ISSN 1977-091X
doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2013.165.eng
Official Journal
of the European Union
C 165
English edition
Information and Notices
Volume 56
11 June 2013
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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
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European Commission |
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2013/C 165/01 |
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2013/C 165/02 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6894 — Syral China Investment/Wilmar China New Investments/Liaoning Jinxin Biology & Chemistry) ( 1 ) |
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2013/C 165/03 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6899 — Lion Capital/Avedon Capital Partners/AD Van Geloven Holding) ( 1 ) |
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2013/C 165/04 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6841 — Goldman Sachs/TPG Lundy/Tulloch Homes Group Limited) ( 1 ) |
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2013/C 165/05 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6854 — Cameron/Schlumberger/Onesubsea) ( 1 ) |
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NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
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European Commission |
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2013/C 165/06 |
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2013/C 165/07 |
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2013/C 165/08 |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
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Council |
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2013/C 165/09 |
Open call — European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) |
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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
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European Commission |
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2013/C 165/10 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6851 — Baxter International/Gambro) ( 1 ) |
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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
European Commission
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11.6.2013 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 165/1 |
Communication from the Commission concerning the quantity not applied for to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod 1 October 2013 to 31 December 2013 under certain quotas opened by the Community for products in the poultrymeat sector
2013/C 165/01
Commission Regulation (EC) No 616/2007 (1) opened tariff quotas for imports of products in the poultrymeat sector. The import licence applications lodged during the first seven days of April 2013 for the subperiod 1 July to 30 September 2013 do not, for quotas 09.4212, 09.4217 and 09.4218, cover the quantities available. Pursuant to the second sentence of Article 7(4) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 (2), the quantities that were not applied for are to be added to the quantity fixed for the following quota subperiod, from 1 October to 31 December 2013. They are set out in the Annex to this notice.
(2) OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.
ANNEX
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Quota order number |
Quantities not applied for, to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod 1 October to 31 December 2013 (in kg) |
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09.4212 |
10 056 120 |
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09.4217 |
6 408 000 |
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09.4218 |
3 478 800 |
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11.6.2013 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 165/2 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.6894 — Syral China Investment/Wilmar China New Investments/Liaoning Jinxin Biology & Chemistry)
(Text with EEA relevance)
2013/C 165/02
On 31 May 2013, 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 32013M6894. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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11.6.2013 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 165/2 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.6899 — Lion Capital/Avedon Capital Partners/AD Van Geloven Holding)
(Text with EEA relevance)
2013/C 165/03
On 3 June 2013, 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 32013M6899. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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11.6.2013 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 165/3 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.6841 — Goldman Sachs/TPG Lundy/Tulloch Homes Group Limited)
(Text with EEA relevance)
2013/C 165/04
On 22 April 2013, 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 32013M6841. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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11.6.2013 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 165/3 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.6854 — Cameron/Schlumberger/Onesubsea)
(Text with EEA relevance)
2013/C 165/05
On 15 April 2013, 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 32013M6854. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
IV Notices
NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
European Commission
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11.6.2013 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 165/4 |
Euro exchange rates (1)
10 June 2013
2013/C 165/06
1 euro =
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Currency |
Exchange rate |
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USD |
US dollar |
1,3209 |
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JPY |
Japanese yen |
130,47 |
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DKK |
Danish krone |
7,4560 |
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GBP |
Pound sterling |
0,85040 |
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SEK |
Swedish krona |
8,7144 |
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CHF |
Swiss franc |
1,2395 |
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ISK |
Iceland króna |
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NOK |
Norwegian krone |
7,6120 |
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BGN |
Bulgarian lev |
1,9558 |
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CZK |
Czech koruna |
25,666 |
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HUF |
Hungarian forint |
297,20 |
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LTL |
Lithuanian litas |
3,4528 |
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LVL |
Latvian lats |
0,7018 |
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PLN |
Polish zloty |
4,2532 |
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RON |
Romanian leu |
4,5235 |
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TRY |
Turkish lira |
2,5053 |
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AUD |
Australian dollar |
1,3983 |
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CAD |
Canadian dollar |
1,3455 |
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HKD |
Hong Kong dollar |
10,2549 |
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NZD |
New Zealand dollar |
1,6728 |
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SGD |
Singapore dollar |
1,6631 |
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KRW |
South Korean won |
1 497,42 |
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ZAR |
South African rand |
13,4090 |
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CNY |
Chinese yuan renminbi |
8,1017 |
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HRK |
Croatian kuna |
7,5115 |
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IDR |
Indonesian rupiah |
13 158,79 |
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MYR |
Malaysian ringgit |
4,1476 |
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PHP |
Philippine peso |
56,804 |
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RUB |
Russian rouble |
42,7360 |
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THB |
Thai baht |
40,671 |
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BRL |
Brazilian real |
2,8284 |
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MXN |
Mexican peso |
16,9220 |
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INR |
Indian rupee |
76,8450 |
(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 165/5 |
Information provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 11 of Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and of information society services (1)
Statistics on technical regulations notified in 2012 under the Directive 98/34/EC notification procedure
2013/C 165/07
I. Table showing the different types of reactions addressed to Member States of the European Union regarding their respective notified drafts
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Member States |
Number of notifications |
Observations (2) |
Detailed opinions (3) |
Proposals for Community legislation |
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MS |
COM |
MS |
COM |
9.3 (6) |
9.4 (7) |
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Belgium |
25 |
9 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
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Bulgaria |
12 |
6 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
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Czech Republic |
29 |
7 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
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Denmark |
39 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
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Germany |
57 |
4 |
12 |
0 |
3 |
10 |
1 |
0 |
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Estonia |
16 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Ireland |
6 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Greece |
15 |
5 |
11 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
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Spain |
27 |
6 |
8 |
0 |
5 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
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France |
57 |
13 |
6 |
0 |
6 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
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Italy |
48 |
18 |
14 |
0 |
18 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
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Cyprus |
26 |
23 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
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Latvia |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Lithuania |
9 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
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Luxembourg |
4 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Hungary |
27 |
13 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Malta |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Netherlands |
43 |
3 |
9 |
0 |
10 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Austria |
59 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
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Poland |
37 |
16 |
9 |
0 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Portugal |
5 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Romania |
41 |
3 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Slovenia |
8 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Slovakia |
28 |
26 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
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Finland |
23 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Sweden |
40 |
5 |
7 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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United Kingdom |
48 |
15 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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EU total |
734 |
200 |
129 |
0 |
92 |
66 |
2 |
0 |
II. Table showing the breakdown by sector of drafts notified by Member States of the European Union
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Sector |
BE |
BG |
CZ |
CY |
DK |
DE |
EE |
IE |
GR |
ES |
FR |
IT |
LV |
LT |
LU |
HU |
MT |
NL |
AT |
PL |
PT |
RO |
SI |
SK |
FI |
SE |
UK |
Total |
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Building and construction |
3 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
10 |
32 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
8 |
30 |
10 |
0 |
27 |
2 |
6 |
7 |
0 |
18 |
188 |
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Agriculture, fisheries and food |
6 |
6 |
8 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
20 |
19 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
1 |
15 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
19 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
146 |
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Chemical products |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
19 |
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Pharmaceutical products |
0 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
2 |
31 |
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Domestic and leisure equipment |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
22 |
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Mechanical |
2 |
2 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
36 |
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Energy, minerals, wood |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
29 |
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Environment, packaging |
1 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
43 |
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Health, medical equipment |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
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Transport |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
17 |
5 |
60 |
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Telecommunications |
4 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
3 |
8 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
7 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
8 |
77 |
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Miscellaneous products |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
8 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
46 |
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Information society services |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
30 |
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Total per Member State |
25 |
12 |
29 |
26 |
39 |
57 |
16 |
6 |
15 |
27 |
57 |
48 |
3 |
9 |
4 |
27 |
2 |
43 |
59 |
37 |
5 |
41 |
8 |
28 |
23 |
40 |
48 |
734 |
III. Table showing observations relating to drafts notified by Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway (8) and Switzerland (9)
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Country |
Notifications |
EC observations (10) |
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Iceland |
4 |
2 |
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Liechtenstein |
2 |
2 |
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Switzerland |
11 |
2 |
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Norway |
4 |
0 |
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Total |
21 |
6 |
IV. Table showing the breakdown by sector of drafts notified by Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland
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Sector |
Iceland |
Liechtenstein |
Norway |
Switzerland |
Total |
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Agriculture, fisheries and food |
2 |
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1 |
3 |
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Metrology |
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2 |
2 |
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Building and construction |
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1 |
1 |
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Transport |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
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Telecommunications |
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5 |
5 |
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Miscellaneous products |
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1 |
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1 |
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Health, medical equipment |
1 |
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1 |
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98/48/EC services |
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2 |
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2 |
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Total per country |
4 |
2 |
4 |
11 |
21 |
V. Table showing drafts notified by Turkey and the observations relating to these drafts
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Turkey |
Notifications |
EC observations |
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Total |
0 |
0 |
VI. Table showing the breakdown by sector of drafts notified by Turkey
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Sector |
Turkey |
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0 |
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Total |
0 |
VII. Statistics on infringement proceedings in progress in 2012 and launched on the basis of Article 226 of the EC Treaty against national technical regulations adopted in breach of the provisions of Directive 98/34/EC
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Country |
Number |
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Spain |
1 |
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Poland |
1 |
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EU total |
2 |
(1) Directive 98/34/EC of 22 June 1998 (OJ L 204, 21.7.1998) codifies Directive 83/189/EEC, as amended principally by Directives 88/182/EEC and 94/10/EC. Directive 98/34/EC was amended by Directive 98/48/EC of 20 July 1998 (OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 1), which extended its scope to information society services.
(2) Article 8.2 of the Directive.
(3) Article 9.2 of the Directive (‘detailed opinion … according to which the measure envisaged presents aspects which could potentially create barriers to the free circulation of goods or services or the freedom of establishment of service operators within the internal market’).
(4) Under the Agreement on the European Economic Area, EFTA countries which are contracting parties to this Agreement shall apply Directive 98/34/EC, adapted as necessary in accordance with Annex II, Chapter XIX, point 1, and may thus issue observations concerning drafts notified by European Union Member States. Switzerland may also issue such observations, on the basis of an informal agreement on the exchange of information in the field of technical regulations.
(5) The Directive 98/34/EC procedure was extended to Turkey under the Association Agreement concluded with that country (the Association Agreement between the European Economic Community and Turkey (OJ 217, 29.12.1964, p. 3687) and Decisions No 1/95 and 2/97 of the EC-Turkey Association Council).
(6) Article 9.3 of the Directive requires Member States to postpone adoption of the notified draft (with the exception of draft regulations relating to services) for 12 months from its reception by the Commission if the latter announces its intention to propose or adopt a directive, regulation or decision on this subject.
(7) Article 9.4 of the Directive requires Member States to postpone adoption of the notified draft for 12 months from its reception by the Commission if the latter announces its finding that the draft concerns a matter which is covered by a proposal for a directive, regulation or decision presented to the Council.
(8) The Agreement on the European Economic Area (see note 4) lays down the obligation for EFTA countries party to this Agreement to notify draft technical regulations to the Commission.
(9) On the basis of the informal agreement on the exchange of information in the field of technical regulations (see note 4), Switzerland also submits its draft technical regulations to the Commission.
(10) The only type of reaction provided for under the Agreement on the European Economic Area (see notes 4 and 7) is the possibility that the EU issue observations (Article 8.2 of Directive 98/34/EC as included in Annex II, Chapter XIX, point 1 of this Agreement). The same type of reaction may be issued in respect of Swiss notifications on the basis of the informal agreement between the EU and Switzerland (see notes 4 and 8).
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11.6.2013 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 165/10 |
New national side of euro coins intended for circulation
2013/C 165/08
National side of the new commemorative 2-euro coin intended for circulation and issued by France
Euro coins intended for circulation have legal tender status throughout the euro area. For the purpose of informing the public and all parties who handle the coins, the Commission publishes a description of the designs of all new coins (1). In accordance with the Council conclusions of 10 February 2009 (2), euro-area Member States and countries that have concluded a monetary agreement with the Community providing for the issuing of euro coins are allowed to issue commemorative euro coins intended for circulation, provided that certain conditions are met, particularly that only the 2-euro denomination is used. These coins have the same technical characteristics as other 2-euro coins, but their national face features a commemorative design that is highly symbolic in national or European terms.
Issuing country: France
Subject of commemoration: the 150th anniversary of the birth of Pierre de Coubertin, initiator of the revival of the Olympic Games, founder and first president of the International Olympic Committee.
Description of the design: The inner part of the coin depicts the face of Pierre de Coubertin still young. Stylised Olympic rings form the background. They provide the framework for silhouettes symbolising the Olympic sports. At the left, the indication of the issuing country ‘RF’ and the year ‘2013’. At the top, the inscription ‘PIERRE DE COUBERTIN’ in semi-circle.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Number of coins to be issued: 1 million
Date of issue: June 2013
(1) See OJ C 373, 28.12.2001, p. 1 for the national faces of all the coins issued in 2002.
(2) See the conclusions of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 10 February 2009 and the Commission Recommendation of 19 December 2008 on common guidelines for the national sides and the issuance of euro coins intended for circulation (OJ L 9, 14.1.2009, p. 52).
V Announcements
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Council
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11.6.2013 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 165/11 |
OPEN CALL
European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST)
2013/C 165/09
COST brings together researchers and experts in different countries working on specific topics. COST does NOT fund research itself, but supports networking activities such as meetings, conferences, short-term scientific exchanges and outreach activities. Currently around 250 scientific networks (actions) are supported.
COST invites proposals for actions contributing to the scientific, technological, economic, cultural or societal development of Europe. Proposals playing a precursor role for other European programmes and/or initiated by early-stage researchers are especially welcome.
Developing stronger links amongst European researchers is crucial to building the European Research Area (ERA). COST stimulates new, innovative, interdisciplinary and broad research networks in Europe. COST activities are carried out by research teams to strengthen the foundations for building scientific excellence in Europe.
COST is organised in nine broad domains (biomedicine and molecular biosciences; chemistry and molecular sciences and technologies; Earth system science and environmental management; food and agriculture; forests, their products and services; individuals, societies, cultures and health; information and communication technologies; materials, physics and nanosciences; transport and urban development). The intended coverage of each domain is explained at http://www.cost.eu
Proposers are invited to locate their topic within one domain. However, inter-disciplinary proposals not fitting readily into a single domain should be submitted as trans-domain proposals (TDP) and will be evaluated separately.
Proposals should include researchers from a minimum of five COST countries. Financial support for an action of 19 participating countries is in the range of EUR 130 000 p.a., normally for four years, subject to available budget.
Proposals will be evaluated in two stages (except for the TDP — see below). Preliminary proposals (maximum 1 500 words/3 pages), submitted using the on-line template at http://www.cost.eu/opencall should provide a brief overview of the proposal and its intended impact. Proposals not conforming to the eligibility criteria of COST (e.g. requesting research funding) will be excluded. Eligible proposals will be evaluated by the relevant Domain Committees in accordance with the published criteria at http://www.cost.eu. Proposers of selected preliminary proposals will be invited to submit a full proposal. Full proposals will be peer reviewed according to the evaluation criteria at http://www.cost.eu/opencall. The decision will normally be taken within six months of the collection date and the actions should expect to start within three months thereafter.
The collection date for preliminary proposals is 27 September 2013, 17.00 Brussels time. Around 20 % will be invited to submit a full proposal for final selection of approximately 40 new actions, subject to available budget. Full proposals will be invited by 22 November 2013 for submission by 24 January 2014.
Proposals submitted under TDP follow a specific pilot evaluation procedure, requiring submission of one single proposal, and must be registered by 27 September 2013, 17.00 Brussels time. The collection date for TDP is 8 November 2013, 17.00 Brussels time. This proposal will be remotely evaluated in two steps, followed by TDP hearings and supervised by a TDP Panel. Additional details can be found at http://www.cost.eu/domain_actions/TDP. Decisions on action approval are expected in May 2014.
The next collection date is envisaged for 8 March 2014, including the specific collection of TDP according to the pilot procedure.
Proposers may wish to contact their national COST Coordinator (CNC) for information and guidance — see http://www.cost.eu/cnc.
Proposals must be submitted on-line to the COST Office website.
COST receives financial support for its coordinating activities from the EU RTD framework programme. The COST Office, set up by the European Science Foundation (ESF), acting as the implementing agent for COST, provides and manages the administrative, scientific and technical secretariat for COST, its Domain Committees and its actions.
PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY
European Commission
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11.6.2013 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 165/13 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.6851 — Baxter International/Gambro)
(Text with EEA relevance)
2013/C 165/10
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On 3 June 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Baxter International Inc. (‘Baxter’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Gambro AB (‘Gambro’, Sweden) by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6851 — Baxter International/Gambro, to the following address:
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(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).