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COUNCIL OFTHE EUROPEAN UNION

Brussels, 20 December 2013

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NOTEfrom:to:Subject:

General Secretariat of the CouncilDelegationsProvisional agendas for Council meetings, during the first semester of 2014(Hellenic Presidency)

In accordance with Article 2 (7) of the Council's Rules of Procedure, delegations will find attachedthe indicative provisional agendas1for Council meetings for the period from 1 January 2014 up to30 June 2014. These have been drawn up by theHellenicPresidency and the External ActionService as regards the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC).

In accordance with Article 3 (6) of the Council's Rules of Procedure, items for which approval bythe Council is possible without discussion are entered as ‘A’ items. As a general rule, A items donot appear on the attached Council agendas. Furthermore, co-decision files in second reading arenot shown on the Council agendas. Finally, the Hellenic Presidency has included certain files wherea first reading agreement with the European Parliament will have been achieved as AOB pointswith the indication of "Information from the Presidency".

In accordance with the Treaty of Lisbon, on all agendas for the various Council configurationsa distinction has to be made between legislative and non-legislative acts, in the case of both"A" items and "B" items.

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In accordance with Annex V, para 6 of the Council's Rules of Procedure, no item is placed on theCouncil agenda simply for presentation by the Commission or by a Council member, except wherea debate on new major initiatives is planned.

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Hellenic Presidency - first semester 2014Draft Work Programme for Council meetingsPrepared by COREPER (Part 2)COUNCILJanuary21

DATEFebruary11

March18

April14

May13

June24

GENERAL AFFAIRS

FOREIGN AFFAIRS

1415 (Defense)

8 FAC(Trade)12 FACFAC(Developmentdate tbc)

ECONOMIC ANDFINANCIAL AFFAIRS6+75+6

JUSTICE AND HOMEAFFAIRS

Prepared by COREPER (Part 1)COUNCILJanuaryEMPLOYMENT, SOCIALPOLICY, HEALTH ANDCONSUMER AFFAIRSCOMPETITIVENESS(INTERNAL MARKET,INDUSTRY, RESEARCHAND SPACE)TRANSPORT,TELECOMMUNICATIONSAND ENERGYAGRICULTURE ANDFISHERIESENVIRONMENT312

February

March10

DATEApril

May

June1920 (Health)

20+21

26+275+6 (Transportand Telecom)13 (Energy)14+1519+2016+17

4 (Energy)14(Transport)17+1824+25

EDUCATION, YOUTH,CULTURE AND SPORT

20+21

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INDEXGENERAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL......................................................................................................... 5FOREIGN AFFAIRS COUNCIL .......................................................................................................... 11ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL...................................................................... 20JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS COUNCIL ..................................................................................... 30EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL POLICY, HEALTH AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS COUNCIL............. 39COMPETITIVENESS COUNCIL (INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY,RESEARCH AND SPACE) .................................................................................................................. 45TRANSPORT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY COUNCIL.......................................... 50AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COUNCIL .................................................................................. 57ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL................................................................................................................ 64EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, AND SPORT COUNCIL ......................................................... 67

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAGENERAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 21 JANUARY 2014

Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Approval of the list of "A" items

Non-legislative activities---Approval of the list of "A" itemsResolutions, opinions and decisions adopted by the European ParliamentPresentation of the Presidency's Programme

Any other business

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAGENERAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 11 FEBRUARY 2014

Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Approval of the list of "A" items

Any other business-Current legislative proposals=Information from the Presidency

Non-legislative activities---Approval of the list of "A" itemsResolutions, opinions and decisions adopted by the European ParliamentPreparation o the European Council on 20-21 March 2014=Draft Annotated Agenda

Any other business

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAGENERAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 18 MARCH 2014

Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Approval of the list of "A" items

Any other business-Current legislative proposalsInformation from the Presidency=

Non-legislative activities---Approval of the list of "A" itemsResolutions, opinions and decision adopted by the European ParliamentPreparation o the European Council on 20-21 March 2014=Draft EC conclusionsEuropean Semester=Synthesis report on the 2014 European Semester exerciseCooperation and Verification Mechanism=Council conclusions (may become an "A" item)Communication on the Rule of Law Mechanism=Presentation by the Commission

Any other business

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAGENERAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL

LUXEMBOURG – 14 APRIL 2014

Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Approval of the list of "A" items

Any other business-Current legislative proposals=Information from the Presidency

Non-legislative activities---Approval of the list of "A" itemsResolutions, opinions and decision adopted by the European Parliament(poss.)Preparation o the European Council on 15-16 May 2014=Draft Annotated Agenda (if May EC is confirmed)European Semester=Follow-up to the EC=(poss.) Update of the Presidency's Roadmap

Any other business

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAGENERAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 13 MAY 2014

Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance wih Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)Directive establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning and integratedcoastal management=Adoption of the legislative act (adoption under A items)

Any other business-Current legislative proposals=Information from the Presidency

Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)Preparation o the European Council on 15-16 May 2014=Draft EC conclusions (only if May EC is confirmed)Preparation o the European Council on 26-27 June 2014=Annotated Draft Agenda

Any other business

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAGENERAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL

LUXEMBOURG – 24 JUNE 2014

Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance wih Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Approval of the list of "A" items

Any other business-Current legislative proposalsInformation from the Presidency=

Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" itemsPreparation o the European Council on 26-27 June 2014=Draft EC conclusionsEuropean Semester=Approval of integrated country specific recommendations and transmission to the ECIntegrated Maritime Policy=Council conclusions (most probably an A item)(poss.)Maritime Security Strategy=Council conclusionsCommunication on the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region=Presentation by the Commission of the Communication and Action PlanRule of Law Mechanism=Council conclusions

Any other business

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAFOREIGN AFFAIRS COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 20 JANUARY 2014

Southern NeighbourhoodMEPP(poss.)IranEnergy diplomacyAfghanistanBRICS(poss.)Russia

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAFOREIGN AFFAIRS COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 10 FEBRUARY 2014

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Southern NeighbourhoodEastern PartnershipGulf of Guinea

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAFOREIGN AFFAIRS COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 17 MARCH 2014

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Southern NeighbourhoodCentral America and the CaribbeanEU-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' MeetingEU-Africa Summit(poss.)Maritime Security Strategy

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAFOREIGN AFFAIRS COUNCILLUXEMBOURG–14 APRIL 2014

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Southern NeighbourhoodBelarus (or in May)(poss.)MEPPMyanmar/BurmaPreventive Foreign Policy on global issues

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAFOREIGN AFFAIRS COUNCIL (DEFENSE)

LUXEMBOURG – 15 APRIL 2014

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Follow up to the European Council on CSDPOperationsCapabilities and Partnerships

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAFOREIGN AFFAIRS COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 12 MAY 2014

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Southern Neighbourhood(poss.)IraqArctic Council

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAFOREIGN AFFAIRS COUNCIL (DEVELOPMENT)

BRUSSELS – MAY 2014 (date tbc)

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Post 2015Agenda for Change/ProgrammingPrivate Sector (tbc)

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAFOREIGN AFFAIRS COUNCIL

LUXEMBOURG – 23 JUNE 2014

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Southern NeighbourhoodRussiaRaw Materials diplomacyCSDP(poss.)Afghanistan post 2014 (or in July)

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAFOREIGN AFFAIRS COUNCIL (TRADE)

BRUSSELS –8 MAY 2014

Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)Financial responsibility - Dispute Settlement=State of play

Any other business-Current legislative proposalsInformation from the Presidency=

Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" itemsEU-US TTIP negotiations=State of playFollow-up to the IX World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference=Orientation debateEU-Japan FTA negotiations=State of play

Any other business

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 28 JANUARY 2014

Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Approval of the list of "A" items

Any other business-Current legislative proposals=Information from the Presidency

Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)SSM implementation=State of playPresentation of the Presidency work programme2=Exchange of views(poss.)Follow-up to the European Council meeting on 19-20 December 2014=Exchange of views(poss.)Implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact(restrictedsession)=Draft Council Decision / Recommendation

Any other business

Public debate in accordance with Article 8(2) of the Council's Rules of Procedure

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p.m.Monday 27 January 201415:00 EurogroupTuesday 28 January 201409:00 Breakfast10:00 Council (ECOFIN)

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 18 FEBRUAY 2014Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)Proposal for a Council Directive implementing enhanced cooperation in the areaof Financial Transaction TaxInterinstitutional file: 2013/0045 (CNS)=Orientation debateSavings taxation-Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2003/48/EC on taxation ofsavings income in the form of interest payments=Political agreementSingle Resolution Mechanism (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0253 (COD)=State of play

Any other business-Current legislative proposals=Information from the Presidency

Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" itemsReport by the Commission on the experience acquired as a result of the operation ofthe EBA, ESMA and the EIOPA=Presentation of the Report and (poss.) Council conclusionsEuropean Semester=Exchange of views and adoption of Council conclusions based on the AGS providingguidance on the implementation of priorities agreed at the December European Councilon macroeconomic and fiscal mattersAlert Mechanism Report 2014=Exchange of views and Council conclusions(poss.)Fiscal Sustainability Report 2013=Council conclusions

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Preparation of G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers and Governors (Sydney, Australia,22 - 23 February 2014)=Exchange of views=Terms of referenceDischarge procedure in respect of the implementation of the budget for 2012=Council RecommendationBudget guidelines for 2015=Council conclusions

Any other business

p.m.Monday 17 February 201415:00 EurogroupTuesday 18 February 201409:00 Breakfast10:00 Council (ECOFIN)

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 11 MARCH 2014Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)Proposal for a Council Directive and Directive 2011/96/EU on the commonsystem of taxation applicable in the case of parent companies and subsidiaries ofMember States=Orientation debate

Any other business-(poss.)Current legislative proposals=Information from the Presidency

Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)Implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact(restrictedsession)=Draft Council Decision / RecommendationFollow-up to G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers and Governors (Sydney, Australia,22 - 23 February 2014)=Information from the Presidency and the Commission(poss.)Preparation of the European Council on 20-21 March 2014=Exchange of views(poss.)Ex-ante coordination of major economic reforms=Exchange of views

Non-legislative activities-(poss.)Climate Finance=Exchange of views and Council conclusions

Any other business

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p.m.Monday 10 March 201411:00 Macro-Economic Dialogue at political level15:00 EurogroupTuesday 11 March 201409:00 Breakfast10:00 Council (ECOFIN)

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL

BRUSSELS–6 MAY 2014

Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2011/16/EU as regardsmandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxationInterinstitutional file: 2013/0188 (CNS)=Orientation debate(poss.)Proposal for a Council Directive implementing enhanced cooperation in the areaof Financial Transaction TaxInterinstitutional file: 2013/0045 (CNS)=Political agreement(poss.)Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC on thecommon system of value added tax, as regards the treatment of vouchersInterinstitutional file: 2012/0102 (CNS)=Orientation debate / Political agreement(poss.)Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC on thecommon system of value added tax as regards a standard VAT returnInterinstitutional file: 2013/0343 (CNS)=Orientation debate / Political agreementDraft general budget for 2015=Presentation by the Commission

Any other business-Current legislative proposals=Information from the Presidency

Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)Climate Finance=Exchange of views and Council conclusionsMacroeconomic Imbalances Procedure: In-depth reviews=Council conclusions26DPG

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Follow-up to the G20 Finance Ministers and Governors (10-11 April) and IMF/WorldBank (11-13 April) 2014 Spring meetings in Washington, USA=Information from the Presidency and the Commission(poss.)SGP Code of Conduct=Endorsement

Any other business

p.m.-Ministerial Dialogue with Candidate Countries

Monday 5 May 201413:00 Informal dialogue of representatives of the Council (ECOFIN) and of the EuropeanParliament15:00 EurogroupTuesday 6 May 201408:30 Annual EIB Governors meeting09:00 Breakfast10:00 Council (ECOFIN)

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL

LUXEMBOURG–20 JUNE 2014

Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)Proposal for a Council Directive on a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base(CCCTB)Interinstitutional file: 2011/0058 (CNS)=Orientation debate(poss.)Proposal for a Council Directive and Directive 2011/96/EU on the commonsystem of taxation applicable in the case of parent companies and subsidiaries ofMember States=Political agreement(poss.)Proposal for a Council Directive amending 2003/96/EC restructuring theCommunity framework for the taxation of energy productsInterinstitutional file: 2011/0092 (CNS)=Political agreement

Any other business-(poss.)Current legislative proposals=Information from the Presidency

Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" itemsECOFIN Report to the European Council on tax issues=EndorsementReport by Finance Ministers on tax issues in the framework of the Euro Plus Pact=EndorsementCode of Conduct (Business Taxation)Report to the CouncilDraft Council conclusions=Endorsement

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Contribution to the European Council meeting on 26-27 June 2014 - European Semester2014a)Draft Council Recommendations on the National Reform Programmes 2014 toeach Member State and draft Council Opinions on the updated Stability orConvergence Programmes and draft Explanatory Note=Approvalb)Draft Council Recommendation on the implementation of the broad guidelines forthe economic policies of the Member States whose currency is the euro=Approval

(poss.)Implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact(restrictedsession)=Draft Council Decision / RecommendationECB/Commission Convergence Reports and Enlargement of the Euro Area(poss.)SSM implementation=State of play

Any other business

p.m.Thursday 19 June 201415:00 EurogroupFriday 20 June 201409:00 Breakfast10:00 Council (ECOFIN)

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAJUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 6/7 MARCH 2014

HOME AFFAIRSLegislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" itemsProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishingrules for the surveillance of the external sea borders in the context of operationalcooperation coordinated by the European Agency for the Management of OperationalCooperation at the External Borders of the Members States of the European Union(First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0106 (COD)=Political agreement / AdoptionProposal for a Regulation on the European Union Agency for Law EnforcementCooperation and Training (Europol) and repealing Decisions 2009/371/JHA and2005/681/JHA (First reading)Interinstitutional file:2013/0801 (CNS)= PartialgeneralapproachProposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amendingRegulation ( EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas ( Visas Code)=Presentation by the Commission and Orientation DebateProposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on theconditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purpose of research,studies, pupil exchange, remunerated and unremunerated training, voluntary serviceand au pairing (Recast)=Partial general approachIntra Corporate Transferees Directive=Adoption (most probably an A item)

Any other business-Current legislative proposals=Information from the Presidency

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Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)Council Decision on the application of the provisions of the Schengen acquisrelating to the Schengen Information System in the United Kingdom of Great Britainand Northern IrelandMigratory pressures: trends and outlook=Information from the Presidency / CommissionTask Force for the Mediterranean=Follow-up / Information by the PresidencyFuture Development in the JHA Area=Presentation of the Commission's Communication

MIXED COMMITTEE-Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishingrules for the surveillance of the external sea borders in the context of operationalcooperation coordinated by the European Agency for the Management of OperationalCooperation at the External Borders of the Members States of the European Union(First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0106 (COD)(poss.)Council Decision on the application of the provisions of the Schengen acquisrelating to the Schengen Information System in the United Kingdom of Great Britainand Northern IrelandMigratory pressures: trends and outlook=Information from the Presidency / CommissionTask for the Mediterranean=Follow-up / Information by the PresidencyFuture Development in the JHA Area=Presentation of the Commission's Communication

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JUSTICELegislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the rights ofvulnerable persons in criminal proceedings (First reading)Interinstitutional file: proposal not yet submitted=State of play / Orientation debateProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on theprotection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the freemovement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation)(Firstreading)Interinstitutional file: 2012/0011 (COD)=Partial general approachProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amendingCouncil Regulation (EC) No 1346/2000 on insolvency proceedings (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2012/0360 (COD)=Partial general approach-

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Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council creating aEuropean Account Preservation Order to facilitate cross border debt recovery in civiland commercial matters (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2011/0204 (COD)=Information from the PresidencyProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amendingRegulation (EU) No 1215/2012 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement ofjudgments in civil and commercial matters (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0268 (COD)=Information from the PresidencyProposal for a Council Regulation on the establishment of the European PublicProsecutor's Office (EPPO)=State of play / Orientation debateProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on theEuropean Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (EUROJUST)=State of play / Orientation debateProposal for a Directive on procedural safeguards for children suspected or accused incriminal proceedings=Orientation debate

Any other business-Current legislative proposals=Information from the Presidency

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Non-legislative activities-Racism and Xenophobia=Council conclusionsViolence against Women=Council conclusionsJustice aspects of the European Semester=Exchange of viewsFuture Development in the JHA Area=Presentation of the Commission's Communication

Any other business

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAJUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS COUNCIL

LUXEMBOURG – 5/6 JUNE 2014JUSTICELegislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" itemsProposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the rights ofvulnerable persons in criminal proceedings (First reading)Interinstitutional file: proposal not yet submitted=General approachProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on theprotection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the freemovement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation)(Firstreading)Interinstitutional file: 2012/0011 (COD)=General approachProposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on theprotection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by competentauthorities for the purposes of prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution ofcriminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties, and the free movement of suchdata (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2012/0010 (COD)=General approachProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending aRegulation (EC) No 861/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 July2007 establishing a European Small Claims Procedure and Regulation ( EC)No 1896/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006creating a European order for payment procedures (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0403 (COD)=Orientation debate / State of play

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Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on promotingthe free movement of citizens and businesses by simplifying the acceptance of certainpublic documents in the European Union and amending Regulation (EU)No 1024/2012(Firstreading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0119 (COD)=Orientation debate / State of playProposal for a Council Regulation on the establishment of the European PublicProsecutor's Office (EPPO)=State of play /Orientation debateProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on theEuropean Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust)=State of play /Orientation debateProposal for a Directive on new psychoactive substances=General approachProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amendingCouncil Regulation (EC) No 1346/2000 on insolvency proceedings (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2012/0360 (COD)=General approachProposal for a Directive on procedural safeguards for children suspected or accused incriminal proceedings=General approach

Any other business-Current legislative proposals=Information from the Presidency

Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" itemsAccession of the European Union to the ECHR=State of playInternal and external coherence of EU human rights policy=Council conclusionsEuropean Drug Report 2014=Presentation by EMCDDAe-Justice=State of play of the work achieved during the first semester of 2014

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Minimum Quality Standards=Council conclusionsTreatment Drugs Addiction Based on Scientific Evidence=Council conclusionsFuture Development in the JHA Area (Justice part)

Any other business

HOME AFFAIRSLegislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Smart Borders Package:Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishingan Entry/Exit System (EES) to register entry and exit data of third country nationalscrossing the external borders of the Member States of the European Union (Firstreading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0057 (COD)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing aRegistered Traveller Programme (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0059 (COD)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amendingRegulation (EC) No 562/2006 as regards the use of the Entry/Exit System (EES) and theRegistered Traveller Programme (RTP) (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0060 (COD)=State of play / Orientation debate-Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on newpsychoactive substances (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0305 (COD)= General approach

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Any other business-Current legislative proposals=Information from the Presidency

Non-legislative activities-Full application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in the Republic of Bulgaria andRomaniaDecision=Follow-up on issues related to free movement of personsSchengen governanceFifth biannual report from the Commission to the European Parliament and theCouncil on the functioning of the Schengen area (1 November 2013 - 30 April 2014)=Presentation and exchange of viewsAdoption of the decision on conclusion of the EU-Canada PNR AgreementTerrorism=General debate on the implementation of EU Counter-terrorism Strategies and ontopical counter-terrorism issuesEU Programme for Countering Violent Extremism=Presentation of the Commission's CommunicationFuture Developments in the JHA Area (Home part)

Any other business

MIXED COMMITTEE-Smart Borders Package:Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishingan Entry/Exit System (EES) to register entry and exit data of third country nationalscrossing the external borders of the Member States of the European Union (Firstreading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0057 (COD)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing aRegistered Traveller Programme (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0059 (COD)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amendingRegulation (EC) No 562/2006 as regards the use of the Entry/Exit System (EES) and theRegistered Traveller Programme (RTP) (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0060 (COD)=State of play / Orientation debate18158/13DPG37

Full application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in the Republic of Bulgaria andRomaniaFollow-up on issues related to free movement of personsSchengen governanceFifth biannual report from the Commission to the European Parliament and theCouncil on the functioning of the Schengen area (1 November 2013 - 30 April 2014)=Presentation and exchange of views

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAEMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL POLICY, HEALTH AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS

BRUSSELS – 10 MARCH 2014

EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL POLICYLegislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council re-establishing EURES (First reading)=Progress reportProposal for a Council Decision on a Tripartite Social Summit for Growth andEmploymentInterinstitutional file: 2013/0361 (APP)= Adoption(poss.)Proposals for Council Decisions on forced labour affecting EU competences ontrafficking, labour exploitation and protection of victims and the April 2014 tripartiteILO maritime labour committee aiming at amending maritime labour conventionaffecting EU acquis=Adoption(poss.)Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council onimproving the gender balance among non-executive directors of companies listed onstock exchanges and related measures (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2012/0299 (COD)= Progress report

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Priorities for action in the areas of employment and social policies: politicalguidance in 2014-Draft Council conclusions on the Annual Growth Survey/Joint EmploymentReport= Adoption-Draft Joint Employment Report= Adoption

Proposal for a Council Decision on Guidelines for the Employment Policies of theMember States=General approachEurope 2020 Headline Targets: Stocktaking=Presentation by the CommissionSocial situation in the EU=Report of the Social Protection Committee=Draft Council conclusions=AdoptionFeasibility test on the ex-ante coordination of major social policy reforms=Report of the Social Protection CommitteeThe operationalisation of the scoreboard of social and employment indicators inthe context of the 2014 European Semester: application of EmploymentPerformance Monitor and Social Protection Performance Monitor and theintroduction of thresholds=Information from the CommissionCooperation with Social Partners in the European Semester=Information from the CommissionLabour-market aspects of the Alert Mechanism Report and in-depth reviews=Information from the CommissionLabour Market Reforms=Report of the Employment Committee

(poss.)Proposal for a Council recommendation on a Quality Framework forTraineeshipsInterinstitutional file: 2013/0431 (NLE)=Adoption(poss.)Proposal for a Decision of the Council and of the European Parliament onundeclared work platform=Presentation by the Commission=Exchange of views(poss.)Proposal for a Council Decision implementing the European FrameworkAgreement on working time in inland waterway transport, concluded by social partners=Presentation by the Commission40DPG

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Any other business-Current legislative proposals-(poss.)Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council onthe enforcement of Directive 96/71/EC concerning the posting of workers in theframework of the provision of services (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2012/0061 (COD)=Information from the Presidency

(poss.)Proposal for a Council Decision authorising Member States to ratify, in theinterests of the European Uniona)The Convention concerning Safety in the use of Chemicals at Work, 1990, of theInternational Labour Organisation (Convention No 170)Interinstitutional file 2012/0320 (NLE)The Convention concerning decent work for domestic workers, 2011, of theInternational Labour Organisation (Convention No 189)Interinstitutional file 2013/0085 (NLE)Information from the Presidency

(poss.)Communication from the Commission on Occupational Safety and Health=Presentation by the CommissionTripartite Social Summit=Information from the Presidency.EMCO and SPC Work Programmes 2014=Information from the respective Chairs(poss.)Implementation report on the Gender recast Directive 2006/54=Presentation by the Commission(poss.)Implementation report on the two Anti-discrimination Directives 2000/43 and2000/78=Presentation by the Commission_______________________

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAEMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL POLICY, HEALTH AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS

LUXEMBOURG – 19/20 JUNE 2014

MEETING ON THURSDAY 19 JUNE 2014EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL POLICYLegislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" itemsProposal for a Council Directive on implementing the principle of equal treatmentbetween persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientationInterinstitutional file: 2008/0140 (CNS)=Progress report(poss.)Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council onimproving the gender balance among non-executive directors of companies listed onstock exchanges and related measures (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2012/0299 (COD)=General approach / Progress report(poss.)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council re-establishing EURES (First reading)=Political agreement/Progress reportRevision of Regulations 883/2004 and 987/2009 on social security coordination=Presentation by the Commission / Progress report

Non-legislative activities(Public debate in accordance with article 8 (2) of the Council's Rules of Procedure)--Approval of the list of "A" itemsEuropean Semester 2014: Contribution to the European Council=Policy debatea)Draft Council Recommendations on the National Reform Programmes 2014 toeach Member State; Draft Explanatory Note=Approval (Article 148 TFEU)

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Examination of the National Reform Programmes (2014) and the implementationof the 2013 Country-Specific Recommendations=Endorsement of the opinions of the Employment Committee (cross-cutting issues)and the Social Protection CommitteeAssessment of the 2014 package of Council Recommendations on cross-cuttingissues=Report of the Social Protection CommitteeEmployment Performance Monitor and Benchmarks=Endorsement of the Monitor

Draft Council conclusions on Women and the Economy=Adoption(poss.)Youth Employment: Horizontal follow-up=State of play(poss.)Draft Council conclusions on the Communication from the Commission onOccupational Safety and Health=Adoption(poss.)Draft Guidelines for the G20 Employment Task Force and the Meeting of G20Labour and Employment Ministers in September 2014=Endorsement

Any other business-(poss.)Proposal for a Council recommendation on a Quality Framework forTraineeshipsInterinstitutional file: 2013/0431 (NLE)=Information from the PresidencyWork Programme of the incoming Presidency=Presentation by the Italian delegation_______________________

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MEETING ON FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2014HEALTHLegislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16 (8) of the Treaty on European Union)-(poss.)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council onmedical devices, and amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 andRegulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2012/0266 (COD)=General approach / Political agreement(poss.)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council onin vitrodiagnostic medical devices (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2012/0267 (COD)=General approach / Political agreement(poss.)Amended proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Councilon the transparency of measures regulating the prices of medicinal products for humanuse and their inclusion in the scope of public health insurance systems (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2012/0035 (COD)=Political agreement / Policy debate

Non-legislative activities(Public debate in accordance with article 8 (2) of the Council's Rules of Procedure)-Draft Council conclusions on Economic Crisis and Healthcare=AdoptionDraft Council conclusions on Nutrition and Physical Activity=Adoption

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PROVISIONAL AGENDACOMPETITIVENESS (INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY, RESEARCH AND SPACE)

BRUSSELS – 20/21 FEBRUARY 2014

INTERNAL MARKET AND INDUSTRYLegislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance wih Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.) Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Councilconcerning type-approval requirements for the deployment of the eCall in-vehiclesystem and amending Directive 2007/46/EC (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0165 (COD)=General approach

Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" itemsEuropean Semester 2014 - Internal Market and Industry aspectsa)b)=-Communication from the Commission on the Annual Growth Survey 2014Report from the Commission on State of the Single Market Integration:contribution to the Annual Growth Survey 2014Policy debate

Industrial Competitiveness : Industrial Policy Package=Presentation by the Commission=Policy debate

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RESEARCHNon-legislative activities-European Semester 2014 - Research and innovation aspectsCommunication from the Commission on the Annual Growth Survey 2014=Presentation by the Commission=Policy debateDraft Council conclusions on Commission Progress Report on European Research Area(ERA) 2013=Adoption

SPACENon-legislative activities-Commission progress report on EU-ESA relations=Presentation by the Commission=Exchange of views

Any other businessInternal Market and Industry-Current legislative proposalsa)Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amendingDirective 2013/34/EU as regards disclosure of non-financial and diversityinformation by certain large companies and groups (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0110 (COD)Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council onElectronic invoicing in public procurement (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0110 (COD)Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on certainrules governing actions for damages under national law for infringements of thecompetition law provisions of the Member States and of the European Union (Firstreading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0185 (COD)Information from the Presidency

Update on State aid modernisation: follow-up of the Competitiveness Council ofDecember 2013=Presentation by the CommissionProposal for a Council Regulation on the Statute for a European FoundationInterinstitutional file: 2012/0022 (APP)=Information from the Presidency

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Results of the 9thEuro-Mediterranean ministerial meeting on Industrial Cooperation(Brussels, 19 February 2014)=Information from the Commission

Research-Current legislative proposalsa)Proposals for Decisions of the European Parliament and of the Council on theParticipation by the European Union in a second phase of several programmesundertaken by several Member States under Article 185 (First reading)Proposals for Council Regulations on several Joint Technology Initiatives JointUndertakings (JTI JUs) under Article 187Information from the Presidency

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International agreements in the field of research=Information from the Commission

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PROVISIONAL AGENDACOMPETITIVENESS (INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY, RESEARCH AND SPACE)

BRUSSELS – 26/27 MAY 2014INTERNAL MARKET AND INDUSTRYLegislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance wih Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)Trade mark packagea)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Councilamending Council Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 on the Community trade mark(First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0088 (COD)Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council toapproximate the laws of the Member States relating to trade marks (Recast) (Firstreading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0089 (COD)Political agreement

(poss.)Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on theprotection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) againsttheir unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0402 (COD)=General approach(poss.)Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on theUnion legal framework for customs infringements and sanctions (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0432 (COD)=Orientation debate(poss.) Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Councilconcerning type-approval requirements for the deployment of the eCall in-vehiclesystem and amending Directive 2007/46/EC (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0165 (COD)=General approach

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Non-legislative activities-Approval of the list of "A" items

RESEARCH-Euro-Mediterranean Science and Technology and Innovation partnership= Policy debate

SPACE-Draft Council conclusions on EU-ESA Relations=Adoption

Any other businessInternal Market-Implementation of the Unitary Patent= Information from the Presidency

Industry-Key enabling technologies - state of play=Information from the CommissionRaw materials -state of play=Information from the Commission on the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) andon the list of critical raw materials(poss.)Industrial Policy - sectoral initiatives state of play=Information from the Commission

Research-Proposals for Council Regulations on several Joint Technology Initiatives JointUndertakings (JTI JUs) under Article 187=Information from the PresidencyWork programme of the incoming Presidency=Information from the Italian delegation

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PROVISIONAL AGENDATRANSPORT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 4 MARCH 2014Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Councilamending Directive 98/70/EC relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels andamending Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewablesources (First reading)Interinstitutional file 2012/0288 (COD)=Political agreement

Non legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" itemsCommunication from the Commission on Climate and Energy 2030 Framework=Policy debateCommunication from the Commission on Energy prices and competitiveness=Policy debate

Any other business-International relations in the field of energy=Information from the CommissionNuclear issues=Information from the Presidency and the Commission

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PROVISIONAL AGENDATRANSPORT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 14 MARCH 2014

Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Approval of the list of "A" items

AVIATION-(poss.)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Councilestablishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event ofdenied boarding and of cancellation or long delays of flights and air carrier liability inrespect of the carriage of passengers and their baggage by air (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0072 (COD)=Political agreement

LAND-(poss.)Fourth railway packageProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on theEuropean Union Agency for Railways and repealing Regulation (EC) No 881/2004 (Firstreading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0014 (COD)=General approach / Political agreement(poss.)Draft Council position on the proposal "Shift2rail" on a EU co-ordinatedapproach to Research and Innovation in the rail sector under Horizon 2020=Adoption(poss.)Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on thedeployment of the interoperable EU-wide eCall (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0166 (COD)=General approach

Non legislative activities-Approval of the list of "A" items

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Any other business-Current legislative proposalsa)(poss.)Airport package:Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on theestablishment of rules and procedures with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at Union airports within a balanced approach andrepealing Directive 2002/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2011/0398 (COD)(poss.)Proposal of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council onthe deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (Clean Power) (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0012 (COD)Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on MarineEquipment and repealing Directive 96/98/EC (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2012/0358 (COD)Information from the Presidency

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PROVISIONAL AGENDATRANSPORT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY COUNCIL

LUXEMBOURG – 5/6 JUNE 2014Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Approval of the list of "A" items

TRANSPORT

LAND-Fourth railway packageProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council amendingRegulation (EC) No 1370/2007 concerning the opening of the market for domesticpassenger transport services by rail (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0028 (COD)=Progress report/Policy debateRoad transportProposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amendingDirective 96/53/EC of 25 July 1996 laying down for certain road vehicles circulatingwithin the Community the maximum authorised dimensions in national andinternational traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic (Firstreading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0105 (COD)=Policy debate / General approach(poss.)Proposal "Shift2rail" on a EU co-ordinated approach to Research andInvestment in the rail sector under Horizon 2020=AdoptionProposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on thedeployment of the interoperable EU-wide eCall (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0166 (COD)=Political agreement

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SHIPPING-Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on marketaccess to port services and financial transparency of ports (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0157 (COD)=Progress report / General approach

INTERMODAL-Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amendingCouncil Regulation (EC) No 718/1999 on a Community-fleet capacity policy to promoteinland waterway transport (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0303 (COD)=General approach

Non-legislative activities-Approval of the list of "A" items

SHIPPING-(poss.)Draft Council conclusions on the Mid-term review of the implementation of theEuropean maritime transport policy until 2018=Adoption

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TELECOMMUNICATIONSLegislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" itemsProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying downmeasures concerning the European single market for electronic communications and toachieve a connected continent, and amending Directives 2002/20/EC, 2002/21/EC and2002/22/EC and Regulations (EC) No 1211/2009 and (EU) No 531/2012 (First reading)Interinstitutional file 2013/0309 (COD)=Progress report/General approachProposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council concerningmeasures to ensure a high level of network and information security across theUnion (First reading)Interinstitutional file 2013/0027 (COD)=Political agreement

Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" itemsDigital Agenda for Europe=State of play

Any other business-Current legislative proposalsa)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council onelectronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in theinternal market (First reading)Interinstitutional file 2012/0146 (COD)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council onmeasures to reduce the costs of deploying high-speed electronic communicationsnetworks (First reading)Interinstitutional file 2013/0080 (COD)Information from the Presidency

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on theaccessibility of public sector bodies' websites (First reading)Interinstitutional file 2012/0721 (COD)=Information from the Presidency/Progress report

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PROVISIONAL AGENDATRANSPORT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ENERGY COUNCIL

LUXEMBOURG – 13 JUNE 2014Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Approval of the list of "A" items

Non legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" itemsCompleting the Internal energy market in 2014=Follow-up to the May 2013 European Council=Policy debateDraft Council conclusions on Energy prices, protection of vulnerable consumers andcompetitiveness=AdoptionInternational relations in the field of energy - The value of multilateral frameworks=Information from the Commission and the Presidency=(poss.) Adoption of draft Council conclusions

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAAGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 17/18 FEBRUARY 2014FISHERIESLegislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" itemsProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amendingvarious Council Regulations for a Discard ban ("Omnibus" Regulation) (First reading)= Presentation by the Commission= Exchange of views

Non-legislative activities-Approval of the list of "A" items

Any other business---Report of the Commission on local farming and direct sales=Presentation by the CommissionReport of the Commission on island farming=Presentation by the CommissionReport of the Commission on minor uses=Presentation by the CommissionImplementing Innovation Partnership=Information from the CommissionSchool Fruit Scheme=Information from the Commission

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAAGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 24/25 MARCH 2014AGRICULTURELegislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Approval of the list of "A" items

SCA POINTS-(poss.)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council onorganic farming (First reading)=Presentation by the Commission(poss.)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council layingdown specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union (Firstreading)=Presentation by the Commission

Non-legislative activities-(poss.)Report of the Commission on the fruit and vegetables sector since the 2007reform=Presentation by the Commission=Exchange of viewsReport of the Commission concerning the results of the Dairy conference of 24September 2013=Exchange of views

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Any Other Business-Current legislative proposalsa)Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amendingCouncil Directive 2001/110/EC relating to honey (First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2012/0260 (COD)(poss.)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Councilamending Council Regulation (EC) No 2173/2005 on the establishment of aFLEGT licensing scheme for imports of timber into the European Community(First reading)Interinstitutional file: 2013/0010 (COD)=Information from the Presidency

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAAGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COUNCIL

LUXEMBOURG – 14/15 APRIL 2014

Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Approval of the list of "A" items

Non-legislative activities-Approval of the list of "A" itemsAGRICULTURECOREPER POINTS-(poss.)Proposal for a Council Decision approving the outcome of negotiations on behalfof the European Union for the conclusion of a new international agreement on olive oiland table olives=AdoptionFISHERIESFirst amendment to the Proposal for a Council Regulation fixing for 2014 the fishingopportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU watersand, for EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters (Atlantic and North Sea)=AdoptionProposal for a Council Regulation on establishing the fishing opportunities for anchovyin the Bay of Biscay for the 2013/14 fishing seasonInterinstitutional file: 2013/0236 (NLE)=Adoption-Report from the Task Force on Long Term Multi-Annual Management Plans=Exchange of views

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAAGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 19/20 MAY 2014

AGRICULTURELegislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Approval of the list of "A" items

SCA POINTS-(poss.)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council oninformation provision and promotion measures for agricultural products on the InternalMarket and in third countriesInterinstitutional file: 2013/0398 (COD)=General approach

Non-legislative activities-Approval of the list of "A" items

COREPER POINTS-(poss.)Draft Council position on the Communication from the Commission to theCouncil "The role of the European Union in the Food and Agriculture Organisation(FAO) after the Treaty of Lisbon:Updated Declaration of Competences and new arrangements between the Council andthe Commission for the exercise of membership rights of the EU and its MemberStates"=Adoption(poss.)Council Decision authorising the European Commission to sign, on behalf of theEuropean Union, the Legally Binding Agreement on Forests in Europe=Adoption

Any other business

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAAGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COUNCIL

LUXEMBOURG – 16/17 JUNE 2014AGRICULTURELegislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Approval of the list of "A" items

COREPER POINTS-(poss.)Animal, Plant and Control package (First reading)=State of playa)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council onAnimal HealthInterinstitutional file 2013/0136 (COD)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council onprotective measures against pests of plantsInterinstitutional file 2013/0141 (COD)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on theproduction and making available on the market of plant reproductive material(plant reproductive material law), and repealing Council Directives66/401/EEC, 66/402/EEC, 68/193/EC, 1998/56/EC, 1999/105/EC, 2002/53/EC,2002/54/EC, 2002/55/EC, 2002/56/EC, 2002/57/EC, 2008/72/EC and 2008/90/ECInterinstitutional file 2013/0137 (COD)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council onofficial controls and other official activities performed to ensure the applicationof food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health, plantreproductive material, plant protection products and amending Regulations (EC)No 999/2001, 1829/2003, 1831/2003, 1/2005, 396/2005, 834/2007, 1099/2009,1069/2009, 1107/2009, Regulations (EU) No 1151/2012, [….]/2013, and Directives98/58/EC, 1999/74/EC, 2007/43/EC, 2008/119/EC, 2008/120/EC and 2009/128/EC(Official controls Regulation)Interinstitutional file 2013/0140 (COD)

(poss.)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council onveterinary medicinal products=State of play(poss.)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council onMedicated Feed=State of play62DPG

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SCA POINTS-Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on OrganicFarming=State of play(poss.)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Councilamending Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Councilof 15 January 2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and theprotection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation(EEC) No 1576/89 (First reading)=Progress report

Non-legislative activities-Approval of the list of "A" items

SCA POINTS-(poss.)Proposal for a Council Decision establishing the position to be adopted on behalfof the European Union with regard to certain resolutions to be voted in the frameworkof the International Organisation for Vine and Wine (OIV)Interinstitutional file 2013/0129 (NLE)=AdoptionReport of the Commission concerning the implementation of the milk package=Presentation by the CommissionFISHERIESNon-legislative activities-(poss.)Communication from the Commission on Fishing opportunities for 2015=Presentation by the Commission=Orientation debate

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAENVIRONMENT COUNCIL

BRUSSELS – 3 MARCH 2014

Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of “A” itemsGreening the European Semester= Exchange of views

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAENVIRONMENT COUNCIL

LUXEMBOURG – 12 JUNE 2014

Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)Air-pollution packageExchange of views=(poss.)Framework for a safe and secure unconventional hydrocarbon extraction=Exchange of views(poss.)Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste to reduce the consumption of lightweightplastic carrier bags (First reading)Interinstitutional file 2013/0371 (COD)=Political agreement

Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" itemsBiodiversity: Draft Council conclusions on the 12th Conference of the Parties of the UNConvention on biological diversity (CBD COP 12) (PyeongChang, 6-17 October 2014)=Adoption

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Any other business-Current legislative proposals-(poss.)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Councilon the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of InvasiveAlien Species (First reading)Interinstitutional file 2013/0307 (COD)=Information from the Presidency

(poss.)Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on themonitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritimetransport and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (First reading)Interinstitutional file 2013/0224 (COD)=Progress report(poss.)Proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Doha amendment to theKyoto Protocol to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the jointfulfilment of commitments thereunder (First reading)Interinstitutional file 2013/0376 (NLE)=Progress reportInternational meetings and events=Information from the Presidency and the CommissionWork programme of the incoming Presidency=Information from the Italian delegation

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAEDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE AND SPORTS

BRUSSELS – 24 FEBRUARY 2014

Legislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Approval of the list of "A" items

Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" itemsDraft Council conclusions on investing in young people and lifelong learning throughefficient and innovative education and training=AdoptionDeveloping skills and enhancing employability in the light of PIAAC and PISA results=Policy debate(Public debate in accordance with article 8 (2) of the Council's Rules of Procedure)

Any other business

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PROVISIONAL AGENDAEDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE AND SPORT

BRUSSELS – 20/21 MAY 2014MEETING ON TUESDAY 20 MAY 2014EDUCATIONLegislative deliberations(Public deliberation in accordance with Article 16(8) of the Treaty on European Union)-Approval of the list of "A" items

Non-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" itemsDraft Council conclusions on Quality assurance at all levels of education and training=AdoptionDraft Council conclusions on Teacher education=AdoptionBenchmark on language learning=Policy debate

YOUTH-Draft Council conclusions on promoting youth entrepreneurship with special focus onsocial entrepreneurship in the field of culture to foster the social inclusion of all youngpeople=AdoptionDraft Council resolution on overview of the structured dialogue with young people onsocial inclusion=AdoptionDeveloping a new entrepreneurial mentality=Policy debate(Public debate in accordance with article 8 (2) of the Council's Rules of Procedure)

Any other business-Work programme of the incoming Presidency=Information from the Italian delegation

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MEETING ON WEDNESDAY 21 MAY 2014CULTURE / AUDIOVISUALNon-legislative activities--Approval of the list of "A" items(poss.)Council Decision on practical and procedural arrangements with a view to theappointment by the Council of three members to the selection and monitoring panel forthe European Capitals of Culture action=AdoptionDraft Council conclusions on contribution of the cultural and creative sector and inparticular cultural heritage to sustainable development=Adoption(poss.)Draft Council Decision on the position to be taken by the EU within theCommittee on Cultural Cooperation set up by the FTA between the EU and its MemberStates, of the one part, and the Republic of Korea, of the other part, as regards theestablishment of a list of 15 arbitratorsAdoption=(poss.)Proposal for a Council recommendation on European film in the digital era=Adoption(poss.)Work Plan for Culture beyond 2014=Policy debate

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SPORT-Draft Council conclusions on Gender equality in sport= AdoptionDraft Council resolution on Second EU Work Plan for Sport= AdoptionThe economic, social and environmental sustainability of major sport events=Policy debate(Public debate in accordance with article 8 (2) of the Council's Rules of Procedure)

Any other business

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