Final adoption of amending budget No 2 of the European Union for the financial year 2008 (2008/546/EC, Euratom)
Grade B
mapped from publisher markup. A grade says how a document's structure was obtained, not how reliable the law is.
Address https://gelex.eu/eli/EU/act/oj/L/2008/546@2008-07-11/en
Contents
THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 272(7) thereof,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 177 thereof,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities,
Having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2008, as finally adopted on 13 December 2007,
Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management,
Having regard to preliminary draft amending budget No 2 of the European Union for the financial year 2008, which the Commission presented on 14 March 2008,
Having regard to draft amending budget No 2/2008, which the Council established on 14 May 2008,
Having regard to Rule 69 of and Annex IV to the European Parliament's Rules of Procedure,
Having regard to the resolution adopted by Parliament on 22 May 2008,
DECLARES:
Sole Article
The procedure under Article 272 of the Treaty establishing the European Community and Article 177 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community is complete and amending budget No 2 of the European Union for the financial year 2008 has been finally adopted.
Done at Strasbourg, 22 May 2008. The President H.-G. Pöttering
C. STAFF
Txt. 1. Category and grade Posts 2008 Amending budget 2008 Authorised under the Community budget Amendments to the authorised establishment plan Amended establishment plan Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary AD 16 1 1 AD 15 3 3 AD 14 4 4 AD 13 5 5 AD 12 34 34 AD 11 33 33 AD 10 33 33 AD 9 20 2 22 AD 8 41 1 42 AD 7 43 43 AD 6 22 1 23 AD 5 9 9 Total grade AD 0 248 0 4 0 252 AST 11 AST 10 6 6 AST 9 2 2 AST 8 11 11 AST 7 14 14 AST 6 33 33 AST 5 34 34 AST 4 56 56 AST 3 26 26 AST 2 19 2 21 AST 1 26 26 Total grade AST 227 2 229 Grand total 0 475 0 6 0 481 Total staff 475 6 481 Category and grade Posts 2008 Amending budget 2008 Authorised under the Community budget Amendments to the authorised establishment plan Amended establishment plan Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary AD 16 AD 15 1 1 AD 14 1 1 AD 13 1 2 1 1 3 AD 12 2 8 2 8 AD 11 1 10 1 10 AD 10 1 16 1 1 17 AD 9 16 3 19 AD 8 15 2 17 AD 7 14 5 19 AD 6 11 1 12 AD 5 7 7 Total grade AD 5 101 0 13 5 114 AST 11 AST 10 AST 9 1 1 AST 8 1 1 1 1 AST 7 1 1 AST 6 3 3 AST 5 8 8 AST 4 10 1 11 AST 3 15 2 17 AST 2 13 13 AST 1 6 6 Total grade AST 1 58 0 3 1 61 Grand total 6 159 0 16 6 175 Total staff 165 16 181 Title Heading Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 01 ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS 396228360 414238360 396228360 414238360 02 ENTERPRISE 584676765 531253265 584676765 531253265 03 COMPETITION 78282819 78682819 78282819 78682819 04 EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS 11482618546 11133785571 11482618546 11133785571 05 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 53701727905 52457968333 370376764 54072104669 52457968333 06 ENERGY AND TRANSPORT 1915604396 1709462996 1915604396 1709462996 07 ENVIRONMENT 402813995 297947995 402813995 297947995 08 RESEARCH 4047826887 4115368887 4047826887 4115368887 09 INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA 1492638105 1548459105 1492638105 1548459105 10 DIRECT RESEARCH 361422000 372417000 361422000 372417000 11 FISHERIES AND MARITIME AFFAIRS 953145213 808155342 23215278 976360491 808155342 12 INTERNAL MARKET 61279548 60979548 61279548 60979548 13 REGIONAL POLICY 36146922632 30814948550 378007275 36524929907 30814948550 14 TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION 124526066 108158066 124526066 108158066 15 EDUCATION AND CULTURE 1331742371 1342149563 1331742371 1342149563 16 COMMUNICATION 206624782 197244782 206624782 197244782 17 HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION 553115891 500602705 553115891 500602705 18 AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE 712465922 552212922 712465922 552212922 19 EXTERNAL RELATIONS 3919361607 3298923845 3919361607 3298923845 20 TRADE 78207278 77063278 78207278 77063278 21 DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) STATES 1317126477 1178651477 1317126477 1178651477 22 ENLARGEMENT 1093326691 1832096091 1093326691 1832096091 23 HUMANITARIAN AID 770191540 773191540 770191540 773191540 24 FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD 74574000 69524000 74574000 69524000 25 COMMISSION'S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE 177530397 177530397 177530397 177530397 26 COMMISSION'S ADMINISTRATION 968732046 971232046 968732046 971232046 27 BUDGET 274469575 274469575 274469575 274469575 28 AUDIT 10287524 10287524 10287524 10287524 29 STATISTICS 121555450 106355450 121555450 106355450 30 PENSIONS 1086935000 1086935000 1086935000 1086935000 31 LANGUAGE SERVICES 367250216 367250216 367250216 367250216 40 RESERVES 1824993050 567758950 1824993050 567758950 Expenditure D — Total 126638203054 117835305198 771599317 127409802371 117835305198 Overall objectives (1) providing the farming community with a fair standard of living, (2) supplying consumers with food at reasonable prices, (3) promoting effective use of resources, (1) Meeting the requirements of the agricultural sector and the expectations of society, by (2) consolidating rural development policy in order to support sustainable growth and employment, meet the economic, social and environmental challenges and needs of rural Europe, (3) promoting the European agricultural sector in a changing trade environment and strengthening agricultural competitiveness. Txt. 2. Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 05 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA 130325016 130325016 130325016 130325016 05 02 INTERVENTIONS IN AGRICULTURAL MARKETS 4032371000 4033571000 4032371000 4033571000 05 03 DIRECT AIDS 36832000000 36832000000 36832000000 36832000000 05 04 RURAL DEVELOPMENT 12926551889 11379281817 370376764 13296928653 11379281817 05 05 PRE-ACCESSION MEASURES IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 85300000 385000000 85300000 385000000 05 06 INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA 6230000 6230000 6230000 6230000 05 07 AUDIT OF AGRICULTURAL EXPENDITURE –342500000 –342500000 –342500000 –342500000 05 08 POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA 31450000 34060500 31450000 34060500 Title 05 — Total 53701727905 52457968333 370376764 54072104669 52457968333 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 05 04RURAL DEVELOPMENT 05 04 01Rural development financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section — Programming period 2000 to 2006 05 04 01 14 Rural development financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section — Programming period 2000 to 2006 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 01 99 Irregularities (Rural development) 2 — — — — Article 05 04 01 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 02Rural development financed by the EAGGF Guidance Section — Completion of earlier programmes 05 04 02 01 Completion of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section — Objective 1 regions (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. 1550000000 p.m. 1550000000 05 04 02 02 Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 02 03 Completion of earlier programmes in Objectives 1 and 6 regions (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 02 04 Completion of earlier programmes in Objective 5(b) regions (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 02 05 Completion of earlier programmes outside Objective 1 regions (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 02 06 Completion of Leader (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. 300000000 p.m. 300000000 05 04 02 07 Completion of earlier Community initiatives (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 02 08 Completion of earlier innovative measures (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 02 09 Completion of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section — Operational technical assistance (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 05 04 02 — Subtotal p.m. 1850000000 p.m. 1850000000 05 04 03Other measures 05 04 03 01 Forestry (outside the EAGF and EAFRD) 2 p.m. 281817 p.m. 281817 05 04 03 02 Plant and animal genetic resources — Completion of earlier measures 2 p.m. 2300000 p.m. 2300000 Article 05 04 03 — Subtotal p.m. 2581817 p.m. 2581817 05 04 04 Transitional instrument for the financing of rural development by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the new Member States — Completion of programmes (2004 to 2006) 2 p.m. 120000000 p.m. 120000000 Article 05 04 04 — Subtotal p.m. 120000000 p.m. 120000000 05 04 05Rural development financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (2007 to 2013) 05 04 05 01 Rural development programmes 2 12904462561 9396700000 370376764 13274839325 9396700000 05 04 05 02 Operational technical assistance 2 22089328 10000000 22089328 10000000 Article 05 04 05 — Subtotal 12926551889 9406700000 370376764 13296928653 9406700000 Chapter 05 04 — Total 12926551889 11379281817 370376764 13296928653 11379281817 Remarks In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, revenue received on Article 6 7 1 of the general statement of revenue will allow the provision of additional appropriations on any line in this article. Legal basis Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1437/2007 (OJ L 322, 7.12.2007, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2012/2006 (OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 8). Council Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 of 27 March 2007 laying down rules for voluntary modulation of direct payments provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 (OJ L 95, 5.4.2007, p. 1). Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 12904462561 9396700000 370376764 13274839325 9396700000 Remarks This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the 2007 to 2013 rural development programmes funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). Of the total commitment appropriations in this item, an amount of EUR 1241000000 results from the obligatory modulation in conformity with Article 10 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 of 29 September 2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1). In addition an amount of EUR 362000000 results from the voluntary modulation in conformity with Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 (OJ L 95, 5.4.2007, p. 1). Legal basis Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1437/2007 (OJ L 322, 7.12.2007, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2012/2006 (OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 8). Council Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 of 27 March 2007 laying down rules for voluntary modulation of direct payments provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 (OJ L 95, 5.4.2007, p. 1). Overall objectives This policy area includes all the activities covered by the common fisheries policy (CFP) which comes under the exclusive competence of the Community. It concerns all fisheries activities as well as the processing and marketing of these products. It also ensures that the relevant provisions of Community law are rightly applied in the fisheries sector. The policy area covers the following operational activities: common organisation of the fisheries market, relations and agreements with third countries and international organisations, fisheries governance, fisheries research, structural measures for fisheries through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), conservation of fisheries resources, and control and enforcement. Finally, a new activity relates to maritime affairs, with a preparatory action for launching implementation of the European maritime policy. Sixty per cent of appropriations are devoted to the EFF. However, the EFF operations are mainly implemented by the Member States as part of shared management. Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 11 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF FISHERIES AND MARITIME AFFAIRS POLICY AREA 38961606 38961606 38961606 38961606 11 02 FISHERIES MARKETS 32500000 31500000 32500000 31500000 11 03 INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES AND LAW OF THE SEA 168998000 170998000 168998000 170998000 11 04 GOVERNANCE OF THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY 6050000 5000000 6050000 5000000 11 05 FISHERIES RESEARCH p.m. 8500000 p.m. 8500000 11 06 EUROPEAN FISHERIES FUND (EFF) 588462607 450022736 23215278 611677885 450022736 11 07 CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND EXPLOITATION OF LIVING AQUATIC RESOURCES 50000000 45000000 50000000 45000000 11 08 CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY 57673000 47673000 57673000 47673000 11 09 MARITIME POLICY 10500000 10500000 10500000 10500000 11 49 EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION — — — — Title 11 — Total 953145213 808155342 23215278 976360491 808155342 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 11 06EUROPEAN FISHERIES FUND (EFF) 11 06 01 Completion of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Objective 1 (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. 197000000 p.m. 197000000 Article 11 06 01 — Subtotal p.m. 197000000 p.m. 197000000 11 06 02 Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 02 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 03 Completion of earlier programmes — Former Objectives 1 and 6 (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 03 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 04 Completion of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Outside Objective 1 areas (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. 72000000 p.m. 72000000 Article 11 06 04 — Subtotal p.m. 72000000 p.m. 72000000 11 06 05 Completion of earlier programmes — Former Objective 5a (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 05 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 06 Completion of earlier programmes — Former Community initiatives (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 06 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 07 Completion of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Operational technical assistance and innovative measures (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. 300000 p.m. 300000 Article 11 06 07 — Subtotal p.m. 300000 p.m. 300000 11 06 08 Completion of earlier programmes — Former operational technical assistance and innovative measures (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 08 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 09 Specific measure aiming to promote the conversion of vessels and of fishermen that were, up to 1999, dependent on the Fishing Agreement with Morocco 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 09 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 11 European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Operational technical assistance 2 3914101 2800000 3914101 2800000 Article 11 06 11 — Subtotal 3914101 2800000 3914101 2800000 11 06 12 European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Convergence objective 2 440135879 132875991 19543146 459679025 132875991 Article 11 06 12 — Subtotal 440135879 132875991 19543146 459679025 132875991 11 06 13 European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Outside convergence objective 2 144412627 45046745 3672132 148084759 45046745 Article 11 06 13 — Subtotal 144412627 45046745 3672132 148084759 45046745 Chapter 11 06 — Total 588462607 450022736 23215278 611677885 450022736 Remarks Article 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides for financial corrections, any revenue from which is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue. That revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, in specific instances where they are necessary to cover risks of cancellation or of reductions in corrections previously decided upon. Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 determines the conditions for repayment of an advance without having the effect of reducing the contribution from the Structural Funds towards the assistance concerned. Any revenue from the repayment of advances, which is entered in Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue, will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 157 of the Financial Regulation. Measures to combat fraud are funded under Article 24 02 01. Legal basis Treaty establishing the European Community, in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Reference acts Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999. Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 440135879 132875991 19543146 459679025 132875991 Remarks This appropriation is intended to cover the operational programmes of the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) convergence objective for the programming period 2007 to 2013. Particular importance will be attached to the economic diversification of regions affected by a reduction in fishing activity, to the adjustment of fleet capacity and to fleet renewal, without involving an increase in fishing efforts, as well as to the sustainable development of the fishing zones. Actions financed under this article should take into account the need to maintain a stable and enduring balance between the capacity of the fishing fleets and the resources available, and the need to promote a safety culture within fishing. This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of actions to improve fishing gear selectivity. Legal basis Council Regulation (EC) 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 144412627 45046745 3672132 148084759 45046745 Remarks This appropriation is intended to cover EFF measures without convergence objectives as regards commitments relating to the programming period 2007 to 2013. Particular importance will be attached to the economic diversification of regions affected by a reduction in fishing activity and to fleet renewal, without involving an increase in fishing efforts, as well as to the sustainable development of the fishing zones. Actions financed under this article should take into account the need to promote a safety culture within fishing. This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of actions to improve fishing gear selectivity. Legal basis Council Regulation (EC) 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Overall objectives (4) Stimulate the growth potential of the least-developed Member States and regions (Convergence), (5) Strengthen regions' competitiveness and attractiveness as well as their employment capacity by anticipating economic and social changes (Regional competitiveness and employment), (6) Promote stronger integration of the territory of the EU to support balanced and sustainable development (European territorial cooperation), (7) Assist candidate countries as well as potential candidate countries in their progressive alignment with the standards and policies of the European Union (IPA). Txt. 3. Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 13 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF REGIONAL POLICY POLICY AREA 83830714 83830714 83830714 83830714 13 03 EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER REGIONAL OPERATIONS 27471514878 22950347847 374792134 27846307012 22950347847 13 04 COHESION FUND 8150101978 6723382004 8150101978 6723382004 13 05 PRE-ACCESSION OPERATIONS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURAL POLICIES 279087077 895000000 3215141 282302218 895000000 13 06 SOLIDARITY FUND 162387985 162387985 162387985 162387985 Title 13 — Total 36146922632 30814948550 378007275 36524929907 30814948550 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 13 03EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER REGIONAL OPERATIONS 13 03 01 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 1 (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 6920101302 p.m. 6920101302 Article 13 03 01 — Subtotal p.m. 6920101302 p.m. 6920101302 13 03 02 Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 32900225 p.m. 32900225 Article 13 03 02 — Subtotal p.m. 32900225 p.m. 32900225 13 03 03 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 1 (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. 20000000 p.m. 20000000 Article 13 03 03 — Subtotal p.m. 20000000 p.m. 20000000 13 03 04 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 2 (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 1380677865 p.m. 1380677865 Article 13 03 04 — Subtotal p.m. 1380677865 p.m. 1380677865 13 03 05 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 2 (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. 5000000 p.m. 5000000 Article 13 03 05 — Subtotal p.m. 5000000 p.m. 5000000 13 03 06 Completion of Urban (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 50659160 p.m. 50659160 Article 13 03 06 — Subtotal p.m. 50659160 p.m. 50659160 13 03 07 Completion of earlier programmes — Community initiatives (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. 1000000 p.m. 1000000 Article 13 03 07 — Subtotal p.m. 1000000 p.m. 1000000 13 03 08 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Technical assistance and innovative measures (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 35000000 p.m. 35000000 Article 13 03 08 — Subtotal p.m. 35000000 p.m. 35000000 13 03 09 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Technical assistance and innovation measures (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 13 03 09 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 13 03 10 Completion of other regional measures 1.2 — — — — Article 13 03 10 — Subtotal — — — — 13 03 12 Community contribution to the International Fund for Ireland 1.1 15000000 15000000 15000000 15000000 Article 13 03 12 — Subtotal 15000000 15000000 15000000 15000000 13 03 13 Completion of Interreg III Community initiative (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 750000000 p.m. 750000000 Article 13 03 13 — Subtotal p.m. 750000000 p.m. 750000000 13 03 14 Support for regions bordering candidate countries — Completion of earlier programmes (2000 to 2006) 1.2 — p.m. — p.m. Article 13 03 14 — Subtotal — p.m. — p.m. 13 03 15 Financial assistance to create an small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) organisation to improve networking skills 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 13 03 15 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 13 03 16 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Convergence 1.2 21267270155 10606637496 326267042 21593537197 10606637496 Article 13 03 16 — Subtotal 21267270155 10606637496 326267042 21593537197 10606637496 13 03 17 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — PEACE 1.2 30849316 13437020 30849316 13437020 Article 13 03 17 — Subtotal 30849316 13437020 30849316 13437020 13 03 18 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Regional competitiveness and employment 1.2 5108692167 2540832078 5108692167 2540832078 Article 13 03 18 — Subtotal 5108692167 2540832078 5108692167 2540832078 13 03 19 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — European territorial cooperation 1.2 1004703240 559011239 48525092 1053228332 559011239 Article 13 03 19 — Subtotal 1004703240 559011239 48525092 1053228332 559011239 13 03 20 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Operational technical assistance 1.2 45000000 20091462 45000000 20091462 Article 13 03 20 — Subtotal 45000000 20091462 45000000 20091462 Chapter 13 03 — Total 27471514878 22950347847 374792134 27846307012 22950347847 Remarks Article 39 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides for financial corrections for which any revenue is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue. This revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation in specific cases where they are required to cover the risk of corrections adopted earlier being cancelled or reduced. Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 provides for financial corrections for the period 2007 to 2013. Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 lays down the conditions for the repayment of payments on account which does not have the effect of reducing the contribution from the Structural Funds to the operation concerned. Any revenue arising from the repayment of payments on account entered in Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 157 of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 lays down the conditions for reimbursement of pre-financing for the period 2007 to 2013. The special programme for peace and reconciliation will continue until 2010, in accordance with the conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 15 and 16 December 2005. Measures to combat fraud are funded from Article 24 02 01. This appropriation is also intended to co-finance measures to eliminate stockpiles of obsolete pesticides. Legal basis Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions for the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Reference acts Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999. Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 15 and 16 December 2005. Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 21267270155 10606637496 326267042 21593537197 10606637496 Remarks This appropriation is intended to cover the programmes under the ERDF objective of the convergence in the programming period 2007 to 2013. This objective is aimed at speeding up the convergence of the least-developed Member States and regions by improving conditions for growth and employment. Part of the appropriations is intended for financing the management of the Natura 2000 network. Legal basis Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions for the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1004703240 559011239 48525092 1053228332 559011239 Remarks This appropriation is intended to cover the programmes under the ERDF objective of European territorial cooperation in the programming period 2007 to 2013. This objective shall be aimed at strengthening territorial cooperation and exchange of experience at the appropriate territorial level. Legal basis Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions for the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 13 05PRE-ACCESSION OPERATIONS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURAL POLICIES 13 05 01Instrument for structural policies for pre-accession (ISPA) — Completion of previous projects (2000 to 2006) 13 05 01 01 Instrument for structural policies for pre-accession (ISPA) — Completion of other previous projects (2000 to 2006) 4 p.m. 436000000 p.m. 436000000 13 05 01 02 Instrument for structural policies for pre-accession — Closure of pre-accession assistance, relating to eight applicant countries 4 p.m. 214000000 p.m. 214000000 Article 13 05 01 — Subtotal p.m. 650000000 p.m. 650000000 13 05 02 Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Regional Development component 4 233700000 220000000 233700000 220000000 Article 13 05 02 — Subtotal 233700000 220000000 233700000 220000000 13 05 03Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Cross-border cooperation (CBC) component 13 05 03 01 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) — Contribution from Heading 1-b 1.2 45387077 25000000 3215141 48602218 25000000 13 05 03 02 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) — Contribution from Heading 4 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 13 05 03 — Subtotal 45387077 25000000 3215141 48602218 25000000 Chapter 13 05 — Total 279087077 895000000 3215141 282302218 895000000 Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 45387077 25000000 3215141 48602218 25000000 Remarks This appropriation is intended to provide the ERDF contribution for cross-border cooperation projects and the technical assistance provided outside the Commission which is required for the implementation in the Member States. Legal basis Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).
Category and grade Posts 2008 Amending budget 2008 Authorised under the Community budget Amendments to the authorised establishment plan Amended establishment plan Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary AD 16 1 1 AD 15 3 3 AD 14 4 4 AD 13 5 5 AD 12 34 34 AD 11 33 33 AD 10 33 33 AD 9 20 2 22 AD 8 41 1 42 AD 7 43 43 AD 6 22 1 23 AD 5 9 9 Total grade AD 0 248 0 4 0 252 AST 11 AST 10 6 6 AST 9 2 2 AST 8 11 11 AST 7 14 14 AST 6 33 33 AST 5 34 34 AST 4 56 56 AST 3 26 26 AST 2 19 2 21 AST 1 26 26 Total grade AST 227 2 229 Grand total 0 475 0 6 0 481 Total staff 475 6 481 Category and grade Posts 2008 Amending budget 2008 Authorised under the Community budget Amendments to the authorised establishment plan Amended establishment plan Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary AD 16 AD 15 1 1 AD 14 1 1 AD 13 1 2 1 1 3 AD 12 2 8 2 8 AD 11 1 10 1 10 AD 10 1 16 1 1 17 AD 9 16 3 19 AD 8 15 2 17 AD 7 14 5 19 AD 6 11 1 12 AD 5 7 7 Total grade AD 5 101 0 13 5 114 AST 11 AST 10 AST 9 1 1 AST 8 1 1 1 1 AST 7 1 1 AST 6 3 3 AST 5 8 8 AST 4 10 1 11 AST 3 15 2 17 AST 2 13 13 AST 1 6 6 Total grade AST 1 58 0 3 1 61 Grand total 6 159 0 16 6 175 Total staff 165 16 181 Title Heading Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 01 ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS 396228360 414238360 396228360 414238360 02 ENTERPRISE 584676765 531253265 584676765 531253265 03 COMPETITION 78282819 78682819 78282819 78682819 04 EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS 11482618546 11133785571 11482618546 11133785571 05 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 53701727905 52457968333 370376764 54072104669 52457968333 06 ENERGY AND TRANSPORT 1915604396 1709462996 1915604396 1709462996 07 ENVIRONMENT 402813995 297947995 402813995 297947995 08 RESEARCH 4047826887 4115368887 4047826887 4115368887 09 INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA 1492638105 1548459105 1492638105 1548459105 10 DIRECT RESEARCH 361422000 372417000 361422000 372417000 11 FISHERIES AND MARITIME AFFAIRS 953145213 808155342 23215278 976360491 808155342 12 INTERNAL MARKET 61279548 60979548 61279548 60979548 13 REGIONAL POLICY 36146922632 30814948550 378007275 36524929907 30814948550 14 TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION 124526066 108158066 124526066 108158066 15 EDUCATION AND CULTURE 1331742371 1342149563 1331742371 1342149563 16 COMMUNICATION 206624782 197244782 206624782 197244782 17 HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION 553115891 500602705 553115891 500602705 18 AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE 712465922 552212922 712465922 552212922 19 EXTERNAL RELATIONS 3919361607 3298923845 3919361607 3298923845 20 TRADE 78207278 77063278 78207278 77063278 21 DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) STATES 1317126477 1178651477 1317126477 1178651477 22 ENLARGEMENT 1093326691 1832096091 1093326691 1832096091 23 HUMANITARIAN AID 770191540 773191540 770191540 773191540 24 FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD 74574000 69524000 74574000 69524000 25 COMMISSION'S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE 177530397 177530397 177530397 177530397 26 COMMISSION'S ADMINISTRATION 968732046 971232046 968732046 971232046 27 BUDGET 274469575 274469575 274469575 274469575 28 AUDIT 10287524 10287524 10287524 10287524 29 STATISTICS 121555450 106355450 121555450 106355450 30 PENSIONS 1086935000 1086935000 1086935000 1086935000 31 LANGUAGE SERVICES 367250216 367250216 367250216 367250216 40 RESERVES 1824993050 567758950 1824993050 567758950 Expenditure D — Total 126638203054 117835305198 771599317 127409802371 117835305198 Overall objectives
Meeting the requirements of the agricultural sector and the expectations of society, by (1) providing the farming community with a fair standard of living, (2) supplying consumers with food at reasonable prices, (3) promoting effective use of resources,
providing the farming community with a fair standard of living,
supplying consumers with food at reasonable prices,
promoting effective use of resources,
consolidating rural development policy in order to support sustainable growth and employment, meet the economic, social and environmental challenges and needs of rural Europe,
promoting the European agricultural sector in a changing trade environment and strengthening agricultural competitiveness.
Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 05 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA 130325016 130325016 130325016 130325016 05 02 INTERVENTIONS IN AGRICULTURAL MARKETS 4032371000 4033571000 4032371000 4033571000 05 03 DIRECT AIDS 36832000000 36832000000 36832000000 36832000000 05 04 RURAL DEVELOPMENT 12926551889 11379281817 370376764 13296928653 11379281817 05 05 PRE-ACCESSION MEASURES IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 85300000 385000000 85300000 385000000 05 06 INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA 6230000 6230000 6230000 6230000 05 07 AUDIT OF AGRICULTURAL EXPENDITURE –342500000 –342500000 –342500000 –342500000 05 08 POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA 31450000 34060500 31450000 34060500 Title 05 — Total 53701727905 52457968333 370376764 54072104669 52457968333 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 05 04RURAL DEVELOPMENT 05 04 01Rural development financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section — Programming period 2000 to 2006 05 04 01 14 Rural development financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section — Programming period 2000 to 2006 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 01 99 Irregularities (Rural development) 2 — — — — Article 05 04 01 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 02Rural development financed by the EAGGF Guidance Section — Completion of earlier programmes 05 04 02 01 Completion of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section — Objective 1 regions (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. 1550000000 p.m. 1550000000 05 04 02 02 Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 02 03 Completion of earlier programmes in Objectives 1 and 6 regions (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 02 04 Completion of earlier programmes in Objective 5(b) regions (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 02 05 Completion of earlier programmes outside Objective 1 regions (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 02 06 Completion of Leader (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. 300000000 p.m. 300000000 05 04 02 07 Completion of earlier Community initiatives (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 02 08 Completion of earlier innovative measures (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 04 02 09 Completion of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section — Operational technical assistance (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 05 04 02 — Subtotal p.m. 1850000000 p.m. 1850000000 05 04 03Other measures 05 04 03 01 Forestry (outside the EAGF and EAFRD) 2 p.m. 281817 p.m. 281817 05 04 03 02 Plant and animal genetic resources — Completion of earlier measures 2 p.m. 2300000 p.m. 2300000 Article 05 04 03 — Subtotal p.m. 2581817 p.m. 2581817 05 04 04 Transitional instrument for the financing of rural development by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the new Member States — Completion of programmes (2004 to 2006) 2 p.m. 120000000 p.m. 120000000 Article 05 04 04 — Subtotal p.m. 120000000 p.m. 120000000 05 04 05Rural development financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (2007 to 2013) 05 04 05 01 Rural development programmes 2 12904462561 9396700000 370376764 13274839325 9396700000 05 04 05 02 Operational technical assistance 2 22089328 10000000 22089328 10000000 Article 05 04 05 — Subtotal 12926551889 9406700000 370376764 13296928653 9406700000 Chapter 05 04 — Total 12926551889 11379281817 370376764 13296928653 11379281817 Remarks In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, revenue received on Article 6 7 1 of the general statement of revenue will allow the provision of additional appropriations on any line in this article. Legal basis Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1437/2007 (OJ L 322, 7.12.2007, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2012/2006 (OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 8). Council Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 of 27 March 2007 laying down rules for voluntary modulation of direct payments provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 (OJ L 95, 5.4.2007, p. 1). Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 12904462561 9396700000 370376764 13274839325 9396700000 Remarks This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the 2007 to 2013 rural development programmes funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). Of the total commitment appropriations in this item, an amount of EUR 1241000000 results from the obligatory modulation in conformity with Article 10 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 of 29 September 2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1). In addition an amount of EUR 362000000 results from the voluntary modulation in conformity with Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 (OJ L 95, 5.4.2007, p. 1). Legal basis Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1437/2007 (OJ L 322, 7.12.2007, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2012/2006 (OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 8). Council Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 of 27 March 2007 laying down rules for voluntary modulation of direct payments provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 (OJ L 95, 5.4.2007, p. 1). Overall objectives This policy area includes all the activities covered by the common fisheries policy (CFP) which comes under the exclusive competence of the Community. It concerns all fisheries activities as well as the processing and marketing of these products. It also ensures that the relevant provisions of Community law are rightly applied in the fisheries sector. The policy area covers the following operational activities: common organisation of the fisheries market, relations and agreements with third countries and international organisations, fisheries governance, fisheries research, structural measures for fisheries through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), conservation of fisheries resources, and control and enforcement. Finally, a new activity relates to maritime affairs, with a preparatory action for launching implementation of the European maritime policy. Sixty per cent of appropriations are devoted to the EFF. However, the EFF operations are mainly implemented by the Member States as part of shared management. Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 11 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF FISHERIES AND MARITIME AFFAIRS POLICY AREA 38961606 38961606 38961606 38961606 11 02 FISHERIES MARKETS 32500000 31500000 32500000 31500000 11 03 INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES AND LAW OF THE SEA 168998000 170998000 168998000 170998000 11 04 GOVERNANCE OF THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY 6050000 5000000 6050000 5000000 11 05 FISHERIES RESEARCH p.m. 8500000 p.m. 8500000 11 06 EUROPEAN FISHERIES FUND (EFF) 588462607 450022736 23215278 611677885 450022736 11 07 CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND EXPLOITATION OF LIVING AQUATIC RESOURCES 50000000 45000000 50000000 45000000 11 08 CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY 57673000 47673000 57673000 47673000 11 09 MARITIME POLICY 10500000 10500000 10500000 10500000 11 49 EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION — — — — Title 11 — Total 953145213 808155342 23215278 976360491 808155342 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 11 06EUROPEAN FISHERIES FUND (EFF) 11 06 01 Completion of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Objective 1 (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. 197000000 p.m. 197000000 Article 11 06 01 — Subtotal p.m. 197000000 p.m. 197000000 11 06 02 Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 02 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 03 Completion of earlier programmes — Former Objectives 1 and 6 (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 03 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 04 Completion of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Outside Objective 1 areas (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. 72000000 p.m. 72000000 Article 11 06 04 — Subtotal p.m. 72000000 p.m. 72000000 11 06 05 Completion of earlier programmes — Former Objective 5a (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 05 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 06 Completion of earlier programmes — Former Community initiatives (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 06 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 07 Completion of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Operational technical assistance and innovative measures (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. 300000 p.m. 300000 Article 11 06 07 — Subtotal p.m. 300000 p.m. 300000 11 06 08 Completion of earlier programmes — Former operational technical assistance and innovative measures (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 08 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 09 Specific measure aiming to promote the conversion of vessels and of fishermen that were, up to 1999, dependent on the Fishing Agreement with Morocco 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 09 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 11 European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Operational technical assistance 2 3914101 2800000 3914101 2800000 Article 11 06 11 — Subtotal 3914101 2800000 3914101 2800000 11 06 12 European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Convergence objective 2 440135879 132875991 19543146 459679025 132875991 Article 11 06 12 — Subtotal 440135879 132875991 19543146 459679025 132875991 11 06 13 European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Outside convergence objective 2 144412627 45046745 3672132 148084759 45046745 Article 11 06 13 — Subtotal 144412627 45046745 3672132 148084759 45046745 Chapter 11 06 — Total 588462607 450022736 23215278 611677885 450022736 Remarks Article 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides for financial corrections, any revenue from which is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue. That revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, in specific instances where they are necessary to cover risks of cancellation or of reductions in corrections previously decided upon. Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 determines the conditions for repayment of an advance without having the effect of reducing the contribution from the Structural Funds towards the assistance concerned. Any revenue from the repayment of advances, which is entered in Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue, will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 157 of the Financial Regulation. Measures to combat fraud are funded under Article 24 02 01. Legal basis Treaty establishing the European Community, in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Reference acts Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999. Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 440135879 132875991 19543146 459679025 132875991 Remarks This appropriation is intended to cover the operational programmes of the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) convergence objective for the programming period 2007 to 2013. Particular importance will be attached to the economic diversification of regions affected by a reduction in fishing activity, to the adjustment of fleet capacity and to fleet renewal, without involving an increase in fishing efforts, as well as to the sustainable development of the fishing zones. Actions financed under this article should take into account the need to maintain a stable and enduring balance between the capacity of the fishing fleets and the resources available, and the need to promote a safety culture within fishing. This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of actions to improve fishing gear selectivity. Legal basis Council Regulation (EC) 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 144412627 45046745 3672132 148084759 45046745 Remarks This appropriation is intended to cover EFF measures without convergence objectives as regards commitments relating to the programming period 2007 to 2013. Particular importance will be attached to the economic diversification of regions affected by a reduction in fishing activity and to fleet renewal, without involving an increase in fishing efforts, as well as to the sustainable development of the fishing zones. Actions financed under this article should take into account the need to promote a safety culture within fishing. This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of actions to improve fishing gear selectivity. Legal basis Council Regulation (EC) 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Overall objectives
Stimulate the growth potential of the least-developed Member States and regions (Convergence),
Strengthen regions' competitiveness and attractiveness as well as their employment capacity by anticipating economic and social changes (Regional competitiveness and employment),
Promote stronger integration of the territory of the EU to support balanced and sustainable development (European territorial cooperation),
Assist candidate countries as well as potential candidate countries in their progressive alignment with the standards and policies of the European Union (IPA).
Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 13 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF REGIONAL POLICY POLICY AREA 83830714 83830714 83830714 83830714 13 03 EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER REGIONAL OPERATIONS 27471514878 22950347847 374792134 27846307012 22950347847 13 04 COHESION FUND 8150101978 6723382004 8150101978 6723382004 13 05 PRE-ACCESSION OPERATIONS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURAL POLICIES 279087077 895000000 3215141 282302218 895000000 13 06 SOLIDARITY FUND 162387985 162387985 162387985 162387985 Title 13 — Total 36146922632 30814948550 378007275 36524929907 30814948550 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 13 03EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER REGIONAL OPERATIONS 13 03 01 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 1 (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 6920101302 p.m. 6920101302 Article 13 03 01 — Subtotal p.m. 6920101302 p.m. 6920101302 13 03 02 Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 32900225 p.m. 32900225 Article 13 03 02 — Subtotal p.m. 32900225 p.m. 32900225 13 03 03 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 1 (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. 20000000 p.m. 20000000 Article 13 03 03 — Subtotal p.m. 20000000 p.m. 20000000 13 03 04 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 2 (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 1380677865 p.m. 1380677865 Article 13 03 04 — Subtotal p.m. 1380677865 p.m. 1380677865 13 03 05 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 2 (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. 5000000 p.m. 5000000 Article 13 03 05 — Subtotal p.m. 5000000 p.m. 5000000 13 03 06 Completion of Urban (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 50659160 p.m. 50659160 Article 13 03 06 — Subtotal p.m. 50659160 p.m. 50659160 13 03 07 Completion of earlier programmes — Community initiatives (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. 1000000 p.m. 1000000 Article 13 03 07 — Subtotal p.m. 1000000 p.m. 1000000 13 03 08 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Technical assistance and innovative measures (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 35000000 p.m. 35000000 Article 13 03 08 — Subtotal p.m. 35000000 p.m. 35000000 13 03 09 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Technical assistance and innovation measures (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 13 03 09 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 13 03 10 Completion of other regional measures 1.2 — — — — Article 13 03 10 — Subtotal — — — — 13 03 12 Community contribution to the International Fund for Ireland 1.1 15000000 15000000 15000000 15000000 Article 13 03 12 — Subtotal 15000000 15000000 15000000 15000000 13 03 13 Completion of Interreg III Community initiative (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 750000000 p.m. 750000000 Article 13 03 13 — Subtotal p.m. 750000000 p.m. 750000000 13 03 14 Support for regions bordering candidate countries — Completion of earlier programmes (2000 to 2006) 1.2 — p.m. — p.m. Article 13 03 14 — Subtotal — p.m. — p.m. 13 03 15 Financial assistance to create an small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) organisation to improve networking skills 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 13 03 15 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 13 03 16 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Convergence 1.2 21267270155 10606637496 326267042 21593537197 10606637496 Article 13 03 16 — Subtotal 21267270155 10606637496 326267042 21593537197 10606637496 13 03 17 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — PEACE 1.2 30849316 13437020 30849316 13437020 Article 13 03 17 — Subtotal 30849316 13437020 30849316 13437020 13 03 18 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Regional competitiveness and employment 1.2 5108692167 2540832078 5108692167 2540832078 Article 13 03 18 — Subtotal 5108692167 2540832078 5108692167 2540832078 13 03 19 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — European territorial cooperation 1.2 1004703240 559011239 48525092 1053228332 559011239 Article 13 03 19 — Subtotal 1004703240 559011239 48525092 1053228332 559011239 13 03 20 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Operational technical assistance 1.2 45000000 20091462 45000000 20091462 Article 13 03 20 — Subtotal 45000000 20091462 45000000 20091462 Chapter 13 03 — Total 27471514878 22950347847 374792134 27846307012 22950347847 Remarks Article 39 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides for financial corrections for which any revenue is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue. This revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation in specific cases where they are required to cover the risk of corrections adopted earlier being cancelled or reduced. Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 provides for financial corrections for the period 2007 to 2013. Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 lays down the conditions for the repayment of payments on account which does not have the effect of reducing the contribution from the Structural Funds to the operation concerned. Any revenue arising from the repayment of payments on account entered in Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 157 of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 lays down the conditions for reimbursement of pre-financing for the period 2007 to 2013. The special programme for peace and reconciliation will continue until 2010, in accordance with the conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 15 and 16 December 2005. Measures to combat fraud are funded from Article 24 02 01. This appropriation is also intended to co-finance measures to eliminate stockpiles of obsolete pesticides. Legal basis Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions for the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Reference acts Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999. Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 15 and 16 December 2005. Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 21267270155 10606637496 326267042 21593537197 10606637496 Remarks This appropriation is intended to cover the programmes under the ERDF objective of the convergence in the programming period 2007 to 2013. This objective is aimed at speeding up the convergence of the least-developed Member States and regions by improving conditions for growth and employment. Part of the appropriations is intended for financing the management of the Natura 2000 network. Legal basis Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions for the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1004703240 559011239 48525092 1053228332 559011239 Remarks This appropriation is intended to cover the programmes under the ERDF objective of European territorial cooperation in the programming period 2007 to 2013. This objective shall be aimed at strengthening territorial cooperation and exchange of experience at the appropriate territorial level. Legal basis Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions for the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 13 05PRE-ACCESSION OPERATIONS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURAL POLICIES 13 05 01Instrument for structural policies for pre-accession (ISPA) — Completion of previous projects (2000 to 2006) 13 05 01 01 Instrument for structural policies for pre-accession (ISPA) — Completion of other previous projects (2000 to 2006) 4 p.m. 436000000 p.m. 436000000 13 05 01 02 Instrument for structural policies for pre-accession — Closure of pre-accession assistance, relating to eight applicant countries 4 p.m. 214000000 p.m. 214000000 Article 13 05 01 — Subtotal p.m. 650000000 p.m. 650000000 13 05 02 Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Regional Development component 4 233700000 220000000 233700000 220000000 Article 13 05 02 — Subtotal 233700000 220000000 233700000 220000000 13 05 03Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Cross-border cooperation (CBC) component 13 05 03 01 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) — Contribution from Heading 1-b 1.2 45387077 25000000 3215141 48602218 25000000 13 05 03 02 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) — Contribution from Heading 4 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 13 05 03 — Subtotal 45387077 25000000 3215141 48602218 25000000 Chapter 13 05 — Total 279087077 895000000 3215141 282302218 895000000 Appropriations 2008 Amending budget No. 2 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 45387077 25000000 3215141 48602218 25000000 Remarks This appropriation is intended to provide the ERDF contribution for cross-border cooperation projects and the technical assistance provided outside the Commission which is required for the implementation in the Member States. Legal basis Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).