Decision 2021/777 - EU position in the International Grains Council with respect to the extension of the Grains Trade Convention, 1995 - Main contents
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Council Decision (EU) 2021/777 of 10 May 2021 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the International Grains Council with respect to the extension of the Grains Trade Convention, 1995| Legal instrument | Decision |
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| Number legal act | Decision 2021/777 |
| Original proposal | COM(2021)125  |
| CELEX number i | 32021D0777 |
| Document | 10-05-2021; Date of adoption |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 12-05-2021; OJ L 167 p. 39-39 |
| Effect | 10-05-2021; Entry into force Date of document See Art 2 |
| End of validity | 31-12-9999 |
12.5.2021 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 167/39 |
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2021/777
of 10 May 2021
on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the International Grains Council with respect to the extension of the Grains Trade Convention, 1995
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(4), first subparagraph, in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1) |
The Grains Trade Convention, 1995 (‘the Convention’) was concluded by the Union by means of Council Decision 96/88/EC (1) and entered into force on 1 July 1995. The Convention was concluded for a period of three years. |
(2) |
Pursuant to Article 33 of the Convention, the International Grains Council is able to extend the Convention for successive periods not exceeding two years on each occasion. Since its conclusion, the Convention has regularly been extended for further periods of two years. The Convention was last extended by decision of the International Grains Council on 10 June 2019 and remains in force until 30 June 2021. |
(3) |
During its 53rd session, which will be held on 7 June 2021, the International Grains Council is to decide on the extension of the Convention for a further period of up to two years from 1 July 2021. |
(4) |
It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union’s behalf in the 53rd session of the International Grains Council, as an extension of the Convention is in the interest of the Union, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The position to be taken on the Union’s behalf in the 53rd session of the International Grains Council shall be to vote in favour of the extension of the Grains Trade Convention, 1995, for a further period of up to two years from 1 July 2021.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 10 May 2021.
For the Council
The President
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J.BORRELL FONTELLES
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Council Decision 96/88/EC of 19 December 1995 concerning the approval by the European Community of the Grains Trade Convention and the Food Aid Convention, constituting the International Grains Agreement 1995 (OJ L 21, 27.1.1996, p. 47).
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