants,

— in respect of officials and temporary staff, allowances for shift work or standby duty at the official’s place of work or at home,

— compensatory allowances granted to officials of the European Coal and Steel Community who suffered a reduction in their net salary,

— the allowance granted to probationary officials dismissed for reasons of obvious inadequacy,

— the compensation paid in the event of cancellation by the institution of the contract of a temporary member of staff,

— the flat-rate allowances and payments at hourly rates for overtime worked by officials and auxiliary staff in categories C and D and by
local staff who could not be given compensatory leave in accordance with the procedures laid down,

— the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff and the cost of weightings applied to the part of
emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

— travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to
another place of employment,

— installation and resettlement allowances due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new
place of employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

— removal expenses due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment
and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

— daily subsistence allowance for officials and temporary staff who furnish evidence that they must change their place of residence on
taking up duty or transferring to a new place of employment,

— the cost of any adjustments to remunerations approved by the Council during the financial year.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 4, 4a, 5 to 10, 14, 14a, 14b, 15, 17, 20, 34, 56, 56a,
56b, 62, 64, 65, 65a, 66, 67, 68a, 69 and 70 to 75 thereof, and Annex VI, section 1 of Annex VII, paragraph 3 of Annex VII, and Article 15
of Annex VIII thereto.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 42 and 47 thereof.

Staff Regulations of the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof.

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**CHAPTER A7 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A7 01 01** (cont’d)

A7 01 01 01 (cont’d)

Regulation No 6/66/Euratom, No 121/66/EEC of the Councils of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a rent allowance may
be granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2749/66), as last amended by
Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 3358/94 (OJ L 356, 31.12.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 2799/85 of 27 September 1985 amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the European
Communities and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities (OJ L 265, 8.10.1985, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A7 01 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

3 331 000 2 360 500 2 163 757,61

Former Articles 1 1 2, 1 1 7, 1 3 0 and 2 5 0 and former Items 1 1 1 0, 1 1 1 1, 1 1 1 2, 1 5 2 0, 1 7 0 1, 1 7 0 2 and 2 3 5 2

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

— the remuneration of auxiliary staff (within the meaning of Article 61 of the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European
Communities), the institution’s social security contributions for auxiliary staff and the impact of the weightings applicable to the remuneration of auxiliary staff,

— expenditure relating to use of any contract staff,

— expenditure entailed (salaries, insurance, etc.) by the use of external staff under private-law contracts (nursery staff) and agency staff for
the child-minding centres in Luxembourg, and other agency staff, mainly typists,

— staff expenditure included in service contracts on technical and administrative subcontracting and intellectual services and expenditure
on buildings, equipment and administration for such staff,

— the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignments to the Office and supplementary expenses
arising from the secondment of officials to national civil services or international organisations,

— travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by staff
covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international experts or officials on secondment,

— reimbursement of costs incurred by persons officially representing the Office (reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the
performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other European institutions),

— travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such
meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices (experts are
reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

— the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings,

— miscellaneous expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings in which the Office participates,

— expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts (individuals or firms) if the Office does
not have suitable staff available to carry out such studies,

— expenditure on training with a view to enhancing staff skills, and the performance and effectiveness of the Office:

—
— fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results,

—
— fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality and personnel management,

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**CHAPTER A7 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A7 01 01** (cont’d)

A7 01 01 02 (cont’d)

—
— the cost of attending external training and of joining the relevant professional organisations,

— expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising such courses and the use of premises and transport and the cost of food and
accommodation for the participants of residential courses,

— training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

— financing of teaching aids.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 24 and Article 65a thereof and
Articles 11 to 14 of Annex VII thereto.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 3 and Title III thereof.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A7 01 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

4 913 000 5 088 000 5 591 357,—

Former Articles 2 0 0, 2 0 1, 2 0 2, 2 0 3, 2 0 4, 2 0 5, 2 0 8, 2 0 9, 2 1 0, 2 1 2, 2 2 0, 2 2 1, 2 3 0, 2 4 0 and 2 4 1 and former Items 2
3 0, 2 2 3 5 0, 2 3 5 1, 2 3 5 3 and 2 3 5 9

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the Community territory:

— the payment of rents and leasing charges relating to occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

— the payment of insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

— water, gas, electricity and heating charges in respect of the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

— maintenance costs, calculated on the basis of current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the
expenditure is occasioned by regular cleaning operations, the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products,
etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops,

— expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

— the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks,
electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures, and the
cost of the necessary equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to
rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing,
duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

— expenses concerned with the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings,
contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment (before contracts for an amount in
excess of EUR 300 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other
institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a
similar contract),

— expenses concerned with the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting
equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR
300 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with
regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

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**CHAPTER A7 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A7 01 01** (cont’d)

A7 01 01 03 (cont’d)

— the cost of legal, financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

— other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges
for utilities (refuse collection etc.),

— technical assistance fees relating to major refurbishment work on premises,

— the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations, and in particular:

—
— equipment (including photocopiers) for producing, reproducing and archiving documents in any form (paper, electronic media),

—
— audiovisual, library and interpreting equipment (booths, headsets and switching units for simultaneous interpreting facilities, etc.),

—
— kitchen fittings and restaurant equipment,

—
— various tools for building-maintenance shops,

—
— facilities required for disabled officials,

—
— and also studies, documentation and training relating to such equipment,

— the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture, and in particular:

—
— the purchase of office furniture and specialised furniture, including ergonomic furniture, shelving for archives, etc.,

—
— the replacement of worn-out and broken furniture,

—
— supplies of special equipment for libraries (card indexes, shelving, catalogue units, etc.),

—
— fittings specific to canteens and restaurants,

—
— the hire of furniture,

—
— furniture maintenance and repair costs,

— the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of vehicles, and in particular:

—
— new purchases of vehicles,

—
— the replacement of vehicles which, during the year, reach a total mileage such as to justify replacement,

—
— the cost of hiring cars for short or long periods when demand exceeds the capacity of the vehicle fleet,

—
— the cost of maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles (fuel, lubricants, tyres, inner tubes, miscellaneous supplies, spare
parts, tools, etc.),

— various types of insurance (in particular third-party and theft),

— expenditure on working equipment, and in particular:

—
— purchase of uniforms for floor messengers and drivers,

—
— purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against
bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

—
— purchase or reimbursement of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC,

— departmental removals and reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and
office supplies,

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**CHAPTER A7 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A7 01 01** (cont’d)

A7 01 01 03 (cont’d)

— expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment
and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

— the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

— the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of equipment relating to the reproduction of information in printed form, e.g. printers, fax
machines, photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers,

— the purchase, hire or leasing of typewriters and word processors and any other electronic office equipment,

— installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

— the cost of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for the print shops, and of some printing carried out by outside
service providers,

— postal and delivery charges for mail, reports and publications, and for postal and other packages sent by air, land, sea or rail, and the
Office’s internal mail,

— subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, telex, telegraph, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

— interbuilding telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Community offices,

— technical and logistical support and training and other general activities relating to computer hardware and software, general informationtechnology training, subscriptions to technical documentation in printed or electronic form, etc., outside operating personnel, office
services, subscriptions to international organisations, etc., studies covering security aspects and quality control relating to information
technology hardware and software, and utilisation, maintenance and software development costs, and undertaking of IT projects,

— other operating expenditure not specifically provided for above, such as conference enrolment fees (excluding training expenses), subscriptions to trade and scientific associations, the cost of entries in telephone directories.

(Before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the
Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained
by each of them for a similar contract.)

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of
workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display-screen equipment
(fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A7 01 01 08 Legal expenses

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Former Article 2 3 3

This appropriation is intended to cover preliminary legal costs and the services of lawyers or other experts called in to advise the Office. It
also covers costs awarded against the Office by the Court of Justice, or other courts.

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**CHAPTER A7 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A7 01 01** (cont’d)

A7 01 01 12 Financial charges

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Former Article 2 3 2

This appropriation is intended to cover bank charges (commission, agios and miscellaneous expenditure), the cost of connection to the
interbank telecommunications network (SWIFT) and expenditure on subscriptions to credit-rating agencies.

A7 01 01 50 Personnel policy and management

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

49 000 46 000 17 807,24

Former Articles 1 6 0, 1 6 1, 1 6 2, 1 6 3 and 1 6 4

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

— assistance in kind which may be provided to an official, a former official or survivors of a deceased official who is/are in particularly
difficult circumstances,

— the Office’s contribution to the costs of the recreation centre and to other cultural and sports activities and initiatives to promote social
contact between staff of different nationalities,

— the Office’s contribution to the cost of the Early Childhood Centre and other crèches and for school transport,

— as part of a policy to assist the disabled, persons with a disability in the following categories:

—
— officials and temporary staff in active employment,

—
— spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

—
— all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

It covers, within the limits of the amount entered in the budget and after any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or
origin have been claimed, any duly substantiated non-medical expenditure which is acknowledged to be necessary and arises from disablement.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 76 thereof.

A7 01 01 51 Infrastructure policy and management

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Former Articles 1 4 0 and 2 3 4

This appropriation is intended to cover:

— routine running and conversion costs for restaurants, cafeterias and canteens,

— damages to be borne by the Office and those arising from third-party liability, and expenditure relating to certain cases where, for
reasons of equity, compensation has to be paid without any legal claim whatsoever arising therefrom.

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**CHAPTER A7 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE** (cont’d)

**A7 01 01** (cont’d)

A7 01 01 60 Documentation and library expenditure

Appropriations 2004 Appropriations 2003 Outturn 2002

p.m. p.m. 0,—

Former Article 2 2 5

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on producing and developing the Commission’s intranet site (Intracomm); subscriptions
to view-data services; the cost of binding and other expenditure necessary for the preservation of books and publications; expenditure on
subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals; purchase of publications and technical works connected with the Office’s activities.

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**STRUCTURAL FUNDS**

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**STRUCTURAL FUNDS**

Table of transfers authorised under Article 158 of the Financial Regulation

Commitment appropriations

Employment andsocial affairs Agriculture and ruraldevelopment Fisheries Regional policy Total

04 01 04 / 04 02 05 01 04 / 05 04 02 11 01 04 / 11 06 13 01 04 / 13 02 / 13 03

Objective 1 B2-1 0 0 to B2-1 0 3
programmes X X X X **X**

PEACE B2-1 0 4 1
programmes X X X X **X**

Completion B2-1 0 5
of Objective 1 p.m. p.m p.m p.m **p.m**

Objective 2 B2-1 1 0 to B2-1 1 1
programmes X p.m X **X**

Completion B2-112
of Objective 2 p.m p.m **p.m**

Completion of B2-144 p.m p.m p.m p.m **p.m**
Community initiatives

Payment appropriations

Employment andsocial affairs Agriculture and ruraldevelopment Fisheries Regional policy Total

04 01 04 / 04 02 05 01 04 / 05 04 02 11 01 04 / 11 06 13 01 04 / 13 02 / 13 03

Objective 1 B2-1 0 0 to B2-1 0 3
programmes X X X X **X**

PEACE B2-1 0 4 1
programmes X X X X **X**

Completion B2-1 0 5
of Objective 1 X X X X **X**

Objective 2 B2-1 1 0 to B2-1 1 1
programmes X X X **X**

Completion B2-1 1 2
of Objective 2 X X **X**

Completion of B2-1 4 4 X X X X **X**
Community initiatives

In addition to transfers within a given activity, transfers are possible between the different articles or items involved in achieving the same objective, as shown on
each of the lines in the above table.

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**RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT**

**TABLE OF EQUIVALENCE 2004 — EU-25 — concerning appropriations entered in policy area ‘Research and technological development’**

(in million EUR)

Commitment appropriations Payment appropriations

Heading

Operations ‘Research’ staff External staff Other,( [1] ) Total Operations ‘Research’ staff External staff Other,( [2] ) Total

Direct action

EC specific programme 29,073 111,815 21,682 46,500 209,070 23,798 111,815 21,682 57,346 214,641

Euratom specific programme 6,917 41,701 4,832 26,380 79,830 6,643 41,701 4,832 32,588 85,764

Completion of previous actions 22,872 22,872

Direct action — Total 35,990 153,516,( [3] ) 26,514,( [4] ) 72,880,( [5] ) 288,900 53,313 153,516,( [6] ) 26,514,( [7] ) 89,934,( [8] ) 323,277

Indirect action

EC programme

Specific programme ‘Integrating and strengthening the 3 307,035 138,810,( [9] ) 42,820,( [10] ) 66,225,( [11] ) 4266,100,( [12] ) 1 388,788 139,390,( [13] ) 44,875,( [14] ) 88,445,( [15] ) 2000,498,( [16] )
European Research Area’

Specific programme ‘Structuring the EuropeanResearch Area’ 711,210 339,000

EC programme, indirect action — Total 4 018,245 138,810 42,820 66,225 4 266,100 1 727,788 139,390 44,875 88,445 2 000,498

Euratom programme 221,000 31,600 2,200 5,200 260,000 136,200 31,600 2,280 8,100 178,180

Completion of previous actions 1 437,016 1 437,016

Indirect action — Total 4 239,245 170,410 45,020 71,425 4 526,100 3 301,004 170,990 47,155 96,545 3 615,694

Research — Grand total EU-25 4 275,235 323,926 71,534 144,305 4 815,000 3 354,317 324,506 73,669 186,479 3 938,971

**Of which EU-10** **461,856** **11,893** **15,521** **15,730** **505,000** **121,353** **11,893** **15,521** **15,730** **164,497**

( [1] ) Including operating appropriations and appropriations for information and publication operations.

( [2] ) Including operating appropriations and appropriations for information and publication operations.

( [3] ) 15 % of these appropriations is intended to finance the cost of administrative and financial management (administrative expenditure) of the Joint Research Centre.

( [4] ) 15 % of these appropriations is intended to finance the cost of administrative and financial management (administrative expenditure) of the Joint Research Centre.

( [5] ) 15 % of these appropriations is intended to finance the cost of administrative and financial management (administrative expenditure) of the Joint Research Centre.

( [6] ) 15 % of these appropriations is intended to finance the cost of administrative and financial management (administrative expenditure) of the Joint Research Centre.

( [7] ) 15 % of these appropriations is intended to finance the cost of administrative and financial management (administrative expenditure) of the Joint Research Centre.

( [8] ) 15 % of these appropriations is intended to finance the cost of administrative and financial management (administrative expenditure) of the Joint Research Centre.

( [9] ) Total amount for the two specific EC programmes.

( [10] ) Total amount for the two specific EC programmes.

( [11] ) Total amount for the two specific EC programmes.

( [12] ) Total amount for the two specific EC programmes.

( [13] ) Total amount for the two specific EC programmes.

( [14] ) Total amount for the two specific EC programmes.

( [15] ) Total amount for the two specific EC programmes.

( [16] ) Total amount for the two specific EC programmes.

**MULTIANNUAL AND INDICATIVE SCHEDULE OF COMMITMENTS AND PAYMENTS — EU-25 — concerning appropriations entered in policy area ‘Research**

**and technological development’ (sixth framework programme)**

(in million EUR)

Commitment appropriations Payment appropriations

Heading

2006 and sub2003 2004 2005 2006 Total 2003 2004 2005 Total
sequent years

Direct action

EC specific programme

Appropriations for staff and resources 157,085 179,997 186,900 192,318 716,300,( [1] ) 142,872 190,843 189,627 192,958 716,300,( [2] )

Direct operating appropriations 27,915 29,073 29,500 31,909 118,397 11,166 23,798 27,574 55,859 118,397

EC specific programme — Total 185,000 209,070 216,400 224,227 834,697 154,038 214,641 217,201 248,817 834,697

Euratom specific programme

Appropriations for staff and resources 63,744 72,913 75,500 78,043 290,200,( [3] ) 55,609 79,121 77,061 78,409 290,200,( [4] )

Direct operating appropriations 6,856 6,917 7,000 7,530 28,303 3,207 6,643 5,985 12,468 28,303

Euratom specific programme — Total 70,600 79,830 82,500 85,573 318,503 58,816 85,764 83,046 90,877 318,503

Direct action — Total 255,600 288,900 298,900 309,800 1 153,200 212,854 300,405 300,247 339,694 1 153,200

Indirect action

EC specific programme

Administrative appropriations 228,800 247,855 264,000 281,544 1 022,199 203,945 272,710 264,000 281,544 1 022,199

Operating appropriations

Specific programme ‘Integrating and strengthening the 2 804,300 3 307,035 3 541,100 3 695,377 13 337,812 504,430 1 388,788 2 194,542 9 250,052 13 337,812
European Research Area’

Specific programme ‘Structuring the EuropeanResearch Area’ 540,900 711,210 708,000 719,290 2 689,400 81,500 339,000 474,400 1 794,500 2 689,400

Operating appropriations — Subtotal 3 345,200 4 018,245 4 249,100 4 414,667 16 027,212 585,930 1 727,788 2 668,942 11 044,552 16 027,212

EC specific programmes — Total 3 574,000 4 266,100 4 513,100 4 696,211 17 049,411 789,875 2 000,498 2 932,942 11 326,096 17 049,411

Euratom programme

Administrative appropriations 37,300 39,000 44,300 49,700 170,300 34,320 41,980 44,300 49,700 170,300

Operating appropriations 188,100 221,000 223,700 229,289 862,089 85,700 136,200 200,750 439,439 862,089

Euratom programme — Total 225,400 260,000 268,000 278,989 1 032,389 120,020 178,180 245,050 489,139 1 032,389

Indirect action — Total 3 799,400 4 526,100 4 781,100 4 975,200 18 081,800 909,895 2 178,678 3 177,992 11 815,235 18 081,800

Research — Grand total EU-25 4 055,000 4 815,000 5 080,000 5 285,000 19 235,000 1 122,749 2 479,083 3 478,239 12 154,929 19 235,000

**of which EU-10** **0,000** **505,000** **580,000** **650,000** **1 735,000** **0,000** **164,497** **230,795** **1 339,708** **1 735,000**

( [1] ) 15 % of these appropriations is intended to finance the cost of administrative and financial management (administrative expenditure) of the Joint Research Centre.
( [2] ) 15 % of these appropriations is intended to finance the cost of administrative and financial management (administrative expenditure) of the Joint Research Centre.
( [3] ) 15 % of these appropriations is intended to finance the cost of administrative and financial management (administrative expenditure) of the Joint Research Centre.
( [4] ) 15 % of these appropriations is intended to finance the cost of administrative and financial management (administrative expenditure) of the Joint Research Centre.

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Under the Agreement establishing the European Economic Area, the EFTA countries (with the exception of Switzerland) take part
in a wide range of Community policies covered by headings 3, 4 and 5 of the financial perspective in exchange for a financial
contribution to operating appropriations calculated by applying a ‘proportionality factor’. This proportionality factor is equal to
the sum of the ratios obtained by dividing the gross domestic product at market prices of each EFTA country by the gross
domestic product at market prices of all the EU Member States plus that of the EFTA country concerned.

At this stage, the rate for participation is estimated at 2,29 % (calculation based on 2002 figures) on the basis of 15 Member
States.

These financial contributions will not be formally entered in the budget; each heading relating to activities in which the EFTA
countries take part will refer to the EFTA contribution as a memorandum item. The summary table (on the basis of 15 Member
States) listing the budget headings concerned and the amount of the EFTA contribution for each heading is published below. The
total EFTA contribution for the operating part for 2004 is estimated at about EUR 119 million for EU-15 in commitment appropriations. The EFTA countries will also share in the administrative expenditure directly linked with implementation of these
policies. The figures and headings concerning the contributions by the EFTA countries are still to be discussed with them and
must therefore be regarded as provisional.

Agreement between the European Economic Community and the European Free Trade Association on the European Economic
Area

Gross domestic product 2002 ( [1] ) (in billion
Country
EUR)

Belgium 261,4

Denmark 184,2

Germany 2 112,4

Greece 139,9

Spain 689,8

France 1 503,8

Ireland 124,8

Italy 1 251,9

Luxembourg 21,7

Netherlands 446,3

Austria 216,4

Portugal 130,0

Finland 139,1

Sweden 256,7

United Kingdom 1 644,9

**EU-15** **9 123,5**

Calculation of proportionality factor EU-15
(GDP EFTA States/(GDP EFTA States + GDP
Member States)

Norway 203,2 = 203,2/9 326,7 = 2,18 %

Iceland 8,7 = 8,7/9 132,2 = 0,10 %

Liechtenstein 1,3 = 1,3/9 124,8 = 0,01 %

**EFTA** **213,3** **2,29 %**

EFTA excluding Liechtenstein 212,0 2,27 %

( [1] ) The most recent statistical estimates from the Commission.

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**List of budget headings concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area — EU-15**

Budget nomenclature

EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

XX 01 02 01 A-7 (p.p) External staff working with the institu- 160 033 619 160 033 619 569 000 569 000
tion ( [3] )

XX 01 02 11 A-7 (p.p) Other management expenditure of the 160 569 174 160 569 174 1 028 000 1 028 000
institution ( [4] )

XX 01 03 01 A-2 (p.p) Buildings and related expenditure of the 378 906 546 378 906 546 864 000 864 000
institution ( [5] )

25 02 04 02 A-3 (p.p) General publications ( [6] ) 2 100 000 2 100 000 15 000 15 000

**SUBTOTAL — ADMINISTRATIVE**
**701 609 339** **701 609 339** **2 476 000** **2 476 000**
**PART**

Programme for enterprises — Improve01 04 05 B5-5 1 1 ment of the financial environment for 71 000 000 43 000 000 1 625 900 984 700
SMEs

01 04 06 B5-5 1 2 Completion of the Employment initiative(1998 to 2000) p.m. 36 100 000 p.m. 826 690

02 01 04 04 B5-5 1 0 A

Programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship — particularly for SMEs —
Expenditure on administrative management

6 650 000 6 650 000 152 285 152 285

Networks for the interchange of data
02 01 04 05 B5-7 2 1 0 A between administrations (IDA) — Expen- 750 000 750 000 17 175 17 175
diture on administrative management

Remuneration and allowances related to
02 01 05 01 B6-6 0 1 1 4 000 000 4 000 000 91 600 91 600
staff in active employment

02 01 05 02 B6-6 0 1 2 External staff 1 300 000 1 300 000 29 770 29 770

02 01 05 03 B6-6 0 1 3 Other management expenditure 1 200 000 1 200 000 27 480 27 480

02 02 02 B5-3 2 5 Community measures to assist tourism — p.m. — p.m.

02 02 03 01 B5-5 1 5 Programme for enterprise and entrepre- 22 350 000 26 800 000 511 815 613 720
neurship, particularly for SMEs

( [1] ) Including appropriations entered in the reserve and excluding areas with no EFTA participation.
( [2] ) Including appropriations entered in the reserve and excluding areas with no EFTA participation.
( [3] ) The appropriations for the administrative part are calculated entirely for EU-25.
( [4] ) The appropriations for the administrative part are calculated entirely for EU-25.
( [5] ) The appropriations for the administrative part are calculated entirely for EU-25.
( [6] ) The appropriations for the administrative part are calculated entirely for EU-25.

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**List of budget headings concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area — EU-15** (cont’d)

Budget nomenclature

EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

02 02 04 B5-7 2 1 0 Networks for the interchange of data 24 250 000 26 500 000 555 325 606 850
between administrations (IDA)

02 03 01 B6-6 2 1 Research and innovation 58 500 000 37 189 000 1 339 650 851 628

02 03 02 B6-6 1 9 2 Support for the coherent development of 1 500 000 1 600 000 34 350 36 640
policies

02 03 04 01 B6-5 1 1 Completion of previous programmes — 1 000 000 — 22 900
(prior to 1999)

02 03 04 02 B6-5 2 1 1 Completion of the fifth framework pro- — 52 870 000 — 1 210 723
gramme (EC) (1998 to 2002)

European Agency for the Evaluation of
02 04 02 01 B5-3 1 2 0 Medicinal Products — Subsidy for Titles 1 9 000 000 9 000 000 206 100 206 100
and 2

02 04 02 02 B5-3 1 2 1 European Agency for the Evaluation of 13 100 000 13 300 000 299 990 304 570
Medicinal Products — Subsidy for Title 3

02 04 02 03 B5-3 1 2 2 Special contribution for orphan medici- 3 500 000 3 500 000 80 150 80 150
nal products

Programme for enterprise and entrepre02 49 04 04 B5-5 1 0 A neurship, particularly for SMEs — Expen- — 2 000 000 — 45 800
diture on administrative management

Networks for the interchange of data
02 49 04 05 B5-7 2 1 0 A between administrations (IDA) — Expen- — 500 000 — 11 450
diture on administrative management

02 49 05 01 B6-6 0 1 1 Expenditure related to research staff — 500 000 — 11 450

02 49 05 02 B6-6 0 1 2 External staff for research — 300 000 — 6 870

02 49 05 03 B6-6 0 1 3 Other management expenditure for — 400 000 — 9 160
research

03 03 01 B5-3 4 0(A-3 0 1
7)

Accompanying measures to the reform of
the merger, antitrust, and market liberali- 500 000 500 000 11 450 11 450
sation and cartels activity ( [1] )

( [1] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.

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**List of budget headings concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area — EU-15** (cont’d)

Budget nomenclature

EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

EURES (European employment services)
04 01 04 04 B3-4 0 1 1 A — Expenditure on administrative man- 405 000 405 000 9 194 9 194
agement ( [1] )

Community measures to achieve equality
04 01 04 05 B3-4 0 1 2 A between men and women — Expenditure 270 000 270 000 6 183 6 183
on administrative management

Actions combating and preventing exclu04 01 04 07 B3-4 1 0 5 A sion — Expenditure on administrative 450 000 450 000 10 305 10 305
management

04 01 04 10 B5-5 0 2 A Labour market — Expenditure on admin- 1 800 000 1 800 000 41 220 41 220
istrative management ( [2] ) ( [3] )

Measures combating and preventing dis04 01 04 12 B5-8 0 3 A crimination — Expenditure on adminis- 630 000 630 000 14 427 14 427
trative management ( [4] )

European year of people with disabilities
04 01 04 13 B5-8 0 6 A — Expenditure on administrative man- p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.
agement

04 02 12 B3-4 0 1 1 EURES (European employment ser- 15 459 375 13 877 419 350 928 315 017
vices) ( [5] )

04 02 15 B5-5 0 2 Labour market 10 500 000 10 100 000 240 450 231 290

04 03 05 02 B3-4 3 2 0 European Agency for Safety and Health atwork — Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2 ( [6] ) 4 911 000 4 150 000 p.m. p.m.

04 03 05 03 B3-4 3 2 1 European Agency for Safety and Health atWork — Subsidy for Title 3 ( [7] ) 4 464 000 4 300 000 p.m. p.m.

04 04 02 02 B3-4 1 0 5 Measures combating and preventing 14 700 000 13 600 000 336 630 311 440
social exclusion

04 04 04 B5-8 0 3 Measures combating and preventing dis- 16 700 000 17 510 000 382 430 400 979
crimination ( [8] )

( [1] ) Not including Liechtenstein.
( [2] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [3] ) The reservation on agreement concerns only the proposals for a new programme relating to Community incentive measures in the fields of employment and Modinis.
( [4] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [5] ) Not including Liechtenstein.
( [6] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States, including the financial arrangements.
( [7] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States, including the financial arrangements.
( [8] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.

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**List of budget headings concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area — EU-15** (cont’d)

Budget nomenclature

EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

04 04 05 B5-8 0 6 European year of people with disabilities p.m. 4 664 654 p.m. 106 821

B3-4 1 0 6(B3-4
04 04 09
1 0 5/B5-8 0 3)

Support for the running costs of the Platform of European Social Non- 909 091 909 091 20 819 20 819
governmental Organisations ( [1] )

04 05 01 A-3 0 3 7 European Women’s Lobby ( [2] ) 750 000 750 000 17 175 17 175

04 05 02 B3-4 0 1 2 Community measures to achieve equality 9 700 000 10 300 000 222 130 235 870
between men and women

04 05 03 A-3 0 4 6 Women’s organisations ( [3] ) 350 000 350 000 8 015 8 015

EURES (European employment services)
04 49 04 04 B3-4 0 1 1 A — Expenditure on administrative man- — 436 090 — 9 899
agement

Community measures to achieve equality
04 49 04 05 B3-4 0 1 2 A between men and women — Expenditure — 160 174 — 3 668
on administrative management

Actions combating and preventing exclu04 49 04 07 B3-4 1 0 5 A sion — Expenditure on administrative — 215 928 — 4 945
management

04 49 04 10 B5-5 0 2 A Labour market — Expenditure on admin- — 1 574 737 — 36 061
istrative management

Measures combating and preventing dis04 49 04 12 B5-8 0 3 A crimination — Expenditure on adminis- — 562 192 — 12 874
trative management ( [4] )

European year of people with disabilities
04 49 04 13 B5-8 0 6 A — Expenditure on administrative man- — — — —
agement

Intelligent energy for Europe programme
06 01 04 08 B4-1 0 6 A (2003 to 2006) — Expenditure on 1 062 000 1 062 000 24 320 24 320
administrative management

Intelligent energy for Europe programme:
06 01 04 09 B7-8 4 1 A external part- Coopener — Expenditure 85 000 85 000 1 947 1 947
on administrative management ( [5] )

( [1] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [2] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [3] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [4] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [5] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.

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**List of budget headings concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area — EU-15** (cont’d)

Budget nomenclature

EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

Remuneration and allowances related to
06 01 05 01 B6-6 0 1 1 6 600 000 6 600 000 151 140 151 140
staff in active employment

06 01 05 02 B6-6 0 1 2 External staff 3 100 000 3 100 000 70 990 70 990

06 01 05 03 B6-6 0 1 3 Other management expenditure 2 100 000 2 100 000 48 090 48 090

06 02 01 01 B2-7 0 0 0 European Aviation Safety Agency: Sub-sidy for Titles 1 and 2 ( [1] ) 9 440 000 9 440 000 p.m. p.m.

06 02 01 02 B2-7 0 0 1 European Aviation Safety Agency: Sub-sidy for Title 3 ( [2] ) 1 100 000 1 260 000 p.m. p.m.

06 02 02 01 B2-7 0 1 0 European Maritime Safety Agency: Sub- 4 100 000 4 100 000 93 890 53 898
sidy for Titles 1 and 2

06 02 02 02 B2-7 0 1 1 European Maritime Safety Agency: Sub- 1 000 000 1 040 000 22 900 23 816
sidy for Title 3.

06 02 07 B2-7 0 7 Marco Polo programme ( [3] ) 15 000 000 9 000 000 343 500 206 100

06 04 01 B4-1 0 6 Intelligent energy for Europe programme 47 820 000 16 800 000 1 095 078 384 720
(2003 to 2006)

06 04 02 B7-8 4 1 Intelligent energy for Europe programme: 4 915 000 1 900 000 112 554 43 510
external part- Coopener ( [4] )

Completion of Energy framework pro06 04 04 B4-1 0 3 0 gramme (1999 to 2002) — Conventional p.m. 20 820 000 p.m. 476 778
and renewable energy

06 06 01 B6-6 1 4 Aeronautics and space 48 000 000 20 353 000 1 099 200 466 084

( [1] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States, including the financial arrangements.
( [2] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States, including the financial arrangements.
( [3] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [4] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.

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**List of budget headings concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area — EU-15** (cont’d)

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EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

06 06 02 01 B6-6 1 6 Sustainable energy systems 97 700 000 44 025 000 2 237 330 1 008 173

06 06 02 02 B6-6 1 6 Sustainable surface transports 47 500 000 16 340 000 1 087 750 374 186

06 06 03 B6-6 1 8 1 Supporting policies and anticipating sci- 5 800 000 1 680 000 132 820 38 472
entific and technological needs

06 06 05 01 B6-5 1 1 Completion of previous programmes — 5 404 000 — 123 752
(prior to 1999)

06 06 05 02 B6-5 2 1 1 Completion of the fifth framework pro- — 120 000 000 — 2 748 000
gramme (EC) (1998 to 2002)

06 49 04 04 B4-1 0 3 0 A

Completion of Energy framework programme (1999 to 2002) — Conventional
and renewable energy — Expenditure on
administrative management

— 136 000 — 3 114

06 49 05 01 B6-6 0 1 1 Expenditure related to research staff — p.m. — p.m.

06 49 05 02 B6-6 0 1 2 External staff for research — 300 000 — 6 870

06 49 05 03 B6-6 0 1 3 Other management expenditure for — 400 000 — 9 160
Research

Community action programme in the
07 01 04 04 B4-3 0 8 A field of civil protection — Expenditure on 90 000 90 000 2 061 2 061
administrative management

07 03 06 01 B4-3 0 8 Community action programme in the 4 200 000 5 180 000 96 180 118 622
field of civil protection

Community framework for cooperation
07 03 08 B4-3 0 5 to promote sustainable urban develop- 4 200 000 3 080 000 96 180 70 532
ment

07 03 09 B4-3 0 7 Community cooperation in the field of 1 000 000 1 070 000 22 900 24 503
marine pollution

07 04 01 01 B4-3 1 0 0 Subsidy to the European Environment 11 041 000 11 041 000 252 839 252 839
Agency — Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2

07 04 01 02 B4-3 1 0 1 Subsidy to the European Environment 8 456 000 8 456 000 193 642 193 642
Agency — Subsidy for Title 3

Community action programme in the
07 49 04 04 B4-3 0 8 A field of civil protection — Expenditure on — 50 000 — 1 145
administrative management

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Budget nomenclature

EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

Remuneration and allowances related to
08 01 05 01 B6-6 0 1 1 76 000 000 76 000 000 1 740 400 1 740 400
staff in active employment

08 01 05 02 B6-6 0 1 2 External staff 22 900 000 22 900 000 524 410 524 410

08 01 05 03 B6-6 0 1 3 Other management expenditure 43 100 000 43 100 100 986 990 986 990

08 02 01 01 B6-6 1 1 Advanced genomics and its applications 277 800 000 86 200 000 6 361 620 1 973 980
for health

08 02 01 02 B6-6 1 1 Combating major diseases 278 547 482 145 700 000 6 378 737 3 336 530

08 03 01 B6-6 1 3 Nanotechnologies, intelligent materials, 302 700 000 115 500 000 6 931 830 2 644 950
new production processes

08 04 01 B6-6 1 4 Aeronautics and space 200 200 000 67 900 000 4 584 580 1 554 910

08 05 01 B6-6 1 5 Food quality and safety 159 500 000 36 900 000 3 652 550 845 010

08 06 01 01 B6-6 1 6 Sustainable energy systems 91 500 000 34 200 000 2 095 350 783 180

08 06 01 02 B6-6 1 6 Sustainable surface transports 100 600 000 35 900 000 2 303 740 822 110

08 06 01 03 B6-6 1 6 Global change and ecosystems 163 100 000 75 800 000 3 734 990 1 735 820

08 07 01 B6-6 1 7 Citizens and governance in a knowledge- 52 400 000 25 900 000 1 199 960 593 110
based society

08 08 01 01 B6-6 1 8 1 Supporting policies and anticipating sci- 86 662 454 51 800 000 1 984 570 1 186 220
entific and technological needs

08 08 01 02 B6-6 1 82 Horizontal research activities involving 100 100 000 71 200 000 2 292 290 1 630 480
SMEs

08 08 01 03 B6-6 1 8 3 Specific measures in support of interna- 73 400 000 36 200 000 1 680 860 828 980
tional cooperation

08 09 01 01 B6-6 1 9 1 Support for the coordination of activities 58 413 552 41 400 000 1 337 670 948 060

08 09 01 02 B6-6 1 9 2 Support for the coherent development of 9 300 000 5 400 000 212 970 123 660
policies

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EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

08 10 01 01 B6-6 2 1 Research and innovation 7 000 000 5 300 000 160 300 121 370

08 10 01 02 B6-6 2 2 Human resources 363 510 005 152 900 000 8 324 379 3 501 410

08 10 01 03 B6-6 2 3 Research infrastructures 101 508 475 71 500 000 2 324 544 1 637 350

08 10 01 04 B6-6 2 4 Science and society 18 600 000 9 500 000 425 940 217 550

08 12 01 B6-5 1 1 Completion of previous programmes — 51 300 000 — 1 174 770
(prior to 1999)

08 12 02 01 B6-5 2 1 1 Completion of the fifth framework pro- — 783 800 000 — 17 949 020
gramme (EC) (1998 to 2002)

08 49 05 01 B6-6 0 1 1 Expenditure related to research staff — p.m. — p.m.

08 49 05 02 B6-6 0 1 2 External staff for research — 430 000 — 9 847

08 49 05 03 B6-6 0 1 3 Other management expenditure for — 15 600 000 — 357 240
research

Promotion of the European digital pres09 01 04 02 B5-3 3 4 A ence in global networks — Expenditure 405 000 405 000 9 275 9 275
on administrative management

Action on illegal and harmful content on
09 01 04 04 B5-8 2 1 A the Internet — Expenditure on adminis- 162 000 162 000 3 710 3 710
trative management ( [1] ) ( [2] )

Remuneration and allowances related to
09 01 05 01 B6-6 0 1 1 45 800 000 45 800 000 1 048 820 1 048 820
staff in active employment

09 01 05 02 B6-6 0 1 2 External staff 10 500 000 10 500 000 240 450 240 450

09 01 05 03 B6-6 0 1 3 Other management expenditure 12 400 000 12 400 000 283 960 283 960

( [1] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [2] ) The reservation on agreement concerns 2004.

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EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

09 03 01 B5-3 3 1 Information society ( [1] ) ( [2] ) 6 000 000 7 300 000 137 400 167 170

09 03 02 B5-3 3 4 Promotion of the European digital pres- 24 550 000 24 000 000 562 195 549 600
ence in global networks

09 03 03 B5-8 2 1 Action against illegal and harmful content 6 520 000 10 340 000 149 308 236 786
on the Internet ( [3] ) ( [4] )

09 04 01 B6-6 1 2 Information society technologies 782 320 000 372 850 000 17 915 128 8 538 265

09 04 02 B6-6 1 8 1 Supporting policies and anticipating sci- 1 500 000 907 000 34 350 20 770
entific and technological needs

09 04 03 B6-6 2 3 Research infrastructures 89 980 000 42 274 000 2 060 542 968 075

09 04 05 01 B6-5 1 1 Completion of programmes (prior to — 28 000 000 — 641 200
1999)

09 04 05 02 B6-5 2 1 1 Completion of the fifth framework pro- — 334 749 000 — 7 665 752
gramme (EC) (1998 to 2002)

Promotion of the European digital pres09 49 04 02 B5-3 3 4 A ence in global networks — Expenditure — 300 000 — 6 870
on administrative management

Action on illegal and harmful content on
09 49 04 04 B5-8 2 1 A the Internet — Expenditure on adminis- — 450 000 — 10 305
trative management ( [5] ) ( [6] )

09 49 05 01 B6-6 0 1 1 Expenditure related to staff — p.m. — p.m.

09 49 05 02 B6-6 0 1 2 External staff — 1 000 000 — 22 900

09 49 05 03 B6-6 0 1 3 Other management expenditure for — 8 600 000 — 196 940
research

10 01 05 01 B6-1 1 1 1 Expenditure related to staff 106 947 000 106 947 000 2 449 087 2 449 087

( [1] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [2] ) The reservation on agreement concerns only the proposal for a new programme relating to Modinis.
( [3] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [4] ) The reservation on agreement concerns 2004.
( [5] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [6] ) The reservation on agreement concerns 2004.

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EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

10 01 05 02 B6-1 1 1 2 External staff for research 13 095 000 13 095 000 299 876 299 876

10 01 05 03 B6-1 1 1 3B6-1 Other management expenditure for 42 003 000 42 003 000 961 869 961 869
2 1 research

10 02 01 B6-2 1 1 1 Food, chemical products and health 8 135 000 7 946 000 186 292 181 963

10 02 02 B6-2 2 1 1 Environment and sustainability 8 700 000 7 654 000 199 230 175 277

10 02 03 B6-2 3 1 Horizontal activities 9 020 000 6 840 000 206 558 156 636

10 02 04 B6-2 9 4 Joint Research Centre participation in 300 000 142 000 6 870 3 252
indirect actions

10 04 01 B6-4 1 1 Completion of earlier framework pro- — 22 872 000 — 523 769
grammes

10 49 05 01 B6-1 1 1 1 Expenditure related to staff — p.m. — p.m.

10 49 05 02 B6-1 1 1 2 External staff for research — p.m. — p.m.

10 49 05 03 B6-1 1 1 3B6-1 Other management expenditure for — 17 054 000 — 390 537
2 1 research

Remuneration and allowances related to
11 01 05 01 B6-6 0 1 1 1 200 000 1 200 000 27 480 27 480
staff in active employment

11 01 05 02 B6-6 0 1 2 External staff 200 000 200 000 4 580 4 580

11 01 05 03 B6-6 0 1 3 Other management expenditure 200 000 200 000 4 580 4 580

11 05 01 B6-6 1 8 1 Supporting policies ant anticipatins scien- 10 500 000 10 790 000 240 450 247 091
tific and technological needs

11 05 03 01 B6-5 1 1 Completion of previous programmes — 200 000 — 4 580
(prior to 1999)

11 05 03 02 B6-5 2 1 1 Completion of the fifth framework pro- — 24 293 000 — 556 310
gramme (EC) (1998 to 2002)

11 49 05 01 B6-6 0 1 1 Expenditure related to research staff — 80 000 — 1 832

11 49 05 02 B6-6 0 1 2 External staff for research — 105 000 — 2 405

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ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

11 49 05 03 B6-6 0 1 3 Other management expenditure for — 120 000 — 2 748
research

Implementation and development of the
12 01 04 01 B5-3 0 0 1 A internal market — Expenditure on 1 390 500 1 390 500 31 842 31 842
administrative management ( [1] )

12 02 01 B5-3 0 0 1 Implementation and development of the 7 600 000 6 400 000 174 040 146 560
internal market ( [2] )

Reinforcement of community actions in
15 01 04 01 B3-1 0 0 0 A the field of education — Expenditure on 300 000 300 000 6 870 6 870
administrative management ( [3] ) ( [4] )

15 01 04 02 B3-1 0 0 1 A Socrates — Expenditure on administra- 7 000 000 7 000 000 160 300 160 300
tive management

15 01 04 03 B3-1 0 0 3 A

Preparatory measures for promotion of
the linguistic diversity of the Community
in the information society — Expenditure
on administrative management

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

15 01 04 04 B3-1 0 1 0 A YOUTH — Expenditure on administrative 3 100 000 3 100 000 70 990 70 990
management

15 01 04 05 B3-1 0 2 0 A

Promotion of European pathways in
work-linked training, including apprenticeship — Expenditure on administrative
management

200 000 200 000 4 580 4 580

15 01 04 06 B3-1 0 2 1 A Leonardo da Vinci — Expenditure on 5 100 000 5 100 000 116 790 116 790
administrative management

Framework programme in support of
15 01 04 07 B3-2 0 0 8 A culture — Expenditure on administrative 1 200 000 1 200 000 27 480 27 480
management

15 01 04 08 B3-2 0 1 0 A

MEDIA (measures to promote the development of the audiovisual industry) —
Expenditure on administrative management

5 600 000 5 600 000 128 240 128 240

European integration in universities —
15 01 04 11 B3-3 0 4 A Expenditure on administrative manage- 500 000 500 000 11 450 11 450
ment ( [5] )

( [1] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [2] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [3] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [4] ) The reservation on agreement concerns 2004.
( [5] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.

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**List of budget headings concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area — EU-15** (cont’d)

Budget nomenclature

EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

Measures for civil society and visits to the
15 01 04 12 B3-3 0 5 A Commission ( [1] )— Expenditure on admin- 1 050 000 1 050 000 24 045 24 045
istrative management ( [2] )

15 01 04 14 B3-1 0 0 5 A Erasmus Mundus — Expenditure on 700 000 700 000 16 030 16 030
administrative management ( [3] )

15 01 04 15 B3-1 0 0 8 A eLearning — Expenditure on administra- 1 330 000 1 330 000 30 457 30 457
tive management ( [4] )

European of education through sport —
15 01 04 16 B3-1 0 0 4 A Expenditure on administrative manage- 350 000 350 000 8 015 8 015
ment

Town-twinning schemes in the European
15 01 04 18 A-3 2 1 A Union — Expenditure on administrative p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.
management ( [5] )

15 01 04 19 A-3 0 2 9 A

Support for international nongovernmental youth organisations —
Expenditure on administrative management ( [6] )

p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

15 02 01 01 B3-3 0 4 European integration in universities ( [7] ) 3 600 000 1 432 656 82 440 32 808

15 02 01 02 A-3 0 1 0 College of Europe ( [8] ) 2 895 500 2 895 500 66 307 66 307

15 02 01 03 A-3 0 1 1 European University Institute, Florence ( [9] ) 4 400 000 4 400 000 100 760 100 760

15 02 01 04 A-3 0 1 2 European Law Academy (Trier) ( [10] ) 1 550 000 1 550 000 35 495 35 495

15 02 01 05 A-3 0 1 3 European Institute of Public Administra- 823 000 823 000 18 847 18 847
tion (Maastricht) ( [11] )

( [1] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [2] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [3] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [4] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [5] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [6] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [7] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [8] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [9] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [10] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [11] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.

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**List of budget headings concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area — EU-15** (cont’d)

Budget nomenclature

EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

15 02 01 06 A-3 0 2 2 Study and Research Centre ( [1] ) 1 500 000 1 500 000 34 350 34 350

15 02 01 07 A-3 0 2 7 International Centre for European Train- 2 000 000 2 000 000 45 800 45 800
ing ( [2] )

15 02 01 08 A-3 0 4 4 European Agency for Development in 750 000 750 000 17 175 17 175
Special Needs Education ( [3] )

15 02 02 01 B3-1 0 0 0 Reinforcement of Community actions in 3 700 000 10 750 000 84 730 246 175
the field of education ( [4] ) ( [5] )

15 02 02 02 B3-1 0 0 1 Socrates 261 700 000 245 000 000 5 992 930 5 610 500

15 02 02 04 B3-1 0 0 8 eLearning ( [6] ) 9 670 000 6 000 000 221 443 137 400

15 02 02 05 B3-1 0 0 5 Erasmus Mundus ( [7] ) 5 300 000 4 400 000 121 370 100 760

Promotion of European pathways in
15 03 01 01 B3-1 0 2 0 work-linked training, including appren- 1 600 000 1 540 000 36 640 35 266
ticeship

15 03 01 02 B3-1 0 2 1 Leonardo da Vinci 172 900 000 163 000 000 3 959 410 3 732 700

15 04 02 01 B3-2 0 0 8 Framework programme in support of 29 300 000 23 300 000 670 970 533 570
culture

15 04 02 02 B3-2 0 0 9 Completion of previous programmes andmeasures — p.m. — p.m.

15 04 02 03 B3-2 0 0 7 Preparatory actions for cooperation on 2 000 000 2 040 000 45 800 46 716
cultural matters ( [8] )

Prepatory measures for promotion of the
15 04 03 01 B3-1 0 0 3 linguistic diversity of the Community in — p.m. — p.m.
the information society

( [1] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [2] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [3] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [4] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [5] ) The reservation on agreement concerns 2004.
( [6] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [7] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [8] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.

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**List of budget headings concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area — EU-15** (cont’d)

Budget nomenclature

EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

15 05 01 01 B3-2 0 1 0 MediaPlus (measures to promote the 66 900 000 55 400 000 1 532 010 1 268 660
development of the audiovisual industry)

MediaTraining (measures to promote the
15 05 01 02 B3-2 0 1 1 development of vocational training in the 8 000 000 8 300 000 183 200 190 070
audiovisual industry)

15 05 04 B3-1 0 0 4 European year of education through 7 650 000 5 050 000 175 185 115 645
sport

15 06 01 01 B3-3 0 5 Measures in favour of civil society ( [1] ) 3 150 000 1 592 132 72 135 36 460

15 06 01 02 A-3 0 2 0 ‘Our Europe’ Association ( [2] ) 600 000 600 000 13 740 13 740

Grants to European think tanks and
15 06 01 03 A-3 0 2 1 organisations advancing the idea of 2 405 000 2 405 000 55 075 55 075
Europe ( [3] )

15 06 01 04 A-3 0 2 4 Associations and federations of European 1 500 000 1 500 000 34 350 34 350
interest ( [4] )

15 06 01 05 A-3 0 2 6 European think tanks ( [5] ) 500 000 500 000 11 450 11 450

15 06 01 06 A-3 0 3 6 Support for the Jean Monnet House and 375 000 375 000 8 588 8 588
the Robert Schuman House ( [6] )

15 06 01 07 A-3 2 1 Town-twinning schemes in the European 14 000 000 14 000 000 320 600 320 600
Union ( [7] )

15 07 01 01 A-3 0 2 3 European Youth Forum ( [8] ) 2 000 000 2 000 000 45 800 45 800

15 07 01 02 A-3 0 2 9 Support for international non- 1 870 000 1 870 000 42 823 42 823
governmental youth organisations ( [9] )

15 07 02 B3-1 0 1 0 YOUTH 67 900 000 68 000 000 1 554 910 1 557 200

( [1] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [2] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [3] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [4] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [5] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [6] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [7] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [8] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [9] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.

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**List of budget headings concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area — EU-15** (cont’d)

Budget nomenclature

EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

15 07 03 B3-1 0 1 1 Pilot projects for participation of young 2 000 000 2 040 000 45 800 46 716
people ( [1] )

15 49 04 01 B3-1 0 0 0 A

Preparatory actions for cooperation in
the field of education and of youth policy
— Expenditure on administrative management ( [2] ) ( [3] )

— 1 200 000 — 27 480

15 49 04 02 B3-1 0 0 1 A Socrates — Expenditure on administra- — 5 700 000 — 130 530
tive management

15 49 04 03 B3-1 0 0 3 A

Preparatory measures for promotion of
the linguistic diversity of the Community
in the information society — Expenditure
on administrative management

— p.m. — p.m.

15 49 04 04 B3-1 0 1 0 A YOUTH — Expenditure on administrative — 2 000 000 — 45 800
management

15 49 04 05 B3-1 0 2 0 A

Promotion of European pathways in
work-linked training, including apprenticeship — Expenditure on administrative
management

— 5 000 — 115

15 49 04 06 B3-1 0 2 1 A Leonardo da Vinci — Expenditure on — 2 800 000 — 64 120
administrative management

Framework programme in support of
15 49 04 07 B3-2 0 0 8 A culture — Expenditure on administrative — 750 000 — 17 175
management

15 49 04 08 B3-2 0 1 0 A

MEDIA (measures to promote the development of the audiovisual industry) —
Expenditure on administrative management

— 2 000 000 — 45 800

European integration in universities —
15 49 04 11 B3-3 0 4 A Expenditure on administrative manage- — 140 000 — 3 206
ment ( [4] )

15 49 04 12 B3-3 0 5 A Measures for civil society — Expenditure — 270 000 — 6 183
on administrative management ( [5] )

17 01 04 02 B3-4 3 0 8 A Public health (2003 to 2008) — Expendi- 6 622 000 6 622 000 151 644 151 644
ture on administrative management

( [1] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [2] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [3] ) The reservation on agreement concerns 2004.
( [4] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [5] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.

II/1512 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

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**List of budget headings concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area — EU-15** (cont’d)

Budget nomenclature

EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

Community activities in favour of con17 01 04 03 B5-1 0 0 A sumers — Expenditure on administrative 1 000 000 1 000 000 22 900 22 900
management ( [1] ) ( [2] )

17 02 01 B5-1 0 0 Community activities in favour of con- 17 000 000 19 522 588 389 300 447 067
sumers ( [3] ) ( [4] ).

17 03 01 01 B3-4 3 0 8 Public health (2003 to 2008) 45 600 223 57 495 736 1 044 245 1 316 652

17 04 08 01 B3-4 3 3 0 Food Safety Authority — Subsidy forTitles 1 and 2 ( [5] ) 16 430 000 16 430 000 p.m. p.m.

17 04 08 02 B3-4 3 3 1 Food Safety Authority — subsidy for Title3 ( [6] ) 10 455 000 9 409 500 p.m. p.m.

17 49 04 02 B3-4 3 0 8 A Public health (2003 to 2008) — Expendi- — 2 772 910 — 63 500
ture on administrative management

Community activities in favour of con17 49 04 03 B5-1 0 0 A sumers — Expenditure on administrative — 566 582 — 12 975
management ( [7] ) ( [8] )

18 01 04 01 B5-8 0 2 A

Measures for combating violence against
children, adolescents and women —
Expenditure on administrative management ( [9] )

540 000 540 000 12 366 12 366

18 03 01 A-3 0 3 0 European Council on Refugees and 450 000 450 000 10 305 10 305
Exiles ( [10] )

Measures for combating violence against
18 04 01 01 B5-8 0 2 children, adolescents and women — — 5 147 000 — 117 867
Daphne I

( [1] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [2] ) The reservation on agreement concerns 2004.
( [3] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [4] ) The reservation on agreement concerns 2004.
( [5] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States, including the financial arrangements.
( [6] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States, including the financial arrangements.
( [7] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [8] ) The reservation on agreement concerns 2004.
( [9] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [10] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.

23.2.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union II/1513

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**List of budget headings concerned by the Agreement on the European Economic Area — EU-15** (cont’d)

Budget nomenclature

EFTA contribution

Title Commitments ( [1] ) Payments ( [2] )

ABB Traditional Commitments Payments

Measures for combating violence against
18 04 01 02 B5-8 0 2 children, adolescents and women — 6 400 000 3 200 000 146 560 73 280
Daphne II ( [1] )

Association of the Councils of State and
18 06 03 A-3 0 1 6 Supreme Administrative Jurisdictions of 300 000 300 000 6 870 6 870
the Union ( [2] )

18 49 04 01 B5-8 0 2 A

Measures for combating violence against
children, adolescents and women —
Expenditure on administrative management ( [3] )

— 200 000 — 4 580

19 04 01 A-3 0 1 4 European Inter-university Centre ( [4] ) 1 732 000 1 732 000 39 663 39 663

25 02 01 01 A-3 0 1 1 Historical archives of the European 1 600 000 1 600 000 36 640 36 640
Union ( [5] )

25 02 01 03

29 01 04 01 B5-6 0 0 A Statistical information policy — Expendi- 3 645 000 3 645 000 62 603 62 603
ture on administrative management ( [6] )

29 02 01 B5-6 0 0 Statistical information policy ( [7] ) 32 793 000 31 463 000 563 220 540 377

29 49 04 01 B5-6 0 0 A Statistical information policy — Expendi- — 1 448 000 — 24 869
ture on administrative management ( [8] )

**SUBTOTAL — OPERATING PART** **5 253 712 657** **4 742 637 489** **119 026 525** **107 323 926**

**TOTAL OPERATING AND ADMINIS-**
**5 955 321 996** **5 444 246 828** **121 502 525** **109 799 926**
**TRATIVE PART**

( [1] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [2] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [3] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [4] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [5] ) Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.
( [6] ) Calculated on the basis of EFTA States’ participation amounting to 75 % of the appropriations.
( [7] ) Calculated on the basis of EFTA States’ participation amounting to 75 % of the appropriations.
( [8] ) Calculated on the basis of EFTA States’ participation amounting to 75 % of the appropriations.

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**AND EASTERN EUROPE AND TURKEY**

RO = Romania; BG = Bulgaria; TR = Turkey

II/1516 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.2.2004

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LIST OF BUDGET HEADINGS OPEN TO THE ASSOCIATED COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AND TURKEY

**List of budget headings open to the associated countries of central and eastern Europe and Turkey**

Payment appropriations in EUR million (to three decimal places)

Recipient States

Decentralised expenditure on support staff and
administration

Total contri**Budget 2004: p.m.** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

06 02 07 et 06 01 04 03 Recipient States

Programme Marco Polo

Total contri**Budget 2003: 20,000** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

15 02 02 02 et 15 01 04 02 Recipient States

Socrates

Total contri**Budget 2004: 335,700** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution 9,374 4,907 p.m. 14,281

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

15 05 04 Recipient States

European Year for Education through Sport

Total contri**Budget 2004: 8,250** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

15 07 02 and 15 01 04 04 Recipient States

Youth

Total contri**Budget 2004: 93,500** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

15 03 01 02 et 15 01 04 06 Recipient States
Leonardo da Vinci

Total contri**Budget 2004: 216,000** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution 5,134 3,587 p.m. 8,721
From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.
From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

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15 04 02 01 et 15 01 04 07 Recipient States

Framework programme-for culture

Total contri**Budget 2004: 34,200** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution 0,699 0,217 p.m. 0,916

From third countries 0,382 0,083 p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 0,318 0,134 p.m. p.m.

15 05 01 01 et 15 01 04 08 Recipient States

Media Plus

Total contri**Budget 2003: 81.200** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. 0,109 p.m. 0,109

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

15 05 01 02 Recipient States

Media ‘Formation’

Total contri**Budget 2003:9,000** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. 0,012 p.m. 0,012

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

04 05 02 et 04 01 04 05 Recipient States

Community measures to achieve equality
between men and women

Total contri**Budget 2004: 10,900** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

04 04 02 02 et 04 01 04 07 Recipient States

Measures combating and preventing social
exclusion

Total contri**Budget 2004:15,770** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Items 17 03 01 01 and 17 01 04 02 Recipient States

Public health (2003/2008)

Total contri**Budget 2004: 51,512** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution 0,265 0,094 0,957 1,316

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

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06 04 01 et 06 01 04 08 Recipient States

‘Intelligent energy for Europe’ programme
(2003-2006)

Total contri**Budget 2004:** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

07 04 01 01 and 07 04 01 02 Recipient States

European Environment Agency

Total contri**Budget 2004: p.m.** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution 0,571 0,167 2,596 3,334

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

07 03 03 and 07 01 04 02 Recipient States

Life III (2000-2004) (Financial instrument for
the environment) — Nature protection

Total contri**Budget 2004: 75,000** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution 0,699 p.m. p.m. 0,699

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

07 03 04 and 07 01 04 03 Recipient States

Life III (2000-2004) (Financial instrument for
the environment) — Environmental protection

Total contri**Budget 2004: 75,000** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution 0,699 p.m. p.m. 0,699

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

17 02 01 and item 17 01 04 03 Recipient States

Consumers (2004-2007)

Total contri**Budget 2003: pm** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

14 04 02 Recipient States

Custom 2007

Total contri**Budget 2004: 24,450** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

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14 05 03 Recipient States

Fiscalis 2007

Total contri**Budge 2004: 12,900** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries 0,122 0,122 0,099 0,344

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

09 04 01 et 09 01 04 02 Recipient States

Promotion of European digital content on
worldwide networks

Total contri**Budget 2004:869,560** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

04 02 15 et 04 01 04 10 Recipient States

Labour market

Total contri**Budget 2004: 12,400** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

02 02 03 et 02 01 04 04 Recipient States

Programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, particularly for SMEs

Total contri**Budget 2004: 20,850** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution 0,624 0,584 1,374 2,582

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

02 02 04 et 02 01 04 05 Recipient States

IDA

Total contri**Budget 2004:25,7500** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

18 02 01 et 18 01 04 01 Recipient States
Measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women (Daphne 2000 to
2003)

Total contri**Budget 2004:p.m.** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.
From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.
From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

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04 04 04 et 04 01 04 12 Recipient States

Measures combating and preventing discrimination

Total contri**Budget 2003: 18.170** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

04 04 05 et 04 01 04 13 Recipient States

European year of people with disabilities

Total contri**Budget 2004: p.m.** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

18 05 01 02 et 18 01 04 04 Recipient States

Training, exchange and cooperation programmes in the field of justice and home affairs
(AGIS)

Total contri**Budget 2004:** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m p.m p.m. p.m

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Subsection B6 Recipient States

Sixth framework research programme (EC)
(non-nuclear)

Total contri**Budget 2004: 3 759,000** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution 17,274 5,931 63,167 171,600

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Subsection B6 Recipient States

Sixth framework research programme (Euratom) (nuclear)

Total contri**Budget 2004: 296,000** RO BG TR butions

Total third-country contribution p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From third countries p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

From headings 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

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A. **INTRODUCTION**

This Annex is drawn up in accordance with Article 20(5)(c) of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the
general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom)
No 762/2001 (OJ L 111, 20.4.2001, p. 1).

It provides information about the amounts of the borrowing-and-lending operations guaranteed by the general budget: loans for
balance-of-payments support, Euratom and new Community Instrument (NCI) loans and European Investment Bank loans to
Mediterranean basin countries and, from 1991 onwards, borrowing operations to provide medium-term financial assistance to
non-member countries, European Investment Bank loans in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the western Balkans,
European Investment Bank loans for projects of mutual interest in certain non-member countries (developing countries in Asia
and Latin America), European Investment Bank loans to South Africa and, since March 1994, Euratom borrowings to contribute
to the financing required for improving the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in certain non-member
countries.

The main development affecting the amounts of Community borrowings outstanding in 2001 was the repayment of
EUR 84 400 000 in NCI loans in the Member States and the repayment of tranches of loans elsewhere, EUR 150 000 000 by
Algeria, EUR 70 000 000 by Bulgaria, EUR 9 000 000 by Moldova and EUR 17 000 000 by Ukraine. The year 2001 also featured
the disbursement of loans to Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUR 10 000 000), the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
(EUR 10 000 000), the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (EUR 225 000 000) and Tajikistan (EUR 60 000 000).

At 31 December 2001, outstanding operations covered by the general budget totalled EUR 15 449 000 000; of that total
EUR 52 000 000 was inside the European Union and EUR 15 397 000 000 outside.

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B. **BRIEF PRESENTATION OF THE VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS**
**GUARANTEED BY THE GENERAL BUDGET**

I. SINGLE FACILITY PROVIDING MEDIUM-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBER STATES’ BALANCES OF PAYMENTS

1. **Legal basis**

Council Regulation (EEC) No 397/75 of 17 February 1975 concerning Community loans (OJ L 46, 20.2.1975, p. 1).
Council Regulation (EEC) No 682/81 of 16 March 1981 adjusting the Community loan mechanism designed to support the
balance of payments of Member States (OJ L 73, 19.3.1981, p. 1).

Council Decision 83/298/EEC of 16 May 1983 concerning a Community loan in favour of the French Republic
(OJ L 153, 11.6.1983, p. 44).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1131/85 of 30 April 1985 amending Regulation (EEC) No 682/81 adjusting the Community loan
mechanism designed to support the balance of payments of Member States (OJ L 118, 1.5.1985, p. 59).

Act of 12 June 1985 concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic and the
adjustments of the Treaties (OJ L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 23), and in particular the declaration by the European Economic Community on the application of the Community loan mechanism in favour of Portugal contained in the Final Act.

Council Decision 85/543/EEC of 9 December 1985 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Hellenic Republic
(OJ L 341, 19.12.1985, p. 17).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1969/88 of 24 June 1988 establishing a single facility providing medium-term financial assistance
for Member States’ balances of payments (OJ L 178, 8.7.1988, p. 1).

Council Decision 91/136/EEC of 4 March 1991 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Hellenic Republic
(OJ L 66, 13.3.1991, p. 22).

Council Decision 93/67/EEC of 18 January 1993 concerning a Community loan in favour of the Italian Republic
(OJ L 22, 30.1.1993, p. 121).

Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 of 18 February 2002 establishing a facility providing medium-term financial assistance for
Member States’ balances of payments (OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p. 1).

2. **Description**

In accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 1969/88, the European Union may grant loans to Member States which are experiencing, or are seriously threatened with, difficulties with their balance of payments. The outstanding amount of such loans is limited
to EUR 16 000 000 000 in principal.

To this end, the Commission is empowered, on behalf of the European Community, to borrow on the capital markets or from
financial institutions. The budget guarantee covers these borrowing operations. The outstanding amount of loans granted under
this facility is limited to EUR 14 000 000 000 in principal. The balance compared with the ceiling of EUR 16 000 000 000 may
be raised by recourse to the Member States.

For calculating the available balance of the authorised ceiling, the exchange rate for lending operations is that of the day on which
they are concluded and for loan repayments the exchange rate is that of the day on which the corresponding loan was concluded.

Outstanding amounts on current Community loans pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 682/81 count against the ceiling.

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Decisions to grant loans to Member States are adopted by the Council acting by a qualified majority.

Loans are subject to the adoption by the Member State of economic policy measures which will restore a tolerable balance-ofpayments situation.

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 332/2002, the European Union may grant loans to Member States which are experiencing, or are seriously threatened with, difficulties in their balance of current payments or capital movements. Only Member States
which have not adopted the euro may benefit from this Community facility. The outstanding amount of loans is limited to EUR
12 billion in principal.

3. **Effect on thebudget**

Since both parts of these borrowing-and-on-lending operations are carried out on identical terms, they affect the budget only if
the guarantee is activated should a debtor default.

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II. EURATOM BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS

1. **Legal basis**

Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of
contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9).

Council Decision 77/271/Euratom of 29 March 1977 on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977,
p. 11), authorising an initial tranche of up to EUR 500 000 000.

Council Decision 80/29/Euratom of 20 December 1979 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom on the implementation of Decision
77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to contract Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of
nuclear power stations (OJ L 12, 17.1.1980, p. 28), increasing from EUR 500 000 000 to EUR 1 000 000 000 the total amount of
Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract.

Council Decision 82/170/Euratom of 15 March 1982 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount of Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power
stations (OJ L 78, 24.3.1982, p. 21), increasing from EUR 1 000 000 000 to EUR 2 000 000 000 the total amount of Euratom
loans which the Commission is empowered to contract.

Council Decision 85/537/Euratom of 5 December 1985 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount of
Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear
power stations (OJ L 334, 12.12.1985, p. 23), increasing from EUR 2 000 000 000 to EUR 3 000 000 000 the total amount of
Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract.

Council Decision 90/212/Euratom of 23 April 1990 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom applying Decision 77/270/Euratom
empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations
(OJ L 112, 3.5.1990, p. 26), increasing from EUR 3 000 000 000 to EUR 4 000 000 000 the total amount of Euratom loans which
the Commission is empowered to contract.

2. **Description**

The above Decisions empower the Commission to raise loans on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, the proceeds of which are for on-lending to finance investment projects involving the industrial generation of nuclear-based electricity
and industrial fuel-cycle installations.

To reduce Europe’s dependence on imported energy, the use of nuclear energy to generate electricity must be encouraged, with
due account for safety and security requirements. Downstream from production, the investments necessary for the reprocessing
and storage of waste will need to be promoted.

The borrowing-and-on-lending machinery set up by the European Atomic Energy Community enables electricity producers faced
with a substantial increase in their investment and operating costs to make more extensive use of credit.

The loans raised are managed by the Commission, which, in conjunction with the European Investment Bank, also manages the
loans granted.

In accordance with Article 4 of Decision 77/270/Euratom the Commission submitted a report to the European Parliament and to
the Council on Euratom borrowing and lending as part of the annual report on Community borrowing-and-lending operations
for 2000.

3. **Effect on the budget**

Since both parts of these borrowing and on-lending operations are carried out on identical terms, they affect the budget only if
the guarantee is activated should a debtor default.

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III. BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS UNDER THE NEW COMMUNITY INSTRUMENT FOR THE PROMOTION
OF INVESTMENT IN THE COMMUNITY (NCI) AND AID GRANTED BY WAY OF EXCEPTION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF REGIONS AFFECTED BY EARTHQUAKES (NCI-EARTHQUAKES)

1. **Legal basis**

(a) NCI

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof.

Council Decision 78/870/EEC of 16 October 1978 empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting
investment within the Community (OJ L 298, 25.10.1978, p. 9), up to the equivalent of EUR 1 000 000 000 in principal (NCI I).

Council Decision 79/486/EEC of 14 May 1979 applying Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans for
the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 125, 22.5.1979, p. 16), authorising an initial tranche up to the
equivalent of EUR 500 000 000 in principal.

Council Decision 80/739/EEC of 22 July 1980 applying for the second time Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission
to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 205, 17.8.1980, p. 19), authorising a
second tranche up to the equivalent of EUR 500 000 000 in principal.

Council Decision 80/1103/EEC of 25 November 1980 supplementing, as regards the application of part of the second tranche of
loans, Decision 80/739/EEC applying for the second time Decision 78/870/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans
for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 326, 2.12.1980, p. 19), as regards the application of an
amount equivalent to EUR 100 000 000 in principal.

Council Decision 82/169/EEC of 15 March 1982 empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting
investment within the Community (OJ L 78, 24.3.1982, p. 19), up to the equivalent of EUR 1 000 000 000 in principal (NCI II).

Council Decision 82/268/EEC of 26 April 1982 implementing Decision 82/169/EEC empowering the Commission to contract
loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 116, 30.4.1982, p. 16), authorising a single tranche
up to the equivalent of EUR 1 000 000 000 in principal.

Council Decision 83/200/EEC of 19 April 1983 empowering the Commission to contract loans under the new Community
Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 112, 28.4.1983, p. 26) totalling
EUR 3 000 000 000 (NCI III).

Council Decision 83/308/EEC of 13 June 1983 applying Decision 83/200/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans
under the new Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 164, 23.6.1983,
p. 31) which authorises a first tranche of loans of EUR 1 500 000 000.

Council Decision 84/383/EEC of 23 July 1984 applying Decision 83/200/EEC empowering the Commission to contract loans
under the new Community Instrument for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 208, 3.8.1984,
p. 53) authorising a third tranche of loans totalling EUR 1 400 000 000.

Council Decision 87/182/EEC of 9 March 1987 empowering the Commission to borrow under the new Community Instrument
for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community (OJ L 71, 14.3.1987, p. 34) for EUR 750 000 000 (NCI IV).

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(b) NCI — Earthquakes

Council Decision 81/19/EEC of 20 January 1981 on Community aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the
regions affected by the Italian earthquake in November 1980 (OJ L 37, 10.2.1981, p. 21), authorising the Commission to contract
loans up to EUR 1 000 000 000 in principal after deduction of any amounts lent by the European Investment Bank out of its own
resources for the same purpose.

Council Decision 81/1013/EEC of 14 December 1981 on Community aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of
the regions affected by the Greek earthquakes in February and March 1981 (OJ L 367, 23.12.1981, p. 27), which took effect
retrospectively from 1 January 1981, authorising the Commission to contract loans up to EUR 80 000 000 in principal after
deduction of any amounts lent by the European Investment Bank out of its own resources for the same purpose.

2. **Description**

(a) NCI

The above Instruments empower the Commission to raise loans on behalf of the European Community, the proceeds of which
are for on-lending to finance investment projects which contribute to greater convergence and integration of the economies of
the Member States. These projects must help attain the priority European Union objectives in the energy, industry and infrastructure sectors, and assist the financing of investment by small and medium-sized undertakings in productive sectors and the promotion of new technologies and innovation taking account of, inter alia, the regional impact of the projects and the need to combat
unemployment.

The new Community Instrument borrowing ceilings, like those for the other Community Financial Instruments, are fixed by
unanimous decision of the Council. However, the new Community Instrument tranches, which under NCI I and II were also fixed
by unanimous Council decision, are now authorised, following Decision 83/200/EEC, by the Council acting by a qualified majority.

Within the limits of the tranches authorised by the Council, the Commission borrows on the capital markets; under a cooperation agreement between the Commission and the European Investment Bank, the Bank, subject to the Commission’s decision on
the eligibility of projects, is authorised to take decisions on the granting of loans and to manage them.

In accordance with Article 6 of Decision 78/870/EEC, Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 1736/79 and Article 7 of Decisions
81/19/EEC, 82/268/EEC and 83/200/EEC the Commission, on 30 June 2001, submitted a report to the European Parliament and
to the Council covering 2000 on:

— NCI borrowing-and-lending operations,

— European Union aid granted by way of exception for the reconstruction of the regions affected by the Italian earthquake in
November 1980 and the Greek earthquakes in February and March 1981.

In addition, in accordance with Article 6 of Decision 83/200/EEC the Commission sends the European Parliament and the
Council six-monthly reports on the rate of utilisation of NCI tranches.

On 31 December 1998 there was only some EUR 281 300 000 still available under the various NCIs (including NCI — Earthquakes).

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(b) NCI — Earthquakes

By extension of the initial provisions of the new Community Instrument and by way of sole exception, the Commission is
empowered to contract loans for the purpose of financing investments for the reconstruction of the means of production and the
economic and social infrastructure in the regions of southern Italy and Greece affected by the earthquakes of 23 November 1980
and February and March 1981 respectively.

The amount which the Commission is allowed to raise is limited to EUR 1 000 000 000 for Italy and EUR 80 000 000 for Greece,
less any amounts lent by the European Investment Bank from its own resources.

The budget guarantee covers the Commission’s borrowing operations.

The entire EUR 80 000 000 for Greece was raised and on-lent in 1982 under the NCI. For Italy, EUR 950 300 000 out of the
EUR 1 000 000 000 authorised had been paid out at 31 December 1992, 63 % under the NCI and 37 % from the European
Investment Bank’s own resources.

Interest-rate subsidies of 3 % for a maximum of 12 years may be allowed by the European Union on loans of up to
EUR 1 000 000 000 in principal granted for investment in the regions of Italy affected by the earthquake in November 1980
under the new Community Instrument for the promotion of investment in the Community in accordance with Article 1 of
Decision 78/870/EEC, as supplemented by Article 1 of Decision 81/19/EEC, and/or by the European Investment Bank from its
own funds.

Interest-rate subsidies of 3 % for a maximum of 12 years may be allowed by the European Union on loans of up to EUR 80 000 000
in principal granted for investment in the regions affected by the Greek earthquake disaster in February and March 1981 under
the new Community Instrument for the promotion of investment in the Community in accordance with Article 1 of Decision
78/870/EEC, as supplemented by Article 1 of Decision 81/1013/EEC, and/or by the European Investment Bank from its own
funds.

Finally, interest-rate subsidies of 3 % for a maximum of 12 years may be allowed by the European Union on loans of up to
EUR 100 000 000 in principal granted by the European Investment Bank from its own funds for investment in the regions of
Greece affected by the earthquake in September 1986, in accordance with Article 1 of Decision 88/561/EEC.

3. **Effect on the budget**

These back-to-back borrowing-and-lending operations should not represent a direct charge on the general budget. The possibility
of temporarily investing borrowed funds deposited by the Commission with the European Investment Bank (Treasury) as provided in Article 4 of the new Community Instrument Decisions should not affect the neutral nature, from the point of view of the
charge to the budget, of borrowing-and-lending operations under this Instrument.

The financial impact is confined to:

— activation of the guarantee should a debtor default,

— the associated interest-rate subsidies (earthquake loans).

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IV. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING PROGRAMMES CONTRACTED BY THE COMMUNITY TO
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEDITERRANEAN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES

1. **Legal basis**

Council Decision 91/510/EEC of 23 September 1991 providing a medium-term loan to Algeria (OJ L 272, 28.9.1991, p. 90).

Council Decision 94/938/EC of 22 December 1994 providing further macrofinancial assistance for Algeria (OJ L 336, 31.12.1994,
p. 28).

2. **Description**

An operation for Algeria was authorised by the Council on 23 September 1991. The operation involves the borrowing and
lending of EUR 400 000 000 in two tranches of EUR 250 000 000 and EUR 150 000 000. The first tranche was paid in January
1992. The second tranche was paid in August 1994. Algeria repaid in full the first tranche of EUR 250 000 000 on 15 December
1997. The second tranche of EUR 150 000 000 was repaid on 17 August 2001.

A new operation for Algeria involving EUR 200 000 000, in two tranches, over a period of no more than seven years, was
proposed by the Commission and decided by the Council on 22 December 1994. The first tranche of EUR 100 000 000 was paid
on 27 November 1995. In view of the clear improvement in Algeria’s external position payment of the second tranche is no
longer to be made.

3. **Effect on the budget**

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for
external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999,
p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

— payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

— activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

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V. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING PROGRAMMES CONTRACTED BY THE COMMUNITY TO
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE

1. **Legal basis**

Council Decision 91/384/EEC of 22 July 1991 providing medium-term financial assistance for Romania (OJ L 208, 30.7.1991,
p. 64).

Council Decision 92/511/EEC of 19 October 1992 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Bulgaria
(OJ L 317, 31.10.1992, p. 94).

Council Decision 92/542/EEC of 23 November 1992 providing medium-term financial assistance for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (OJ L 351, 2.12.1992, p. 29).

Council Decision 92/551/EEC of 27 November 1992 providing further medium-term financial assistance for Romania
(OJ L 353, 3.12.1992, p. 30).

Council Decision 94/369/EC of 20 June 1994 providing further macrofinancial assistance for Romania (OJ L 168, 2.7.1994, p. 29).

Council Decision 97/472/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macrofinancial assistance for Bulgaria (OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 61).

Council Decision 1999/731/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macrofinancial assistance to Bulgaria
(OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 27).

Council Decision 1999/732/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macrofinancial assistance to Romaniaia
(OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 29).

2. **Description**

An operation for Bulgaria involving EUR 110 000 000 to be paid in two tranches for a maximum period of seven years was
proposed by the Commission and adopted by the Council on 19 October 1992.

The first tranche of EUR 70 000 000 was paid to Bulgaria on 7 December 1994. It will be repaid in one instalment after seven
years. The second tranche of EUR 40 000 000 was paid in August 1996.

On 22 July 1997 the Council decided to grant Bulgaria long-term, macrofinancial assistance of a maximum of EUR 250 000 000,
to be paid in two tranches. The first tranche of EUR 125 000 000 was paid to Bulgaria on 10 February 1998. The second tranche
of EUR 125 000 000 was paid on 22 December 1998.

On 8 November 1999 the Council decided to grant Bulgaria additional macrofinancial assistance of a maximum of
EUR 100 000 000. The loan was paid in two tranches. The first tranche of EUR 40 000 000 was paid to Bulgaria on 21 December 1999. The second tranche of EUR 60 000 000 was paid on 29 September 2000.

On 22 July 1991 the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation in respect of
Romania.

The operation involves the borrowing of EUR 375 000 000 in two tranches for a period of seven years. The first tranche of
EUR 190 000 000 was disbursed in January 1992 and repaid on 1 February 1999. The second tranche of EUR 185 000 000 was
paid in April 1992 and repaid in full on 18 March 1998.

A new operation for Romania involving EUR 80 000 000 to be paid in a single tranche for a maximum period of seven years was
proposed by the Commission and adopted by the Council on 27 November 1992. The loan was paid on 26 February 1993. It was
repaid on 28 February 2000.

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A third operation for Romania involving EUR 125 000 000, in two tranches, for a maximum period of seven years was proposed
by the Commission and adopted by the Council on 20 June 1994. The first tranche of EUR 55 000 000 was paid on 20 November 1995. The second tranche of EUR 70 000 000 was paid in two instalments on 30 September 1997 (EUR 40 000 000) and
23 December 1997 (EUR 30 000 000).

On 8 November 1999 the Council decided to grant Romania additional macrofinancial assistance in the form of a long-term loan
of a principal of up to EUR 200 000 000 for a maximum period of 10 years. The first tranche of EUR 100 000 000 was paid on
29 June 2000.

On 23 November 1992 the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation in
respect of the Baltic States.

The operation involves the borrowing of EUR 220 000 000 divided up as follows:

— EUR 40 000 000 for Estonia,

— EUR 80 000 000 for Latvia,

— EUR 100 000 000 for Lithuania.

The loan will be for a maximum period of seven years and will be disbursed in two tranches. The first tranches of EUR 20 000 000
for Estonia and EUR 40 000 000 for Latvia were paid in March 1993 (Estonia and Latvia repaid the first tranche in full on
31 March 2000). The first tranche of EUR 50 000 000 for Lithuania was paid in July 1993. Half of the second tranche, i.e.
EUR 25 000 000 of the EUR 50 000 000 planned, was paid to Lithuania on 16 August 1995. The second tranches of the loans to
Estonia and Latvia are no longer to be paid, nor is the remainder of the second tranche of the loan to Lithuania. Furthermore,
Lithuania repaid the first tranche on 27 July 2000.

The Commission must report to the European Parliament and to the Council at least once a year on the application of the
decisions concerned.

3. **Effect on the budget**

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for
external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999,
p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

— payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

— activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

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STATES AND MONGOLIA

1. **Legal basis**

Council Decision 91/658/EEC of 16 December 1991 granting a medium-term loan to the Soviet Union and its constituent Republics (OJ L 362, 31.12.1991, p. 89).

Council Decision 94/346/EC of 13 June 1994 providing macrofinancial assistance for Moldova (OJ L 155, 22.6.1994, p. 27).

Council Decision 94/940/EC of 22 December 1994 providing macrofinancial assistance for the Ukraine (OJ L 366, 31.12.1994,
p. 32).

Council Decision 95/132/EC of 10 April 1995 providing macrofinancial assistance for Belarus (OJ L 89, 21.4.1995, p. 28).

Council Decision 95/442/EC of 23 October 1995 providing further macrofinancial assistance for the Ukraine
(OJ L 258, 28.10.1995, p. 63).

Council Decision 96/242/EC of 25 March 1996 providing further macrofinancial assistance for Moldova (OJ L 80, 30.3.1996,
p. 60).

Council Decision 97/787/EC of 17 November 1997 providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia and Georgia
(OJ L 322, 25.11.1997, p. 37).

Council Decision 98/592/EC of 15 October 1998 providing supplementary macrofinancial assistance for the Ukraine
(OJ L 284, 22.10.1998, p. 45).

Council Decision 2000/244/EC of 20 March 2000 amending Decision 97/787/EC providing exceptional financial assistance for
Armenia and Georgia in order to extend it to Tajikistan (OJ L 77, 28.3.2000, p. 11).

Council Decision 2000/452/EC of 10 July 2000 providing further macrofinancial assistance for Moldova (OJ L 181, 20.7.2000,
p. 77).

Proposal for a Council decision, submitted by the Commission on 17 January 2002, providing supplementary macrofinancial
assistance to Ukraine (COM (2002) 12 final).

2. **Description**

The European Union has decided to grant a loan of EUR 1 250 000 000 to the former Soviet Union and its Republics.

The loan will be used to finance imports of agricultural products and foodstuffs from the European Union and the countries of
central and eastern Europe.

The loan has been divided between the various independent States of the former Soviet Union. It will be granted for a period of
three years.

On 13 June 1994 the Council decided to give the European Union’s guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for Moldova.

The loan is a long-term one, for a maximum amount of EUR 45 000 000 principal with a maximum duration of 10 years.

The first tranche of EUR 25 000 000 was paid to Moldova on 7 December 1994 for a duration of 10 years. It will be repaid over
five years starting in the sixth year.

The second tranche of EUR 20 000 000 was paid on 8 August 1995. The loan will be repaid in five equal annual instalments
starting in the sixth year.

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The Council decided on 25 March 1996 to guarantee a borrowing-and-lending operation for Moldova for a maximum amount of
EUR 15 000 000.

The loan was paid in one tranche in December 1996.

On 22 December 1994 the Council decided to give the European Union’s guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for
Ukraine.

The loan is for a maximum amount of EUR 85 000 000 in principal with a maximum duration of 10 years. The loan was
disbursed in a single tranche on 28 December 1995.

On 23 October 1995 the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a second borrowing-and-lending operation
for Ukraine.

The loan is for a maximum amount of EUR 200 000 000 in principal with a maximum duration of 10 years, and will be disbursed in two tranches.

Half of the first tranche, i.e. EUR 50 000 000 of the EUR 100 000 000 planned, was paid in August 1996. The second half was
paid in December 1996. The second tranche of EUR 100 000 000 was paid on 25 September 1997.

On 10 April 1995 the Council decided to give the European Union’s guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for Belarus.

The loan is for a maximum amount of EUR 75 000 000 in principal with a maximum duration of 10 years.

On 17 November 1997 the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for an exceptional borrowing-and-lending
operation for Georgia and Armenia (a loan to Georgia for a maximum amount of EUR 142 000 000 in principal and a loan to
Armenia for EUR 28 000 000), with a maximum duration of 15 years.

The first tranche of EUR 110 000 000 was paid to Georgia on 24 July 1998 and will be repaid in five equal annual instalments
from the 11th year (Georgia repaid EUR 10 000 000 in January 2000).

The loan of EUR 28 000 000 to Armenia was paid on 30 December 1998 (Armenia repaid EUR 5 000 000 in December 1999).

On 15 October 1998 the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a third borrowing-and-lending operation for
Ukraine. The loan is for a maximum amount of EUR 150 000 000 in principal with a maximum duration of 10 years and will be
disbursed in two tranches. The first tranche of EUR 58 000 000 was paid on 30 July 1999. Disbursement of the balance is no
longer planned under this operation, but has been included in a new proposal for financial assistance totalling EUR 110 000 000,
which was adopted by the Commission in January 2002.

On 20 March 2000 the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for an exceptional borrowing-and-lending operation for Tajikistan. The loan is for a maximum amount of EUR 75 000 000 principal with a maximum duration of 15 years. EUR
60 000 000 was paid in 2001.

On 10 July 2000 the Council decided to grant Moldova additional macrofinancial assistance of EUR 15 000 000 for a maximum
period of 10 years.

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3. **Effect on the budget**

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for
external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999,
p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

— payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

— activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

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VII. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR THE BORROWING PROGRAMMES CONTRACTED BY THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE COUNTRIES OF THE WESTERN BALKANS

1. **Legal basis**

Council Decision 97/471/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macrofinancial assistance for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
(OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 59).

Council Decision 1999/282/EC of 22 April 1999 providing macrofinancial assistance to Albania (OJ L 110, 28.4.1999, p. 13).

Council Decision 1999/325/EC of 10 May 1999 providing macrofinancial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina
(OJ L 123, 13.5.1999, p. 57).

Council Decision 1999/733/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macrofinancial assistance to the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 31).

Council Decision 2001/549/EC of 16 July 2001 providing macrofinancial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
(OJ L 197, 21.7.2001, p. 38).

2. **Description**

On 22 July 1997 the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,

The loan is for a maximum amount of EUR 40 000 000 in principal for a duration of 15 years.

The first tranche of EUR 25 000 000, for a maximum duration of 15 years, was paid to the former Yugoslave Republic of Macedonia on 30 September 1997. It will be repaid in five equal annual instalments from the 11th year.

The second tranche of EUR 15 000 000 was paid on 13 February 1998. It will be repaid in five equal annual payments from the
11th year.

On 22 April 1999 the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for Albania.

The loan is for a maximum amount of EUR 20 000 000 in principal for a maximum duration of 15 years.

On 10 May 1999 the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for Bosnia in
the form of a long-term loan for a maximum amount of EUR 20 000 000 in principal for a maximum duration of 15 years.

The first tranche of EUR 10 000 000, for a maximum duration of 15 years, was paid to Bosnia on 21 December 1999. The second
tranche of EUR 10 000 000 was paid in 2001.

On 8 November 1999 the Council again decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in the form of a long-term loan for a maximum amount of EUR 50 000 000 in
principal for a maximum duration of 15 years.

The first tranche of EUR 10 000 000, for a maximum duration of 15 years, was paid to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in January 2001.

On 16 July 2001 the Council again decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (now Serbia and Montenegro) in the form of a long-term loan for a maximum amount of EUR
225 000 000 in principal for a maximum duration of 15 years. The loan was paid in a single tranche in October 2001.

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3. **Effect on budget**

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for
external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999,
p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

— payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

— activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

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VIII. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR EURATOM BORROWINGS TO IMPROVE THE DEGREE OF EFFICIENCY
AND SAFETY OF NUCLEAR POWER STATIONS IN THE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AND
THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES

1. **Legal basis**

Council Decision 94/179/Euratom of 21 March 1994 amending Decision 77/270/Euratom to authorise the Commission to contract Euratom borrowings in order to contribute to the financing required for improving the degree of efficiency and safety of
nuclear power stations in certain non-member countries (OJ L 84, 29.3.1994, p. 41).

2. **Description**

Pursuant to Decision 94/179/Euratom, the European Union extends the scope of Euratom borrowings to the improvement of the
degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of
Independent States.

The maximum amount of Euratom borrowings for the Member States and non-member countries remains fixed at
EUR 4 000 000 000.

3. **Effect on the budget**

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for
external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999,
p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

— payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

— activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

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IX. EUROPEAN GUARANTEE FOR EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK LOANS TO MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES

1. **Legal basis**

(a) European Investment Bank loans

Council decision of 8 March 1977 (Mediterranean Protocols).

Council Decision 78/666/EEC of 25 July 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Financial Protocol between the European Economic Community and Greece (OJ L 225, 16.8.1978, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2210/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between
the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 263, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2211/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between
the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 264, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2212/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between
the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 265, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2237/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Financial Protocol and the Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Portuguese Republic (OJ L 274, 29.9.1978,
p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1273/80 of 23 May 1980 on the conclusion of the interim Protocol between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on the advance implementation of Protocol 2 to the Cooperation Agreement (OJ L 130, 27.5.1980, p. 98).

Council Regulation (EEC) 3323/80 of 18 December 1980 on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of
Letters between the European Economic Community and the Portuguese Republic concerning the implementation of preaccession aid for Portugal (OJ L 349, 23.12.1980, p. 1).

Council decision of 4 June 1981 (financial cooperation with Spain).

Council decision of 19 July 1982 (further exceptional aid for the reconstruction of Lebanon).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3177/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3178/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 15).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3180/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 22).

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 3181/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 29).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3182/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 36).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3183/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 43).

Council Decision of 17 October 1983 (extension of financial cooperation with Spain and Portugal).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3354/83 of 22 November 1983 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial cooperation
between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 335, 30.11.1983, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 787/84 of 26 March 1984 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 85, 28.3.1984, p. 37).

Council Decision of 18 June 1984 (letter from the President of the Council to the EIB recommending a second extension of
financial cooperation with Spain and Portugal).

Council Decision of 9 October 1984 (loan outside the Yugoslavia Protocol).

Council Decision 87/604/EEC of 21 December 1987 concerning the conclusion of the second Protocol on financial cooperation
between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 389, 31.12.1987, p. 65).

Council Decision 88/30/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 1).

Council Decision 88/31/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 9).

Council Decision 88/32/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 17).

Council Decision 88/33/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 25).

Council Decision 88/34/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 33).

Council Decision 88/453/EEC of 30 June 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 224, 13.8.1988, p. 32).

Council Decision 88/597/EEC of 21 November 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the
European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 327, 30.11.1988, p. 51).

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Council Decision 89/378/EEC of 12 June 1989 concerning the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation
between the European Economic Community and Malta (OJ L 180, 27.6.1989, p. 46).

Council Decision 90/153/EEC of 26 February 1990 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 82, 29.3.1990, p. 32).

Council Decision 92/44/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 18, 25.1.1992, p. 34).

Council Decision 92/206/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/207/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 92/208/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 29).

Council Decision 92/209/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 37).

Council Decision 92/210/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European
Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 45).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1763/92 of 29 June 1992 concerning financial cooperation in respect of all Mediterranean nonmember countries (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 5).

Council Decision 92/548/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation
between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/549/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation
between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 93/408/EEC of 19 July 1993 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European
Economic Community and the Republic of Slovenia (OJ L 189, 29.7.1993, p. 152).

Council Decision 94/67/EC of 24 January 1994 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 32, 5.2.1994, p. 44).

Council Decision 95/484/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Community and the Republic of Malta (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 14).

Council Decision 95/485/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between
the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 22).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American
and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

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Council Decision 1999/786/EC of 29 November 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank (EIB)
against losses under loans for projects for the reconstruction of the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkey (OJ L 308, 3.12.1999,
p. 35).

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against
losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and
Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

Council Decision 2000/788/EC of 4 December 2000 amending Decision 2000/24/EC so as to establish a European Investment
Bank special action programme in support of the consolidation and intensification of the EC-Turkey customs union
(OJ L 314, 14.12.2000, p. 27).

(b) General budget guarantee

Under the terms of the abovementioned Council Decision of 8 March 1977, the European Union guarantees loans to be granted
by the European Investment Bank as part of the European Union’s financial commitments towards the Mediterranean Basin

countries.

This decision was the basis for the contract of guarantee signed by the European Economic Community and the European
Investment Bank on 30 October 1978 in Brussels and 10 November 1978 in Luxembourg introducing a global guarantee of 75 %
of all appropriations made available for loans in the following countries: Malta, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Portugal (Financial
Protocol, emergency aid), Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Israel, Greece, former Yugoslavia and Lebanon.

The contract of guarantee is extended for each new Financial Protocol. The level of the global guarantee is given in section D (table
3).

Decision 97/256/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment
Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997 setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 % of the
aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums.

Decision 1999/786/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment
Bank signed in Brussels on 18 April 2000 and in Luxembourg on 23 May 2000 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the
aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums.

Decision 2000/24/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment
Bank signed in Brussels on 19 July 2000 and in Luxembourg on 24 July 2000 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the
aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums.

2. **Description**

Under the Financial Protocols concluded with Mediterranean Basin non-member countries, global amounts are laid down for
loans to be granted by the European Investment Bank from its own funds. The European Investment Bank grants the loans for
purposes which may contribute to the economic and social development of the countries in question (transport infrastructures,
ports, water supply, production and distribution of energy, agricultural projects and promotion of small and medium-sized
businesses).

Acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting Parliament, the Council decided on 14 April 1997 to renew the
Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in the following Mediterranean countries: Algeria,
Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Gaza and the West Bank. The guarantee is restricted
to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is equivalent to EUR 7 105 000 000, of which EUR 2 310 000 000 is for the abovementioned Mediterranean
countries. It covers a period of three years beginning on 31 January 1997. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the
European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by
six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guaran
tees.

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The Council decided on 29 November 1999 to grant a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects for the reconstruction of the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkey. The guarantee is restricted to 65 % of
the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made
available is equivalent to EUR 600 000 000 and covers a period of three years beginning on 29 November 1999. If, on expiry of
this period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the
period will be automatically extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 30 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees. This percentage is to be increased whenever possible, in so far as the market allows.

On 22 December 1999, on the basis of a Commission proposal and after consulting Parliament, the Council decided once again
to give the European Investment Bank the Community guarantee against losses resulting from loans for projects carried out in the
following Mediterranean countries: Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Gaza
and the West Bank. The guarantee is limited to 65 % of the total value of the appropriations made available plus all the related
amounts. The overall ceiling on the appropriations made available is equivalent to EUR 18 410 000 000, EUR 6 425 000 000 of
which is for the abovementioned Mediterranean countries, and it covers a period of seven years from 1 February 2000 to 31 January 2007. If at the end of that period the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not reached the abovementioned
total values, the period is automatically extended by six months.

On 4 December 2000 the Council decided to establish a European Investment Bank special action programme in support of the
consolidation and intensification of the EC-Turkey customs union. The value of those loans is limited to an overall ceiling of EUR
450 000 000.

That Decision was at the origin of the extension of the contract for the provision of security signed by the European Community
and the European Investment Bank on 19 July 2000 in Brussels and 24 July 2000 in Luxembourg, under which the guarantee is
limited to 65 % of the total value of the appropriations made available plus all the related sums. The overall ceiling on the
appropriations made available is equivalent to EUR 19 110 000 000 and covers a period of seven years from 1 February 2000 to
31 January 2007. If at the end of that period the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not reached the abovementioned total values the period is extended by six months.

3. **Effect on the budget**

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for
external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999,
p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

— payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

— activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default. Previously the guarantee was applied for the first time in February 1988. Since then the European Union has had to pay 11 times when Lebanon has defaulted, All the EUR 32 009 000 paid
out has ben repaid. The guarantee was first applied for some of the Republics of the former Yugoslavia in October 1992. Since
then the Commission has had to step in on 23 occasions. The total paid out comes to EUR 138 746 428,15; EUR 26 400 000
has been repaid by the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and EUR 7 100 000 by Bosnia and Herzegovina, corresponding to all their defaults,

— the granting, in a series of cases, of interest-rate subsidies of 2 % in non-repayable aid, subject to the overall amounts laid
down by the Financial Protocols.

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X. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK IN NONMEMBER COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AND THE WESTERN BALKANS

1. **Legal basis**

Decision of 29 November 1989 by the Board of Governors of the European Investment Bank concerning Bank operations in
Hungary and Poland.

Council Decision 90/62/EEC of 12 February 1990 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against
losses under loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 42, 16.2.1990, p. 68).

Council Decision 91/252/EEC of 14 May 1991 extending to the Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania Decision 90/62/EEC
granting the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary and
Poland (OJ L 123, 18.5.1991, p. 44).

Council Decision 93/166/EEC of 15 March 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against
losses under loans for investment projects carried out in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 42).

Council Decision 93/696/EC of 13 December 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against
losses under loans for projects in central and east European countries (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic,
Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Albania) (OJ L 321, 23.12.1993, p. 27).

Decision 90/62/EEC is the basis for the contract of guarantee signed by the European Economic Community and the European
Investment Bank on 24 April 1990 in Brussels and 14 May 1990 in Luxembourg concerning loans in Hungary and Poland, and
the extension of this contract to loans in Czechoslovakia, Romania and Bulgaria signed on 31 July 1991 in Brussels and Luxembourg.

This contract of guarantee was the subject of an instrument signed in Brussels on 19 January 1993 and in Luxembourg on
4 February 1993 to replace the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic by the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic from 1 January
1993.

Decision 93/696/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee signed by the European Community and the European Investment
Bank in Brussels on 22 July 1994 and in Luxembourg on 12 August 1994.

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American
and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

Decision 97/256/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment
Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997.

Council Decision 98/348/EC of 19 May 1998 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and amending Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997
granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa)
(OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 53).

Council Decision 98/729/EC of 14 December 1998 amending Decision 97/256/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee
granted to the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 346, 22.12.1998, p. 54).

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These two Decisions are the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment
Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997.

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against
losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and
Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank
signed in Brussels on 19 July 2000 and in Luxembourg on 24 July 2000.

Council Decision 2000/688/EC of 7 November 2000 amending Council Decision 2000/24/EC so as to extend the Community
guarantee granted to the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in Croatia (OJ L 285, 10.11.2000, p. 20).

Council Decision 2001/778/EC of 6 November 2001 amending Decision 2000/24/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee
granted to the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 292, 9.11.2001,
p. 43).

2. **Description**

In response to a call made by the Council on 9 October 1989, the Board of Governors of the European Investment Bank decided
on 29 November 1989 to authorise the Bank to provide loans from its own resources to finance investment projects in Hungary
and Poland for a total amount not exceeding EUR 1 000 000 000. These loans are granted to finance investment projects which
satisfy the Bank’s usual requirements for loans from its own resources.

On 14 May 1991 and 15 March 1993 the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting Parliament,
decided that this guarantee should be extended to any loans that the European Investment Bank might make in the other countries of central and eastern Europe (Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania) over a period of two years up to a maximum of
EUR 700 000 000.

On 13 December 1993 the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting Parliament, decided to renew
for three years the European Union guarantee for EUR 3 000 000 000 in European Investment Bank loans for projects in Poland,
Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Albania.

The budget guarantee covers all aspects of debt-servicing (repayment of capital, interest, related costs) in connection with these
loans.

Acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting Parliament, the Council decided on 14 April 1997 to renew the
Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in Albania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia,
Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia. The guarantee is restricted to 70 % of the aggregate
amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is
equivalent to EUR 7 105 000 000, of which EUR 3 520 000 000 is for the abovementioned countries of central and eastern
Europe. It covers a period of three years beginning on 31 January 1997. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the
European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by
six months.

The Council decided on 19 May 1998 to grant a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under
loans for projects in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The guarantee is restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of
the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is equivalent to
EUR 150 000 000 for a period of two years beginning on 1 January 1998. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the
European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by
six months.

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The Council decided on 14 December 1998 to amend Decision 97/256/EC in order to extend the Community guarantee to the
European Investment Bank to loans for projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The guarantee is restricted to 70 % of the aggregate
amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is
EUR 100 000 000 for a period of two years beginning on 22 December 1998. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by
the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended
by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guaran
tees.

Acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting Parliament, the Council decided on 22 December 1999 to renew
the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in Albania, the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak
Republic and Slovenia. The guarantee is restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all
related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is equivalent to EUR 18 410 000 000, of which
EUR 8 680 000 000 is for the abovementioned countries of central and eastern Europe. It covers a period of seven years beginning on 1 February 2000 and ending on 31 January 2007. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 30 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees. This percentage is to be increased whenever possible, in so far as the market allows.

On 7 November 2000 the Council decided to extend the guarantee granted by the Community to the European Investment Bank
to loans for projects in Croatia. The value of those loans is limited to an overall ceiling of EUR 250 000 000, granted over four

years.

On 6 November 2000 the Council decided to extend the guarantee granted by the Community to the European Investment Bank
to loans for projects in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (now Serbia and Montenegro). The value of those loans is limited to an
overall ceiling of EUR 350 000 000.

3. **Effect on budget**

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for
external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999,
p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

— payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

— activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

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XI. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE TO THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK AGAINST LOSSES UNDER LOANS
FOR PROJECTS OF MUTUAL INTEREST IN CERTAIN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES

1. **Legal basis**

Council Decision 93/115/EEC of 15 February 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against
losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in certain third countries (OJ L 45, 23.2.1993, p. 27).

This Decision is the basis for a contract of guarantee signed by the European Community and the European Investment Bank in
Brussels on 4 November 1993 and in Luxembourg on 17 November 1993.

Council Decision 96/723/EC of 12 December 1996 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against
losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in Latin American and Asian countries with which the Community has concluded cooperation agreements (OJ L 329, 19.12.1996, p. 45).

Decision 96/723/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment
Bank signed in Brussels on 18 March 1997 and in Luxembourg on 26 March 1997.

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American
and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank
signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997.

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against
losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and
Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank
signed in Brussels on 19 July 2000 and in Luxembourg on 24 July 2000.

Council Decision 2001/777/EC of 6 November 2001 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against
losses under a special lending action for selected environmental projects in the Baltic Sea basin of Russia under the Northern
Dimension (OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 41).

2. **Description**

Pursuant to Council Decision 93/115/EEC the European Union guarantees, on a case-by-case basis, loans made by the European
Investment Bank in third countries with which the European Union has concluded cooperation agreements.

Decision 93/115/EEC set an overall limit of EUR 250 000 000 a year for a period of three years.

On 12 December 1996 the Council granted the EIB a 100 % Community guarantee for loans for projects of mutual interest in
certain third countries (Asian and Latin American developing countries) with which the Community has concluded cooperation
agreements. This guarantee is restricted to an overall ceiling of EUR 275 000 000 to be granted in 1996. The period of validity for
this decision will be automatically extended by six months if, at 31 December 1996, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank have not attained the ceiling of EUR 275 000 000.

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Acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting Parliament, the Council decided on 14 April 1997 to renew the
Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in the following countries of Asia and Latin
America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama,
Paraguay, Peru, Salvador, Uruguay, Venezuela, Bangladesh, Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan,
Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. The guarantee is restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the
appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is equivalent to
EUR 7 105 000 000, of which EUR 900 000 000 is for the abovementioned countries of Asia and Latin America. It covers a
period of three years beginning on 31 January 1997. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European Investment
Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guaran
tees.

The Council decided on 22 December 1999 to renew the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for
projects in the following countries of Asia and Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador,
Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Salvador, Uruguay, Venezuela, Bangladesh, Brunei, China,
India, Indonesia, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand,
Vietnam and Yemen. The guarantee is restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all
related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is equivalent to EUR 18 410 000 000, of which
EUR 2 480 000 000 is for the abovementioned countries of Asia and Latin America. It covers a period of seven years beginning
on 1 February 2000 and ending on 31 January 2007. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European Investment
Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 30 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees. This percentage is to be increased whenever possible, in so far as the market allows.

Council Decision 2001/777/EC of 6 November 2001 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against
losses under a special lending action for selected environmental projects in the Baltic Sea basin of Russia under the Northern
Dimension (OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 41).

3. **Effect on the budget**

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for
external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999,
p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

— payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

— activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

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XII. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK LOANS TO SOUTH AFRICA

1. **Legal basis**

Council Decision 95/207/EC of 1 June 1995 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects in South Africa (OJ L 131, 15.6.1995, p. 31).

This Decision is the basis of a contract of guarantee signed by the European Community and the European Investment Bank in
Brussels on 4 October 1995 and in Luxembourg on 16 October 1995.

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses
under loans for projects outside the Community (central and east European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American
and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the EC and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on
25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997.

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against
losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and
Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

This Decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank
signed in Brussels on 19 July 2000 and in Luxembourg on 24 July 2000.

2. **Description**

In accordance with the provisions of Decision 95/207/EC, the European Union will guarantee European Investment Bank loans to
South Africa up to a maximum total amount of EUR 300 000 000.

The budget guarantee covers all the debt-servicing (repayment of principal, interest and ancillary costs) in connection with these
loans.

Acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting Parliament, the Council decided on 14 April 1997 to renew the
Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in the Republic of South Africa. The guarantee is
restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the
appropriations made available is equivalent to EUR 7 105 000 000, of which EUR 375 000 000 is for the Republic of South
Africa. It covers a period of three years beginning on 1 July 1997. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted by the European
Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically extended by six
months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guaran
tees.

Acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting Parliament, the Council decided on 22 December 1999 to renew
the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in the Republic of South Africa. The guarantee
is restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the
appropriations made available is equivalent to EUR 18 410 000 000, of which EUR 825 000 000 is for the Republic of South
Africa. It covers a period beginning on 1 July 2000 and ending on 31 January 2007. If, on expiry of this period, the loans granted
by the European Investment Bank have not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period will be automatically
extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 30 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees. This percentage is to be increased whenever possible, in so far as the market allows.

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3. **Effect on the budget**

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for
external action (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999,
p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

— payment to the Fund of 9 % of the capital value of the lending and guarantee operations decided and committed after 1 January 2000,

— activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

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C. **FORECASTS FOR NEW BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS IN 2003 AND 2004**

The following table gives a rough indication of possible new borrowings and the disbursement of new loans (guaranteed by the
general budget) in 2003 and 2004.

**Borrowing-and-lending operations in 2003 and 2004**

Instrument 2003 2004

A. EC and Euratom borrowing-and-lending operations with a
general budget guarantee

1. Community macrofinancial assistance for non-member
countries

Operations decided:

Albania III/IV 10 10

— —
Algeria II

FYROM II 40 —

Belarus — —

Moldova III 15 —

Romania IV 100 —

Ukraine III — —

Operations proposed and in preparation:

Bosnia and Herzegovina II 15 5

Bosnia and Herzegovina III — 15

FRY I 50 25

FYROM III — 30

Ukraine IV 55 55

2. Euratom loans 40 210

Subtotal 325 350

B. European Investment Bank loans with a general budget
guarantee

1. To non-member countries in the Mediterranean Basin and
2 035 1 750
the Balkans

2. To non-member countries in central and eastern Europe 750 750

3. To the other non-member countries of Latin America and
350 350
Asia

4. To South Africa 125 125

5. FRY — —

6. Baltic regions and Russia 25 40

Subtotal 3 285 3 015

**Grand total** **3 610** **3 365**

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**Community macrofinancial assistance for non-member countries**

1. Macrofinancial assistance for Albania — Albania III and IV

After two macrofinancial assistance operations for Albania in the form of donations, the Council decided on a new operation
(Albania III) in the form of a EUR 20 000 000 loan on 22 April 1999.

The planned operation has not been programmed because of Albania’s reluctance to accept the financing conditions. According to information from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Albanian authorities, Albania might require exceptional financial assistance in 2002 and 2003. A new proposal for macrofinancial assistance or revision of the old proposal
could therefore be decided in the form of donations and loans.

2. Macrofinancial assistance for Algeria — Algeria II

The first tranche (EUR 100 000 000) of the macrofinancial assistance of EUR 200 000 000 decided in 1994 was disbursed in
1995 in support of Algeria’s 1994/95 economic programme.

In view of the country’s political and financial situation, disbursement of the second tranche was suspended in 1998. Given
the distinct improvement in Algeria’s external situation, disbursement of the second tranche is no longer planned.

3. Macrofinancial assistance for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia — FYROM II and III

A new macrofinancial assistance operation consisting of loans not exceeding EUR 50 000 000 and donations not exceeding
EUR 30 000 000 was decided by the Council in 1999. The first loan tranche of EUR 10 000 000 was disbursed in 2001. The
second tranche of EUR 12 000 000 was disbursed in January 2002.

Disbursement of the balance of EUR 28 000 000 is planned in the course of 2002 at the latest.

In 2003, the Commission might propose a third macrofinancial assistance operation consisting of loans not exceeding
EUR 30 000 000. If this is approved, disbursement is planned for 2003.

4. Macrofinancial assistance for Belarus

The first tranche (EUR 30 000 000) of the macrofinancial assistance of EUR 55 000 000 decided in 1995 was disbursed that
year in support of Belarus’s economic programme for 1995. In view of the country’s political and economic situation, there
are no plans at present for disbursing the second tranche.

5. Macrofinancial assistance for Bosnia and Herzegovina — Bosnia I, II and possibly III

The first macrofinancial assistance operation consisting of loans not exceeding EUR 20 000 000 and donations not exceeding
EUR 40 000 000 was decided by the Council in 1999. The first loan tranche of EUR 10 000 000 was disbursed in 1999 and
the second loan tranche of EUR 10 000 000 in 2001.

A second macrofinancial assistance operation consisting of loans which could amount to EUR 40 000 000 as well as donations is also envisaged in 2002. The loans could be disbursed in three tranches in 2002 and 2003.

A third macrofinancial assistance operation could be proposed by the Commission. If approved, it would lead to disbursement of EUR 15 000 000 in 2003.

6. Macrofinancial assistance for Romania — Romania IV

A new macrofinancial assistance operation of up to EUR 200 000 000 was decided in 1999. The first tranche of EUR
100 000 000 was paid in 2000 and the second tranche is planned, in two instalments, in 2002.

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7. Macrofinancial assistance for the Ukraine — Ukraine III

On 15 October 1998 the Council decided to grant theUkraine a medium-term facility of up to EUR 150 000 000 to support
the country’s economic programme for 1999/2000. The first tranche of EUR 58 000 000 was disbursed in 1999. Disbursement of the balance is no longer planned under this operation, but has been included in a new proposal for assistance adopted
by the Commission in January 2002. This proposal for a new financial assistance operation totalling EUR 110 000 000 was
submitted to Parliament and the Council for possible adoption in 2002. Disbursement would follow in two equal tranches in
2002 and 2003.

8. Macrofinancial assistance for Moldova — Moldova III

On 10 July 2000 the Council took a decision to grant macrofinancial assistance of EUR 15 000 000. The first tranche of EUR
10 000 000 is to be paid in the first half of 2002 and the balance later in the year.

An initial macrofinancial assistance operation totalling EUR 225 000 000 in the form of loans was adopted in July 2001 and
completely disbursed in September 2001.

In 2002, the Commission might propose a second operation in the form of loans totalling EUR 75 000 000. If this is approved,
disbursement would follow in 2002 to 2003.

9. Macrofinancial assistance for Serbia and Montenegro — FRY I and II

An initial macrofinancial assistance operation totalling EUR 225 000 000 in the form of loans was adopted in July 2001 and
completely disbursed in September 2001.

In 2002 the Commission might propose a second operation in the form of loans totalling EUR 75 000 000. If this is approved,
disbursement would follow in 2002 to 2003.

**Euratom loans to non-member countries**

On 21 March 1994 the Council decided to empower the Commission to contract borrowings and grant Euratom loans to help
improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in certain countries of central and eastern Europe and the
Commonwealth of Independent States. It is estimated that in the framework of this decision a loan of USD 585 000 000 will be
signed in early 2003, followed by another loan of USD 223 500 000 the same year. Disbursements in this sector should amount
to EUR 40 000 000 in 2002 and EUR 210 000 000 in 2003.

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B. EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK LOANS WITH A GENERAL BUDGET GUARANTEE

1. **European Investment Bank loans to non-member Mediterranean Basin countries**

The volume of loans signed under the new ‘MED’ mandate for EUR 6 425 000 000 and the financial protocols which have yet to
be committed in full may be estimated at around EUR 1 535 000 000 for 2002 and around EUR 1 350 000 000 for 2003. Loans
totalling EUR 150 000 000 could be signed in 2002 under the special facility for reconstruction in Turkey.

2. **European Investment Bank loans to non-member countries in central and eastern Europe**

Loans of around EUR 1 100 000 000 in 2002 and EUR 1 100 000 000 in 2003 could be signed under the new ‘CEEC’ mandate,
including the extension of this mandate to Serbia and Montenegro. For the special ‘Baltic Sea/Russia’ operation, EUR 25 000 000
should be signed in 2002 and EUR 40 000 000 in 2003.

3. **European Investment Bank loans to South Africa**

Under the new ‘South Africa’ mandate of EUR 825 000 000, loans of about EUR 125 000 000 may be signed in 2002 and 2003.

4. **European Investment Bank loans to other non-member countries**

Under the new ‘ALA’ mandate of EUR 2 480 000 000, loans of about EUR 350 000 000 may be signed in 2002 and EUR
325 000 000 in 2003.

5. **Risk situation**

The amount outstanding on borrowing, lending and guarantee operations at 31 December 2001 came to EUR 15 449 000 000:
EUR 52 000 000 in the Member States and EUR 15 397 000 000 in non-member countries.

6. **Guarantee Fund**

The Council adopted Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external action
in accordance with the conclusions of the Edinburgh European Council of 11 and 12 December 1992. This Regulation was last
amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (OJ L 139, 2.6.1999, p. 1).

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**TABLE 1 — LOANS RAISED — Capital operations and management of funds borrowed**

(exchange rates at 31 December 2001)

Repayments Amount outstanding at 31December Interest

Equivalent
Instrument and year of at date of

Initial

amount
received up

Amount
outstanding
at 31

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(exchange rates at 31 December 2001) (cont’d)

Repayments Amount outstanding at 31December Interest

Equivalent
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Initial

amount
received up

Amount
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(exchange rates at 31 December 2001) (cont’d)

Repayments Amount outstanding at 31December Interest

Equivalent
Instrument and year of at date of

Initial

amount
received up

Amount
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**TABLE 1 — LOANS RAISED — Capital operations and management of funds borrowed**

(exchange rates at 31 December 2001) (cont’d)

Repayments Amount outstanding at 31December Interest

Equivalent
Instrument and year of at date of

Initial

amount
received up

Amount
outstanding
at 31

**Total instruments** **16 976,2** **14 200,3** **1 672,9** **258,—** **115,—** **1 414,9** **1 299,9** **89,1** **53,8** **51,5**

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**TABLE 1 — LOANS RAISED — Capital operations and management of funds borrowed**

(exchange rates at 31 December 2001) (cont’d)

Repayments Amount outstanding at 31December Interest

2003 2004 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004

Equivalent
Instrument and year of at date of
signature
signature

Breakdown of total by
currency

Initial

amount
received up
to 31
December
2002

Amount
outstanding
at 31
December
2002

EUR 13 090,8 1 654,0 258,— 115,— 1 396,0 1 281,0 86,9 51,6 49,3

DEM — — — — — — — — —

GRD — — — — — — — — —

ESP — — — — — — — — —

FRF — — — — — — — — —

IEP — — — — — — — — —

ITL — — — — — — — — —

LUF — — — — — — — — —

NLG — — — — — — — — —

PTE — — — — — — — — —

GBP 335,— 18,9 — — 18,9 18,9 2,2 2,2 2,2

USD — — — — — — — — —

CHF — — — — — — — — —

— — — — — — — — —
JPY

CAD — — — — — — — — —

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**TABLE 1 — LOANS GRANTED — Capital operations and management of funds lent**

(exchange rates at 31 December 2001)

(in million EUR)

Repayments Amount outstanding at 31December Interest

Equivalent
Instrument and year of at date of

Initial

amount
paid up to

Amount
outstanding
at 31

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**TABLE 1 — LOANS GRANTED — Capital operations and management of funds lent**

(exchange rates at 31 December 2001) (cont’d)

(in million EUR)

Repayments Amount outstanding at 31December Interest

Equivalent
Instrument and year of at date of

Initial

amount
paid up to

Amount
outstanding
at 31

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**TABLE 1 — LOANS GRANTED — Capital operations and management of funds lent**

(exchange rates at 31 December 2001) (cont’d)

(in million EUR)

Repayments Amount outstanding at 31December Interest

Equivalent
Instrument and year of at date of

Initial

amount
paid up to

Amount
outstanding
at 31

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**TABLE 1 — LOANS GRANTED — Capital operations and management of funds lent**

(exchange rates at 31 December 2001) (cont’d)

(in million EUR)

Repayments Amount outstanding at 31December Interest

Equivalent
Instrument and year of at date of

Initial

amount
paid up to

Amount
outstanding
at 31

**Total — Instru-**
**14 757,8** **14 350,5** **1 672,9** **258,—** **115,—** **1 414,9** **1 299,9** **88,3** **53,3** **50,9**
**ments**

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**TABLE 1 — LOANS GRANTED — Capital operations and management of funds lent**

(exchange rates at 31 December 2001) (cont’d)

(in million EUR)

Repayments Amount outstanding at 31December Interest

Equivalent
Instrument and year of at date of
signature

5. Breakdown of total
by currency

Initial

amount
paid up to

Amount
outstanding
at 31

JPY

Total 1 672,9 258,— 115,— 1 414,9 1 299,9 88,3 53,3 50,9

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Technical notes on Table 1

1. **Table 1**

(a) For balance of payments, ‘NCI’ and ‘Euratom’ operations the amounts borrowed should correspond to the amounts lent.

However, the funds borrowed may be exchanged under swap operations for other currencies (at different interest rates) and these
currencies are then lent.

Divergent movements in the parities against the euro of the currencies borrowed and lent are the reasons for the differences
between the columns ‘Repayments’ and ‘Amount outstanding’ for borrowing-and-lending operations.

The differences in interest rates for the currencies used in borrowing-and-lending operations are the reasons for differences in the
column ‘Interest’ for these two types of operations.

(b) Exchange rate: the amounts in Column (2) ‘Equivalent at date of signature’ are converted at the rate applicable on the date of
signature. As regards refinancing operations, Table 1 shows both the initial operation (e.g. in 1979) and the replacement operation (e.g. in 1986), the amount for the latter being converted at the rate of the initial operation. The resulting duplication affects
the annual figures but is eliminated in the total.

All other amounts are converted at the rate applicable at 31 December 2001.

(c) Column (3) ‘Initial amount received/paid up to 31 December 2001’: with reference to 1986, for example, this column shows
the cumulative total of all amounts received up to 31 December 2001 under loans signed in 1986 (table 1), including refinancing
(which produces some duplication).

(d) Column (4) ‘Amount outstanding at 31 December 2001’: these are net figures, with no duplication as a result of refinancing
operations. They are obtained by subtracting from the column 3 figure the cumulative total of repayments made up to 31 December 2001, including repayments in respect of refinancing operations (total not given in the tables).

(e) Column 7 = column 4 – column 5.

**TABLE 7**

Summary of financing of the general budget by type of own resource and by Member State

Correction for the
United Kingdom
VAT

Member State Net agricultural
duties (75 %)

Net sugar and
isoglucose
levies (75 %)

Net customs duties
(75 %)

Total net traditional own
resources (75 %)

VAT own resources GNI own resources
at uniform rate excluding reserves

GNI own

resources,

reserves

Total own
resources,( [1] )

(4) = (1) + (2) + (9) = (4) + (5) + (6)
(1) (2) (3) (5) (6) (7) (8)
(3) + (7) + (8)

Belgium 16 275 000 21 000 000 1 026 450 000 1 063 725 000 344 221 743 2 031 056 652 13 010 044 248 262 824 3 700 276 263

Denmark 5 250 000 12 225 000 197 025 000 214 500 000 233 268 898 1 399 839 840 8 966 750 171 107 090 2 027 682 578

Germany 102 600 000 129 675 000 2 091 225 000 2 323 500 000 2 988 463 966 15 664 942 401 100 342 632 320 441 649 21 397 690 648

Greece 8 550 000 4 725 000 132 075 000 145 350 000 247 909 014 1 165 358 682 7 464 768 142 445 676 1 708 528 140

Spain 27 075 000 9 600 000 676 875 000 713 550 000 1 165 433 942 5 478 415 398 35 092 286 669 644 974 8 062 136 600

France 94 275 000 97 500 000 898 275 000 1 090 050 000 2 300 628 925 11 624 489 616 74 461 296 1 420 900 112 16 510 529 949

Ireland 525 000 2 850 000 103 275 000 106 650 000 180 486 847 848 423 824 5 434 624 103 705 672 1 244 700 967

Italy 51 600 000 24 600 000 984 150 000 1 060 350 000 1 548 801 949 9 603 528 243 61 515 920 1 173 871 267 13 448 067 379

Luxembourg 150 000 — 12 750 000 12 900 000 31 946 425 150 172 206 961 936 18 356 049 214 336 616

Netherlands 143 400 000 23 700 000 1 021 875 000 1 188 975 000 692 100 827 3 382 268 217 21 665 302 69 187 590 5 354 196 936

Austria 7 650 000 9 675 000 159 300 000 176 625 000 327 237 990 1 617 862 308 10 363 304 33 094 949 2 165 183 551

Portugal 14 475 000 375 000 93 825 000 108 675 000 207 236 637 974 167 940 6 240 086 119 075 794 1 415 395 457

Finland 2 625 000 2 175 000 75 300 000 80 100 000 185 066 855 1 062 365 446 6 805 040 129 856 470 1 464 193 811

Sweden 10 425 000 5 475 000 265 350 000 281 250 000 348 179 064 1 945 631 699 12 462 850 39 799 791 2 627 323 404

United Kingdom 354 225 000 16 350 000 2 112 225 000 2 482 800 000 2 518 488 210 12 054 095 647 77 213 162 - 4 659 749 907 12 472 847 112

**Total** **839 100 000 359 925 000** **9 849 975 000** **11 049 000 000** **13 319 471 292** **69 002 618 119 442 000 000** **—** **93 813 089 411**

( [1] ) Total own resources as percentage of GNI: (93 813 089 411 / (9 688 804 900 000) = 0,97 %; own resources ceiling as percentage of GNI: 1,24 %.