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	<span style="color: red;">(13) The Board Members may, by mail or electronically, authorize another Board Member to represent them at any meeting of the Board. A Board Members may only represent one other Board Member at a time. The mandate is valid for only one meeting.		<span style="color: red;">(13) The Board Members may, by mail or electronically, authorize another Board Member to represent them at any meeting of the Board. A Board Members may only represent one other Board Member at a time. The mandate is valid for only one meeting.

	<span style="color: red;">(14) The Board ~~shall~~ only validly deliberate if at least half of its members are present or represented. Its decisions ~~shall be~~ taken by a majority of the members present or represented.		<span style="color: red;">(14) '''The Board may only validly deliberate if at least half of its members are present or represented. Its''' decisions are taken by a majority of the members present or represented.

	<span style="color: red;">(15) Unless otherwise provided in the statutes, Board Members participating in the Board meeting by videoconference or by telecommunications means allowing their identification shall be deemed present for the purpose of calculating the quorum and the required majority. These means must meet technical specifications that guarantee effective participation in the board meeting, the deliberations of which are broadcast continuously. A meeting held by such remote communication means is deemed to take place at the association's registered office.		<span style="color: red;">(15) Unless otherwise provided in the statutes, Board Members participating in the Board meeting by videoconference or by telecommunications means allowing their identification shall be deemed present for the purpose of calculating the quorum and the required majority. These means must meet technical specifications that guarantee effective participation in the board meeting, the deliberations of which are broadcast continuously. A meeting held by such remote communication means is deemed to take place at the association's registered office.

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Article 16 (14)

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	<span style="color: red;">(13) The Board Members may, by mail or electronically, authorize another Board Member to represent them at any meeting of the Board. A Board Members may only represent one other Board Member at a time. The mandate is valid for only one meeting.		<span style="color: red;">(13) The Board Members may, by mail or electronically, authorize another Board Member to represent them at any meeting of the Board. A Board Members may only represent one other Board Member at a time. The mandate is valid for only one meeting.

	<span style="color: red;">(14) ~~Unless otherwise provided in the statutes, the~~ Board shall only validly deliberate if at least half of its members are present or represented. Its decisions shall be taken by a majority of the members present or represented.		<span style="color: red;">(14) The Board shall only validly deliberate if at least half of its members are present or represented. Its decisions shall be taken by a majority of the members present or represented.

	<span style="color: red;">(15) Unless otherwise provided in the statutes, Board Members participating in the Board meeting by videoconference or by telecommunications means allowing their identification shall be deemed present for the purpose of calculating the quorum and the required majority. These means must meet technical specifications that guarantee effective participation in the board meeting, the deliberations of which are broadcast continuously. A meeting held by such remote communication means is deemed to take place at the association's registered office.		<span style="color: red;">(15) Unless otherwise provided in the statutes, Board Members participating in the Board meeting by videoconference or by telecommunications means allowing their identification shall be deemed present for the purpose of calculating the quorum and the required majority. These means must meet technical specifications that guarantee effective participation in the board meeting, the deliberations of which are broadcast continuously. A meeting held by such remote communication means is deemed to take place at the association's registered office.

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	===Article <span style="color: red;">11</span> – Resignation, Exclusion, Suspension, Loss of Membership and Death / Dissolution / Bankruptcy===		===Article <span style="color: red;">11</span> – Resignation, Exclusion, Suspension, Loss of Membership and Death / Dissolution / Bankruptcy===

	(1) Any member, whatever their identity, may at any time resign from the Association. The resignation must be notified to the Board by registered letter from a duly mandated person to the registered office of the Association. The resignation shall come into effect immediately or as otherwise specified in the letter of resignation, but the member resigning remains bound by all outstanding debts contracted with the Association until the end of the financial year in which the resignation came into effect.		(1) Any member, whatever their identity, may at any time resign from the Association. The resignation must be notified to the Board by registered letter from a duly mandated person to the registered office of the Association <span style="color: red;"> or through an email from a duly mandated person sent to the Board.</span>. The resignation shall come into effect immediately or as otherwise specified in the letter of resignation, but the member resigning remains bound by all outstanding debts contracted with the Association until the end of the financial year in which the resignation came into effect.

	(2) If a new Ordinary Member Party is superordinate to an existing Ordinary Member Party, the subordinate party shall automatically become an Observer Member Party.		(2) If a new Ordinary Member Party is superordinate to an existing Ordinary Member Party, the subordinate party shall automatically become an Observer Member Party.
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	(4) A suspended member is obliged to uphold its financial obligations to the Association. The suspended member may attend meetings of the Association but without voting rights. A suspended member can regain its membership if it complies with its obligations and the criteria for membership. Such compliance must be formally notified to the Board who then may recommend to the Council to lift the suspension.		(4) A suspended member is obliged to uphold its financial obligations to the Association. The suspended member may attend meetings of the Association but without voting rights. A suspended member can regain its membership if it complies with its obligations and the criteria for membership. Such compliance must be formally notified to the Board who then may recommend to the Council to lift the suspension.

	(5) The exclusion of a member is also decided by the Council. The exclusion comes into effect immediately after the decision of the Council but the excluded member remains bound by all outstanding debts contracted with the Association until the end of the financial year in which the exclusion came into effect.		(5) The exclusion of a member is also decided by the Council <span style="color: red;">with a two thirds majority vote of the members present or represented (Art 17 (2) '''law of 07.08.2023''')</span>. The exclusion comes into effect immediately after the decision of the Council but the excluded member remains bound by all outstanding debts contracted with the Association until the end of the financial year in which the exclusion came into effect.

	(6) A proposal for suspension or expulsion of a member may be submitted by any Ordinary Member or the Board, but not more than once on the same grounds. All decisions on the suspension and exclusion of a member are taken by a three-quarter majority. The concerned members may not vote on such a decision. The names of the concerned parties, organisations or individuals on whose suspension or exclusion the Council will vote and the grounds on which the proposed suspension or expulsion is based shall be named in the agenda of the meeting and sent to all Council members with the invitation to the next Council meeting. If this was not done, the non-attending Council members shall be allowed to send their vote on the suspensions and exclusions after the Council meeting. The concerned member shall have the opportunity to plead its case during the Council meeting and hand out a statement which shall be published with the minutes of the Council meeting. The suspension or expulsion decision sets forth the grounds on which the suspension or expulsion is based but apart from that, the decision does not need to be justified, but it shall give reasons. A copy of the letter shall be sent to the expelled member by registered letter, within 15 calendar days.		(6) A proposal for suspension or expulsion of a member may be submitted by any Ordinary Member or the Board, but not more than once on the same grounds. All decisions on the suspension and exclusion of a member are taken by a three-quarter majority. The concerned members may not vote on such a decision. The names of the concerned parties, organisations or individuals on whose suspension or exclusion the Council will vote and the grounds on which the proposed suspension or expulsion is based shall be named in the agenda of the meeting and sent to all Council members with the invitation to the next Council meeting. If this was not done, the non-attending Council members shall be allowed to send their vote on the suspensions and exclusions after the Council meeting. The concerned member shall have the opportunity to plead its case during the Council meeting and hand out a statement which shall be published with the minutes of the Council meeting. The suspension or expulsion decision sets forth the grounds on which the suspension or expulsion is based but apart from that, the decision does not need to be justified, but it shall give reasons. A copy of the letter shall be sent to the expelled member by registered letter, within 15 calendar days.
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	===Article <span style="color: red;">12</span> – Membership Fees===		===Article <span style="color: red;">12</span> – Membership Fees===

	(1) A fee is requested of the <s>Ordinate</s> <span style="color: red;">Ordinary</span> Members. The amount of which is set annually by the Council on proposal of the Board represented by the Treasurer. The Treasurer will meet up with all the Ordinary Member <s>Parties</s> Treasurers to discuss the obligations of the member parties in regard to the annual fee in advance of the first Council meeting of the year. The Ordinary Member <s>Parties</s> have to hand out to the Treasurer a copy of their la<span style="color: red;">te</span>st annual accounts in advance of the meeting. If no agreement can be reached, the <span style="color: red;">Ordinary</span> member <s>parties</s> will pay the same fee as last year. Membership Fees are fixed in Euro <span style="color: red;">(€)</span>; they are payable without deduction of incurred costs.		(1) A fee is requested of the <s>Ordinate</s> <span style="color: red;">Ordinary</span> Members. The amount of which is set annually by the Council on proposal of the Board represented by the Treasurer. The Treasurer will meet up with all the Ordinary Member <s>Parties</s> Treasurers to discuss the obligations of the member parties in regard to the annual fee in advance of the first Council meeting of the year. The Ordinary Member <s>Parties</s> have to hand out to the Treasurer a copy of their la<span style="color: red;">te</span>st annual accounts in advance of the meeting. If no agreement can be reached, the <span style="color: red;">Ordinary</span> member <s>parties</s> will pay the same fee as last year. Membership Fees are fixed in Euro <span style="color: red;">(€, EUR)</span> ; they are payable without deduction of incurred costs.

	(2) The annual Membership Fees of the Association's Ordinary Members consist of a basic fee and an additional part based on decision of the Council.		(2) The annual Membership Fees of the Association's Ordinary Members consist of a basic fee and an additional part based on decision of the Council.
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	(7) The Council will meet at least once in a calendar year <span style="color: red;">during the first half of the year ['''Nota bene:''' Article 18 of the Law 07.08.2023]</span>, more often if requested by at least <s>1/4</s> <span style="color: red;">a fifth</span> of the Ordinary Members or by a decision of the Board. Meeting may be in person or online. If the Council meeting is in person, remote participation of non-attending members shall be possible. The Board will prepare the meetings and invite all members by email at least one month before the date of the Council meeting. In urgent cases this time may be shortened to an appropriate length<span style="color: red;">, but not less than fifteen (15) days. ['''Nota bene:''' Article 12 (1) of the Law 07.08.2023]</span>. The invitation to the Council meeting has to specify date, time, place and the draft agenda of the meeting. A link to a website with the agenda in the invitation shall be sufficient and necessary.		(7) The Council will meet at least once in a calendar year <span style="color: red;">during the first half of the year ['''Nota bene:''' Article 18 of the Law 07.08.2023]</span>, more often if requested by at least <s>1/4</s> <span style="color: red;">a fifth</span> of the Ordinary Members or by a decision of the Board. Meeting may be in person or online. If the Council meeting is in person, remote participation of non-attending members shall be possible. The Board will prepare the meetings and invite all members by email at least one month before the date of the Council meeting. In urgent cases this time may be shortened to an appropriate length<span style="color: red;">, but not less than fifteen (15) days. ['''Nota bene:''' Article 12 (1) of the Law 07.08.2023]</span>. The invitation to the Council meeting has to specify date, time, place and the draft agenda of the meeting. A link to a website with the agenda in the invitation shall be sufficient and necessary.

	(8) Save in the cases provided for in <s>Articles 6 and 8</s> <span style="color: red;">Article 13 (2)</span> of the Luxembourgish law of <s>21st April 1928</s> <span style="color: red;">August 7, 2023</span> on non-profit associations (ASBL) and foundations, as amended, the meeting may legitimately consider items not announced on the agenda, provided that all members of the Council are present and/or represented and so agree at the meeting by a simple majority vote of all the voting Ordinary Members.		(8) Save in the cases provided for in <s>Articles 6 and 8</s> <span style="color: red;">Article 13 (2)</span> of the Luxembourgish law of <s>21st April 1928</s> <span style="color: red;">August 7, 2023</span> on non-profit associations (ASBL) and foundations, as amended, the meeting may legitimately consider items not announced on the agenda, provided that all <span style="color: red;"> present or represented</span> members of the Council <s>'''are present and/or represented and so''' agree at the meeting by a simple majority vote of all the voting Ordinary Members</s> <span style="color: red;">agree to this during the meeting by a vote of the unanimous consent of the members of the Council present or represented (Art 13 ('''3''') '''Law of 07.08.2023)</span>.

	(9) Counter-proposals directly related to items on the agenda shall be published on the website containing the agenda and send by email to all Members preferably one week in advance of the meeting, but the meeting may also adopt proposals handed in until the voting by a simple majority vote of all the voting Ordinary Members. If they have been handed in a week in advance of the meeting, they are automatically admitted.		(9) Counter-proposals directly related to items on the agenda shall be published on the website containing the agenda and send by email to all Members preferably one week in advance of the meeting, but the meeting may also adopt proposals handed in until the voting by a simple majority vote of all the voting Ordinary Members. If they have been handed in a week in advance of the meeting, they are automatically admitted.

	(10) Minutes of all Council meetings will be published on an appropriate website of the Association at the latest six <span style="color: red;">(6)</span> weeks after a Council meeting. The minutes shall entail all decisions of the Council and the votes of each Ordinary Member, the Pirate Group in the European Parliament and the Young Pirates of Europe (YPE).		(10) Minutes of all Council meetings will be published on an appropriate website of the Association at the latest six <span style="color: red;">(6)</span> weeks after a Council meeting. The minutes shall entail all decisions of the Council and the votes of each Ordinary Member, the Pirate Group in the European Parliament and the Young Pirates of Europe (YPE).

			<span style="color: red;">(11) Members may be represented by another member. (Art. 12(3) '''Law of 07.08.2023''')</span>

			<span style="color: red;">(12) Members who participate in the general assembly by videoconference or by means of telecommunications allowing their identification are deemed present. (Art. 12(3) '''Law of 07.08.2023)</span>


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	(2) Decisions regarding amendments to the Statutes can only be taken if there is an attendance quota of two-thirds of the members entitled to vote present or represented and shall be taken with a double majority of two-thirds of the votes cast by two-thirds of the Ordinary Members taking part in the voting, except for decisions on the Principles (Art. 4) and Objectives (Art. 5) where consent of all the Ordinary Council Members is necessary.		(2) Decisions regarding amendments to the Statutes can only be taken if there is an attendance quota of two-thirds of the members entitled to vote present or represented and shall be taken with a double majority of two-thirds of the votes cast by two-thirds of the Ordinary Members taking part in the voting, except for decisions on the Principles (Art. 4) and Objectives (Art. 5) where consent of all the Ordinary Council Members is necessary.

	(3) <s>Any decision amending the Statutes shall be submitted to the Company Registrar ('''RCS''' ''Registre de Commerce et des Sociétés'') and published according to the law.</s> '''<span style="color: red;">The statutes thus amended by the Council will be filed in their entirety within a maximum period of one month from their approval with a view to their publication, in accordance with the provisions of Title I, Chapter Vbis of the amended law of December 19, 2002 in the Trade and Companies Register (RCS).</span>'''		<span style="color: red;">(3) If two thirds of the members are not present or represented to decide on statutory changes at the first Council Meeting, a second Council Meeting must be summoned. The second Council Meeting must take place no earlier than 15 days after the first Council Meeting took place and its invitation must be sent at least 8 days before. This second Council Meeting shall deliberate and vote regardless of the number of present or represented members. (Art 15 (4) & (5) '''Law of 07.08.2023''')</span>

			(<span style="color: red;">4</span>) <s>Any decision amending the Statutes shall be submitted to the Company Registrar ('''RCS''' ''Registre de Commerce et des Sociétés'') and published according to the law.</s> '''<span style="color: red;">The statutes thus amended by the Council will be filed in their entirety within a maximum period of one month from their approval with a view to their publication, in accordance with the provisions of Title I, Chapter Vbis of the amended law of December 19, 2002 in the Trade and Companies Register (RCS).</span>'''

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	===~~Art.~~ <span style="color: red;">17</span> - Election of the Board Members===		===Article <span style="color: red;">17</span> - Election of the Board Members===

	(1) Each candidate must be nominated by an Ordinary Member.		(1) Each candidate must be nominated by an Ordinary Member.
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	===~~Art.~~ <span style="color: red;">18</span> - Chairperson and Vice-Chairpersons===		===Article <span style="color: red;">18</span> - Chairperson and Vice-Chairpersons===

	(1) The Chairperson represents the association to the public. The Chairperson shall ensure that the Board convenes on regular intervals.		(1) The Chairperson represents the association to the public. The Chairperson shall ensure that the Board convenes on regular intervals.
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	===~~Art.~~ <span style="color: red;">19</span> - Treasurer===		===Article <span style="color: red;">19</span> - Treasurer===

	(1) The main focus of this function is to supervise <span style="color: green;">'''and to write'''</span> the budget<span style="color: green;">''', the amending budget'''</span> and the <span style="color: green;">'''annual'''</span> accounts and to exercise financial control. All payments are made by the Treasurer or the person authorized to make payments.		(1) The main focus of this function is to supervise <span style="color: green;">'''and to write'''</span> the budget<span style="color: green;">''', the amending budget'''</span> and the <span style="color: green;">'''annual'''</span> accounts and to exercise financial control. All payments are made by the Treasurer or the person authorized to make payments.
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	===~~Art.~~ <span style="color: red;">20</span> - Representation===		===Article <span style="color: red;">20</span> - Representation===

	(1) The Board represents the Association in all judicial and extra judicial acts. Represented by the Chairperson or the person substituting for them, it acts as plaintiff or defendant in all the judicial actions and decides whether or not to use recourse. The Board may appoint an attorney-in-fact, and is legally bound by acts of such a person within the limits of their power of attorney.		(1) The Board represents the Association in all judicial and extra judicial acts. Represented by the Chairperson or the person substituting for them, it acts as plaintiff or defendant in all the judicial actions and decides whether or not to use recourse. The Board may appoint an attorney-in-fact, and is legally bound by acts of such a person within the limits of their power of attorney.
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	==Code of Conduct Council==		==Code of Conduct Council==
	===~~Art.~~ <span style="color: red;">21</span> - Code of Conduct Council===		===Article <span style="color: red;">21</span> - Code of Conduct Council===

	(1) Elections to the Code of Conduct Council are to be held at the same time as the PPEU board. 3 individuals are to be elected to the Code of Conduct Council. The appointment of the Council shall be done at a PPEU council meeting.		(1) Elections to the Code of Conduct Council are to be held at the same time as the PPEU board. 3 individuals are to be elected to the Code of Conduct Council. The appointment of the Council shall be done at a PPEU council meeting.
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	==Finances==		==Finances==
	===~~Art.~~ <span style="color: red;">22</span> – Financial Provisions===		===Article <span style="color: red;">22</span> – Financial Provisions===

	(1) The financial year of the Association shall run from 1 January to 31 December of the same year.		(1) The financial year of the Association shall run from 1 January to 31 December of the same year.
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	===~~Art.~~ <span style="color: red;">23</span> – Reimbursement===		===Article <span style="color: red;">23</span> – Reimbursement===

	(1) The Council may decide to grant reimbursement of costs in relation with offices and functions fulfilled for the Association, if the financial situation of the Association allows. This decision will be made at the annual Council meeting together with the adoption of the budget for the next year.		(1) The Council may decide to grant reimbursement of costs in relation with offices and functions fulfilled for the Association, if the financial situation of the Association allows. This decision will be made at the annual Council meeting together with the adoption of the budget for the next year.
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	===~~Art.~~ <span style="color: red;">24</span> – Audit===		===Article <span style="color: red;">24</span> – Audit===

	(1) If, pursuant to the provisions applicable to, auditing of the financial condition, annual accounts and their regularity from the point of view of the law on not-for-profit associations and the status of transactions to be reflected in the annual accounts shall be entrusted to one or more <span style="color: green;">approved statutory</span> auditors according to Art. 24 (2).		(1) If, pursuant to the provisions applicable to, auditing of the financial condition, annual accounts and their regularity from the point of view of the law on not-for-profit associations and the status of transactions to be reflected in the annual accounts shall be entrusted to one or more <span style="color: green;">approved statutory</span> auditors according to Art. 24 (2).
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	===~~Art.~~ <span style="color: red;">27</span> – Change of the Pirate Manifesto===		===Article <span style="color: red;">27</span> – Change of the Pirate Manifesto===

	(1) The Pirate Manifesto combines the identified common policies of the member parties in a document representing the common policies of the Association and is an integral part of these Statutes.		(1) The Pirate Manifesto combines the identified common policies of the member parties in a document representing the common policies of the Association and is an integral part of these Statutes.
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	==Transitional Provisions==		==Transitional Provisions==
	===~~Art.~~ <span style="color: red;">29</span> – Transitional Clause===		===Article <span style="color: red;">29</span> – Transitional Clause===

	(1) Within 6 months from the day when the PPEU is recognised by the EU as a Political Party at the EU level an extraordinary convention shall convene to revise all statutes and in particular to decide on new paragraphes regulating		(1) Within 6 months from the day when the PPEU is recognised by the EU as a Political Party at the EU level an extraordinary convention shall convene to revise all statutes and in particular to decide on new paragraphes regulating

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	<noinclude>[[Category:PPEU]] [[Category:Europe]] </noinclude>		<noinclude>[[Category:PPEU]] [[Category:Europe]] </noinclude>
	'''French version: [[Statuts PPEU-fr]]'''<br>		'''French version: [[Statuts PPEU-fr]]'''<br>
	[https://legilux.public.lu/eli/etat/leg/loi/2023/08/07/a592/consolide/20241213 Law of August 7, 2023 on non-profit associations and foundations.]
			'''[https://legilux.public.lu/eli/etat/leg/loi/2023/08/07/a592/consolide/20241213 Law of 7 August 2023 on non-profit associations and foundations.]'''<br>[https://www.lbr.lu/mjrcs/jsp/webapp/static/mjrcs/en/mjrcs/pdf/RCS_LOI_19_12_2002_Au_13_01_2019.pdf Law of 19 December 2002 on the Trade and Company Register]<br>
			[https://www.lbr.lu/mjrcs-rbe/jsp/webapp/static/mjrcs/en/mjrcs-rbe/pdf/vers_coord_loi_13_01_2019.pdf Law of 13 January 2019 establishing the Beneficial Owner Register]<br>
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	===Article 3 - Language===		===Article 3 - Language===

	(1) In the event of divergence or of doubt between these statutes in the original version in English and any version in another language, the English language version prevails. '''<span style="color: green;">However, as the Association is governed by Luxembourg law, the version published by the Electronic Register of Companies and Associations (RESA) has legal force and is enforceable.</span>'''		(1) In the event of divergence or of doubt between these statutes in the original version in English and any version in another language, the English language version prevails.

	(2) English shall be the working language of the Association. Any initiatives and proposals can only be adopted, if they have been translated into English prior to the start of the decision-making-process on the level of the Association.		(2) English shall be the working language of the Association. Any initiatives and proposals can only be adopted, if they have been translated into English prior to the start of the decision-making-process on the level of the Association.
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	(2) Decisions regarding amendments to the Statutes can only be taken if there is an attendance quota of two-thirds of the members entitled to vote present or represented and shall be taken with a double majority of two-thirds of the votes cast by two-thirds of the Ordinary Members taking part in the voting, except for decisions on the Principles (Art. 4) and Objectives (Art. 5) where consent of all the Ordinary Council Members is necessary.		(2) Decisions regarding amendments to the Statutes can only be taken if there is an attendance quota of two-thirds of the members entitled to vote present or represented and shall be taken with a double majority of two-thirds of the votes cast by two-thirds of the Ordinary Members taking part in the voting, except for decisions on the Principles (Art. 4) and Objectives (Art. 5) where consent of all the Ordinary Council Members is necessary.

	(3) <s>Any decision amending the Statutes shall be submitted to the Company Registrar ('''RCS''' ''Registre de Commerce et des Sociétés'') and published according to the law.</s> '''<span style="color: red;">~~Any amendment to~~ the ~~statutes~~ will be filed ~~and published~~ in ~~full~~ within ~~the following~~ month, in accordance with the provisions of Title I, Chapter Vbis of the amended law of December 19, 2002 in the Trade and Companies Register (RCS).</span>'''		(3) <s>Any decision amending the Statutes shall be submitted to the Company Registrar ('''RCS''' ''Registre de Commerce et des Sociétés'') and published according to the law.</s> '''<span style="color: red;">The statutes thus amended by the Council will be filed in their entirety within a maximum period of one month from their approval with a view to their publication, in accordance with the provisions of Title I, Chapter Vbis of the amended law of December 19, 2002 in the Trade and Companies Register (RCS).</span>'''

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	* e) advises the Pirate Group in the European Parliament on their decisions on the admission of MEPs who do not belong to a Member of the Association, after consultation with the national Pirate party concerned;		* e) advises the Pirate Group in the European Parliament on their decisions on the admission of MEPs who do not belong to a Member of the Association, after consultation with the national Pirate party concerned;
	* f) supports and evaluates the Board's activities;		* f) supports and evaluates the Board's activities;
	* g) <s>approves the budget, reports and accounts</s> '''<span style="color: green;">approves the reports, the annual accounts, the budget or amending budget, and the discharge to be granted to the Board and the réviseur d'entreprises agréé ~~[approved statutory auditor~~]</span>''';		* g) <s>approves the budget, reports and accounts</s> '''<span style="color: green;">approves the reports, the annual accounts, the budget or amending budget, and the discharge to be granted to the Board and the approved statutory auditor [réviseur d'entreprises agréé]</span>''';
	* h) adopts and changes the Statutes of the Association;		* h) adopts and changes the Statutes of the Association;
	* i) adopts Rules of Procedure		* i) adopts Rules of Procedure
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	===Art. <span style="color: red;">24</span> – Audit===		===Art. <span style="color: red;">24</span> – Audit===

	(1) If, pursuant to the provisions applicable to, auditing of the financial condition, annual accounts and their regularity from the point of view of the law on not-for-profit associations and the status of transactions to be reflected in the annual accounts shall be entrusted to one or more auditors according to Art. 24 (2).		(1) If, pursuant to the provisions applicable to, auditing of the financial condition, annual accounts and their regularity from the point of view of the law on not-for-profit associations and the status of transactions to be reflected in the annual accounts shall be entrusted to one or more <span style="color: green;">approved statutory</span> auditors according to Art. 24 (2).

	(2) The Council shall determine the number of auditors and their remuneration. The auditors shall be appointed for a renewable term of three years. The Council may revoke their mandates at any time, but have to appoint new auditors at the same time. Any auditor appointed to replace an auditor who has resigned in the course of his term of office completes the latter’s term.		(2) The Council shall determine the number of <span style="color: green;">approved statutory</span> auditors and their remuneration. The <span style="color: green;">approved statutory</span> auditors shall be appointed for a renewable term of three years. The Council may revoke their mandates at any time, but have to appoint new <span style="color: green;">approved statutory</span> auditors at the same time. Any auditor appointed to replace an auditor who has resigned in the course of his term of office completes the latter’s term.

	(3) The auditors shall jointly or severally have an unlimited right to scrutinise any transactions of the Association. They may inspect on the premises the books, correspondence, minutes and generally any documents of the association.		(3) The <span style="color: green;">approved statutory</span> auditors shall jointly or severally have an unlimited right to scrutinise any transactions of the Association. They may inspect on the premises the books, correspondence, minutes and generally any documents of the association.

	(4) The accounts of the Association are to be audited annually or as often as the law necessitates.		(4) The accounts of the Association are to be audited annually or as often as the law necessitates.

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	(2) The annual Membership Fees of the Association's Ordinary Members consist of a basic fee and an additional part based on decision of the Council.		(2) The annual Membership Fees of the Association's Ordinary Members consist of a basic fee and an additional part based on decision of the Council.

	(3) The membership fee will be multiplied by the number of additional and supplementary votes of each Ordinary Member.		(3) The membership fee will be multiplied by the number of additional and supplementary votes of each Ordinary Member. <span style="color: red;">Under no circumstances may the annual fee exceed EUR (€) '''XXX''' per Ordinary Member. (Art. 3 (2) 4° Law of 07.08.2023)</span>

	(4) After the conditions listed in Art. 24 (Transitional Clause) are fulfilled, the Association will make a new decision about the details of determining the membership fees.		(4) After the conditions listed in Art. 24 (Transitional Clause) are fulfilled, the Association will make a new decision about the details of determining the membership fees.

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	(8) Internal Regulations may be adopted by the Board to regulate its procedure and the tasks of its members. If Internal Regulations are adopted, they shall be sent to all the members. If Internal Regulations of the Board conflict with the Statutes, the Statutes shall prevail.		(8) Internal Regulations may be adopted by the Board to regulate its procedure and the tasks of its members. If Internal Regulations are adopted, they shall be sent to all the members. If Internal Regulations of the Board conflict with the Statutes, the Statutes shall prevail.

	(9) For the purposes of certain actions and duties or everyday management functions, the Board may transfer its powers to one or more members of the Board or even another person, who may or may not be a member of the Association. The powers of the said person(s) shall be defined precisely by the Board; the Board may at any time revoke these powers with immediate effect. <span style="color: red;">The delegation of daily management to an ~~administrator~~ is subject to prior authorization from the Council and imposes on the Board the obligation to report annually to the general meeting on the salaries, emoluments and any benefits allocated to the delegate.</span> ['''Nota bene:''' <span style="color: red;">Art. 7 (4) of the law of 07.08.2023</span>]		(9) For the purposes of certain actions and duties or everyday management functions, the Board may transfer its powers to one or more members of the Board or even another person, who may or may not be a member of the Association. The powers of the said person(s) shall be defined precisely by the Board; the Board may at any time revoke these powers with immediate effect. <span style="color: red;">The delegation of daily management to an Board Member is subject to prior authorization from the Council and imposes on the Board the obligation to report annually to the general meeting on the salaries, emoluments and any benefits allocated to the delegate.</span> ['''Nota bene:''' <span style="color: red;">Art. 7 (4) of the law of 07.08.2023</span>]

	<span style="color: red;">(10) Within one month of any change in the Members of the Board or those responsible for day-to-day management, the Board must complete the filing formalities for publication of these changes in the Trade and Companies Register ('''RCS''').</span>		<span style="color: red;">(10) Within one month of any change in the Members of the Board or those responsible for day-to-day management, the Board must complete the filing formalities for publication of these changes in the Trade and Companies Register ('''RCS''').</span>

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	(9) For the purposes of certain actions and duties or everyday management functions, the Board may transfer its powers to one or more members of the Board or even another person, who may or may not be a member of the Association. The powers of the said person(s) shall be defined precisely by the Board; the Board may at any time revoke these powers with immediate effect. <span style="color: red;">The delegation of daily management to an administrator is subject to prior authorization from the Council and imposes on the Board the obligation to report annually to the general meeting on the salaries, emoluments and any benefits allocated to the delegate.</span> ['''Nota bene:''' <span style="color: red;">Art. 7 (4) of the law of 07.08.2023</span>]		(9) For the purposes of certain actions and duties or everyday management functions, the Board may transfer its powers to one or more members of the Board or even another person, who may or may not be a member of the Association. The powers of the said person(s) shall be defined precisely by the Board; the Board may at any time revoke these powers with immediate effect. <span style="color: red;">The delegation of daily management to an administrator is subject to prior authorization from the Council and imposes on the Board the obligation to report annually to the general meeting on the salaries, emoluments and any benefits allocated to the delegate.</span> ['''Nota bene:''' <span style="color: red;">Art. 7 (4) of the law of 07.08.2023</span>]

	<span style="color: red;">(10) Within one month of any change in the ~~members~~ of the Board or those responsible for day-to-day management, the Board must complete the filing formalities for publication of these changes in the Trade and Companies Register ('''RCS''').</span>		<span style="color: red;">(10) Within one month of any change in the Members of the Board or those responsible for day-to-day management, the Board must complete the filing formalities for publication of these changes in the Trade and Companies Register ('''RCS''').</span>

	<span style="color: red;">(11) The Board shall determine the beneficial owners of the Association, and within one month of a change in beneficial ownership, must complete the filing formalities for publication of the association's beneficial owners in the Register of Beneficial Owners ('''RBE'''), in accordance with the amended law of January 13, 2019.</span>		<span style="color: red;">(11) The Board shall determine the beneficial owners of the Association, and within one month of a change in beneficial ownership, must complete the filing formalities for publication of the association's beneficial owners in the Register of Beneficial Owners ('''RBE'''), in accordance with the amended law of January 13, 2019.</span>
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	<span style="color: red;">(15) Unless otherwise provided in the statutes, Board Members participating in the Board meeting by videoconference or by telecommunications means allowing their identification shall be deemed present for the purpose of calculating the quorum and the required majority. These means must meet technical specifications that guarantee effective participation in the board meeting, the deliberations of which are broadcast continuously. A meeting held by such remote communication means is deemed to take place at the association's registered office.		<span style="color: red;">(15) Unless otherwise provided in the statutes, Board Members participating in the Board meeting by videoconference or by telecommunications means allowing their identification shall be deemed present for the purpose of calculating the quorum and the required majority. These means must meet technical specifications that guarantee effective participation in the board meeting, the deliberations of which are broadcast continuously. A meeting held by such remote communication means is deemed to take place at the association's registered office.

	<span style="color: red;">(16) Decisions of the Board may be taken by unanimous consent of the ~~directors~~ expressed in writing in exceptional, duly justified cases, if the articles of association so authorize.		<span style="color: red;">(16) Decisions of the Board may be taken by unanimous consent of the Board Members expressed in writing in exceptional, duly justified cases, if the articles of association so authorize.

	<span style="color: red;">(17) Minutes shall be drawn up for each meeting and shall be signed by the person who chaired the meeting and, where applicable, by the secretary.		<span style="color: red;">(17) Minutes shall be drawn up for each meeting and shall be signed by the person who chaired the meeting and, where applicable, by the secretary.