ISSN 1977-091X
doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2012.088.eng
Official Journal
of the European Union
C 88
English edition
Information and Notices
Volume 55
24 March 2012
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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
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European Commission |
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2012/C 088/01 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections ( 1 ) |
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2012/C 088/02 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6452 — Nomura/HLV/DLP/DLA/DLL) ( 1 ) |
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2012/C 088/03 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections ( 2 ) |
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NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
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2012/C 088/04 |
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2012/C 088/05 |
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2012/C 088/07 |
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European Commission |
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2012/C 088/08 |
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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
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2012/C 088/09 |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
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European Commission |
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2012/C 088/10 |
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2012/C 088/11 |
MEDIA 2007 — Call for proposals — EACEA/10/12 — Support for the implementation of Pilot Projects |
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(1) Text with EEA relevance |
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(2) Text with EEA relevance, except for products falling under Annex I to the Treaty |
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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
European Commission
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24.3.2012 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 88/1 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU
Cases where the Commission raises no objections
(Text with EEA relevance)
2012/C 88/01
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Date of adoption of the decision |
16.12.2011 |
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Reference number of State Aid |
SA.32603 (11/N) |
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Italy |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Misure a sostegno del trasporto combinato e/o trasbordato su ferrovia — c.d. «Ferrobonus» |
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Legal basis |
Decreto del Ministro delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti n. 592 del 4 agosto 2010; Decreto del Ministro delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti n. 750 del 4 ottobre 2010; Decreto dirigenziale n. 3284 del 15 novembre 2010 |
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Aid scheme |
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Sectoral development, Environmental protection |
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Form of aid |
Direct grant |
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Budget |
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Intensity |
37 % |
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Duration (period) |
2011-2012 |
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Railways |
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Other information |
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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 88/3 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.6452 — Nomura/HLV/DLP/DLA/DLL)
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2012/C 88/02
On 16 March 2012, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32012M6452. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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24.3.2012 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 88/4 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU
Cases where the Commission raises no objections
(Text with EEA relevance, except for products falling under Annex I to the Treaty)
2012/C 88/03
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Date of adoption of the decision |
5.10.2011 |
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Reference number of State Aid |
SA.33053 (11/N) |
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Hungary |
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Article 107(3)(a) |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Pannonia Ethanol Zrt. fejlesztési adókedvezménye |
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Type of measure |
Individual aid |
Pannonia Ethanol Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság |
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Objective |
Investment in processing and marketing |
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Form of aid |
Tax allowance |
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Budget |
Overall budget: HUF 9 836,17 million |
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Intensity |
37,63 % |
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Economic sectors |
Agriculture, forestry and fishing |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Other information |
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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm
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Date of adoption of the decision |
29.2.2012 |
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Reference number of State Aid |
SA.33176 (11/N) |
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Italy |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Misura 223 — Imboschimento di superfici non agricole |
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Forestry |
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Overall budget: EUR 40,86 million |
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Intensity |
80 % |
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Duration (period) |
Until 31.12.2013 |
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Forestry and logging |
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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm
IV Notices
NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
Council
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24.3.2012 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 88/6 |
Notice for the attention of the persons to which measures provided for in Council Decision 2011/235/CFSP, as amended by Decision 2012/168/CFSP, and in Council Regulation (EU) No 359/2011, as amended by Regulation (EU) No 264/2012 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran apply
2012/C 88/04
The following information is brought to the attention of the persons that appear in the Annex to Council Decision 2011/235/CFSP, as amended by Decision 2012/168/CFSP (1), and in Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 359/2011, as amended by Regulation (EU) No 264/2012 (2) concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.
The Council of the European Union has determined that the persons that appear in the above-mentioned Annexes should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures provided for in Decision 2011/235/CFSP and in Regulation (EU) No 359/2011. The grounds for designations of those persons appear in the relevant entries in those Annexes.
The attention of the persons concerned is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities of the relevant Member State(s) as indicated on the websites in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 359/2011, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments (cf. Article 4 of the Regulation).
The persons concerned may submit a request to the Council, together with supporting documentation, that the decision to include them on the abovementioned list should be reconsidered, to the following address:
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Council of the European Union |
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General Secretariat |
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DG K — Coordination Unit |
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Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
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1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
The attention of the persons concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging the Council's decision before the General Court of the European Union, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 275, second paragraph, and Article 263, fourth and sixth paragraphs, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
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24.3.2012 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 88/7 |
Notice for the attention of the persons to whom restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2011/486/CFSP, as implemented by Council Implementing Decision 2012/167/CFSP, and Council Regulation (EU) No 753/2011, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 263/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Afghanistan apply
2012/C 88/05
The following information is brought to the attention of the persons that appear in the Annex to Council Decision 2011/486/CFSP, as implemented by Council Implementing Decision 2012/167/CFSP (1), and in Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 753/2011, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 263/2012 (2) concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Afghanistan.
The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1988 (2011), imposing restrictive measures with respect to individuals and entities designated, prior to the date of adoption of this Resolution, as the Taliban, and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them, as specified in section A (“Individuals associated with the Taliban”) and section B (“entities and other groups and undertaking associated with the Taliban”) of the Consolidated List of the Committee established pursuant to Resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1333 (2000), as well as other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with the Taliban.
On 29 November 2011, 6 January 2012, 13 February 2012, 1 March and 16 March 2012, the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 30 of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1988 (2011) updated the list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities subject to restrictive measures.
The persons concerned may submit at any time a request to the UN Committee established pursuant to paragraph 30 of UNSCR 1988 (2011), together with any supporting documentation, for the decisions to include them in the UN list to be reconsidered. Such request should be sent to the following address:
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United Nations — Focal point for delisting |
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Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch |
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Room S-3055 E |
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New York, NY 10017 |
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
See for more information at: http://www.un.org/sc/committees/751/comguide.shtml
Further to the UN decision, the Council of the European Union has determined that the persons designated by the UN should be included in the lists of persons, groups, undertakings and entities which are subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Decision 2011/486/CFSP and Regulation (EU) No 753/2011. The grounds for listing of the persons concerned appear in the relevant entries in the Annex to the Council Decision and in Annex I to the Council Regulation.
The attention of the persons concerned is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities of the relevant Member State(s) as indicated on the websites in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 753/2011, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments (cf. Article 5 of the Regulation).
The persons concerned may submit a request to the Council, together with supporting documentation, that the decision to include them on the abovementioned lists should be reconsidered, to the following address:
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Council of the European Union |
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General Secretariat |
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DG K — Coordination Unit |
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Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
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1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
The attention of the persons concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging the Council's decision before the General Court of the European Union, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 275, second paragraph, and Article 263, fourth and sixth paragraphs, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
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24.3.2012 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 88/9 |
Notice for the attention of the persons and entities to which restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2011/782/CFSP, as implemented by Council Implementing Decision 2012/172/CFSP, and Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 266/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria apply
2012/C 88/06
The following information is brought to the attention of the persons and entities that appear in Annex I to Council Decision 2011/782/CFSP, as implemented by Council Implementing Decision 2012/172/CFSP (1), and in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 266/2012 (2) concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.
The Council of the European Union has decided that the persons and entities that appear in the above-mentioned Annexes should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures provided for in Decision 2011/782/CFSP and in Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria. The grounds for designations of those persons and entities appear in the relevant entries in those Annexes.
The attention of the persons and entities concerned is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities of the relevant Member State(s) as indicated on the websites in Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments (cf. Article 16 of the Regulation).
The persons and entities concerned may submit a request to the Council, together with supporting documentation, that the decision to include them on the abovementioned list should be reconsidered, to the following address:
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Council of the European Union |
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General Secretariat |
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DG K — Coordination Unit |
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Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
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1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
The attention of the persons and entities concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging the Council's decision before the General Court of the European Union, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 275, second paragraph, and Article 263, fourth and sixth paragraphs, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
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24.3.2012 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 88/10 |
Notice for the attention of the persons and entities to which the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2010/639/CFSP, as implemented by Council Implementing Decision 2012/171/CFSP, and in Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 265/2012 concerning restrictive measures against Belarus apply
2012/C 88/07
The following information is brought to the attention of persons and entities that appear in Annex V to Council Decision 2010/639/CFSP, as implemented by Council Implementing Decision 2012/171/CFSP (1), and in Annex IB to Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 265/2012 (2) concerning restrictive measures against Belarus.
The Council of the European Union has decided that the persons and entities that appear in the above-mentioned Annexes should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Decision 2010/639/CFSP and in Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures against Belarus. The grounds for designations of those persons and entities appear in the relevant entries in those Annexes.
The attention of the persons and entities concerned is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities of the relevant Member State(s) as indicated in the websites in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 765/2006, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments (cf. Article 3 of the Regulation).
The persons and entities concerned may submit a request to the Council, together with supporting documentation, that the decision to include them on the abovementioned list should be reconsidered, to the following address:
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Council of the European Union |
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General Secretariat |
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DG K — Coordination Unit |
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Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
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1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
The attention of the persons and entities concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging the Council's decision before the General Court of the European Union, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 275, second paragraph, and Article 263, fourth and sixth paragraphs, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
European Commission
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24.3.2012 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 88/11 |
Euro exchange rates (1)
23 March 2012
2012/C 88/08
1 euro =
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Exchange rate |
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USD |
US dollar |
1,3242 |
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JPY |
Japanese yen |
109,10 |
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DKK |
Danish krone |
7,4355 |
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GBP |
Pound sterling |
0,83630 |
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SEK |
Swedish krona |
8,9240 |
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CHF |
Swiss franc |
1,2054 |
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ISK |
Iceland króna |
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NOK |
Norwegian krone |
7,6380 |
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BGN |
Bulgarian lev |
1,9558 |
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CZK |
Czech koruna |
24,725 |
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HUF |
Hungarian forint |
294,48 |
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LTL |
Lithuanian litas |
3,4528 |
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LVL |
Latvian lats |
0,6969 |
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PLN |
Polish zloty |
4,1682 |
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RON |
Romanian leu |
4,3723 |
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TRY |
Turkish lira |
2,3862 |
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AUD |
Australian dollar |
1,2745 |
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CAD |
Canadian dollar |
1,3263 |
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HKD |
Hong Kong dollar |
10,2839 |
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NZD |
New Zealand dollar |
1,6300 |
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SGD |
Singapore dollar |
1,6748 |
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KRW |
South Korean won |
1 504,36 |
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ZAR |
South African rand |
10,2241 |
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CNY |
Chinese yuan renminbi |
8,3450 |
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HRK |
Croatian kuna |
7,5235 |
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IDR |
Indonesian rupiah |
12 127,58 |
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MYR |
Malaysian ringgit |
4,0739 |
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PHP |
Philippine peso |
56,931 |
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RUB |
Russian rouble |
38,9144 |
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THB |
Thai baht |
40,732 |
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BRL |
Brazilian real |
2,4109 |
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MXN |
Mexican peso |
17,0186 |
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INR |
Indian rupee |
67,8980 |
(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES
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24.3.2012 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 88/12 |
Update of model cards issued by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Member States to accredited members of diplomatic missions and consular representations and members of their families, as referred to in Article 19(2) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 85; OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 15; OJ C 64, 19.3.2009, p. 18; OJ C 239, 6.10.2009, p. 7; OJ C 304, 10.11.2010, p. 6; OJ C 273, 16.9.2011, p. 11; OJ C 357, 7.12.2011, p. 3)
2012/C 88/09
The publication of model cards issued by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Member States to accredited members of diplomatic missions and consular representations and members of their families, as referred to in Article 19(2) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code), is based on the information communicated by the Member States to the Commission in conformity with Article 34 of the Schengen Borders Code.
In addition to the publication in the Official Journal, a monthly update is available on the website of Directorate-General for Home Affairs.
BELGIUM
Replacement of the information published in OJ C 247, 13.10.2006
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Carte d’identité diplomatique (carte D) Diplomatieke identiteitskaart (D kaart) Diplomatischer Personalausweis (D Karte) (Diplomat’s Identity Card — D card)
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Carte d’identité consulaire (carte C) Consulaat identiteitskaart (C kaart) Konsularer Personalausweis (C Karte) (Consular Identity Card — C card)
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Carte d’identité spéciale — couleur bleue (carte P), délivrée avant et après le 1.2.2012 Bijzondere identiteitskaart — blauw (P kaart), uitgereikt vóór en na 1.2.2012 Besonderer Personalausweis — blau (P Karte), ausgestellt vor und nach dem 1.2.2012 (Special Identity Card — blue in colour — P card, issued before and after 1 February 2012)
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Carte d’identité spéciale — couleur rouge (carte S) Bijzondere identiteitskaart — rood (S kaart) Besonderer Personalausweis — rot (S Karte) (Special Identity Card — red in colour — S card)
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Document d’identité E pour les enfants âgés de moins de 5 ans des étrangers privilégiés titulaires d’une carte d’identité diplomatique, d’une carte d’identité consulaire, d’une carte d’identité spéciale — couleur bleue ou d’une carte d’identité spéciale — couleur rouge Identiteitsbewijs E voor kinderen, die de leeftijd van vijf jaar nog niet hebben bereikt, van een bevoorrecht vreemdeling dewelke houder is van een diplomatieke identiteitskaart, consulaire identiteitskaart, bijzondere identiteitskaart, blauw of bijzondere identiteitskaart — rood Identitätsdokument E für Kinder unter fünf Jahren, für privilegierte Ausländer, die Inhaber eines diplomatischen Personalausweises sind, konsalrer Personalausweis, besonderer Personalausweis — rot oder besonderer Personalausweis — blau (Identity document E for children, under the age of five, of aliens who are holders of diplomatic identity cards, consular identity cards, blue special identity cards or red special identity cards)
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V Announcements
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
European Commission
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24.3.2012 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 88/18 |
MEDIA 2007
Call for proposals — EACEA/09/12
Support to Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution
2012/C 88/10
1. Objectives and description
This notice of call for proposals is based on Decision No 1718/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 concerning the implementation of a programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007).
One of the measures to be implemented under this Decision is to support Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution.
The Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution scheme constitutes one of the ways in which the MEDIA 2007 programme ensures that the latest technologies and trends are incorporated into the business practices of beneficiaries of the programme.
The main objective of this scheme is to support the creation and exploitation of catalogues of European works to be distributed digitally across borders to a wider audience and/or to cinema exhibitors through advanced distribution services, integrating where necessary digital security systems in order to protect online content.
2. Eligible applicants
This notice is aimed at European companies whose activities contribute to the abovementioned objectives.
Applicants must be established in one of the following countries:
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the 27 countries of the European Union, |
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the EEA countries, |
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Switzerland, |
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Croatia, |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina (under the condition of the finalisation of the negotiation process and the formalisation of the participation of this country to the MEDIA programme). |
3. Eligible actions
The following actions are eligible under this Call for proposals:
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video on demand (VoD): service enabling individuals to select audiovisual works from a central server for viewing on a remote screen by streaming and/or downloading; |
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digital cinema distribution (DCD): digital delivery (to an acceptable commercial standard) of ‘core content’, i.e. feature films, TV films or series, shorts (fiction, animation and creative documentary) to cinemas for theatrical exploitation (via hard disc, satellite, online, etc.). |
The action duration shall be a minimum of three years.
New actions have to start between 1 July 2012 and 1 March 2013.
4. Award criteria
Each submitted eligible action will be assessed in the light of the following award criteria:
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catalogue and editorial line (10 %), |
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European dimension of the catalogue (20 %,), |
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quality and cost-effectiveness of the business model submitted (20 %), |
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marketing strategy (20 %), |
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innovative aspects of the action (10 %), |
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grouping and networking dimension (10 %), |
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target audience and potential impact (10 %). |
5. Budget
The total budget available is EUR 6 725 000.
The maximum contribution per action under these guidelines is EUR 1 000 000.
The financial contribution will take the form of a grant. The financial contribution awarded will not exceed 50 % of the eligible costs.
The Agency reserves the right not to allocate all the funds available.
6. Deadline for submission of applications
Applications must be submitted to the Executive Agency (EACEA) no later than 25 June 2012.
Only applications submitted on the official application form, duly signed by the person entitled to enter into legally binding commitments on behalf of the applicant organisation, will be accepted. Envelopes must clearly mention:
MEDIA 2007 — Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution — EACEA/09/12
Applications must be sent by registered mail or courier service (at the applicant's own expense) to the following address:
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Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency |
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MEDIA 2007 — Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution — EACEA/09/12 |
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Mr Constantin DASKALAKIS |
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BOUR 03/30 |
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Avenue du Bourget/Bourgetlaan 1 |
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1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
Applications sent by fax or e-mail will be rejected.
7. Full details
The detailed guidelines, together with the application forms, can be found at the following Internet address:
http://ec.europa.eu/culture/media/programme/newtech/vod_dcc/index_en.htm
Applications must comply with all the terms of the guidelines and be submitted on the forms provided.
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24.3.2012 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 88/21 |
MEDIA 2007
Call for proposals — EACEA/10/12
Support for the implementation of Pilot Projects
2012/C 88/11
1. Objectives and description
This notice of Call for proposals is based on Decision No 1718/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 concerning the implementation of a programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007).
One of the measures to be implemented under this Decision is to support the implementation of Pilot Projects.
The programme may support Pilot Projects to ensure that it adapts to market developments, with a particular emphasis on the introduction and utilisation of information and communication technologies.
2. Eligible applicants
This notice is aimed at European companies whose activities contribute to the above mentioned objectives.
Applicants must be established in one of the following countries:
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the 27 countries of the European Union, |
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the EEA countries, |
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Switzerland, |
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Croatia, |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina (under the condition of the finalization of the negotiation process and the formalization of the participation of this country to the MEDIA programme). |
3. Eligible actions
The following actions are eligible under this Call for Proposals:
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Distribution: new ways of creating and distributing European audiovisual content via non-linear services. |
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Open Media Production Environment. |
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Distribution — Promotion & Marketing: the use of web techniques to develop local Cinema Communities. |
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‘Audiovisual Junction Portal’: to widen and improve the access and the exploitation of structured information of European audiovisual content across multiple databases. |
The duration of the actions can be 12, 24 or 36 months.
The actions have to start on 1 January 2013.
4. Award criteria
Each submitted eligible action will be assessed in the light of the following award criteria:
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Relevance of the activity with respect to the Programme’s objectives (20 %) |
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European Dimension of the activity (20 %) |
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Clarity of objectives and target groups (15 %) |
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Clarity and consistency of the general design of the action and likelihood of attaining the desired goals within the action's period (15 %) |
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Cost effectiveness of the action (10 %) |
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Experience of the participating organisations and quality of the management plan of the action (10 %) |
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Quality and effectiveness of the plan for dissemination of the results (10 %) |
5. Budget
The total budget available is EUR 1 500 000.
There is no maximum amount.
The financial contribution will take the form of a grant. The financial contribution awarded will not exceed 50 % of the eligible costs.
The Agency reserves the right not to allocate all the funds available.
6. Deadline for submission of applications
Applications must be submitted to the Executive Agency (EACEA) no later than 18 June 2012.
Only applications submitted on the official application form, duly signed by the person entitled to enter into legally binding commitments on behalf of the applicant organisation will be accepted. Envelopes must clearly mention:
MEDIA 2007 — Pilot Projects — EACEA/10/12
Applications must be sent by registered mail or courier service (at the applicant's own expense) to the following address:
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Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency |
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MEDIA 2007 — Pilot Projects — EACEA/10/12 |
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Mr Constantin DASKALAKIS |
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BOUR 03/30 |
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Avenue du Bourget/Bourgetlaan 1 |
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1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
Applications sent by fax or email will be rejected.
7. Full details
The detailed guidelines, together with the application forms, can be found at the following Internet address:
http://ec.europa.eu/culture/media/programme/newtech/pilot/index_en.htm
Applications must comply with all the terms of the guidelines and be submitted on the forms provided.
