Basic posts and corresponding career brackets of officials in the scientific and technical services of the communities, as provided for in article 92 of the staff regulations 37 composition and procedure of the bodies provided for in article 9 of the staff regulations. European union and the correction coefficients applied. Expost analysis of the eu framework in the area of crossborder mergers and divisions study on 4 february 2016, the committee on legal affairs juri requested authorisation to draw up an owninitiative implementation report on crossborder mergers and divisions. Navigating the boundaries by suzanne rab, ilyse stempler and gerald brei though switzerland is not a member of the european union eu, its proximity to and relationship with the eu economy necessitate that businesses and counsel for entities with swiss and eu operations consider. Alternatively, agencies may either decide to apply them earlier or decide to optout, either individually or in agreement with the other agencies and dg hr. With a view to ensuring ensure full equality in practice between men and women in working life m112, which shall be an essential element to be considered in the implementation of all aspects of these staff regulations, the principle of equal treatment shall not prevent the institutions of the m128 european union from maintaining or adopting. Staff regulations annual update of the remuneration and. The answer by email was therefore received on 22 july 2005.
The eu staff regulations state that implementing rules, once adopted by the commission, will apply by analogy in agencies at the latest 9 months after their adoption1. The main areas for the reform of the merger regulation have already been discussed in general terms in the staff working document towards more effective eu merger. Staff regulations of the european union union for unity. Around half of eu staff are employed by the commission, which is responsible for proposing reforms to the sr. The regulation prohibits mergers and acquisitions which would significantly reduce competition in the single market, for example if they would create dominant companies that are likely to raise prices for consumers. May 29, 20 eu staff regulation article 11a and 16 dealing with pre and postemployment conflict of interest kurt weiss made this access to documents request to secretariat general of the european commission this request has been closed to new correspondence from the public body. They include potential conflicts of interest, gifts and honours received, external activities while working for the eu and employment after having worked for the eu.
The secretarys advisory committee on human research protections sachrp has taken note of the impending implementation of the european union eu general data protection regulation gdpr as it relates to human subjects research activities conducted in the united states, or in association with entities and researchers located in the united states. Of wipo january 1, 2020 edition i staff regulations and rules of the international bureau of wipo january 1, 2020 edition table of contents introduction. Staff regulations of officials of the european union eusr. The eu tax merger directive, which has now been implemented in all 27 eu member states, allows entities to restructure their groups on a crossborder basis within the eu without negative tax consequences a feature that is clearly crucial in attaining the desired tax and cash benefits of such transactions. These regulations implement directive 200556ec on crossborder mergers of limited liability companies. This compendium has been prepared within the commission by the legal issues and questions relating to the staff regulations unit. This document is meant purely as a documentation tool and the institutions do not assume any liability for its contents. These rules are contained in the staff regulations and the code of good administrative behaviour, annexed to the commissions rules of procedure. Temporar y staff shall not be engaged for any pur pose other than that of filling, in accordance with these staff regulations, the vacant posts within the maximum number of temporar y posts author ised in the budget of the agency. Over time, more and more countries decided to join. The staff regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of. State of play when issuing document requests under the eu merger regulation eumr, the ec typically summarises the lpp rules as follows. The regulations implement an eu directive 1 aimed at safeguarding the rights of employees in the event of a transfer of an undertaking, business or part of a business to another employer as a result of a legal transfer or merger. B regulation no 31 eec, 11 eaec, laying down the staff regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other.
The eu has a complex government structure made up of bodies known collectively as the eu institutions. Regulations shall apply to the staff of the european medicines agency and. Article 66 of the staff regulations, applicable from 1 july 2016. This triggered the automatic production of a european implementation assessment by. Decision on implementing rules for the staff regulations of officials of. World health organization staff regulations and staff rules staff regulations 4 1february 2016 article i duties, obligations and privileges 1. Attachment b european unions general data protection regs.
Merger control triggers and thresholds in the european union. Triangular meetings of parties, 3rd parties, and ec staff are suggested by. European union according to local practice for manual or service duties. For specific practical matters, please refer to the different units dealing with any given. Decision on rules concerning the handling of declared. That call reiterated in fact the objective of the 2011 commission proposal for amendment of the staff regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other servants of the european union, which strove to ensure costefficiency and acknowledged that challenges currently faced by the european union require a particular effort by each. Eu officials, temporary agents and contract agents are bound by the staff regulations which is the official labour code setting out the rules of their employment, obligations, rights, pension, salary and any other matter concerning their relation with the eu institution or body they are working for. Ar ticle 2 this decision shall take effect on 1 june 2017. Council regulation eu 2016 300 of 29 february 2016. Their activities overlap in the supply of laboratory. Compliance problems in the eu pompeu fabra university. The european commission ec did not obtain merger control authority, however, until 1989, when its enactment was viewed as one of many measures necessary to facilitate the development of a single, integrated, or common, european market. That call reiterated in fact the objective of the 2011 commissions proposal amending the staff regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other servants of the european union, which.
European parliament legislative resolution of 2 july 20 on the proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council amending the staff regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other servants of the european union com20110890 c705072011 20110455cod ordinary legislative procedure. The 1989 european commission merger regulation ecmr placed heavy emphasis on whether a merger created or strengthened a dominant position, which was dependent upon a firm holding. Council regulation ec no 92004 of 20 january 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings the ec merger regulation text with eea relevance official journal l 024, 29012004 p. Regulation 452001 of 18 december 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data, oj l 8, 12.
If a citizen considers that a commission employee has breached the code of conduct, they may file a complaint. For more information, general inquiries and details about visiting europol, please refer to our contact us section. Having regard to the agreement of the european commission under article 110 of the staff regulations, whereas article 75 of regulation ec no 7262004 requires that staff of the agency is subject to the rules and regulations applicable to officials and other staff of the european union. This document is meant purely as a documentation tool and the institutions do not assume any liability for its contents b regulation no 31 eec, 11 eaec, laying down the staff regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other. Texts adopted tuesday, 2 july 20 staff regulations of. They are responsible for making eu laws, managing eu projects, distributing eu money and deciding the future direction of the eu. Performance of manual work requiring knowledge acquired during training for a. This regulation shall enter into force on 1 january 1962.
The companies crossborder mergers regulations 20072974 implement the european directive on crossborder mergers of limited liability companies directive 200556ec. The staff regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other servants of the. Having regard to the proposal from the european commission. The new ec merger regulation 92004 new ecmr like the old ecmr 406489 does not apply to a transaction unless it amounts to a concentration, which includes true legal mergers, acquisitions of control and certain joint ventures. Compliance problems in the eu what potential role for agencies in securing compliance. These changes in merger policy also occurred in europe, even though europeanwide merger regulation is still a relatively recent phenomenon.
An objective approach to the definition of a merger transaction typically relies on percentage thresholds for share acquisitions, such as the acquisition of a 50% interest or of a 25% interest in the target. Anyone in any doubt about whether they may be affected. Where the merger regulation does not apply, the transaction may be subject to the national merger control rules of the relevant eu member states. Merger control procedures of the eu european commission.
The ability, efficiency and conduct in the service of each. It shall be published in the off icial jour nal of the european union. And european merger policies move towards convergence. Council regulations, like the ecmr, are proposed by the commission, considered by the parliament, and adopted by the council of ministers. They include potential conflicts of interest, gifts and honours received, external activities while working for the eu and employment after. Scope of the regulations these regulations apply to public and private undertakings engaged in economic. Servants of the european economic community and the european atomic energy community. The original merger regulation was adopted in 1989. This makes it possible for a transferor company to transfer assets and liabilities to a transferee company, without the transferor company needing to go into liquidation. European commission press release details page european commission press release brussels, 3 october 2014 the european commission has authorised, under the eu merger regulation, the proposed acquisition of whatsapp inc. Merger control laws and regulations united kingdom covers common issues in merger control laws and regulations including relevant authorities and legislation, notification and its impact on the transaction timetable, remedies, appeals and enforcement and substantive assessment in 55 jurisdictions. The rights of companies to convert, merge and divide across borders should go. Iclg merger control laws and regulations france covers common issues in merger control laws and regulations including relevant authorities and legislation, notification and its impact on the transaction timetable, remedies, appeals and enforcement and substantive assessment in 55 jurisdictions.
Eu staff regulations rules on revolving door and conflicts of interest old text 01. Identify targets for a merger or acquisition there are several ways to find the right firm for a merger or acquisition before you approach the owners. Their responsibilities are not national but exclusively international. Report from the commission to the european parliament and the council on data pertaining to the budgetary impact of the 2019 annual update of remuneration and pensions of the officials and other servants of the european union and the correction coefficients applied thereto. Echa and its staff committee were consulted in the drafting of the specific agency rules that are proposed for adoption herein and, therefore, the irs proposed for adoption reflect echas needs without any. Regulation ec 8022004, implementing regulation 92004 merger implementing regulation governs the notification and investigation procedures applicable under the merger regulation. By accepting appointment, they pledge themselves to discharge. European the responsibilities the eu has influence over a very wide range of policy areas. Business growth can be achieved in a variety of ways. In the context of parallel transactions in the same market between different parties this effectively allows a first past the. Apr 15, 2020 these rules are laid out in the staff regulations and code of good administrative behaviour. What europes new privacy law means for email marketers. The issue of economics is a very different question, since each member has unique needs that a continental body cannot always meet.
The united kingdom withdrew from the european union on 31 january 2020. Decision no mb12 of the management board of the european. Nov 21, 2016 the uk, germany, france, and other european countries represent valuable markets for many brands. February 2011 confidential counsellors and the informal. Articles 63b and 10 of the convention establishing the european centre. Commission clears acquisition of jazztel by orange, subject to conditions brussels, 19 may 2015 the european commission has approved under the eu merger regulation the proposed acquisition of jazztel plc, a telecommunications company registered in the uk but mainly active in spain, by rival orange sa of france. With the advantages and disadvantages of the european union, there are many positives to consider from a relationship standpoint.
Expost analysis of the eu framework in the area of cross. In re itau2, the uk high court decided that the words existing. B regulation no 31 eec, 11 eaec, laying down the staff. Eu staff regulation article 11a and 16 dealing with pre and. Sep 07, 2018 a structured guide to merger control triggers and thresholds in the european union. Eu competition law rules applicable to merger control situation as at 1 april 2010 the texts which are reproduced in this booklet, are also available on the internet.
The ec merger regulation reflects legal structures and policy decisions that differ. The legal basis for eu merger control is council regulation ec no 92004, the eu merger regulation. Merger control 2020 laws and regulations france iclg. Control test under the eu merger regulation eu china trade project ii workshop on dg competition procedures beijing, 7 june 2011 jm. International federation of red cross and red crescent.
The staff regulations of the european union satellite centre, as adopted by the council on 14 september 2009, are hereby replaced by the staff regulations annexed to this decision. New best practice rules for internal documents under the. B regulation no 31 eec, 11 eaec, laying down the staff regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other servants of the european economic community and the european atomic energy community oj 45, 14. Council regulation ec no 92004 of 20 january 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings the ec merger regulation text with eea relevance the council of the european union, having regard to the treaty establishing the european. The staff regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other servants of the european economic community and the european atomic energy community are laid down in the annex, which forms an integral part of this regulation. Press releases european union website, the official eu website. But its not just the strategic importance of the market that makes gdpr important for all marketers, its also the large number of citizens that the new privacy law will protect. Regulation eu, euratom no 102320 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 20 amending the staff regulations of officials of the european union and the conditions of employment of other servants of the european union. When staff members wish to combine the mission with leave, weekend or. A concentration which consists of a merger within the meaning of article 31a or in the acquisition of joint control within the meaning of article 31b shall be notified jointly by the parties to the merger or by those acquiring joint control as the case may be. Flowchart summarizing the procedure under the ec merger regulation 3 b. February 2015 article is an eu merger the way to go.
Additional information was requested by email on tuesday 14 june 2005. These staff regulations shall apply to staff engaged under. Eu competition law rules applicable to merger control. When european countries started to cooperate economically in 1951, only belgium, germany, france, italy, luxembourg and the netherlands participated. European commission press release details page european commission press release brussels, 26 november 20 the european commission has cleared under the eu merger regulation the proposed acquisition of life technologies corp. Texts adopted tuesday, 2 july 20 staff regulations. Definition of transaction for the purpose of merger.
Small steps on revolving door, giant leaps still needed 04. Background implementing rules for the eu staff regulations are adopted by the management board in agreement with the commission. For the eu, efficiencies from a merger make it harder for competitors, which constitutes a harm even though consumers benefit. Eu staff regulations rules on revolving door and conflicts. Members of the european civil service are subject to a number of rights and obligations governing their actions and behaviour in the exercise of their professional activities. L 2192 en official jour nal of the european union 12. Dec, 2011 the administrative expenditure of the eu is less than 6% of the current budget of the european union, which itself represents just 1% of eu gdp. For countries in the european union staff regulations 1. The 21 july is an official holiday in belgium and the edps office was closed. New best practice rules for internal documents under the eu merger regulation print twitter linkedin in january 2018 1, commissioner for competition margrethe vestager, announced that the commission were preparing a set of best practices on requests for internal documents in merger cases, on the strength of internal documents having assisted. Council of 21 may 20 concerning the european union agency for network and information security and repealing regulation ec no 4602004 and in particular article 5 8 thereof. This compendium has been prepared within the commission by.
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