RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Arrangement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway on the modalities of its participation in the European Asylum Support Office

on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Arrangement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway on the modalities of its participation in the European Asylum Support Office

(18141/2013 – C7‑0107/2014 – 2013/0427(NLE))

(Consent)

The European Parliament,

–       having regard to the draft Council decision (18141/2013),

–       having regard to the draft Arrangement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway on the modalities of its participation in the European Asylum Support Office (18140/2013),

–       having regard to the request for consent submitted by the Council in accordance with Articles 74 and 78(1) and (2) and Article 218(6), second subparagraph, point (a) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (C7-0107/2014),

–       having regard to Rule 81(1), first and third subparagraphs, Rule 81(2), and Rule 90(7) of its Rules of Procedure,

–       having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A7-0257/2014),

1.      Gives its consent to conclusion of the Arrangement;

2.      Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and of the Kingdom of Norway.