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Document 52013AP0067
European Parliament legislative resolution of 12 March 2013 on the proposal for a Council decision on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union (‘Overseas Association Decision’) (COM(2012)0362 — C7-0285/2012 — 2012/0195(CNS))
European Parliament legislative resolution of 12 March 2013 on the proposal for a Council decision on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union (‘Overseas Association Decision’) (COM(2012)0362 — C7-0285/2012 — 2012/0195(CNS))
European Parliament legislative resolution of 12 March 2013 on the proposal for a Council decision on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union (‘Overseas Association Decision’) (COM(2012)0362 — C7-0285/2012 — 2012/0195(CNS))
IO C 36, 29.1.2016, p. 158–195
(BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
29.1.2016 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 36/158 |
P7_TA(2013)0067
Association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union *
European Parliament legislative resolution of 12 March 2013 on the proposal for a Council decision on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union (‘Overseas Association Decision’) (COM(2012)0362 — C7-0285/2012 — 2012/0195(CNS))
(Special legislative procedure — consultation)
(2016/C 036/31)
The European Parliament,
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2012)0362), |
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having regard to Article 203 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C7-0285/2012), |
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having regard to Rule 55 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Development and the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs and the Committee on Fisheries (A7-0052/2013), |
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Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, in accordance with Article 293(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; |
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Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend the Commission proposal; |
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Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments. |
Amendment 1
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Recital 5 a (new)
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Amendment 2
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Recital 6
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Amendment 3
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Recital 10
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Amendment 4
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Recital 12
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Amendment 5
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Recital 14
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Amendment 6
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Recital 15
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Amendment 7
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Recital 16 a (new)
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Amendment 8
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Recital 17
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Amendment 9
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Recital 18
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Amendment 10
Proposal for a decision
Recital 19
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Amendment 11
Proposal for a decision
Recital 20
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Amendment 12
Proposal for a decision
Recital 21
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Amendment 13
Proposal for a decision
Recital 21 a (new)
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Amendment 14
Proposal for a decision
Recital 22
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Amendment 15
Proposal for a decision
Recital 26
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Amendment 16
Proposal for a decision
Recital 28
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Amendment 17
Proposal for a decision
Recital 29
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Amendment 18
Proposal for a decision
Recital 30 a (new)
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Amendment 19
Proposal for a decision
Recital 33
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Amendment 20
Proposal for a decision
Recital 34
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Amendment 21
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 — paragraph 2 a (new)
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2a. In order to ensure that those objectives are met, the identity and geographical position of each OCT shall be taken into account, together with its political, economic and social situation. |
Amendment 22
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 — paragraph 2 — point b
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Amendment 23
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. With an aim to strengthen the relations between themselves, the Union and the OCTs endeavour to make the association known among their citizens, in particular by promoting the development of the links and cooperation between the authorities, academic community, civil society and businesses of OCTs on the one hand and their interlocutors within the Union on the other. |
1. With an aim to strengthen the relations between themselves, the Union and the OCTs endeavour to make the association and the shared benefits accruing from it known among their citizens, in particular by promoting the development of the links and cooperation between the authorities, academic community, civil society , the social partners and businesses of OCTs on the one hand and their interlocutors within the Union on the other. To this end, the Union shall ensure effective OCT participation in information and communication programmes, with particular reference to the ‘Europe Direct’ information centres, in order to bring Europe closer to its citizens in the OCTs. |
Amendment 24
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 — paragraph 2 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2a. The Commission shall ensure that partnerships with OCTs are promoted under all the Union programmes and instruments entered in the general budget of the Union referred to in Article 88. |
Amendment 25
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3. The association aims at supporting cooperation between the OCTs and other partners in the areas of cooperation set out in Parts Two and Three of this Decision. In that respect, the objective of the association is to promote the cooperation between the OCTs and the outermost regions, referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty, their neighbouring African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) and non-ACP States. In order to achieve that objective, the Union shall improve coordination and synergies between cooperation programmes supported by different EU financial instruments. |
3. The association aims at supporting cooperation between the OCTs and other partners in the areas of cooperation set out in Parts Two and Three of this Decision. In that respect, the objective of the association is to promote the cooperation between the OCTs and the outermost regions, referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty, their neighbouring African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) and non-ACP States. In order to achieve that objective, the Union shall improve coordination and synergies between cooperation programmes supported by different EU financial instruments, including the territorial cooperation programmes implemented under the Union’s cohesion policy. The Union shall also involve the OCTs in its political dialogue with OCT neighbours, and shall inform them of the agendas and resolutions or recommendations of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly. Member States and the Commission shall support any request by OCT authorities to participate as observers at the plenary sessions of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly, subject to the Assembly's own rules of procedure . |
Amendment 26
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 — paragraph 4 — point d
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Amendment 27
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 — paragraph 2 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. The OCTs shall organise, where appropriate, a dialogue and consultations with authorities and bodies such as: |
2. The OCTs shall organise, where appropriate, a dialogue and consultations with authorities , members of parliament and bodies such as: |
Amendment 28
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point a a (new)
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Amendment 29
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Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point c a (new)
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Amendment 30
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 — paragraph 1 — point b a (new)
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Amendment 31
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 — paragraph 4 a (new)
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(4a) The dialogue shall enable OCTs to obtain information on the various regional horizontal programmes and EDF regional projects that are under way, so that they have an opportunity to take part in them. |
Amendment 32
Proposal for a decision
Article 13 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 33
Proposal for a decision
Article 13 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 34
Proposal for a decision
Article 15 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)
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Amendment 35
Proposal for a decision
Article 17 — point b
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Amendment 36
Proposal for a decision
Article 19 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Amendment 37
Draft decision
Article 19 — paragraph 2 — point b
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Amendment 38
Proposal for a decision
Article 20 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. In the field of water supply and sanitation sector, particular attention shall be given to access in under-served areas to drinking water supply and sanitation services, which contribute directly to human resources development by improving the state of health and increasing productivity. |
2. In the field of water supply and sanitation sector, particular attention shall be given to access in under-served or natural disaster-prone areas to drinking water supply and sanitation services, which contribute directly to human resources development by improving the state of health and increasing productivity. |
Amendment 39
Proposal for a decision
Article 21
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In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of waste management may concern the promotion of the use of the best environmental practice in all operations related to waste management, including the reduction of waste, recycling or other processes for the extraction of secondary raw materials and the disposal of the waste. |
In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of waste management may concern the promotion of the use of the best environmental practice in all operations related to human or animal waste management, including the reduction of waste, recycling or other processes for the extraction of secondary raw materials and the disposal of the waste. |
Amendment 40
Proposal for a decision
Article 25 — paragraph 2 — point b
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Amendment 41
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Article 29
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In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) services aims at spurring, in the OCTs, innovation, economic growth and improvements in daily life for both citizens and businesses, including the promotion of accessibility for persons with disabilities. Cooperation shall, in particular, be directed at enhancing OCTs' regulatory capacity and may support the expansion of ICT networks and services through the following measures: |
In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) services aims at spurring, in the OCTs, innovation, economic growth , cooperation, freedom of expression, creation of new jobs and improvements in daily life for both citizens and businesses, including the promotion of accessibility for persons with disabilities. Cooperation shall, in particular, be directed at enhancing OCTs' regulatory capacity and may support the expansion of ICT networks and services through the following measures: |
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Amendment 42
Proposal for a decision
Article 30 — introductory part
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In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of research and innovation may cover science, technology, including information and communication technologies, with the aim to contribute to the OCTs' sustainable development and to promote excellence and industrial competitiveness within OCTs. In particular, cooperation may concern: |
In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of research and innovation may cover science, education, technology, including information and communication technologies, with the aim to contribute to the OCTs' sustainable development and to promote excellence and the competitiveness of businesses, in particular SMEs, within OCTs. In particular, cooperation may concern: |
Amendment 43
Proposal for a decision
Article 30 — point b
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Amendment 44
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Article 30 — point d
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Amendment 45
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Article 30 — point e
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Amendment 46
Proposal for a decision
Article 31 — paragraph 1
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1. The Union shall ensure that natural persons from OCTs, as defined in Article 49, can participate in initiatives of the Union concerning youth on the same basis as nationals of Member States. |
1. The Union shall ensure that natural persons from OCTs, as defined in Article 49, participate in the initiatives and programmes of the Union concerning youth on the same basis as nationals of Member States. |
Amendment 47
Proposal for a decision
Article 31 — paragraph 2
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2. The association aims at strengthening the ties between young people living in the OCTs and the Union, among others by promoting learning mobility of OCT youth and by fostering mutual understanding between young people. |
2. The association aims at strengthening the ties between young people living in the OCTs and the Union, among others by promoting educational and initial, vocational or continuing training, learning exchanges and mobility of OCT youth and by fostering intercultural learning and mutual understanding between young people. |
Amendment 48
Proposal for a decision
Article 31 — paragraph 2 a (new)
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2a. The Union and OCTs shall cooperate in order to ensure that young people are actively engaged on the labour market in order to avoid youth unemployment. |
Amendment 49
Proposal for a decision
Article 32 — paragraph 1 — point a a (new)
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Amendment 50
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Article 32 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 51
Proposal for a decision
Article 32 — paragraph 2
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2. The Union shall ensure that natural persons from the OCTs, as defined in Article 49, can participate in education initiatives of the Union on the same basis as nationals of Member States . |
2. The Union shall ensure that natural persons from the OCTs, as defined in Article 49, participate in education and professional training initiatives of the Union , in particular the Erasmus for All programme . |
Amendment 52
Proposal for a decision
Article 32 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3. The Union shall ensure that educational bodies and institutes from OCTs can take part in education related cooperation initiatives of the Union on the same basis as the educational bodies and institutes of the Member States. |
3. The Union shall ensure that educational and vocational training bodies and institutes from OCTs can take part in education and professional training related cooperation initiatives of the Union on the same basis as the educational and vocational training bodies and institutes of the Member States. |
Amendment 53
Proposal for a decision
Article 33 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. The Union and the OCTs shall maintain dialogue in the area of employment and social policy in order to contribute to the economic and social development of the OCTs and the promotion of decent work in the OCTs and regions where they are located. Such a dialogue shall also aim at supporting the efforts of the OCTs' authorities to develop policies and legislation in this area. |
1. The Union and the OCTs shall maintain dialogue in the area of employment and social policy in order to contribute to the economic and social development of the OCTs and the promotion of decent work and social inclusion in a green economy in the OCTs and regions where they are located. Such a dialogue shall also aim at supporting the efforts of the OCTs' authorities to develop policies and legislation in this area. |
Amendment 54
Proposal for a decision
Article 33 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. The dialogue shall mainly consist of exchange of information and best practices relating to policies and legislation in the area of employment and social policy that are of mutual interest to the Union and the OCTs. In this regard, areas such as skills development, social protection, social dialogue, equal opportunities, non-discrimination and accessibility for persons with disabilities, health and safety at work and other labour standards shall be taken into consideration. |
2. The dialogue shall mainly consist of exchange of information and best practices relating to policies and legislation in the area of employment and social policy that are of mutual interest to the Union and the OCTs. Job creation, particularly in SMEs, shall be boosted by promoting ambitious social standards. The dialogue shall encourage all innovative measures which protect the environment and the health of workers and citizens, aimed at enabling job creation in areas where OCTs have an asset such as biodiversity, mineral resources and new technology, as well as in areas related to improving accessibility. In this regard, areas such as anticipating future skills requirements, skills development, the training of a qualified workforce to meet labour market needs, social protection, social dialogue, equal opportunities, non-discrimination and accessibility for persons with disabilities, health and safety at work and other labour standards shall be taken into consideration. |
Amendment 55
Proposal for a decision
Article 33 — paragraph 2 a (new)
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2a. The Union and the OCTs shall cooperate in order to exchange best practices for active labour market policies, a strong social dialogue, labour standards and social protection in order to safeguard the rights of workers. |
Amendment 56
Proposal for a decision
Article 33 — paragraph 2 b (new)
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2b. The Union and OCTs shall cooperate in order to provide a good balance between security and flexibility in the labour market through comprehensive implementation of flexicurity principles, and to address labour market segmentation, by providing both adequate social protection coverage for people in periods of transition, or on temporary or part-time employment contracts, and access to training, career development and full-time work opportunities. |
Amendment 57
Proposal for a decision
Article 33 — paragraph 2 c (new)
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2c. Depopulation, including the ‘brain drain’ and emigration of young persons for work, is a challenge for many OCTs and for this reason the Union and OCTs shall cooperate to protect the rights of migrant workers on the labour market. |
Amendment 58
Proposal for a decision
Article 33 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Article 33a |
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Free movement of workers |
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1. Without prejudice to provisions governing public health, public safety and public order, the Member States of the Union shall not discriminate in any way against workers from OCTs as regards employment, pay and working conditions. |
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2. OCT authorities shall afford workers from Member States treatment that is no less favourable than that which they extend to nationals of third countries and shall not discriminate between nationals of Member States. Notwithstanding this, the authorities of an OCT may, with a view to promoting local employment, adopt regulations to aid local workers. In that event, the OCT authorities shall notify the Commission of the regulations they adopt, in order to enable it inform the Member States. |
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3. This Article shall not apply to jobs in the civil service. |
Amendment 59
Proposal for a decision
Article 33 b (new)
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Article 33b |
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Social dialogue and development of social democracy |
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In the context of the association, the promotion of social dialogue and the development of social democracy may be supported through measures including: |
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Amendment 60
Proposal for a decision
Article 34 — point a
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Amendment 61
Proposal for a decision
Article 34 — point a a (new)
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Amendment 62
Proposal for a decision
Article 34 — point b
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Amendment 63
Proposal for a decision
Article 34 a (new)
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Article 34a |
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Health and safety at work |
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In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of health and safety at work shall aim to strengthen the OCTs’ capacity for preventing occupational diseases and work-related accidents through measures including: |
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Amendment 64
Proposal for a decision
Article 38 — title
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
Protection of cultural heritage sites and historic monuments |
Cultural heritage and historic monuments |
Amendment 65
Proposal for a decision
Article 38 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of cultural heritage sites and historic monuments aims at allowing the promotion of exchanges of expertise and best practices through: |
In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of cultural heritage sites and historic monuments aims at allowing the promotion of exchanges of expertise and best practices and optimising the potential of such sites on a sustainable basis through: |
Amendment 66
Proposal for a decision
Article 38 — paragraph 1 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Cooperation may also seek to enhance knowledge, conservation and the status of OCTs’ tangible and intangible cultural heritage. |
Amendment 67
Proposal for a decision
Article 44 a (new)
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Article 44a |
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When negotiating a trade agreement with a third country, the Union shall strive to provide for the extension of the tariff preferences granted to Union products to products originating in OCTs. |
Amendment 68
Proposal for a decision
Article 54 — paragraph 3 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3a. Where trade agreements currently being negotiated with third countries risk endangering the traditional trade sectors characteristic of OCTs, the Commission shall carry out prior impact assessments of the potential consequences in accordance with the criteria defined by the International Labour Organisation and the UN. When completed, those prior impact assessments shall be forwarded by the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the governmental and local authorities of the OCTs before the conclusion of the international agreements in question. |
Amendment 69
Proposal for a decision
Article 57 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 70
Proposal for a decision
Article 57 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Amendment 71
Proposal for a decision
Article 62
Text proposed by the Commission |
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In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of consumer policy, consumer health protection and trade may include the preparation of laws and regulations in the area of consumer policy and consumer health protection, with a view to avoiding unnecessary barriers to trade. |
In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of consumer policy, consumer health protection and trade may include the option of temporary recognition of rules and procedures established in the OCTs as well as the preparation of laws and regulations in the area of consumer policy and consumer health protection, with a view to avoiding unnecessary barriers to trade. |
Amendment 72
Proposal for a decision
Article 68 — point a
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Amendment 73
Proposal for a decision
Article 68 — point b
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Amendment 74
Proposal for a decision
Article 68 — point d
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Amendment 75
Proposal for a decision
Article 68 — point e
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Amendment 76
Proposal for a decision
Article 68 — point f
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 77
Proposal for a decision
Article 79 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. The Union shall support the efforts of the OCTs in developing reliable statistical data regarding those areas. |
2. The Union shall support the efforts of the OCTs in developing reliable statistical data regarding those areas. It shall also support the OCTs in their efforts to make their macroeconomic indicators more readily comparable, including through the calculation of purchasing power parities. |
Amendment 78
Proposal for a decision
Article 80 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
2. On the initiative of the OCTs, studies or technical assistance measures may be financed in relation to the implementation of the activities scheduled in the programming documents . The Commission may decide to finance such action either from the programmable aid or from the envelope earmarked for technical cooperation measures. |
2. On the initiative of the OCTs, studies or technical assistance measures may be financed in relation to the implementation of the activities scheduled under this Decision . The Commission may decide to finance such action either from the programmable aid or from the envelope earmarked for technical cooperation measures. |
Amendment 79
Proposal for a decision
Article 80 — paragraph 2 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2a. The Commission shall organise at least once a year, preferably in connection with the EU-OCT Forum, a technical meeting of regional authorising officers and authorising officers by delegation with a view to strengthening the institutionalised technical dialogue and streamlining the programming and implementation of funds; |
Amendment 80
Proposal for a decision
Article 82 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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The Commission shall ensure that the programming rules take account of the OCTs' limited human and administrative resources and their institutional ties with the Member State to which they are linked. |
Amendment 81
Proposal for a decision
Article 82 — paragraph 5
Text proposed by the Commission |
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5. The OCT authorities and the Commission shall be jointly responsible for approving the programming document. |
5. The OCT authorities and the Commission shall be jointly responsible for approving the programming document. In this connection, the programming document shall be the subject of an exchange of views between the OCT, the Member State concerned and the Commission. As part of that exchange of views, technical meetings shall be held between the regional authorising officers and all representatives of the Commission and of the offices and delegations involved in the programming, if possible as an extension of the OCT-EU Forum dialogue. |
Amendment 82
Proposal for a decision
Article 83 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
1. The Commission shall implement OCT 11th EDF resources in any of the ways set out in the 11th EDF financial regulation and in accordance with the conditions set out in this Decision and in the measures implementing that Decision. To this end, it shall conclude financing agreements with the relevant authorities of the OCTs. |
1. The Commission shall implement OCT 11th EDF resources in any of the ways set out in the 11th EDF financial regulation and in accordance with the conditions set out in this Decision and in the measures implementing that Decision. To this end, it shall conclude financing agreements with the relevant authorities of the OCTs and hold technical meetings with the regional authorising officers and all representatives of the Commission and of the offices and delegations involved in implementing programming arrangements, if possible as an extension of the OCT-EU Forum dialogue . |
Amendment 83
Proposal for a decision
Article 84 — paragraph 8
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
8. The Commission shall inform the Committee of the follow-up, evaluation and audit of Programming documents. |
8. The Commission shall inform the Committee and the European Parliament simultaneously of the follow-up, evaluation and audit of Programming documents. |
Amendment 84
Proposal for a decision
Article 88 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
2. OCTs shall also be eligible for support under programmes of the Union for cooperation with other countries, notably developing countries, subject to the rules, objectives and arrangements of these programmes. |
2. OCTs shall also receive support under programmes of the Union for cooperation with other countries, subject to the rules, objectives and arrangements of these programmes. |
Amendment 85
Proposal for a decision
Article 88 — paragraph 2 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2a. In order to ensure proper and effective involvement of the OCTs in the various horizontal programmes of the Union, the Commission shall launch a fully-fledged ‘OCT strategy’ designating an ‘OCT officer’ in each directorate-general to take part in the formulation of annual action plans in respect of each programme, for example through inter-service consultations, to ensure that due account is taken of the needs and specific nature of the OCTs. The Commission shall also notify the OCTs as soon as possible of the publication of calls for proposals under the various horizontal programmes. |
Amendment 86
Proposal for a decision
Article 89 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
1. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts complementing the rules in this Decision within 12 months of its entry into force, and amending the Appendices of Annex VI for the purpose of taking into account technological development and changes in customs legislation, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 90. |
1. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts complementing the rules in this Decision within six months of its entry into force, and amending the Appendices of Annex VI for the purpose of taking into account technological development and changes in customs legislation, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 90. |
Amendment 87
Proposal for a decision
Article 90 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 89 may be revoked at any time by the Council. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that Decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. |
3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 89 may be revoked at any time by the Council. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that Decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. |
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Where the Council has commenced an internal procedure for deciding whether to revoke the delegation of powers, it shall inform the European Parliament and the Commission within a reasonable time before the final decision is taken, indicating the delegated powers which could be subject to revocation and possible reasons for a revocation. |
Amendment 88
Proposal for a decision
Article 90 — paragraph 4
Text proposed by the Commission |
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4. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it to the Council. |
4. As soon as the Commission adopts a delegated act, it shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. |
Amendment 89
Proposal for a decision
Article 90 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 1 a (new)
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If it intends to object, the Council shall inform the European Parliament within a reasonable time before it takes the final decision, indicating the delegated act to which it intends to object and the reasons for its objection. |
Amendment 90
Proposal for a decision
Article 90 a (new)
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Article 90a |
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1. Delegated acts adopted under this Article shall enter into force without delay and shall apply as long as no objection is expressed in accordance with paragraph 2. The notification of a delegated act to the European Parliament and to the Council shall state the reasons for the use of the emergency procedure. |
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2. The Council may object to a delegated act in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 90(5). In such case, the Commission shall repeal the act without delay following the notification of the decision to object by the Council. |
Amendment 91
Proposal for a decision
Article 91 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
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The Council, acting according to the Treaty, shall decide on any necessary adjustments to this Decision when: |
The Council, acting according to the Treaty, shall decide , after consulting the European Parliament, on any necessary adjustments to this Decision when: |
Amendment 92
Proposal for a decision
Annex I
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LIST OF THE ISOLATED OCTs |
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Amendment 93
Proposal for a decision
ANNEX II — Article 1 — paragraph 1
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1. For the purposes of this Decision, for the seven-year period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020, the overall amount of the EU financial assistance of EUR [ 343,4 million] under the 11th EDF fixed by the Internal Agreement establishing the 11th EDF shall be allocated as follows: |
1. For the purposes of this Decision, for the seven-year period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020, the overall amount of the EU financial assistance of EUR [ 360,57 million] under the 11th EDF fixed by the Internal Agreement establishing the 11th EDF shall be allocated as follows: |
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Amendment 94
Proposal for a decision
ANNEX II — Article 3 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
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The amount of EUR [ 330,4 million] mentioned in Article 1(1)(a) shall be allocated on the basis of the needs and performance of the OCTs in accordance with the following criteria: |
The amount of EUR [ 345,57 million] mentioned in Article 1(1)(a) shall be allocated on the basis of the needs and performance of the OCTs in accordance with the following criteria: |
Amendment 95
Proposal for a decision
ANNEX II — Article 3 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. EUR [ 105 million] shall be allocated to support regional cooperation and integration in accordance with Article 7 of this Decision, in particular regarding the priorities and areas of mutual interests mentioned in Article 5 and through consultation via the instances of the EU-OCT partnership mentioned in Article 13. It shall seek coordination with other Union financial instruments, cooperation between the OCTs and the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty. |
2. EUR [ 120,17 million] shall be allocated to support regional cooperation and integration in accordance with Article 7 of this Decision, in particular regarding the priorities and areas of mutual interests mentioned in Article 5 and through consultation via the instances of the EU-OCT partnership mentioned in Article 13. It shall seek coordination with other Union financial instruments, cooperation between the OCTs and the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty. |
Amendment 96
Proposal for a decision
ANNEX VI — Article 3 — paragraph 1 — point g
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Amendment 97
Proposal for a decision
Annex VI — Article 10 — paragraph 6
Text proposed by the Commission |
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6. The Commission shall adopt a measure granting the cumulation referred to in paragraph 1 by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 64(2.) |
6. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 90 concerning a measure granting the cumulation referred to in paragraph 1. |
Amendment 98
Proposal for a decision
ANNEX VI — Article 16 — paragraph 6 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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6a. Derogations shall be granted to OCTs in respect of fisheries products within the limit of an annual quota of 2 500 tonnes for fisheries products falling within CN codes 030471, 030483, 030532, 030562, 030614, 0307299010 and 160510. |
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Applications for such derogations shall be submitted by the OCTs or a Member State in accordance with the abovementioned quota to the Committee, which shall grant them automatically and put them into force by means of a decision. |
Amendment 99
Proposal for a decision
Annex VI — Article 16 — paragraph 8
Text proposed by the Commission |
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8. The Commission shall adopt a measure granting a temporary derogation referred to in paragraph 1 by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 64(2) . |
8. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 90 concerning a measure granting a temporary derogation referred to in paragraph 1. |
Amendment 100
Proposal for a decision
Annex VI — Article 63 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3. The Commission shall adopt a measure granting a temporary derogation referred to in paragraph 1 by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 64(2) . |
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 90 concerning a measure granting a temporary derogation referred to in paragraph 1. |
Amendment 101
Proposal for a decision
Annex VI — Article 64
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Committee procedures |
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1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Customs Code Committee established by Article 247a of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92. |
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2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. |
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Amendment 102
Proposal for a decision
Annex VII — Article 2 — paragraph 1
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1. The Commission may temporarily withdraw the preferential arrangements provided for in this Decision, in respect of all or of certain products originating in a beneficiary country, where it considers that there is sufficient evidence that a temporary withdrawal would be justified for the reasons referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 1 of this Annex, provided that it has first: |
1. The Commission may temporarily withdraw the preferential arrangements provided for in this Decision, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 90, in respect of all or of certain products originating in a beneficiary country, where it considers that there is sufficient evidence that a temporary withdrawal would be justified for the reasons referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 1 of this Annex, provided that it has first: |
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The Commission shall inform the OCT(s) concerned of any decision taken in accordance with this paragraph, before it becomes effective. The Commission shall also notify the Committee referred to in Article 10 of Annex VIII. |
The Commission shall inform the OCT(s) concerned of any decision taken in accordance with this paragraph, before it becomes effective. |
Amendment 103
Proposal for a decision
Annex VII — Article 2 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. The period of temporary withdrawal shall not exceed six months. On conclusion of the period, the Commission shall decide either to terminate the temporary withdrawal after informing the Committee referred to in Article 10 of Annex VIII or to extend the period of temporary withdrawal in accordance with the procedure referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. |
2. The period of temporary withdrawal shall not exceed six months. On conclusion of the period, the Commission shall decide either to terminate the temporary withdrawal or to extend the period of temporary withdrawal in accordance with the procedure referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. |
Amendment 104
Proposal for a decision
Annex VII — Article 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
Committee procedure |
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1. For the purpose of the implementation of Article 2, the Commission shall be assisted by the Committee referred to in Article 10 of Annex VIII. |
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2. When reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. |
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Amendment 105
Proposal for a decision
Annex VIII — Article 5 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. Prior surveillance measures shall be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 6 of this Annex. |
2. Prior surveillance measures shall be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 6 of this Annex. |
Amendment 106
Proposal for a decision
Annex VIII — Article 6 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. On duly justified grounds of urgency relating to deterioration of the economic and/or financial situation of Union producers which would be difficult to repair, provisional measures may be imposed. Provisional measures shall be shall not apply for more than 200 days. Provisional measures shall be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 10 of this Annex . In cases of imperative grounds of urgency, the Commission shall adopt immediately applicable provisional safeguard measures in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 10 of this Annex . |
1. On duly justified grounds of urgency relating to deterioration of the economic and/or financial situation of Union producers which would be difficult to repair, provisional measures may be imposed. Provisional measures shall be shall not apply for more than 200 days. Provisional measures shall be adopted by the Commission by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 90 . In cases of imperative grounds of urgency, the Commission shall adopt immediately applicable provisional safeguard measures by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 90a . |
Amendment 107
Proposal for a decision
Annex VIII — Article 7 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. Where the facts as finally established show that the conditions set out in Article 2 of this Annex are not met, the Commission shall adopt a decision terminating the investigation and proceeding in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 4 of this Annex . The Commission shall make public, with due regard to the protection of confidential information within the meaning of Article 9 of this Annex, a report setting forth its findings and reasoned conclusions reached on all pertinent issues of fact and law. |
1. Where the facts as finally established show that the conditions set out in Article 2 of this Annex are not met, the Commission shall adopt a decision terminating the investigation. The Commission shall make public, with due regard to the protection of confidential information within the meaning of Article 9 of this Annex, a report setting forth its findings and reasoned conclusions reached on all pertinent issues of fact and law. |
Amendment 108
Proposal for a decision
Annex VIII — Article 7 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
2. Where the facts as finally established show that the conditions set out in Article 2 of this Annex are met, the Commission shall adopt a decision imposing definitive safeguard measures in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 4 of this Annex . The Commission shall make public, with due regard to the protection of confidential information within the meaning of Article 9 of this Annex, a report containing a summary of the material facts and considerations relevant to the determination, and notify the OCT authorities immediately of the decision to take the necessary safeguard measures. |
2. Where the facts as finally established show that the conditions set out in Article 2 of this Annex are met, the Commission shall adopt a decision imposing definitive safeguard measures by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 90 . The Commission shall make public, with due regard to the protection of confidential information within the meaning of Article 9 of this Annex, a report containing a summary of the material facts and considerations relevant to the determination, and notify the OCT authorities immediately of the decision to take the necessary safeguard measures. |
Amendment 109
Proposal for a decision
Annex VIII — Article 10
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
Committee procedure |
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1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee established by Article 4(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 260/2009 of 26 February 2009 on the common rules for imports. That Committee shall be a Committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. |
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2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. |
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3. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. |
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4. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011, in conjunction with Article 4 thereof, shall apply. |
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