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This would enable the Agency to become a real observatory in the field of supply policy and markets, in line with the overall objectives of the Commission to enhance security of supply at global level by establishing an Energy Observatory within the Commission
This would enable the Agency to become a real observatory in the field of supply policy and markets, in line with the overall objectives of the Commission to enhance security of supply at global level by establishing an Energy Observatory within the Commission
Communication of the Commission on an Energy Policy for Europe ( COM(2007)0001 ), .
Communication of the Commission on an Energy Policy for Europe ( COM(2007)0001 ), .
This role would also be consistent with the task assigned to the Agency by the Treaty (in particular with the possible constitution of commercial stocks).
This role would also be consistent with the task assigned to the Agency by the Treaty (in particular with the possible constitution of commercial stocks).
Ø A support and advisory function should be maintained and strengthened within the Agency:
Ø A support and advisory function should be maintained and strengthened within the Agency:
- The role of the Advisory Committee has to be adapted to the needs of the Agency:
- The role of the Advisory Committee has to be adapted to the needs of the Agency:
Scope of the Committee: The Rapporteur asks about the reasons for a drastic reduction both in the size of the Committee and in the scope of its intervention.
Scope of the Committee: The Rapporteur asks about the reasons for a drastic reduction both in the size of the Committee and in the scope of its intervention.
It is necessary to recall that this Committee was created to be a dialogue tool between the operators and nuclear experts and to act as a link with the Commission.
It is necessary to recall that this Committee was created to be a dialogue tool between the operators and nuclear experts and to act as a link with the Commission.
Because of its varied expertise it could provide the Agency with unique support in the tasks assigned to it by the Treaty.
Because of its varied expertise it could provide the Agency with unique support in the tasks assigned to it by the Treaty.
The Rapporteur recommends that the Agency maintain a high level of competences in order to perform its mission in monitoring evaluations, proposing recommendations and in conducting specific studies (on technical issues, market surveys, risk analysis, etc.).
The Rapporteur recommends that the Agency maintain a high level of competences in order to perform its mission in monitoring evaluations, proposing recommendations and in conducting specific studies (on technical issues, market surveys, risk analysis, etc.).
The Agency should have a staff of high-level of experts from the industry or governments at its disposal, with a wide experience of the market and fuel cycle operations.
The Agency should have a staff of high-level of experts from the industry or governments at its disposal, with a wide experience of the market and fuel cycle operations.
Regarding its advisory role, the Rapporteur suggests that the principle of obligatory consultation instituted by the current statutes be maintained and to supplement it as proposed in Article13 modified.
Regarding its advisory role, the Rapporteur suggests that the principle of obligatory consultation instituted by the current statutes be maintained and to supplement it as proposed in Article13 modified.
Composition: The new composition proposed by the Commission takes little account of this reality and indicates a weakening of the Committee's role particularly inappropriate at a time when the Commission recommends establishing monitoring tools such as an office of the energy observatory in order to develop an effective European energy policy.
Composition: The new composition proposed by the Commission takes little account of this reality and indicates a weakening of the Committee's role particularly inappropriate at a time when the Commission recommends establishing monitoring tools such as an office of the energy observatory in order to develop an effective European energy policy.
The Rapporteur understands the concern for budgetary restrains in proposing a reduction from 69 members to 42 members.
The Rapporteur understands the concern for budgetary restrains in proposing a reduction from 69 members to 42 members.
She points out however, that limiting reimbursement of transport costs to only one representative by Member State is an effective way to meet this objective.
She points out however, that limiting reimbursement of transport costs to only one representative by Member State is an effective way to meet this objective.
The Rapporteur adds that the size of the Committee cannot be an obstacle to effectiveness, the Committee being able to constitute Working Parties as deemed necessary and the "Bureau" playing the role of coordinator.
The Rapporteur adds that the size of the Committee cannot be an obstacle to effectiveness, the Committee being able to constitute Working Parties as deemed necessary and the "Bureau" playing the role of coordinator.
The Rapporteur considers therefore that if a reduction of members be sought, it must take into account the contribution of the Member States to the capital of the Agency.
The Rapporteur considers therefore that if a reduction of members be sought, it must take into account the contribution of the Member States to the capital of the Agency.
Therefore, a new allocation is being proposed taking also into account the level of the subscription of Member State to the capital (1 additional member for those Member States contributing beyond 300 000 euros and having nuclear fuel cycle activities).
Therefore, a new allocation is being proposed taking also into account the level of the subscription of Member State to the capital (1 additional member for those Member States contributing beyond 300 000 euros and having nuclear fuel cycle activities).
This modification would lead to a slight increase (5 members in comparison with the Commission proposal).
This modification would lead to a slight increase (5 members in comparison with the Commission proposal).
Their terms of office shall be renewable without limitation so as to ensure the stability of the Committee and the permanency of its expertise.
Their terms of office shall be renewable without limitation so as to ensure the stability of the Committee and the permanency of its expertise.
It is to the Member States to decide on the designation of their members.
It is to the Member States to decide on the designation of their members.
- Expertise and monitoring shall rely upon a better internal coordination, based on a light structure within the Committee:
- Expertise and monitoring shall rely upon a better internal coordination, based on a light structure within the Committee:
The statutes of 1958 stated that the President and the Vice-Presidents of the Committee, constituting the "Bureau", were instructed to convene the Committee and to maintain all the useful links with the Committee.
The statutes of 1958 stated that the President and the Vice-Presidents of the Committee, constituting the "Bureau", were instructed to convene the Committee and to maintain all the useful links with the Committee.
This function isn't clearly stated in the proposal of the Commission though it is necessary to ensure the coordination of studies activities of the Committee.
This function isn't clearly stated in the proposal of the Commission though it is necessary to ensure the coordination of studies activities of the Committee.
The Rapporteur considers therefore that this essential function for the Committee should be described precisely in the Statutes, should be supported by Counselor members of the Committee and that, as in the former Statutes, the mandate of the members of the "Bureau" could be renewed once.
The Rapporteur considers therefore that this essential function for the Committee should be described precisely in the Statutes, should be supported by Counselor members of the Committee and that, as in the former Statutes, the mandate of the members of the "Bureau" could be renewed once.
II - The Rapporteur considers that monitoring, reporting and transparency are the essential elements for the current revision of the Statutes.
II - The Rapporteur considers that monitoring, reporting and transparency are the essential elements for the current revision of the Statutes.
The supply system as provided for by the Euratom Treaty is the result of a delicate compromise between public authority interventionism (exclusive right to conclude contracts, right of options, public authority ownership) and a more free market approach (commercial organization of the Agency as a separate legal entity, unlimited right of use and consumption for the users, market economy pricing).
The supply system as provided for by the Euratom Treaty is the result of a delicate compromise between public authority interventionism (exclusive right to conclude contracts, right of options, public authority ownership) and a more free market approach (commercial organization of the Agency as a separate legal entity, unlimited right of use and consumption for the users, market economy pricing).
These special Treaty provisions cannot be compared to anything observed in other legal systems and the Agency is neither an executive agency
These special Treaty provisions cannot be compared to anything observed in other legal systems and the Agency is neither an executive agency
Established in accordance with
Established in accordance with
Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003) nor a decentralised body with technical or scientific devolution similar to the model of the 3 generations of agencies, created within the Community since the seventies.
Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003) nor a decentralised body with technical or scientific devolution similar to the model of the 3 generations of agencies, created within the Community since the seventies.
In this context, the Rapporteur underlines the need to ensure the association of the EP on matters under the supply's provisions of the Treaty and in particular:
In this context, the Rapporteur underlines the need to ensure the association of the EP on matters under the supply's provisions of the Treaty and in particular:
- to better define the role of the EP in the budgetary procedure and at least to enable it to be informed;
- to better define the role of the EP in the budgetary procedure and at least to enable it to be informed;
For all the above-mentioned reasons, the Rapporteur proposes to amend the Commission's proposal.
For all the above-mentioned reasons, the Rapporteur proposes to amend the Commission's proposal.
Становище на комисията по бюджети
OPINION of the Committee on Budgets
до комисията по промишленост, изследвания и енергетика
for the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
The Euratom Supply Agency, set up under Article 54 of the Euratom Treaty, is the Community body responsible for ensuring an equitable supply of nuclear materials (ores, raw materials and special fissile materials).
The Euratom Supply Agency, set up under Article 54 of the Euratom Treaty, is the Community body responsible for ensuring an equitable supply of nuclear materials (ores, raw materials and special fissile materials).
As such, it has the exclusive right to conclude contracts relating to the supply of these materials coming from inside the Community or from outside.
As such, it has the exclusive right to conclude contracts relating to the supply of these materials coming from inside the Community or from outside.
The Statutes of the Euratom Supply Agency date back to 1958 and have not undergone any substantial adaptation ever since.
The Statutes of the Euratom Supply Agency date back to 1958 and have not undergone any substantial adaptation ever since.
Taking into account the increase in the number of the Member States of the European Union, as well as the need to apply modern financial provisions to the Agency and the need to fix its seat, the Commission now proposes that new Statutes be adopted.
Taking into account the increase in the number of the Member States of the European Union, as well as the need to apply modern financial provisions to the Agency and the need to fix its seat, the Commission now proposes that new Statutes be adopted.
The new Statutes contain financial provisions that are in line with the general Financial Regulation of the European Communities.
The new Statutes contain financial provisions that are in line with the general Financial Regulation of the European Communities.
According to the Commission, they are better adapted to the situation of an enlarged European Union.
According to the Commission, they are better adapted to the situation of an enlarged European Union.
In particular, the Commission proposes to decrease the size of the Agency’s Advisory Committee in order to improve its operation and efficiency.
In particular, the Commission proposes to decrease the size of the Agency’s Advisory Committee in order to improve its operation and efficiency.
The capital of the Agency and the possibility, foreseen in the Euratom Treaty, to apply a charge on transactions, are maintained.
The capital of the Agency and the possibility, foreseen in the Euratom Treaty, to apply a charge on transactions, are maintained.
The new Statutes also aim at regularising the fact that all the staff of the Agency were transferred from Brussels to Luxembourg in 2004, in line with the administrative decision to concentrate activities of the Commission dealing with the implementation of the Euratom Treaty in Luxembourg.
The new Statutes also aim at regularising the fact that all the staff of the Agency were transferred from Brussels to Luxembourg in 2004, in line with the administrative decision to concentrate activities of the Commission dealing with the implementation of the Euratom Treaty in Luxembourg.
As to any financial effect of the new Statutes: according to the Commission, the proposed Council Decision would "result in modest financial savings in the Community budget" due to fewer reimbursements to Advisory Committee members.
As to any financial effect of the new Statutes: according to the Commission, the proposed Council Decision would "result in modest financial savings in the Community budget" due to fewer reimbursements to Advisory Committee members.
The proposal does not contain any Financial Statement.
The proposal does not contain any Financial Statement.
Status quo - In theory
Status quo - In theory
The Euratom Supply Agency was created by the Euratom Treaty of 1957.
The Euratom Supply Agency was created by the Euratom Treaty of 1957.
The statutes of 1958, currently in force, provide for an agency-type body which, although "it shall be under the supervision of the Commission, which shall issue directives to it and have a right of veto over its decisions", has some features of independence, some well defined rights with regard to its staff and is managed by a Director-General with some clear powers and a certain room for manoeuvre.
The statutes of 1958, currently in force, provide for an agency-type body which, although "it shall be under the supervision of the Commission, which shall issue directives to it and have a right of veto over its decisions", has some features of independence, some well defined rights with regard to its staff and is managed by a Director-General with some clear powers and a certain room for manoeuvre.
In particular, under the current statute:
In particular, under the current statute:
Ø the Agency may appoint agents (Article III)
Ø the Agency may appoint agents (Article III)
Ø the Director-General (Article IX)
Ø the Director-General (Article IX)
§ shall be appointed and, if the occasion arises, dismissed by the Commission
§ shall be appointed and, if the occasion arises, dismissed by the Commission
§ shall not act as agent of the Commission
§ shall not act as agent of the Commission
§ shall be responsible to the Commission for his management of the Agency
§ shall be responsible to the Commission for his management of the Agency
Ø the Commission shall grant discharge to the Director-General in respect of the performance of his duties (Article XVI).
Ø the Commission shall grant discharge to the Director-General in respect of the performance of his duties (Article XVI).
Status quo - In practice
Status quo - In practice
Staff: Contrary to the provisions of the Euratom Treaty which establishes a - commercial - " Agency ", currently the Euratom Supply Agency seems to function as an administrative unit of the Commission.
Staff: Contrary to the provisions of the Euratom Treaty which establishes a - commercial - " Agency ", currently the Euratom Supply Agency seems to function as an administrative unit of the Commission.
It does not seem to make use of its right to appoint agents.
It does not seem to make use of its right to appoint agents.
Its Director-General is a staff member of the Commission, with the rank of a director, who has been appointed, ad personam, Director-General of the agency.
Its Director-General is a staff member of the Commission, with the rank of a director, who has been appointed, ad personam, Director-General of the agency.
The agency's establishment plan is published together with the Commission's establishment plan (separate column) and not individually as the other agencies, offices and bodies are.
The agency's establishment plan is published together with the Commission's establishment plan (separate column) and not individually as the other agencies, offices and bodies are.
Your draftswoman has some doubts as to how a Commission official, appointed by the Commission could be in a position not to act as agent of the Commission.
Your draftswoman has some doubts as to how a Commission official, appointed by the Commission could be in a position not to act as agent of the Commission.
It is also irregular that a managing director-general is appointed by, responsible to and given discharge by the same authority, i.e. the Commission.
It is also irregular that a managing director-general is appointed by, responsible to and given discharge by the same authority, i.e. the Commission.
Budget: Line 06 01 06 - Euratom subsidy for operation of the Supply Agency (PDB 2008: EUR 180 000, 2007 budget: EUR 230 000) is the only visible budget line for this agency.
Budget: Line 06 01 06 - Euratom subsidy for operation of the Supply Agency (PDB 2008: EUR 180 000, 2007 budget: EUR 230 000) is the only visible budget line for this agency.
The whole EU subsidy to the agency is budgeted on this line.
The whole EU subsidy to the agency is budgeted on this line.
It falls under Heading 5 of the MFF and only covers, as is stated in the budgetary remarks, "expenditure incurred by the Agency in its activities".
It falls under Heading 5 of the MFF and only covers, as is stated in the budgetary remarks, "expenditure incurred by the Agency in its activities".
The agency's expenditure on staff and buildings is included in the XX chapters of the budget, i.e. in the general buildings and staff lines of the Commission's DG TREN.
The agency's expenditure on staff and buildings is included in the XX chapters of the budget, i.e. in the general buildings and staff lines of the Commission's DG TREN.
Because of this highly unusual presentation of the agency in the EU budget (or lack of presentation), your draftswoman was not able to establish, beyond any doubt, the actual budget of the Euratom Supply Agency.
Because of this highly unusual presentation of the agency in the EU budget (or lack of presentation), your draftswoman was not able to establish, beyond any doubt, the actual budget of the Euratom Supply Agency.
Its budget, of which the EU subsidy is only a part, is not published on its website, nor in any other easily accessible document or database.
Its budget, of which the EU subsidy is only a part, is not published on its website, nor in any other easily accessible document or database.
New proposal
New proposal
In your draftswoman's view, the proposed new statutes do not really solve the problems mentioned above.
In your draftswoman's view, the proposed new statutes do not really solve the problems mentioned above.
In fact, they even increase the lack of transparency and create more inconsistencies:
In fact, they even increase the lack of transparency and create more inconsistencies:
The agency has legal personality (Article 2, paragraph 1) and financial autonomy (Article 6, paragraph 1) but remains under the supervision of the Commission "which may issue directives to it" (Article 5, paragraph 1).
The agency has legal personality (Article 2, paragraph 1) and financial autonomy (Article 6, paragraph 1) but remains under the supervision of the Commission "which may issue directives to it" (Article 5, paragraph 1).
The agency can, on its own initiative, take any "measures concerning its internal organisation" (Article 2, paragraph 4) but it loses its right to appoint agents (original article deleted).
The agency can, on its own initiative, take any "measures concerning its internal organisation" (Article 2, paragraph 4) but it loses its right to appoint agents (original article deleted).
The Director-General and the staff of the agency "shall be officials of the European Communities" (Article 4, paragraph 1 - here it even remains unclear whether this means that only appointed EU-officials can become staff of the agency in the first place) but the staff remuneration is not part of the agency's expenditure as published in the EU budget.
The Director-General and the staff of the agency "shall be officials of the European Communities" (Article 4, paragraph 1 - here it even remains unclear whether this means that only appointed EU-officials can become staff of the agency in the first place) but the staff remuneration is not part of the agency's expenditure as published in the EU budget.
The EU/ Euratom subsidy for operation [!] of the Supply Agency (line 06 01 06), published in the EU budget, is intended to cover " administrative expenses of its staff and of the Advisory Committee" (Article 7, paragraph 4) and falls under Heading 5 of the MFF, etc.
The EU/ Euratom subsidy for operation [!] of the Supply Agency (line 06 01 06), published in the EU budget, is intended to cover " administrative expenses of its staff and of the Advisory Committee" (Article 7, paragraph 4) and falls under Heading 5 of the MFF, etc.
In the eyes of your draftswoman, the problem with this agency lies in its hybrid form: in practice, it has obviously functioned as a Commission service for many years when, in theory, it was set up by the Euratom Treaty as an agency having legal personality with quite some degree of financial autonomy - otherwise there would be no need for statutes of its own (something Commission services usually do not have).
In the eyes of your draftswoman, the problem with this agency lies in its hybrid form: in practice, it has obviously functioned as a Commission service for many years when, in theory, it was set up by the Euratom Treaty as an agency having legal personality with quite some degree of financial autonomy - otherwise there would be no need for statutes of its own (something Commission services usually do not have).
Your draftswoman is fully aware of the fact that the Euratom Supply Agency is not based on the EC Treaty but on the Euratom Treaty, has a special history, is - due to the nature of its tasks - a sensitive issue for some Member States and therefore certainly not a standard decentralised agency in the modern EU-sense of the word.
Your draftswoman is fully aware of the fact that the Euratom Supply Agency is not based on the EC Treaty but on the Euratom Treaty, has a special history, is - due to the nature of its tasks - a sensitive issue for some Member States and therefore certainly not a standard decentralised agency in the modern EU-sense of the word.