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Aid measures falling within the ‘standard assessment’ (so-called ‘safe harbour’ sections)(4), or equivalent types of assessment(5)in horizontal guidelines, which are not covered by the General block exemption Regulation, are in principle suitable for treatment under the simplified procedure.

E2009C0533

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This decision sets a simplified state-aid procedure: eligible aid can be handled faster, but the EFTA State must notify quickly after prima facie acceptance and disclose changes clearly; the Authority publishes a summary and may invite third-party comments.

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Aid scheme for the supply of fruit and vegetables, bananas and milk in the educational establishments (Decision on the opening of interinstitutional negotiations)

52015DP0216

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This provision sets out proposed school-scheme rules on Member State participation, product distribution, educational measures, publicity, funding transfers, and Commission delegated powers.

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All measures, actions and targets set out in the 7th EAP should be taken forward in accordance with the principles of smart regulation(22)and, where appropriate, subject to a comprehensive impact assessment.

32013D1386

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This provision adopts the 7th Environment Action Programme to 2020 and sets out how it should be implemented, monitored, evaluated, and reported on.

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Although comprehensive, the offer by New Zealand does not provide full coverage. It is thus appropriate to introduce certain carve-outs specific to New Zealand to the Union coverage. These specific carve-outs, as reflected in the Annex to this Decision, will become part of the terms of accession to the Revised GPA for New Zealand and will be reflected in the decision adopted by the Committee on Government Procurement (‘the GPA Committee’) on New Zealand's accession.

32014D0721

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The EU takes a position to approve New Zealand’s accession to the Revised GPA, but only with specific carve-outs listed in the Annex.

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Amending the decision of 10 March 2022 on setting up a special committee on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation (INGE 2), and adjusting its title and responsibilities

52023DP0030

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The special committee is given new responsibilities on foreign interference, disinformation, integrity, transparency, and accountability, and must report by the July 2023 plenary part-session at the latest.

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Among other existing instruments and structures, Regulation (EC) No 862/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 July 2007 on Community statistics on migration and international protection(2)constitutes an important reference framework for the functioning of the European Migration Network. Attention should also be paid to the valuable work carried out by the Centre for Information, Discussion and Exchange on the Crossing of Frontiers and Immigration (Cirefi) and to the provisions

32008D0381

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This Decision sets up the European Migration Network and requires Member States, the Commission, and National Contact Points to carry out coordination, reporting, information-sharing, and meeting duties.

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An immediate investigation shall be carried out by the receiving Party (with assistance from the providing Party if required) in accordance with its security rules and regulations for the protection of classified information. The receiving Party shall inform the providing Party about the circumstances, measures adopted, and outcome of the investigation as soon as is practicable and of the corrective action taken to prevent recurrence. The authorities referred to in Article 12 may establish proce

32012D0486

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If classified information is breached or suspected to be disclosed improperly, the receiving Party must immediately notify the providing Party and investigate at once.

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An initial measure was taken in the rail sector with the adoption of Directive 96/48/EC(5). In order to implement the objectives of that Directive, technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) have been drafted by the European Association for Railway Interoperability (AEIF), which was designated as the joint representative body in the framework of that Directive, and adopted by the Commission on 30 May 2002.

32004L0050

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This directive amends EU rail interoperability rules, mainly by expanding how TSIs are made, applied, reviewed, and enforced for high-speed and conventional rail systems.

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Annex I to Council Decision 2011/432/EU(2)contains the declarations to be made by the Union at the time of the approval of the Hague Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance (the ‘Convention’) in accordance with Article 63 thereof.

32014D0218

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This Decision updates EU annexes linked to the Hague Child Support Convention and sets out declarations, a reservation, and document/language requirements for certain Member States.

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Annex II, as amended by Decision No 1/2009 of the ACP-EC Council of Ministers of 29 May 2009(1), shall be amended as follows:

32010D0648

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The Council approves signing the amended ACP-EU Partnership Agreement, authorises the Council President to appoint signatories, and states that the Decision takes effect on the day it is adopted.

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Any decisions, recommendations or suggestions adopted in accordance with the International Agreement which preceded this Agreement(1)and which are still in force at the time of the entry into force of this Agreement shall continue to apply unless they are contrary to this Agreement or they are repealed by the Council of Members.

32005D0800

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This text approves the 2005 Olive Oil and Table Olives Agreement for the Community and sets out how the International Olive Council works, including member contributions, meetings, voting, budgets, and staff rules.

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Arrangements for mutual assistance for recovery were first set out in Council Directive 76/308/EEC of 15 March 1976 on mutual assistance for the recovery of claims resulting from operations forming part of the system of financing the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, and of the agricultural levies and customs duties(3). That Directive and the acts amending it were codified by Council Directive 2008/55/EC of 26 May 2008 on mutual assistance for the recovery of claims relating to

32010L0024

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This Directive sets rules for Member States to help each other recover certain tax, duty, levy, and related claims across borders.

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Article 1 of Council Decision 98/481/EC(2)shall be replaced by the following:

32008D0571

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The Council approves PricewaterhouseCoopers Aktiengesellschaft Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft as the ECB’s external auditors for financial years 2008 to 2012.

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Article 10(1) of the Protocol provides that the provisions of the Schengenacquisshall be put into effect by the Principality of Liechtenstein only pursuant to a Council decision to that effect after verification that the necessary conditions for the implementation of thatacquishave been fulfilled by the Principality of Liechtenstein.

32011D0352

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Liechtenstein may use and receive SIS data from the dates stated, but before internal border checks are lifted it must not enter Article 96 data and is not obliged to refuse entry or expel certain third-country nationals.

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Article 10(1) of the said Protocol provides for the provisions of the Schengenacquisto be put into effect for the Principality of Liechtenstein pursuant to a decision of the Council to that effect after the Council has satisfied itself that the necessary conditions for the implementation of thatacquishave been fulfilled by Liechtenstein.

32011D0842

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This Decision sets 19 December 2011 as the date from which the Schengen acquis applies in full to Liechtenstein in the relations listed, and it lifts related Schengen Information System restrictions from the same date.

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Article 10(4) of Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya)(1)provides that detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States in EUBAM Libya are to be covered by agreements concluded pursuant to Article 37 of the Treaty on European Union and additional technical arrangements as necessary.

32014D0451

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The Council approves the Participation Agreement and authorises the Council President to designate who may sign it and to send the required notification.

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Article 11(2) of Joint Action 2005/797/CFSP provides that the Council authorises the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take the relevant decisions in accordance with Article 25 of the Treaty, including the decision to amend the chain of command, upon a proposal by the Secretary General/High Representative.

32007D0737

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The Political and Security Committee extends Mr Colin SMITH’s mandate as Head of Mission/Police Commissioner for EUPOL COPPS until 31 December 2008.

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Article 11(2) of Joint Action 2005/797/CFSP provides that the Council authorises the Political and Security Committee to take the relevant decisions in accordance with Article 25 of the Treaty, including the decision to appoint, upon a proposal by the Secretary-General/High Representative, a Head of Mission/Police Commissioner.

32006D0853

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The Political and Security Committee appoints Mr Colin Smith as Head of Mission/Police Commissioner for EUPOL COPPS, starting 1 January 2007.

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Article 11(2) of Joint Action 2005/797/CFSP provides that the Council authorises the Political and Security Committee to take the relevant decisions in accordance with Article 25 of the Treaty, including the decision to appoint, upon a proposal by the Secretary-General/High Representative, a Head of Mission/Police Commissioner.

32005D0836

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The Committee appoints Mr Jonathan McIvor as Head of Mission for EUPOL COPPS, and he acts as head of the planning team until the mission launch.

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Article 11(2) of the Monetary Agreement between the Government of the French Republic, on behalf of the European Community, and the Government of His Serene Highness the Prince of Monaco (hereinafter ‘the Monetary Agreement’) requires the Principality of Monaco to apply the measures adopted by France to implement certain Community acts concerning the activity and prudential supervision of credit institutions and the prevention of systemic risks to payment and securities settlement systems. Those

32008D0094

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The Commission replaces Annex A to the Monetary Agreement with a new annex.

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