DECISION OF THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

of 16 December 2020

amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament

(2020/C 444/01)

THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 223(2) thereof,

Having regard to the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (1),

Having regard to Rule 25 of the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1)

In accordance with Article 69(1) of the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (2) (‘the Implementing Measures’), the amounts of the reimbursable travel expenses, daily subsistence allowance and general expenditure allowance may be index-linked annually by the Bureau, up to a maximum increase equal to the annual inflation rate in the European Union in October of the previous year, as published by Eurostat.

(2)

The inflation rate in the European Union for the period from October 2019 to October 2020, as notified by Eurostat on 18 November 2020, stands at 0,3 %. The new amounts resulting from the adjustment needed in order to take that inflation rate into account should apply from 1 January 2021 and the Implementing Measures should be amended accordingly.

(3)

Pursuant to Article 69(2) of the Implementing Measures, the maximum amount of parliamentary assistance costs defrayable in respect of the personal staff referred to in Article 33(4) of the Implementing Measures is, where appropriate, to be index-linked annually on the basis of data established pursuant to Article 65 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union laid down by Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (3).

(4)	In that connection, the Commission has fixed the adjustment rate for 2020 at 0,7 %. Accordingly, the maximum monthly amount defrayable for parliamentary assistance expenses should be increased to EUR 25 620 with effect from 1 July 2020.

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

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(1)  Decision 2005/684/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 28 September 2005 adopting the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ L 262, 7.10.2005, p. 1).

(2)  Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 19 May and 9 July 2008 concerning implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ C 159, 13.7.2009, p. 1).

(3)  OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1.

Euro exchange rates (1)

21 December 2020

(2020/C 444/02)

1 euro =

	Currency	Exchange rate
USD	US dollar	1,2173
JPY	Japanese yen	126,04
DKK	Danish krone	7,4401
GBP	Pound sterling	0,91610
SEK	Swedish krona	10,1313
CHF	Swiss franc	1,0810
ISK	Iceland króna	156,60
NOK	Norwegian krone	10,6518
BGN	Bulgarian lev	1,9558
CZK	Czech koruna	26,275
HUF	Hungarian forint	360,93
PLN	Polish zloty	4,5111
RON	Romanian leu	4,8603
TRY	Turkish lira	9,3519
AUD	Australian dollar	1,6200
CAD	Canadian dollar	1,5686
HKD	Hong Kong dollar	9,4378
NZD	New Zealand dollar	1,7306
SGD	Singapore dollar	1,6286
KRW	South Korean won	1 350,52
ZAR	South African rand	18,0849
CNY	Chinese yuan renminbi	7,9784
HRK	Croatian kuna	7,5375
IDR	Indonesian rupiah	17 351,52
MYR	Malaysian ringgit	4,9313
PHP	Philippine peso	58,833
RUB	Russian rouble	91,7285
THB	Thai baht	36,653
BRL	Brazilian real	6,3144
MXN	Mexican peso	24,8514
INR	Indian rupee	90,1338

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

Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006  (1))

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 444/03)

Decision granting an authorisation

Reference of the decision (2)	Date of decision	Substance name	Holder of the authorisation	Authorisation number	Authorised use	Date of expiry of review period	Reasons for the decision
C(2020)8798	15 December2020	Chromium trioxide EC No 215-607-8, CAS No 1333-82-0	Cromomed S.A., Polígono Ingruinsa C/Forjas 66 A, 46520 Puerto Sagunto, Valencia, Spain;	REACH/20/19/0	Use in functional chrome plating where any of the following key functionalities or properties is necessary for the intended use: wear resistance, hardness, layer thickness, corrosion resistance, coefficient of friction, and effect on surface morphology	21 September 2024	In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health from the uses of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies.
			Cronor S.A., Peña Redonda, Parcela R-15 – Polígono de Silvota, 33192 Llanera, Asturias, Spain;	REACH/20/19/1
			Cromo Europa S.A., Andrés Larrazabal s/n, 48970 Basauri, Bizkaia, Spain;	REACH/20/19/2
			Chromatlantique Industriel S.A., ZA des Rosais, 35550 Sixt sur Aff, France;	REACH/20/19/3
			Vila Electroquímica S.A., Viérnoles 32, 39315 Torrelavega, Cantabria, Spain	REACH/20/19/4

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(1)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006 , p. 1.

(2)  The decision is available on the European Commission website at:http://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/chemicals/reach/about/index_en.htm

New national side of euro coins intended for circulation

(2020/C 444/04)

National side of the new commemorative 2-euro coin intended for circulation and issued by Luxembourg

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 European Union 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: Luxembourg

Subject of commemoration: The 100th anniversary of the Grand Duke Jean

Description of the design: The design depicts on the left hand side the effigy of the Grand Duke Jean and on the right hand side the effigy of the Grand Duke Henri. Close to each effigy, the respective name of the Grand Duke is specified, as well as the year of birth ‘1921’ of the Grand Duke Jean. Below the effigies, an outline of Luxembourg city is represented. At the left, the text ‘GROUSSHERZOGE VU LËTZEBUERG’ designating also the issuing country is depicted in circular form. The year-date ‘2021’ is shown at the bottom right.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estimated number of coins to be issued: 500 000

Date of issue: January 2021

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(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).

New national side of euro coins intended for circulation

(2020/C 444/05)

National side of the new commemorative 2-euro coin intended for circulation and issued by Portugal

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 European Union 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: Portugal

Subject of commemoration: Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Description of the design: The design depicts the representation of the link between the capital of Portugal and the others European capitals and thereby draw a map, within the lettering ‘PRESIDÊNCIA DO CONSELHO DA UNIÃO EUROPEIA PORTUGAL 2021’ (English – PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION PORTUGAL 2021).

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estimated number of coins to be issued: 510 000

Date of issue: January 2021

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(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).