Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8020 — Sherwin-Williams/Valspar)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2016/C 386/01)

On 10 August 2016, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). 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:

(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8088 — Midea Group/Kuka)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2016/C 386/02)

On 12 October 2016, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). 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:

(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8203 — Blackstone/New Mountain/JDA Software)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2016/C 386/03)

On 10 October 2016, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). 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:

(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

Commission communication

(2016/C 386/04)

The European Capital of Culture 2020 in Ireland is Galway.

COUNCIL DECISION

of 17 October 2016

appointing the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

(2016/C 386/05)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94 of 18 July 1994 establishing a European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof,

Having regard to the lists of nominations for appointment submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States and by the employees' and the employers' organisations,

Having regard to the lists of members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following shall be appointed members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the period from 8 November 2016 to 7 November 2019:

I.   GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

II.   REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEES' ORGANISATIONS

III.   REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYERS' ORGANISATIONS

Article 2

The Council shall appoint the members and alternate members not yet nominated at a later date.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

(1)  OJ L 216, 20.8.1994, p. 1.

(2)  Council Decision of 2 December 2013 appointing the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (OJ C 360, 10.12.2013, p. 8).

(3)  Council Decision of 12 June 2014 appointing the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Lithuania and Malta (OJ C 182, 14.6.2014, p. 14) and Council Decision of 12 June 2014 appointing the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for France (OJ C 186, 18.6.2014, p. 5).

(4)  Council Decision of 18 November 2014 appointing a member and an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Latvia (OJ C 420, 22.11.2014, p. 6).

(5)  Council Decision of 15 December 2014 appointing a member of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Germany (OJ C 453, 17.12.2014, p. 2).

(6)  Council Decision (EU) 2015/453 of 16 March 2015 appointing a member and an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Denmark and Germany (OJ L 75, 19.3.2015, p. 18).

(7)  Council Decision of 20 April 2015 appointing to the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work a member for Slovenia and an alternate member for Sweden (OJ C 130, 22.4.2015, p. 2) and Council Decision of 20 April 2015 appointing an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Slovakia (OJ C 130, 22.4.2015, p. 5).

(8)  Council Decision of 10 November 2015 appointing a member and an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Hungary (OJ C 380, 14.11.2015, p. 2).

(9)  Council Decision of 15 February 2016 appointing an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Spain (OJ C 62, 18.2.2016, p. 2).

Euro exchange rates (1)

19 October 2016

(2016/C 386/06)

1 euro =

(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 19 October 2016

on the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of the publication reference of the specification for a name in the wine sector

(Terrasses du Larzac (PDO))

(2016/C 386/07)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 97(3) thereof,

Whereas:

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and the publication reference of the specification for the name ‘Terrasses du Larzac’ (PDO) are set out in the Annex to this Decision.

In accordance with Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the publication of this decision confers the right to object to the protection of the name specified in the first paragraph of this Article within two months from the date of its publication.

(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

State aid — Decision to raise no objections

(2016/C 386/08)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website:

http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/

CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2017 — EAC/A03/2016

Erasmus+ programme

(2016/C 386/09)

1.   Introduction and objectives

This call for proposals is based on the Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing ‘Erasmus+’: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport as well as on the 2016 and 2017 Erasmus+ annual work programmes. The Erasmus+ programme covers the period 2014 to 2020. The general and specific objectives of the Erasmus+ programme are listed in Articles 4, 5, 11 and 16 of the Regulation.

2.   Actions

This call for proposals covers the following actions of the Erasmus+ programme:

Key Action 1 (KA1) — Learning mobility of individuals

Key Action 2 (KA2) — Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Key Action 3 (KA3) — Support for policy reform

Jean Monnet activities

Sport

3.   Eligibility

Any public or private body active in the fields of education, training, youth and sport may apply for funding within the Erasmus+ programme. In addition, groups of young people who are active in youth work, but not necessarily in the context of a youth organisation, may apply for funding for learning mobility of young people and youth workers as well as for strategic partnerships in the field of youth.

The following programme countries can fully take part in all Erasmus+ programme actions (1):

In addition, certain Erasmus+ programme actions are open to organisations from partner countries.

Please refer to the Erasmus+ Programme Guide for further details on the modalities of participation.

4.   Budget and duration of projects

The total budget earmarked for this call for proposals is estimated at EUR 2 157,1 million:

The total budget earmarked for the call for proposals as well as its repartition is indicative and may be modified subject to an amendment of the Erasmus+ annual work programmes. Potential applicants are invited to regularly consult the Erasmus+ annual work programmes and their amendments, published on:

http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/education_culture/more_info/awp/index_en.htm

as regards the available budget for each action covered by the call.

The level of grants awarded as well as the duration of projects vary depending on factors such as the type of project and the number of partners involved.

5.   Deadline for the submission of applications

All deadlines for submission of applications specified below end at 12.00 (noon), Brussels time.

Key Action 1

Key Action 2

Key Action 3

Jean Monnet actions

Sport actions

Please refer to the Erasmus+ Programme Guide for detailed instructions for the submission of applications.

6.   Full details

The detailed conditions of this call for proposals, including priorities, can be found in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide at the following internet address: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/resources_en

The Erasmus+ Programme Guide constitutes an integral part of this call for proposals and the conditions for participation and funding expressed therein apply in full to this call.

(1)  Jean Monnet activities are open to organisations from the whole world.

(2)  This amount includes the funds for the International dimension of Higher Education (EUR 301,6 million in total).

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8220 — Euro Garages/EFR)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2016/C 386/10)

(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

Notice concerning a request pursuant to Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU

Request made by a Contracting Entity — extension of deadline

(2016/C 386/11)

On 2 February 2016 the Commission received a request in accordance with Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement procedures by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and repealing Directive 2004/17/EC (1). The first working day following receipt of the request is 3 February 2016.

This request is made by Vapo Oy and concerns activities relating to the exploitation of a geographical area for the purposes of extracting fuel peat on the territory of Finland. The relevant notice was published on page 9 of OJ C 96 on 11 March 2016. A prolongation notice was published on page 25 of the OJ C 301 of 19 August 2016.

Pursuant to Annex IV, point 2 of Directive 2014/25/EU, the Commission may require the Member State or the applicant or the independent national authority competent or any other competent national authority to provide all necessary information or to supplement or clarify information given within the appropriate time limit. On 7 June 2016 the Commission asked the Finnish authorities to provide additional information by 28 June 2016.

Pursuant to Annex IV, point 2, second phrase of Directive 2014/25/EU in case of late or incomplete answers to the Commission’s request for clarification or for the additional information, the deadlines, shall be suspended for the period between the expiry of the time limit set in the request for information and the receipt of the complete and correct information. The reply of the Finnish authorities was received on 26 September 2016. The final deadline is therefore 23 January 2017.

(1)  OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 243.