Final adoption

of amending budget No 2 of the European Union for the financial year 2009

(2009/456/EC, Euratom)

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 [1],

Having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2009, as finally adopted on 18 December 2008 [2],

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 [3],

Having regard to preliminary draft amending budget No 2 of the European Union for the financial year 2009, which the Commission presented on 2 February 2009,

Having regard to draft amending budget No 2/2009, which the Council established on 26 February 2009,

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 April 2009,

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 2009 has been finally adopted.

Done at Strasbourg, 22 April 2009.

The President

H.-G. P?ttering

[1] OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

[2] OJ L 69, 13.3.2009.

[3] OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.

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FINAL ADOPTION OF AMENDING BUDGET No 2 OF THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR THE 2009 FINANCIAL YEAR

CONTENTS

GENERAL STATEMENT OF REVENUE

C. Staff

STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE BY SECTION

Section III: Commission

— Expenditure

— Title 02: Enterprise

— Title 21: Development and relations with African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States

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C. STAFF

Section III — Commission

Bodies set up by the Communities and having legal personality

Decentralised bodies

European Railway Agency

Category and grade | Posts |

2009 | Amending budget No 2 | 2009 |

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 | | | | | | |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | | | | | |

AD 11 | | | | | | |

AD 10 | | 6 | | 1 | | 7 |

AD 9 | | 23 | | 2 | | 25 |

AD 8 | | 28 | | –3 | | 25 |

AD 7 | | 3 | | | | 3 |

AD 6 | | 9 | | 4 | | 13 |

AD 5 | | 22 | | –8 | | 14 |

Total grade AD | | 91 | | –3 | | 88 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 7 | | 1 | | 2 | | 3 |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | 3 | | 2 | | 5 |

AST 4 | | 7 | | –2 | | 5 |

AST 3 | | 5 | | | | 5 |

AST 2 | | 4 | | 3 | | 7 |

AST 1 | | 12 | | –2 | | 10 |

Total grade AST | | 33 | | 3 | | 36 |

Grand total | | 124 | | | | 124 |

Total staff | 124 | | 124 |

European Centre For Disease Prevention and Control

Category and grade | Posts |

2009 | Amending budget No 2 | 2009 |

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 | | 2 | | — | | 2 |

AD 13 | | — | | — | | — |

AD 12 | | 2 | | 1 | | 3 |

AD 11 | | 3 | | 2 | | 5 |

AD 10 | | 9 | | 3 | | 12 |

AD 9 | | 9 | | — | | 9 |

AD 8 | | 19 | | 14 | | 33 |

AD 7 | | 11 | | –6 | | 5 |

AD 6 | | 14 | | — | | 14 |

AD 5 | | 16 | | 16 | | 32 |

Total grade AD | | 86 | | 30 | | 116 |

AST 11 | | — | | — | | — |

AST 10 | | — | | — | | — |

AST 9 | | — | | — | | — |

AST 8 | | 1 | | — | | 1 |

AST 7 | | 2 | | — | | 2 |

AST 6 | | 5 | | 3 | | 8 |

AST 5 | | 7 | | — | | 7 |

AST 4 | | 18 | | 4 | | 22 |

AST 3 | | 3 | | –3 | | — |

AST 2 | | — | | 2 | | 2 |

AST 1 | | 8 | | 4 | | 12 |

Total grade AST | | 44 | | 10 | | 54 |

Grand total | | 130 | | 40 | | 170 |

Total staff | 130 | 40 | 170 |

European Joint Undertakings

SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU)

Category and grade | Posts |

2009 | Amending budget No 2 | 2009 |

Authorised under the Community budget | Amendments to the authorised establishment plan | Amended establishment plan |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 12 | | | | 4 | | 4 |

AD 11 | | | | | | |

AD 10 | | | | 2 | | 2 |

AD 9 | | | | | | |

AD 8 | | | | 6 | | 6 |

AD 7 | | | | 5 | | 5 |

AD 6 | | | | 4 | | 4 |

AD 5 | | | | 10 | | 10 |

Total grade AD | | | | 33 | | 33 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 4 | | | | | | |

AST 3 | | | | 2 | | 2 |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | 2 | | 2 |

Total grade AST | | | | 5 | | 5 |

Grand total | | | | 38 | | 38 |

Total staff | | 38 | 38 |

SECTION III

COMMISSION

EXPENDITURE

Title | Heading | Appropriations 2009 | Amending budget No 2 | New amount |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

01 | ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS | 431274845 | 486204845 | | | 431274845 | 486204845 |

02 | ENTERPRISE | 661343234 | 599408234 | | | 661343234 | 599408234 |

03 | COMPETITION | 89365444 | 89365444 | | | 89365444 | 89365444 |

04 | EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS | 11186932534 | 11201717411 | | | 11186932534 | 11201717411 |

05 | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | 54680222736 | 51476927732 | | | 54680222736 | 51476927732 |

06 | ENERGY AND TRANSPORT | 2737397751 | 2478016089 | | | 2737397751 | 2478016089 |

07 | ENVIRONMENT | 461326617 | 494088767 | | | 461326617 | 494088767 |

08 | RESEARCH | 4664691451 | 4960143801 | | | 4664691451 | 4960143801 |

09 | INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA | 1511261271 | 1354654271 | | | 1511261271 | 1354654271 |

10 | DIRECT RESEARCH | 370840000 | 365720000 | | | 370840000 | 365720000 |

11 | MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES | 984611598 | 897362121 | | | 984611598 | 897362121 |

12 | INTERNAL MARKET | 65419801 | 65366001 | | | 65419801 | 65366001 |

13 | REGIONAL POLICY | 37912392064 | 24569643256 | | | 37912392064 | 24569643256 |

14 | TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION | 130748625 | 105850625 | | | 130748625 | 105850625 |

15 | EDUCATION AND CULTURE | 1398343073 | 1361386073 | | | 1398343073 | 1361386073 |

16 | COMMUNICATION | 213154075 | 210444075 | | | 213154075 | 210444075 |

17 | HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION | 617002078 | 574749078 | | | 617002078 | 574749078 |

18 | AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE | 923429198 | 676944198 | | | 923429198 | 676944198 |

19 | EXTERNAL RELATIONS | 4012930514 | 3575276344 | | | 4012930514 | 3575276344 |

20 | TRADE | 79521772 | 78014772 | | | 79521772 | 78014772 |

21 | DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) STATES | 1869356351 | 1679167751 | | | 1869356351 | 1679167751 |

22 | ENLARGEMENT | 1079092368 | 1659080862 | | | 1079092368 | 1659080862 |

23 | HUMANITARIAN AID | 796716719 | 796716719 | | | 796716719 | 796716719 |

24 | FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD | 78351000 | 74151000 | | | 78351000 | 74151000 |

25 | COMMISSION'S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE | 186195522 | 186195522 | | | 186195522 | 186195522 |

26 | COMMISSION'S ADMINISTRATION | 969352759 | 974052759 | | | 969352759 | 974052759 |

27 | BUDGET | 277659904 | 277659904 | | | 277659904 | 277659904 |

28 | AUDIT | 10561499 | 10561499 | | | 10561499 | 10561499 |

29 | STATISTICS | 132463962 | 100288962 | | | 132463962 | 100288962 |

30 | PENSIONS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE | 1159931000 | 1159931000 | | | 1159931000 | 1159931000 |

31 | LANGUAGE SERVICES | 384323911 | 384323911 | | | 384323911 | 384323911 |

40 | RESERVES | 933398460 | 324495210 | | | 933398460 | 324495210 |

| Expenditure D — Total | 131009612136 | 113247908236 | | | 131009612136 | 113247908236 |

TITLE 02

ENTERPRISE

Overall objectives

- Promote the European growth and jobs strategy.

- Strengthen the sustainable competitiveness of European Union industry.

- Increase innovation.

- Encourage the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises.

- Manage the internal market for goods to the benefit of European Union industry and citizens.

- Strengthen the space sector and improve security technology.

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2009 | Amending budget No 2 | New amount |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

02 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF ENTERPRISE POLICY AREA | 110810634 | 110810634 | | | 110810634 | 110810634 |

02 02 | COMPETITIVENESS, INDUSTRIAL POLICY, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 156610000 | 144914850 | | | 156610000 | 144914850 |

02 03 | INTERNAL MARKET FOR GOODS AND SECTORAL POLICIES | 142419000 | 136420250 | | | 142419000 | 136420250 |

02 04 | COOPERATION — SPACE AND SECURITY | 251503600 | 207262500 | | | 251503600 | 207262500 |

| Title 02 — Total | 661343234 | 599408234 | | | 661343234 | 599408234 |

COMPETITIVENESS, INDUSTRIAL POLICY, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2009 | Amending budget No 2 | New amount |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

02 02

COMPETITIVENESS, INDUSTRIAL POLICY, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

02 02 01 | Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme | 1.1 | 139210000 | 125951950 | | | 139210000 | 125951950 |

| Article 02 02 01 — Subtotal | | 139210000 | 125951950 | | | 139210000 | 125951950 |

02 02 02

Supplementing the work on competitiveness, innovation and entrepreneurship

02 02 02 01 | Supplementing the work on industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union | 1.1 | 3100000 | 2991900 | | | 3100000 | 2991900 |

02 02 02 02 | Completing and supplementing the work on the programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) | 1.1 | p.m. | 1000000 | | | p.m. | 1000000 |

| Article 02 02 02 — Subtotal | | 3100000 | 3991900 | | | 3100000 | 3991900 |

02 02 03

Improving the business environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

02 02 03 01 | Consolidation of the internal market — Pilot project for cooperation and cluster-building among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | | | p.m. | p.m. |

02 02 03 02 | Support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the new financial environment | 1.1 | p.m. | 1500000 | | | p.m. | 1500000 |

02 02 03 03 | Pilot project — Transfer of expertise through mentoring in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) | 1.1 | p.m. | 750000 | | | p.m. | 750000 |

02 02 03 04 | Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs | 1.1 | p.m. | 1000000 | | | p.m. | 1000000 |

02 02 03 05 | Preparatory action — Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs | 1.1 | 5000000 | 2100000 | | | 5000000 | 2100000 |

02 02 03 06 | Preparatory action — Harmonised e-business processes and standards between European SMEs of interrelated industry sectors | 1.1 | 2000000 | 2000000 | | | 2000000 | 2000000 |

| Article 02 02 03 — Subtotal | | 7000000 | 7350000 | | | 7000000 | 7350000 |

02 02 04 | Small Business Act (SBA) | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | | | p.m. | p.m. |

| Article 02 02 04 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | | | p.m. | p.m. |

02 02 05

Enlargement programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

02 02 05 01 | Enlargement programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) | 1.1 | p.m. | 180000 | | | p.m. | 180000 |

02 02 05 05 | Pilot project — Measures to promote cooperation and partnerships between micro, small and medium-sized enterprises | 1.1 | p.m. | 560000 | | | p.m. | 560000 |

| Article 02 02 05 — Subtotal | | p.m. | 740000 | | | p.m. | 740000 |

02 02 06 | Pilot project — Regions of knowledge | 1.1 | p.m. | 131000 | | | p.m. | 131000 |

| Article 02 02 06 — Subtotal | | p.m. | 131000 | | | p.m. | 131000 |

02 02 08 | Preparatory action — European Destinations of Excellence | 1.1 | 2500000 | 2500000 | | | 2500000 | 2500000 |

| Article 02 02 08 — Subtotal | | 2500000 | 2500000 | | | 2500000 | 2500000 |

02 02 09 | Preparatory action — The European Union assuming its role in a globalised world | 1.1 | p.m. | 1200000 | | | p.m. | 1200000 |

| Article 02 02 09 — Subtotal | | p.m. | 1200000 | | | p.m. | 1200000 |

02 02 10 | Pilot project — Technology transfer | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | | | p.m. | p.m. |

| Article 02 02 10 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | | | p.m. | p.m. |

02 02 11 | Preparatory action — GMES operational services | 1.1 | 3000000 | 1000000 | | | 3000000 | 1000000 |

| Article 02 02 11 — Subtotal | | 3000000 | 1000000 | | | 3000000 | 1000000 |

02 02 12 | Pilot project — Facilitating access to insurance by self-employed builders and small building firms so as to stimulate innovation and the promotion of eco-technologies in the European Union | 1.1 | p.m. | 250000 | | | p.m. | 250000 |

| Article 02 02 12 — Subtotal | | p.m. | 250000 | | | p.m. | 250000 |

02 02 13 | Preparatory action — Opportunities for internationalisation of SMEs | 1.1 | 1500000 | 1500000 | | | 1500000 | 1500000 |

| Article 02 02 13 — Subtotal | | 1500000 | 1500000 | | | 1500000 | 1500000 |

02 02 14 | Preparatory action — Sustainable tourism | 1.1 | 300000 | 300000 | | | 300000 | 300000 |

| Article 02 02 14 — Subtotal | | 300000 | 300000 | | | 300000 | 300000 |

| Chapter 02 02 — Total | | 156610000 | 144914850 | | | 156610000 | 144914850 |

Preparatory action — GMES operational services

Appropriations 2009 | Amending budget No 2 | New amount |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3000000 | 1000000 | | | 3000000 | 1000000 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the progressive operational implementation of Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) services and to implement a reference data service element. Reference data are not always available at MS level or are not harmonised at pan-EU level. It encompasses the development of interfaces to access and integrate existing reference data, completed with the production of specific basic reference data which are not yet available or up-to-date or not accurate enough, or data which should be produced at European level (e.g. surface models, topomaps, orthoimagery, thematic data such as soil maps etc.). This service element should be organised in partnership with existing data providers (e.g. National Mapping Agencies) and should where possible result in tangible benefits to users.

This action is expected to have a unifying role with a view to gradually moving all GMES services from pure research activities towards market innovation.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

TITLE 21

DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) STATES

Overall objectives

- Development cooperation under this heading is centred on the objective of poverty reduction and achieving the millennium development goals (MDGs) consistent with the objectives of sustainable development and the gradual integration of developing countries into the world economy:

- promote democracy and the rule of law, and the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms,

- contribute to peace and stability, and to conflict prevention.

- In this context the European Community will continue to develop its role as a centre of excellence for European Union thinking on development policies and to strengthen the European Union's impact on the international development agenda. The EC will also continue to work towards the full implementation of the international aid effectiveness agenda, in particular through enhanced coordination with Member States and with international donors, and through division of labour.

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2009 | Amending budget No 2 | New amount |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

21 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH ACP STATES POLICY AREA | 301397701 | 301397701 | | | 301397701 | 301397701 |

21 02 | FOOD SECURITY | 715185000 | 662000000 | | | 715185000 | 662000000 |

21 03 | NON-STATE ACTORS IN DEVELOPMENT | 216987000 | 160000000 | | | 216987000 | 160000000 |

21 04 | ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING ENERGY | 143409150 | 142569050 | | | 143409150 | 142569050 |

21 05 | HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | 140882500 | 147200000 | | | 140882500 | 147200000 |

21 06 | GEOGRAPHICAL COOPERATION WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) STATES | 301239000 | 215200000 | | | 301239000 | 215200000 |

21 07 | DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION ACTIONS AND AD HOC PROGRAMMES | 32579000 | 32579000 | | | 32579000 | 32579000 |

21 08 | POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH ACP STATES POLICY AREA | 17677000 | 18222000 | | | 17677000 | 18222000 |

21 49 | EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION | — | p.m. | | | — | p.m. |

| Title 21 — Total | 1869356351 | 1679167751 | | | 1869356351 | 1679167751 |

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF "DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH ACP STATES" POLICY AREA

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2009 | Amending budget No 2 | New amount |

21 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH ACP STATES POLICY AREA

21 01 01

Expenditure related to staff in active employment of Development and relations with ACP States policy area

21 01 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment of Development Directorate-General | 5 | 54861644 [1] | | 54861644 [1] |

21 01 01 02 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment of Development delegations of the Commission of the European Communities | 5 | 80296128 | | 80296128 |

| Article 21 01 01 — Subtotal | | 135157772 | | 135157772 |

21 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of Development and relations with ACP States policy area

21 01 02 01 | External staff of Development Directorate-General | 5 | 4503155 | | 4503155 |

21 01 02 02 | External staff of Development delegations of the Commission of the European Communities | 5 | 30429792 | | 30429792 |

21 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure of Development Directorate-General | 5 | 6140096 | | 6140096 |

21 01 02 12 | Other management expenditure of Development delegations of the Commission of the European Communities | 5 | 7803072 | | 7803072 |

| Article 21 01 02 — Subtotal | | 48876115 | | 48876115 |

21 01 03

Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services, buildings and related expenditure of Development and relations with ACP States policy area

21 01 03 01 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of Development Directorate-General | 5 | 4005446 | | 4005446 |

21 01 03 02 | Buildings and related expenditure of Development delegations of the Commission of the European Communities | 5 | 69051168 | | 69051168 |

| Article 21 01 03 — Subtotal | | 73056614 | | 73056614 |

21 01 04

Support expenditure for operations of Development and relations with ACP States policy area

21 01 04 01 | Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI) — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 32173200 | | 32173200 |

21 01 04 03 | Evaluation of the results of Community aid, follow-up and audit measures — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 1680000 | | 1680000 |

21 01 04 04 | Coordination and promotion of awareness on development issues — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 204000 | | 204000 |

21 01 04 05 | Facility for rapid response to soaring food prices in developing countries — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 10000000 | | 10000000 |

21 01 04 10 | EDF contribution to common administrative support expenditure | 4 | p.m. | | p.m. |

21 01 04 20 | Administrative support expenditures for Development and relations with ACP States policy area | 4 | 250000 | | 250000 |

| Article 21 01 04 — Subtotal | | 44307200 | | 44307200 |

| Chapter 21 01 — Total | | 301397701 | | 301397701 |

Support expenditure for operations of "Development and relations with ACP States" policy area

Facility for rapid response to soaring food prices in developing countries — Expenditure on administrative management

Appropriations 2009 | Amending budget No 2 | New amount |

10000000 | | 10000000 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on support staff in delegations (contract staff, detached national experts, local agents) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Commission's delegations in non-member countries, as well as for the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the temporary staff remunerated from the appropriations in this item

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Community and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa), of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 2 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each Chapter.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under budget line 21 02 03

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1337/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing a facility for rapid response to soaring food prices in developing countries (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 62).

[1] An appropriation of EUR 812945 is entered in Article 40 01 40.

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