Protection of the euro against counterfeiting: extending the Pericles programme until 31 December 2013

 The committee adopted the report by Agustín DÍAZ de MERA GARCÍA CONSUEGRA (EPP-ED, ES) approving unamended - under the consultation procedure - the proposed Council decision amending and extending Decision 2001/923/EC establishing an exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting (the 'Pericles' programme).