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Political Groups

PPE-DE Group of the European People�s Party (Christian Democrats) and European DemocratsPSE Group of the Party of European SocialistsELDR Group of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform PartyVerts/ALE Group of the Greens / European Free AllianceGUE/NGL Confederal Group of the European United Left � Nordic Green LeftUEN Union for Europe of the Nations groupTDI Technical Group of Independent Members - mixed groupEDD Group for a Europe of Democracies and DiversitiesNI Non-attached Members

Committees

AFET Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence PolicyBUDG Committee on BudgetsCONT Committee on Budgetary ControlLIBE Committee on Citizens� Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home AffairsECON Committee on Economic and Monetary AffairsJURI Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal MarketITRE Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and EnergyEMPL Committee on Employment and Social AffairsENVI Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer PolicyAGRI Committee on Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentPECH Committee on FisheriesRETT Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and TourismCULT Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and SportDEVE Committee on Development and CooperationAFCO Committee on Constitutional AffairsFEMM Committee on Women�s Rights and Equal OpportunitiesPETI Committee on PetitionsENQU Temporary Committee of Inquiry

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PRESIDENCY

Main decisions of the College of Quaestors .......................................................................................6

GENERAL INFORMATION

European Parliament

Question Time (doc. B5-0559/2000) .................................................................................................8Question Time - December 2000......................................................................................................10Written declarations..........................................................................................................................11Liste of Intergroups in the European Parliament .............................................................................14

Common Foreign and Security Policy

Declaration concerning the elections in Zanzibar, Tanzania ...........................................................17Declaration on the release of Mrs Flora Brovina .............................................................................17Declaration on the admission of the RFY to the United Nations ....................................................18Declaration concerning Sri Lanka ...................................................................................................19Declaration concerning Mozambique ..............................................................................................19Declaration concerning the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea ..................................20Declaration on Middle East .............................................................................................................21Declaration on Indonesia .................................................................................................................22Declaration concerning the attacks on the Yugoslav representative in Pristina andon three Serb policemen ..................................................................................................................23Declaration on the presidentialm and senatorial elections in Haiti ..................................................23Declaration by the European Union on the situation in Guinea-Bissau............................................24Declaration concerning the maintenance of specific restrictive measures directed againstMr Milosevic and persons associated with him ...............................................................................25Declaration concerning the internal situation in Albania .................................................................25Declaration on Côte d' Ivoire ...........................................................................................................26Declaration concerning Kashmir .....................................................................................................27

European Economic and Social Committee

Plenary Assembly of 29 and 30 November 2000 - Summary of opinions adopted ........................28

COMMITTEES

Appointment of rapporteurs and draftsmen ......................................................................... 40

CONTENTS4

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OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

Commission documents .......................................................................................................42

ACTIVITIES OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

Part-session from 29 to 30 November 2000

General Overview ................................................................................................................47

Legislative workI. Preparatory documents ...........................................................................................49II. Legislative procedures ............................................................................................51III. Legislative amendments .........................................................................................53IV. Legislative referrals with financial implications ....................................................55

Political scrutiny ................................................................................................................56

Part-session from 11 to 15 December 2000

General Overview ................................................................................................................59

Legislative workI. Preparatory documents ...........................................................................................61II. Legislative procedures ............................................................................................63III. Legislative amendments .........................................................................................67IV. Legislative referrals with financial implications ....................................................70

Budget work .......................................................................................................................71Political scrutiny ................................................................................................................72Miscellaneous decisions ....................................................................................................74Action taken by the Commission

I. Legislative texts ..............................................................................................................75II. Other texts ......................................................................................................................81

PRESIDENCY 5

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PRESIDENCY

PRESIDENCY6

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MAIN DECISIONS OF THE COLLEGE OF QUAESTORS

The Chairman-in-Office, Mrs. Mary BANOTTI, has circulated the following communications tothe Members of the European Parliament:

No 42/2000 : Use of the European Parliament's premises by outside bodies;

No 44/2000 : Reorganisation of the Members' Service;

No 45/2000 : New opening hours of the Members' Cash Office in Strasbourg.

Further information may be obtained from the Secretariat of the College of Quaestors in:

Strasbourg : Salvador de Madariaga (SDM) Building, 6/20 Tel. 74195

Brussels : Paul-Henri Spaak (PHS) Building, 8b/66 Tel. 43722

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GENERAL INFORMATION 7

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GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION8

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EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

QUESTION TIME (B5-0559/00) on 12 and 13 December 2000

28 Questions (Rule 43)

Author Subject No

QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL

Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS Genetically modified organisms and crops H-0864/00

Bernd POSSELT Situation in Chechnya H-0871/00

Giorgio LISI Council's position on the problems linked with alcoholshipments subject to excise duty

H-0876/00

Jonas SJÖSTEDT Increased carrier's liability H-0881/00

William NEWTON DUNN Everything but arms proposal H-0882/00

María IZQUIERDO ROJO Measures for the prevention of mad cow disease H-0886/00

Efstratios KORAKAS Immediate danger from bovine spongiformencephalopathy

H-0932/00

Olivier DUPUIS Algerian ban on WAFA party H-0890/00

Glenys KINNOCK UN special session on children H-0892/00

Alexandros ALAVANOS Turkey's obligations under EU-Turkey partnershiparrangements

H-0894/00

Neil MacCORMICK Fundamental rights and justice H-0897/00

Esko SEPPÄNEN Mandate of the Rapid Reaction Force H-0899/00

Lennart SACRÉDEUS Bearing of taxes on the operation of the internal market H-0918/00


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Author Subject No

QUESTIONS TO THE COMMISSION

John McCARTIN UK Pre-Budget Proposal on Tax Disc for foreign lorries H-0873/00

Liam HYLAND New BSE measures and food imports from thirdcountries

H-0916/00

François ZIMERAY EU funding for the Palestinian education system H-0936/00

Richard HOWITT Texaco-Chevron merger H-0867/00

Jaime VALDIVIELSODE CUÉ

Shipbuilding H-0900/00

QUESTIONS TO DESIGNATED COMMISSIONERS

Mr LAMYKarin RIIS-JØRGENSEN Anti-dumping duty on import of coke of coal in pieces H-0868/00

William NEWTONDUNN

Everything but arms proposal H-0883/00

Glenys KINNOCK Market access for least and less developed countries H-0889/00

Mr LIIKANENLennart SACRÉDEUS Combating child sex tourism H-0917/00

Mr BOLKESTEINBernd POSSELT European Patents Court H-0872/00

Luis BERENGUERFUSTER

Community trade mark courts H-0879/00

Antonios TRAKATELLIS Thessaloniki underground rail system H-0875/00

Jonas SJÖSTEDT Free movement of goods and the right to strike H-0877/00

Alexandros ALAVANOS Degrees awarded by UK universities with branches inGreece, and Directive 89/48/EEC

H-0880/00

Eija-Riitta KORHOLA Transport links across the straits between Vaasa, Finlandand Umeå, Sweden

H-0912/00

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SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS TIMEDECEMBER 2000

InstitutionNo. ofquestionstabled

No. ofquestionstaken

Questionswithwrittenanswer

Supplementaryquestions

Lapsedquestions(authorabsent)

Questionswithdrawnby theauthor

Questionsalready onthe agenda

Representativesof the otherInstitutions

Council 32 13 10 9 9 0 0 M. MOSCOVICI

Commission 54 15 39 8 0 0 0 M. MONTIM. BYRNEM. PATTENM. LAMYM. LIIKANENM. BOLKESTEIN

Total 86 28 49 17 9 0 0


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WRITTEN DECLARATIONS 1

No. EP No. Author Subject Tabled Closed on : Signatures

12/2000 296.351 Michl EBNER On the management of wild birds in Europe 18.09.2000 18.12.2000 254

13/2000 296.582 J. COLOM I NAVAL,R. M. DIÉZ GONZÁLEZ,G. GALEOTE QUECEDO,A. J. PUERTA andA. VIDAL-QUADRAS ROCA

On terrorism in Spain 18.09.2000 18.12.2000 413

1 Situation as at 14.12.2000


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14/2000 296.717 Margot KESSLER Οn the health risks of silicone implants 02.10.2000 02.01.2000 58

15/2000 297.578 Charles de GAULLE,Bruno GOLLNISCH,Jean-Claude MARTINEZ andCarl LANG

On the Israeli-Palestinian conflict 24.10.2000 24.01.2001 9

16/2000 297.679 Gerald COLLINS On the Barcelona Process and Yemen 24.10.2000 24.01.2001 27

17/2000 297.833 Gianni VATTIMO,Giorgio NAPOLITANO,Giovanni PITTELLA andVicenzo LAVARRA

On Giordano Bruno, a symbol of free thought inEurope

31.10.2000 31.01.2001 45


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18/2000 297.834 Marie-Théresè HERMANGE,Marie-Noëlle LIENEMANNA,Elizabeth MONTFORT,Dana Rosemary SCALLON andRodi KRATSA

On the protection of children in the Middle East 31.10.2000 31.01.2001 61

19/2000 298.351 Graham WATSON,Daniel COHN-BENDIT,François BAYROU,John HUMEand Iñigo MÉNDEZ DE VIGO

On racism, xenophobia and anti-Semitism 14.11.2000 14.02.2001 118

20/2000 299.081 Charles TANNOCK,Chris DAVIES,Jean LAMBERT,Torben LUND andTheresa VILLIERS

On the protection of dolphins and porpoises 15.12.2000 05.03.2001 25

21/2000 299.082 Bruno GOLLNISCH,Charles de GAULLE,Jean-Claude MARTINEZ,Carl LANG andMarie-France STIRBOIS

On the removal from office of Mr Jean-Marie LePen

05.12.2000 05.03.2001 6


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LIST OF INTERGROUPS IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTESTABLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES ADOPTED

BY THE CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS ON 16.12.1999(Situation at 9 January 2001)

NAME DATEESTABLISHED

CHAIRMAN Numbers ofMembers

POLITICALGROUP

SPONSORSANTIRACISME � EGALITE DES DROITS 12.09.2000 SYLLA Fodé (GUE/NGL) 26 PSE

Verts/ALEGUE/NGL

CINEMA, AUDIOVISUEL, PROPRIETEINTELLECTUELLE

20.10.2000 HIERONYMI Ruth (PPE-DE)VELTRONI Walter (PSE)FRASSE Geneviève (GUE/NGL)

24 PPE-DEPSEGUE/NGL

COMITE QUART MONDE EUROPEEN 17.05.2000 ROURE Martine (PSE) 41 PPE-DEPSEGUE/NGL

DISABILITY INTERGROUP 01.02.2000 HOWITT Richard (PSE) 59 PPE-DEPSEELDR

ETAT HEBREU 04.01.2000 DE CLERCQ Willy (ELDR) 35 PPE-DEELDREDD

JAGD FISCHEREI UND UMWELT 18.01.200 EBNER Michl (PPE-DE) 15 PPE-DEUENEDD


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POLITICALGROUP

SPONSORSINITIATIVES POUR LA PAIX 10.09.2000 MORGANTINI Luisa (GUE/NGL) 22 PSE

Verts/ALEGUE/NGL

NATIONS SANS ETAT � STATELESSNATIONS

07.06.2000 ESTEVE Pere (ELDR)NOGUEIRA Camilo (Verts/ALE)

28 ELDRVERTS/ALET.D.I.

PANEUROPEEN FRIEDRICH Ingo (PPE-DE) 07 PPE-DEUENTDI

PROTECTION DE L'ENFANT ET DE LAFAMILLE

01.02.2000 HERMANGE Marie-Thérèse (PPE-DE) 16 PPE-DEPSEUEN

REGIONAL AND MINORITY LANGUAGES 13.09.2000 MORGAN Eluned (PSE-UK) 12 PPE-DEPSEELDR

TAXATION DU CAPITAL, FISCALITE,MONDIALISATION

20.09.2000 DESIR Harlen (PSE) 55 PSEVerts/ALEGUE/NGL

THIRD AND FOURTH AGE 13.10.2000 PODESTA� Guido (PPE-DE) 44 PPE-DEPSEVerts/ALE


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POLITICALGROUP

SPONSORSTIBET 03.01.2001 MANN Thomas (PPE-DE) 15 PPE-DE

ELDRTDI

VITICULTURE- TRADITION �QUALITE 05.09.2000 LULLING Astrid (PPE-DE) 58 PPE-DEPSEELDRUEN

WELFARE AND CONSERVATION OFANIMALS

13.01.2000 GIL ROBLES GIL DELGADO JoséMaria (PPE/DE)

11 PPE-DEPSEVerts/ALE


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COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY

171/2000

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionconcerning the elections in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Brussels, 3 November 2000

The European Union welcomes the joint communiqué issued by the international delegations ofobservers on 31 October to the effect that the elections held in mainland Tanzania on 29 Octoberwere on the whole peaceful, free and representative of public opinion.

However, the European Union expresses deep concern at the situation in Zanzibar, following theelections held there on the same day. It is clear from the statements by the teams of internationaland local observers in Zanzibar that the organisation of these elections was grossly inadequate.The holding of fresh elections in only 16 constituencies ignores the scale of the problem. Nor doesthe involvement of Zanzibar's electoral commission as currently constituted offer the possibility ofholding credible elections. The European Union strongly advises the Government of theUnited Republic of Tanzania to find a solution acceptable to all parties in Zanzibar.

The European Union condemns the excessive use of force by the security forces against civilians inZanzibar. It calls on all concerned, including the security forces, to show restraint and refrain fromany further violence or provocation. It stresses the responsibility of the Government of theUnited Republic of Tanzania for guaranteeing the political and human rights of all the people ofTanzania, including those in Zanzibar.

The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway,members of the European Economic Area align themselves with this declaration.

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172/2000

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the release of Mrs Flora Brovina on 1 November

Brussels, 6 Novembre 2000

The European Union welcomes the release on 1 November of Mrs Flora Brovina, a symbolic figurefor human rights activists, a paediatrician and poet, wrongfully imprisoned by the Milosevic regime.

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It hopes that the situation of the other Kosovar Albanians who are currently being held will beexamined in the light of the new circumstances.

The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the EFTA countries Liechtenstein and Norway, membersof the European Economic Area align themselves with this declaration.

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173/2000Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union

on the admission of the FRY to the United NationsBrussels, 3 November 2000

The European Union very much welcomes the United Nations General Assembly's adoption ofResolution 55/12, admitting the FRY to the United Nations.

Admission confirms the FRY's full compliance with the principles and values embodied in theUnited Nations Charter. It illustrates the determination of President Kostunica and the Yugoslavpeople to break with the dead-end policy conducted by the Milosevic regime. It testifies to theunanimous support of the international community.

The admission of the FRY to the United Nations marks a vital stage in the full reintegration of theFRY into the international community and an important step towards reconciliation, stability andpeace in the region.

The European Union, which has been resolutely involved in the FRY's admission to theUnited Nations, addresses its warmest congratulations to President Kostunica and the Yugoslavpeople on this occasion. It is pleased that it can now work closely with the FRY in theUnited Nations on all subjects of common interest.

The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the EFTA countries Liechtenstein and Norway, membersof the European Economic Area align themselves with this declaration.

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175/2000

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionconcerning Sri Lanka


The European Union stresses the importance of the meeting held on 1 November 2000 betweenMr Eric Solheim and Mr Velupillai Prabhakaran, leader of the LTTE, the first such meeting sinceNorway took on the role of "facilitator" in the dialogue between the Sri Lankan Government and theLTTE in February 2000. In this connection, the European Union reiterates its support for theNorwegian initiative.

The European Union would urge the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE to take the opportunityoffered today of a dialogue which could bring about a negotiated solution and put an end to anethnic conflict which has been the cause of much suffering for the Sri Lankan people for nearlytwenty years.

The European Union is strongly in favour of these negotiations, which must take substantialaccount of the aspirations of the Tamil minority while respecting the cultural and religious diversityof Sri Lanka and not undermining the inalienable principle of the territorial integrity and unity ofthe country.

The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, Iceland and Liechtenstein, members of the EuropeanEconomic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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176/2000

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionconcerning Mozambique


The European Union condemns the use of violence as a means to achieve political ends andstrongly deplores the excesses which accompanied the demonstrations in the centre and north ofMozambique on 9 November 2000. It is seriously concerned at the loss of life which occurred. Itcalls on all involved to respect the law and show restraint.

In recent years Mozambique has shown that it is capable of a sustained commitment to nationalreconciliation and multi-party democracy. We would exhort the leaders of all political parties,especially the two main ones, as well as the public authorities and civil society to engage inconstructive dialogue, which is the only way of continuing, in an atmosphere of peace and stability,the laudable efforts which have been made towards sustainable development, with the support ofthe international community and in particular the European Union and its Member States.


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The European Union is ready to support the process of political and socio-economic transition,which until now has been internationally hailed as a success and has enabled the country to play animportant role in the quest for peace throughout the region. It nevertheless stresses that primeresponsibility for consolidating what has been achieved and for the balanced development of thecountry as a whole lies with the government and with all the political forces in Mozambique.

The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the EFTA countries, members of the European EconomicArea align themselves with this declaration.

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177/2000

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionconcerning the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE)


The European Union warmly welcomes the implementation of the decision of the UN SecurityCouncil (Resolutions 1312 of 31 July and 1320 of 15 September 2000) to establish theUnited Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE).

The European Union considers that the decision of a number of Member States to participate in theUnited Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) is an expression of the wish frequentlyexpressed by the EU, notably in its Common Position of 29 June 2000, to facilitate any progressthat can be made towards a peace settlement between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

The European Union calls on both Ethiopia and Eritrea to ensure the safety of all UN personnel andto cooperate fully with the UN Mission.

The European Union urges both parties to continue and intensify the peace process under the aegisof the OAU, supported by the EU and the US, in order to reach a comprehensive and sustainablepeace settlement as soon as possible.

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178/2000

Declaration by the European Union on the Middle EastBrussels, 20 November 2000

For weeks now lives have been lost on a daily basis, both Palestinian and Israeli. This is anintolerable situation. The European Union appeals to both sides' sense of responsibility not torespond to provocation.

The lack of progress in the Peace Process, including on the settlements issue, is the source of thePalestinian community's frustration and the violence.

The European Union urges Israeli and Palestinian leaders to comply fully, and without delay, withthe undertakings entered into at Sharm el Sheikh five weeks ago and in Gaza on 2 November.

It calls on the Israeli authorities:

- to pull back their armed forces to the positions they occupied before 28 September and toend restrictions on the movement of goods and persons in the Palestinian territories;

- to lift the financial sanctions imposed on the Palestinian Authority;

- if action by the security forces appears unavoidable, to use non-lethal means only, as calledfor by the United Nations Secretary-General.

It calls on the Palestinian Authority:

- to make every endeavour to bring the violence to an end;

- to issue strict instructions to the security forces to stop shooting at Israelis, in accordancewith the statement made by President Arafat.

The European Union calls on the Fact-Finding Commission, set up following theSharm el Sheikh Summit and in which the European Union is represented by Mr Javier Solana,Secretary-General/High Representative for the CFSP, to commence its work on the ground withoutdelay.


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It supports the moves by the United Nations Secretary-General to examine with the partiesarrangements for an observer mission in accordance with the Security Council's mandate.It continues to support the endeavours and personal commitment of President Clinton in the searchfor peace.

The goal naturally remains a resumption of the dialogue and the peace talks, as this is the only wayout of the current crisis. The protagonists are well aware of this. Putting a stop to the violence is amatter of vital urgency.

The European Union is willing to make a contribution. It is ready to assume its responsibilities.

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179/2000Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union

on IndonesiaBrussels, 28 November 2000

The European Union remains deeply concerned by the climate of tension and violence whichcontinues to reign in a number of Indonesian provinces, particularly in Aceh, the Moluccas andIrian Jaya.

The European Union has spoken out on a number of occasions in favour of a strong, united,democratic Indonesia. The Union fully supports the country's territorial integrity. It encourages theIndonesian authorities' efforts to find a solution to regional disputes through dialogue rather than byforce.

In the case of Aceh, in May this year the European Union welcomed the agreement on ahumanitarian truce signed in Geneva between the Indonesian authorities and the Free AcehMovement (GAM). It also welcomed the start of the legal process to bring to justice the allegedperpetrators of human rights abuses in the province.

The European Union urges the Indonesian Government and the parties involved to pursue the pathof dialogue and to step up their efforts to find a peaceful solution to the tensions in Aceh province.It calls on all parties to show restraint, in order to avoid any further deterioration in the situation.

It will continue to watch closely developments in the situation on the ground.

The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the EFTA countries members of the European EconomicArea, align themselves with this declaration.

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180/2000

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionconcerning the attacks on the Yugoslav representative in Pristina

and on three Serb policemenBrussels, 27 November 2000

The EU strongly condemns the bloody attacks on the Yugoslav representative in Pristina and onthree Serb policemen.

These criminal acts are a reminder to the international community that extremist forces, bent uponpreventing coexistence between communities, are determined to continue their activities against theKosovo Serbs in spite of Resolution 1244, the results of the municipal elections on 28 October inKosovo and the democratic change that has occurred in the FRY since the elections on24 September.

We call on all the Kosovar leaders to condemn such acts unreservedly.

The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway,members of the European Economic Area align themselves with this declaration.

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182/2000

Declaration by the European Union on the presidential and senatorial electionsin Haiti

Brussels, 1 December 2000

The European Union takes note of the announcement by the Provisional Electoral Council of theelection of Mr Jean-Bertrand Aristide in the presidential poll held in Haiti on 26 November 2000.

It deplores the fact that the presidential and senatorial elections on 26 November 2000 werepreceded by a wave of violence, including a series of explosions which claimed many victims,killing two children in particular.

The Union regrets that the efforts of the Organisation of American States (OAS) did not lead to anagreement, particularly on two vital issues:

� setting up an independent Provisional Electoral Council, representative of the range ofopinion in the country;

� addressing and resolving the disputes arising from the contested elections held on21 May 2000.


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The opposition refused under these circumstances to present any candidates, and no internationalobserver mission could be organised.

The European Union stresses the need to respect human rights and democratic pluralism. It urgesthe resumption of dialogue amongst all sections of Haitian society.

The European Union points out that, following the refusal of the Haitian authorities to take accountof the OAS's findings on the elections of 21 May 2000, it initiated the consultation procedureprovided for in Article 96 of the Cotonou Agreement in order to seek measures to remedy thesituation, but it does not rule out the possibility of readjusting its cooperation with Haiti if noacceptable solution were to be found.

The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway,members of the European Economic Area align themselves with this declaration.

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183/2000

Declaration by the European Unionon the situation in Guinea-Bissau


The European Union is pleased that the lawful constitution of Guinea-Bissau has been upheld,despite the attempt at destabilisation on 20 November 2000 and the clashes which have cast ashadow over the country.

Its full support goes to the legitimate authorities in their efforts to bring about nationalreconciliation and consolidate democracy. In this connection, the European Union will beparticularly alert to action to further human rights and civil liberties, with due regard for political,cultural and religious diversity.

It is concerned that the programme of demobilisation and restructuring of the armed forces shouldbe brought to a successful conclusion.

It urges the authorities to abide closely by the principle of good governance, which it regards asparticularly important.

On this basis, the European Union wishes to reaffirm its readiness to assist Guinea-Bissau in itsnational reconstruction effort. It calls on the international community to join in the task.


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184/2000

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union andby the countries of Central and Eastern Europe,

Cyprus and Malta, countries associated with the European Union,and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, EFTA countries

and members of the European Economic Area,concerning the maintenance of specific restrictive measures directed against

Mr Milosevic and persons associated with himBrussels, 1 December 2000

The countries of Central and Eastern Europe associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus and Malta, countries associated with the European Union, and IcelandLiechtenstein and Norway, EFTA countries members of the European Economic Area, declare thatthey subscribe to the objectives of Common Position 2000/696/CFSP as defined by the Council ofthe European Union on 10 November 2000 on the basis of Article 15 of the Treaty on EuropeanUnion on the maintenance of specific restrictive measures directed against Mr Milosevic andpersons associated with him, implemented by Council Decision 2000/697/CFSP of10 November 2000. They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Common Position.

The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it.

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185/2000

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionconcerning the internal situation in Albania


The European Union sees the increasing use of violence in the pursuit of political aims as aworrying development. It therefore makes a forceful appeal for the rule of law to be respected.

The desire of the Albanians to move towards a closer relationship with the European Union impliesobservance of shared fundamental values, chief among which are respect for institutions andlegality, non-recourse to violence, and a spirit of tolerance and dialogue.


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The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus and Malta, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, membersof the European Economic Area align themselves with this declaration.

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186/2000

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon Côte d'Ivoire


The European Union deplores the restrictions imposed on voters' freedom of choice by theCôte d'Ivoire Supreme Court's decision of 1 December 2000 barring Mr Alassane Ouattara,President of the RDR, from standing in the parliamentary elections on 10 December. It considersthat this decision mars preparations for those elections, as it could lead to the absence of asignificant portion of Côte d'Ivoire's electorate from the electoral process.

The European Union strongly urges the Côte d'Ivoire authorities to do everything possible tore-establish national cohesion and take account of the balance of all the country's political forces. Itcalls on the authorities and on all political forces to act responsibly and ban all forms of violence. Itconsiders it desirable to seek a political solution to the current crisis, so that democracy can be fullyrestored in an atmosphere of calm.

The European Union, recalling the terms of the consultations on the EU-ACP Convention in thefirst half of 2000, will assess its support for Côte d'Ivoire at the end of the whole process of returnto constitutional legality, depending how it unfolds.


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187/2000

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionconcerning Kashmir


The European Union welcomes the recent decision by the Indian authorities to declare a unilateralceasefire in Kashmir throughout Ramadhan. The Union is likewise pleased to note Pakistan'sstatement that it would exercise "maximum restraint" along the line of control.

Such encouraging moves will make for a calmer atmosphere conducive to efforts to find a peacefulsolution, in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiri population concerned.

The European Union remains convinced that, if such a peaceful solution, being the only kindconceivable, is to be achieved, a stop must be put to terrorist acts, the line of control must be strictlyobserved and confidence-building and security measures must be implemented, in order fordialogue between the parties concerned to resume, in keeping with the Lahore spirit.

The European Union therefore calls upon all parties to show the utmost moderation on the ground,honour their undertakings, consider fresh confidence-building measures and resolutely, actingentirely in good faith, engage in sincere, constructive dialogue.

The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the EFTA countries members of the European EconomicArea, align themselves with this declaration.

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EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE

Plenary Assembly of 29 and 30 November 2000Summary of opinions adopted

Full text versions of ESC opinions are available in the 11 officiallanguages on the Committee's web site at the following address:

Http://www.esc.eu.int (Documents)

1. SECTION FOR THE SINGLE MARKET, PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION

• Regional initiativesRapporteur: Mr Pezzini (Various interests - I)

Reference: Own-initiative opinion - CES 1400/2000

Contact: Mr Jakob Andersen (Tel.: 32 2 546 9258 - e-mail: [email protected])

• Cross-border initiativesRapporteur: Mr Malosse (Employers - F)



• Mutual recognition in the Single MarketRapporteur: Mr Lagerholm (Employers - S)Co-rapporteur: Mr Bedossa (Various interests - F)


Key points:

The own-initiative Opinion contains two parts. Part one deals with mutualrecognition of products and points out a number of problems with its present functioning. It thenmakes a number of comments on the Commission's Communication on mutual recognition, towhich it gives strong support. However, the Committee believes that the Communication seems toargue in some cases too strongly for mutual recognition. In its recommendations the Opinion states

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that the cost of not harmonising and relying on mutual recognition may be much higher than theCommission implies in its Communication and urges the Commission in its further work to strike abetter balance when choosing between harmonisation and mutual recognition.

The second part of the Opinion makes a number of comments and recommendationsregarding mutual recognition of diplomas. The Opinion endorses the guidelines proposed by theCommission in its Communication concerning the recognition of diplomas. The Opinionparticularly approves of the measures proposed to ensure the credible monitoring of the applicationof the principle of mutual recognition: evaluation reports, compliance with obligations arising fromthe proper application of Community law, notification procedures, and improving information andeconomic analysis. The Opinion supports the establishment of a European frame of referencewithout the force of law but possibly in the form of a recommendation. The non-regulatedprofessions may adhere to a set of common rules of education, professional standards and ethicalcodes, so as to distinguish their qualifications in a voluntary but recognisable way.


Multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurshipRapporteur: Mr Malosse (Employers - F)Co-Rapporteur: Mr Sepi (Workers - I)

Reference: COM(2000) 256 final - 2000/0107 CNS - CES 1403/2000 - 2000/0107 CNS

Key points:

The Economic and Social Committee calls for a strengthening of the spirit ofenterprise. It approves the Commission's proposal, on condition that it makes explicit reference tothe European Charter for Small Companies , includes more precise commitments and a detailedaction plan to be updated annually. The Committee considers that the European Commission'sproposal needs to be widely supplemented and revised on a number of points as concretely quotedin its Opinion.

The Committee proposes concentrating the programme on five priority objectives:

− a legal and tax environment more conducive to risk-taking and job creation, for instance, withrespect to bankruptcy law;

− the effective conclusion of the simplification of regulations, without altering their scope andwith special focus on enterprise creation formalities;

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− a European innovation area with measures to promote inter-enterprise co-operation and themovement of researchers into the business world;

− the strengthening of networks of local intermediaries to provide enterprises with qualitysupport and advice throughout their development.

Contact: Mrs Birgit Fular (Tel.: 32 2 546 9044 - e-mail: [email protected])

• Unfair terms in consumer contractsRapporteur: Mr Ataíde Ferreira (Various interests - P)

Reference: COM(2000) 248 final - CES 1424/2000

Key points:

Rather than merely "approximating" legislation, the main objective of any futurerevision of Directive 93/13/EC - which is hopefully not far away - must be to truly harmonise and,especially in fundamental areas such as the very concept of "unfair term" or the drawing up of a"black list" of terms, standardise national legislation in this field.

An essential aspect of such a revision will be to redefine the Directive's field ofapplication so that it also includes contracts between professionals which contain major contractualimbalances and inequalities, particularly when standard or predetermined contracts are used.

Current exclusions should be removed so that the Directive can also apply tocontractual terms negotiated individually, general terms and conditions arising from "mandatory"provisions and contractual stipulations relating to the price or the subject matter of the contract,providing that these terms meet the requirements to be classified as unfair.

Contact: Mr João Pereira Dos Santos(Tel.: 32 2 546 9245 - e-mail: [email protected])

• Dangerous substances and preparations (chlorinated paraffins)Rapporteur: Mr Green (Employers - DK)

Reference: COM(2000) 260 final - 2000/0104 COD - CES 1404/2000 - 2000/0104 COD

Contact: Mr João Pereira Dos Santos(Tel.: 32 2 546 9245 - e-mail: [email protected])





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• PRISM (Progress Report on Initiatives in the Single Market)Rapporteurs: Mr Glatz (Various interests - A)

Mr Liverani (Workers- I)


Key points:

The Opinion is a framework for the constantly updated Single Market Observatory(SMO) database on Best Practice in the Single Market. It establishes that the Single Market hasgenerated a proliferation of initiatives - growing in number and variety - and continues to list theorigins of these initiatives, which are to be found at EU, national and sub-national level. It then liststhe positive effects of these as well as some of the persistent obstacles.

Since the main purpose of the PRISM-exercise is to establish criteria for "bestpractice", remove obstacles hampering this and make the best initiatives known, the Opinion setsout a number of recommendations addressed to the European Institutions, the Member States,regions and socio-economic organisations.

A similar balance sheet of persistent obstacles in the Single Market will be drawn upannually in the form of an Own-initiative Opinion.


2. SECTION FOR TRANSPORT, ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE AND THEINFORMATION SOCIETY

• Opening to competition of Community postal servicesRapporteur: Mr Morgan (Employers - UK)


Key points:

The Committee views further liberalisation as a very complex process subject at eachstep to the law of unintended consequences. Departure from the present position should beundertaken with great care. The Committee stresses that the functioning of the universal service is apriority and underlines the need to ensure that liberalisation does not happen too suddenly, thusupsetting the financial balance of the universal service provider, and undermining the interests ofthe community.

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constrained in different ways in each Member State. The Committee believes that liberalisationmust be gradual and controlled. Therefore, the ESC points out that it may be wiser to consider amidway stage between the current limits and those proposed by the Commission and to conduct adetailed study on the implications of the limits for the universal service and its quality.

The ESC recognises that liberalisation of postal services should proceed cautiouslyand that the long-term goal should be a Single Market in postal services taking into considerationthe following aspects: the maintenance, the integrity and continuing development of the universalservice, the employment considerations and the resolution of the "co-lateral" social issues attachedto historic presence of post offices and postal workers in rural and sparsely populated areas.

Contact: Mrs Carmen Avellaner (Tel.: 32 2 546 9794 - e-mail:[email protected])

• Digital content/global networksRapporteur: Mr Morgan (Employers - UK)


Contact: Mr Robert Steinlechner (Tel.: 32 2 546 8287 - e-mail: [email protected])

• Summer-timeRapporteur: Mr Levaux (Employers - F)


Contact: Mr Luis Lobo (Tel.: 32 2 546 9717 - e-mail: [email protected])

3. SECTION FOR AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND THEENVIRONMENT

• Waste electrical and electronic equipmentRapporteur: Mr Colombo (Workers - I)

Reference: COM(2000) 347 final - 2000/0158-0159 COD - CES 1407/2000 - 2000/0158-0159COD

Key points:

The Committee welcomes these innovative proposals in view of the numerousenvironmental problems related to WEEE. In line with a number of earlier Opinions it reiterates theimportance of implementing the principle of producer responsibility, considering, among other





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things, that only producers can ensure changes in the design of electrical and electronic equipmentnecessary for effective waste prevention. Regarding a number of specific aspects of the WEEEproposal the Committee inter alia suggests making the proposed non-binding collection target ofWEEE from private households more ambitious, criticises that the proposed targets for recovery, re-use and recycling only have to be met by 2006 and is reticent about the use of a visible fee forequipment put on the market after the entry into force of the Directive. Regarding the hazardoussubstances proposal the Committee calls for the substitution requirement regarding substancessuch as PBBs and PBDEs to take effect from 1 January 2004 rather than 1 January 2008 andrecommends consulting all stakeholders when reviewing this requirement.

Contact: Mr Julius Langendorff (Tel.: 32 2 546 9111 - e-mail: [email protected])

• Environmental informationRapporteur: Mr Braghin (Employers - I)



• Assessment and management of environmental noiseRapporteur: Mr Gafo Fernández (Employers - E)



• Information/promotion - agricultural productsRapporteur: Mr Espuny Moyano (Employers - E)


Contact: Mrs Åsa Donell (Tel.: 32 2 546 9454 - e-mail: [email protected])

Health protection/petsRapporteur: Mr Nielsen (Various interests - DK)


Contact: Mr Nikolaos Pipiliagkas (Tel.: 32 2 546 9109 - e-mail: [email protected])







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• CMO/SugarRapporteur: Mr Bastian (Various interests - F)

Reference: COM(2000) 604 final - 2000/0250 CNS -CES 1423/2000 - 2000/0250 CNS

Key points:

The Committee supports the introduction of a sugar regulation valid until 2006 -instead of 2002 as proposed by the Commission. It considers that the system is operatingsatisfactorily and that the commitments made at Berlin must be respected. It advocates maintainingthe provisions regarding the system for reimbursing storage costs and feels that it is unnecessary toreduce quotas and that there is no reason to modify the financial provisions relating to the first60,000 t. of sugar used in the chemical industry.

The Committee also asks to be involved in the study which the Commission intendsto undertake to analyse inter alia the criticisms directed at the sugar CMO, concentration in the agri-food industry and the passing-on of price changes from the producer to the consumer. Contact: Mrs Åsa Donell (Tel.: 32 2 546 9454 - e-mail: [email protected])

• NutsRapporteur: Mr de las Heras Cabañas (Various interests - E)



• Expenditure in the veterinary fieldRapporteur: Mr Jaschick (Various interests - D)

Reference: COM(2000) 542 final - 2000/0234 CNS - CES 1463/2000 - 2000/ 234 CNS


4. SECTION FOR ECONOMIC AND MONETARY UNION AND ECONOMIC ANDSOCIAL COHESION

• Admission of securities to official stock exchange listing and on information to be publishedon those securities (codified version)Rapporteur: Mr Lehnhoff (Employers - D)





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References: COM(2000) 126 final - COD 2000/0174 - CES 1415/2000

Contact: Roberto Pietrasanta (Tel.: 32 2 546 9313, e-mail: [email protected])

• VAT on electronic servicesRapporteur: Mr Walker (Various interests - UK)

References: COM (2000) 349 final - 2000/0147 (COD) - 2000/0148 (CNS) - CES 1413/2000

Key points:

There is a need to remove the existing competitive disadvantage for European tradersvis-à-vis non-EU operators. If VAT is to remain the standard European tax on consumption,applicable to all forms of commerce, something along the lines proposed should be introduced. TheCommittee regrets, however, the length of time which it is taking to introduce a new definitive VATsystem and welcomes the Commission's assurance that it is still fully committed to this project.

Contact: Katarina Lindahl (Phone: 32 2 546 9254, e-mail: [email protected])

• Minimum application of normal rate to common VAT systemRapporteur: Mr Walker (Employers - UK)

References: COM(2000) 537 final - 2000/0223 CNS - CES 1414/2000

Contact: Katarina Lindahl (Phone: 32 2 546 9254, e-mail: [email protected])

5. SECTION FOR EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND CITIZENSHIP

• Grotius - civil lawRapporteur: Mr Cavaleiro Brandão (Employers - P)Co-rapporteurs: Mrs Florio (Workers- I)

Mr Hernandez Bataller (Various interests - E)

References: COM(2000) 516 final - 2000/0220 (CNS) - CES 1420/2000





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Key points:

The Committee endorses the aims of the Grotius programme and its intended linkagewith the Robert Schuman project. It therefore also approves the proposal to extend the programmefor a year.

Contact: Stefania Barbesta (Tel.: 32 2 546.95.10, e-mail: [email protected])

• Programmes of Community action in the field of public healthRapporteur: Mr Fuchs (Various interests - D)

References: COM(2000) 448 final - 2000/192 (COD) - CES 1419/2000

Key points:

Until the new, comprehensive public health action programme, which is to replacethe current action programmes, is adopted, the Economic and Social Committee welcomes theCommission proposal that the six Community public health programmes be extended to 31December 2002.

Contact: Mrs Stefania Barbesta (Tel.: 32 2 546.95.10, e-mail: [email protected])

• Programme of Community action in the field of public health 2001-2006Rapporteur: Mr Fuchs (Various interests - D)

Reference: COM(2000) 285 final - 2000/0119 (COD) - CES 1417/2000

Key points:

The Committee welcomes the proposal.

For the Committee, the Commission's communication on the health strategy of theEuropean Community represents a change in policy direction, with a move away from priority-led,single-issue approaches towards a comprehensive, coherent strategy with two main strands: (i) tosupport national efforts on the health front; (ii) to coordinate other individual Union measures moreclosely and to assess other policies for their relevance to health.

With regard to the European Health Forum that the Commission is seeking toestablish as a consultative mechanism, but without specifying the profile such a body is to have andleaving open the issue of its membership, the Committee recommends that the official bodiesresponsible for health services, regional/local government and social stakeholders should be givenadequate say and the chance to help frame the relevant schemes.




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• White Paper: Youth PolicyRapporteur: Mrs Hassett (Various interests - IRL)

Reference: Own-initiative - CES 1418/2000

Key points:

In its opinion, the Committee focused on

− Youth Employment and Social Integration. The Committee believes that Member States,with the support of the Community, should make a quantitative commitment to reducingyouth unemployment.

− Education and Mobility. The Committee believes that lifelong learning measures must beexpanded to ensure that they are available from a young age, that there are improvedopportunities, and that the value of non-formal education is recognised as an important aspectof lifelong learning. These should include measures to promote learning for active Europeancitizenship.

− Participation and Civil Society. The Committee reaffirms the basic principle of youthparticipation in the development, implementation and evaluation of youth policy. It believesthat representative structures of young people and youth organisations are a key constituent ofyouth policy and a unique instrument for fostering youth participation at all levels.


• Towards a Community framework strategy on gender equality (2001-2005)Rapporteur: Ms Wahrolin (Various interests - S)

References: COM(2000) 335 final - 2000/0143 CNS - CES 1416/2000




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Key points:

The Economic and Social Committee welcomes the Commission proposal, andwould particularly stress the benefits of combining mainstreaming with active measures. TheCommittee regards both legislation and information as key instruments. The ESC would also stressthe need to involve NGOs of various kinds in the drive for equality. It is important to monitor howthe relevant Community legislation is implemented in the Member States.

Contact: Susanne Johansson (Phone: 32 2 546 9619, e-mail: [email protected])____________________


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APPOINTMENT OF RAPPORTEURS AND DRAFTSMEN(Referral: R = Responsible / O = Opinion)

Name Subject Committee Date Doc.

PSE Group European Commission: developingthe external service

DEVE (O) 13.12.00 C5-0629/00

PSE Group EC-Mexico partnership, politicalcoordination and cooperationagreement: Articles 6, 9, 12(2)(b) and50

DEVE (O) 13.12.00 C5-0698/00

VERTS/ALEGroup

Public service requirements fortransport by rail and road

ECON (O) 13.12.00 C5-0326/00

PEIJS(PPE-DE)

Compulsory winding-up of directinsurance undertakings

ECON (R) 13.12.00 C2-0208/86

PSE Group Value added tax: conditions laid downfor invoicing (amendment ofDirective 77/388/EEC)

ECON (R) 13.12.00

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COMMISSION DOCUMENTS

Reports and Communications

Subject Referral Doc.

Commission Staff Working Paper: Mid-term review of the 5thFramework Programme for Research and TechnologicalDevelopment

CULTFEMMITRE

SEC (00) 1780final

Commission Staff Working Paper: ITER and European research intocontrolled nuclear fusion

ITRE SEC (00) 1944final

Décision of the Representatives of the Governments of the memberstates of the European Coal and Steel Community, meeting withinthe Council concerning the financial consequences of the expiry ofthe Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community

CONTITRE

BUDG

COM (00) 519final

Report from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: on the application of the Agreement between theEuropean Communities and the Government of Canada regardingthe application of their competition laws 17 June 1999 to 31December 1999

ECONITRE

COM (00) 645final

Communication from the Commission: Review of specificcommunity financial instruments vor SMEs

EMPLITRE

BUDG

COM (00) 653final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and theEuropean Parliament: Progress Report on the risk capital action plan

EMPLITRE

ECON

COM (00) 658final

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committeeof the Regions: Comments of the Commission on the conclusions ofthe RTD Framework Programmes 5-Year Assessment

TOUTITRE

COM (00) 659final

Communication from the Commission: Safe operation of miningactivities: a follow-up to recent mining accidents

ITREJURIENVI

COM (00) 664final

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Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and to theCouncil on the implementation of macro-financial assistance to thirdcountries in 1999

AFETITRE

COM (00) 682final

Report from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committeeof the Regions: Progress report on the follow-up to the conclusionsof the Council on Tourism and Employment

EMPLRETT

COM (00) 696final

Report from the Commission: 11th Annual Report on the StructuralFunds (1999) - Volume I - Annexes Volume II

TOUTRETT

COM (00) 698final

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and theCouncil concerning the Implementation of the Council Regulation(EC, Euratom) N 58/97

ECONITRE

COM (00) 719final

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Amended proposals(Art. 250, paragraph 2 of the EC Treaty)


Amended proposal for a a European Parliament and Councilregulation on the Community Design

ITREJURI

COM (00) 660finalCNS 000225

Amended proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) on jurisdictionand the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil andcommercial matters

LIBEJURI


Amended proposal for a Council Décision on Guidelines forMember States' employment policies for the year 2001

ECONFEMMITREEMPL


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KEY

AA: Other actsAVC: Assent procedureavis COM: Commission opinion on Parliament's amendments to the

common position of the Council

CNS: Consultation procedureCRE: Verbatim Report of ProceedingsLEX-CSL: Act (final version) adopted by the CouncilLEX-PE: Act (final version) adopted by ParliamentLEX PE-CSL: Act (final version) adopted by codecisionorien CSL: Common orientation of the CouncilPE 1ère: Codecision procedure, Parliament, first readingPE 2ème: Codecision procedure, Parliament, second readingPE 3ème: Codecision procedure, Parliament, third readingpos CSL: Common position of the Councilprop COM: Commission proposalprop CSL: Council proposal

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BrusselsSummary of

resolutions and decisions adopted,topics discussed in plenary and action taken


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Aspects de la reformede la Commission

Relations UE-PVDEmploi - dimension localeTravail domestique

normalisationFemmes - règlementpacifique des conflits

Textes préparatoires

Sécurité maritimeprévention des pollutions

vie à bordCoque des pétroliersInspection des naviresPollution marine

accidentelleEDICOM

codécision

Statut des fonctionnaires

consultation

Procédures législatives

Travaux législatifs

Préparation duConseil européen de NicePolitique commerciale

Sécurité maritimePESC

Conseil, CommissionDéclarations, Communications

Afghanistan

Questions orales

PESC progrès réalisésPolitique européenne commune enmatière de sécurité et de défense

après Cologne et Helsinki

Rapports requérant l'avis du PE

Contrôle politique

Session NOV II 2000 Bruxelles


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le globe en séance

Afghanistan

Déclaration du Conseil et de laCommission sur ConseilEuropéen de Nice :

Déclaration de laCommission sur laConférence de La Haye


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Legislative Work

I. Preparatory documents

Title Author Rapporteur Session doc. Ref. Procedure In plenary Councilposition in

plenary

Commissionposition in

plenary

Sittingadopted

Participation of women in peaceful conflictresolution

FEMM Theorin A5-0308/2000 2000/2025 INI resolution adoptedwith amendments

�/� 15 Nov. 2000 30 Nov. 2000

Regulating domestic help in the informalsector

FEMM Smet A5-0301/2000 2000/2021 INI resolution adoptedwith amendments

�/� 15 Nov. 2000 30 Nov. 2000

The reform of the Commission and itsimplications for the effectiveness of theEuropean Union�s relations with developingcountries

DEVE Sauquilo Perezdel Arco

A5-0337/2000 2000/2051 INI resolution adoptedwith amendments

�/� 29 Nov. 2000 30 Nov. 2000

Reforming the Commission (aspectsconcerning the Committee on BudgetaryControl)

CONT Pomes-Ruiz A5-0329/2000 2000/2215 COS resolution adoptedwith amendments

�/� 29 Nov. 2000 30 Nov. 2000

Reforming the Commission (aspectsconcerning the Committee on ConstitutionalAffairs)

AFCO Lamassoure A5-0328/2000 2000/2218 COS resolution adoptedwith amendments

�/� 29 Nov. 2000 30 Nov. 2000


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plenary


plenary

Sittingadopted

Reforming the Commission (aspectsconcerning the Committee on Legal Affairsand the Internal Market)

JURI Harbour A5-0326/2000 2000/2216 COS resolution adoptedwith amendments

�/� 29 Nov. 2000 30 Nov. 2000

Reforming the Commission (aspectsconcerning the Committee on Budgets)

BUDG Guy-Quint A5-0327/2000 2000/2217 COS resolution adoptedwith amendments

�/� 29 Nov. 2000 30 Nov. 2000

The Commission communication to theCouncil, the European Parliament, theEconomic and Social Committee and theCommittee of the Regions' Acting locally foremployment - a local dimension for theEuropean employment strategy'

EMPL Ghilardotti A5-0341/2000 2000/2275 COS resolution adoptedwithout amendments

withoutdebate

withoutdebate

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II. Legislative Procedures

Key:***III: Conciliation; ***II: Codecision - second reading; ***I: Codecision – first reading; ***: Assent procedure; *: Consultation

Title Author: Ref.Session doc.Rapporteur

Procedure In plenary Councilposition in

plenary


plenary

Sittingadopted

European Parliament and Council decision setting up aCommunity framework for cooperation in the field ofaccidental or deliberate marine pollution

DELE 1998/0350A5-0336/2000

McKenna

***III joint text approved 30 Nov. 2000 30 Nov. 2000 30 Nov. 2000

European Parliament and Council directive amending CouncilDirective 94/57/EC on common rules and standards for shipinspection and survey organisations and for the relevantactivities of maritime administrations

RETT 2000/0066A5-0342/2000

Ortuondo Larrea

***I legislative prop. amended 30 Nov. 2000 30 Nov. 2000 30 Nov. 2000

European Parliament and Council directive amending CouncilDirective 95/21/EC concerning the enforcement, in respect ofshipping using Community ports and sailing in the watersunder the jurisdiction of the Member States, of internationalstandards for ship safety, pollution prevention and shipboardliving and working conditions (port State control)

RETT 2000/0065A5-0343/2000

Watts


European Parliament and Council regulation on theaccelerated phasing-in of double hull or equivalent designstandards for single hull oil tankers

RETT 2000/0067A5-0344/2000

Hatzidakis


European Parliament and Council decision concerning a set ofactions relating to the trans-European network for thecollection, production and dissemination of statistics on thetrading of goods within the Community and between theCommunity and non-member countries (Edicom)

ECON 2000/0201A5-0353/2000

Lulling

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plenary


plenary

Sittingadopted

Council regulation (EC, ECSC, EURATOM) amending theStaff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions ofEmployment of Other Servants of the European Communitiesas regards the arrangements for the adjustment ofremuneration and the temporary contribution

JURI 2000/0231C5-0496/2000without report

* legislative prop. approved without debate without debate 30 Nov. 2000


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III. Legislative amendments

Column numbers: I = legislative text title; II =ref.; III = committee responsible; IV = procedure; V = session doc.; VI = rapporteur; VII = committee responsible: total no ams. tabled in plenary;VIII =EP: total no ams. adopted in plenary; IX = political groups: total no ams. adopted in plenary; X = amendments to the title of the proposal; XI = amendments to the citations; XII =amendments to the recitals; XIII = amendments to the articles or sections; XIV = amendments to the annexes, including JHA and CFSP

I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIVEuropean Parliament and Council decision setting up aCommunity framework for cooperation in the field ofaccidental or deliberate marine pollution

1998/0350 DELE ***III A5-0336/2000

McKenna 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

European Parliament and Council directive amendingCouncil Directive 94/57/EC on common rules andstandards for ship inspection and survey organisations andfor the relevant activities of maritime administrations

2000/0066 RETT ***I A5-0342/2000

OrtuondoLarrea

18 18 2 0 0 5 13 0

European Parliament and Council directive amendingCouncil Directive 95/21/EC concerning the enforcement,in respect of shipping using Community ports and sailingin the waters under the jurisdiction of the Member States,of international standards for ship safety, pollutionprevention and shipboard living and working conditions(port State control)

2000/0065 RETT ***I A5-0343/2000

Watts 8 11 3 0 0 3 8 0

European Parliament and Council regulation on theaccelerated phasing-in of double hull or equivalent designstandards for single hull oil tankers

2000/0067 RETT ***I A5-0344/2000

Hatzidakis

21 21 0 0 0 12 7 2

European Parliament and Council decision concerning a setof actions relating to the trans-European network for thecollection, production and dissemination of statistics on thetrading of goods within the Community and between theCommunity and non-member countries (Edicom)

2000/0201 ECON ***I A5-0353/2000

Lulling 7 7 0 0 0 1 4 2


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I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIVCouncil regulation (EC, ECSC, EURATOM) amending theStaff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions ofEmployment of Other Servants of the EuropeanCommunities as regards the arrangements for theadjustment of remuneration and the temporary contribution

2000/0231 JURI * C5-0496/2000

withoutreport

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


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IV. Legislative referrals with financial implications

Title Ref. Sittingannounced

Committeeto whichallocated

Legal framework Financing Financialplanning -allocation

Financialyear

comments

Amended proposal for a Decision of theEuropean Parliament and of the Councilestablishing a programme of Communityaction to encourage cooperation betweenMember States to combat socialexclusion

2000/0157 29 Nov.2000

EMPL new legal instrument cofinancing required P-INT 2001+n On 16 Nov. 2000 the EuropeanParliament approved the proposalwith amendments with financialimplications. The Commissiontherefore adjusted the financial sheetin its amended proposal.

Amended proposal for a recommendationof the European Parliament and of theCouncil on mobility within theCommunity for students, personsundergoing training, young volunteers,teachers and trainers

2000/0021 29 Nov.2000

CULT renewed legalinstrument

cofinancing required INT. POL.Educ

2001+n On 5 Oct. 2000 the EuropeanParliament approved the proposalwith amendments. In its amendedproposal the Commission retainedinter alia Amendments 16 to 18 onspecific measures to removelanguage and cultural barriers;facilitating the financing of mobilityand promotion of a Europeanqualifications area


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Political Scrutiny


plenary


plenary

Sittingadopted

Conference on climate change in The Hague Commission Walström �/� �/� Statement �/� �/� 29 Nov. 2000 �/�Preparation of Nice European Council of 7-9 December2000, including commercial policy (Article 133 of theTreaty)

Council Védrine �/� �/� Councilstatement

�/� 29 Nov.2000

�/� �/�

Preparation of Nice European Council of 7-9 December2000, including commercial policy (Article 133 of theTreaty)

Commission Prodi �/� �/� Commissionstatement

�/� �/� 29 Nov. 2000 �/�

The establishment of a common European security anddefence policy after Cologne and Helsinki

AFET Lalumière A5-0339/2000 2000/2005 INI resolutionadopted withamendments

29 Nov.2000

29 Nov. 2000 30 Nov.2000

Safety at sea Council Gayssot �/� �/� Councilstatement

�/� 30 Nov.2000

�/� �/�

Safety at sea Commission Gayssot �/� �/� Commissionstatement

�/� �/� 30 Nov. 2000 �/�

The progress achieved in the implementation of thecommon foreign and security policy

AFET Brok A5-0340/2000 2000/2038 INI resolutionadopted withamendments

29 Nov.2000

29 Nov. 2000 30 Nov.2000

Political situation and humanitarian aid in Afghanistan AFET Brok B5-0549/2000 �/... QUO-Council

�/� 29 Nov.2000

29 Nov. 2000 �/�

Political situation and humanitarian aid in Afghanistan AFET Brok B5-0550/2000 �/... QUO-Commission

�/� �/� 29 Nov. 2000 �/�


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plenary


plenary

Sittingadopted

The preparation of the 7-9 December 2000 NiceEuropean Council , including the common commercialpolicy (Article 133 of the EC Treaty)

Politicalgroups

�/� B5-0884/2000 �/� Topicaldebate

joint resolutionadopted withamendments

29 Nov.2000

29 Nov. 2000 30 Nov.2000

The situation in Afghanistan Politicalgroups

�/� B5-0892/20000

�/� Topicaldebate

resolutionadopted withamendments

29 Nov.2000

29 Nov. 2000 30 Nov.2000


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Part-session from 11 to 15 December 2000

Strasbourg

Summary ofresolutions and decisions adopted,

topics discussed in plenary and action taken


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Vers une Europe pour tous âgesUE/Indonèsie- développement des relationsTaxation du carburant d'aviationRecours au principe de précautionFEDER:orientations 2000-2006Croatie:négociation d'un accordFéd.Russe:stratégie commune de l'UE

Textes préparatoires

alimentation animalecontrôles officiels

additifs alimentairestabacmédicaments

à usage humainoffres publiquesdroit de suitevehicules à moteurMEDIA 2001-2005poids lourds

milieu urbaindéveloppement durableheure d'étéservices postauxTVA-coop.administrativeformation des gens de merextraits de café/chicoréeprogrammes de santé publiquegestion du bruit ambiant

codécision

Dépenses dans le domaine vétérinaireChypre particip. aux progr.communautaires

TVA-services fournis par voieélectronique

- application du minimum du taux normalprocédures pénalesstatut des victimesOCM-bananesProduits agricoles-actions d'informationdéveloppement et utilisation

du contenu numériqueGrotius-civil

consultation

Procédures législatives

Travaux législatifs

Conseil européen de NiceDeuxième train de mesures-Erika IISommet UE/Etats Unis

Conseil, CommissionDéclarations, Communications

Sous-marin "Tireless"

Questions orales

Situation de la construction navaleHaut Commissariat50ème anniversaireSerbie-prisonniers politiquesTunisieMozambiqueCôte d'IvoireChili

Rapports requérant l'avis du PE

Contrôle politique

Budget 2001Instrument de flexibilitéProtection des intérêts financiersReforme des procédures

et contrôle budgétaire

Travaux budgétaires

commission temporairesur la génétique humaine

Décisions diverses

Session DEC 2000 Strasbourg


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UE-Indonésie : développementde relations

Tunisie : droits de l'homme

Prix Sakharov : attribution du prix à« Basta Ya »

Budget général 2001

Gibraltar : sous-marinbritannique "Tireless"

Nice : Conseil européen

R.F.Yougoslavie : prisonnierspolitiques ; instabilité auxfrontières frontières du Kosovo

Chili : droits de l'homme :consolidation de la démocratie

Mozambique : droits del'homme

Côte d'Ivoire

Croatie : accord destabilisation et d'association

Suisse : 50ème anniversaire duHCNUR

Chypre : particip. auxprogr. communautaires

Sommet UE/Etats-Unis d'Amérique :déclaration de la Commission

Suisse : poids lourds

le globe en séance


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Legislative Work

I. Preparatory documents


plenary


plenary

Sitting adopted

Towards a Europe for all ages - promotingprosperity and intergenerational solidarity

EMPL Sbarbati A5-0319/2000

1999/2159 COS resolutionadopted without

amendments

�/� 15 Dec. 2000 15 Dec. 2000

Developing closer relations between Indonesia andthe European Union

AFET Maij-Weggen A5-0323/2000

2000/2152 COS resolutionadopted withamendments

�/� 12 Dec. 2000 13 Dec. 2000

Taxation of aircraft fuel ECON Garcia-Margallo y

Marfil

A5-0334/2000


amendments

�/� 13 Dec. 2000 14 Dec. 2000

The precautionary principle ENVI Patrie A5-0352/2000


�/� 13 Dec. 2000 14 Dec. 2000

The regions in the new economy � Guidelinesfor innovative measures under the ERDF in theperiod 2000-2006

RETT Markov A5-0354/2000


amendments

�/� 14 Dec. 2000 14 Dec. 2000


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Implementation of the Common Strategy ofthe European Union on Russia

AFET Oostlander A5-0363/2000

2000/2007 INI resolutionadopted withamendments

�/� 12 Dec. 2000 13 Dec. 2000

The feasibility of negotiating a Stabilisationand Association Agreement with the Republicof Croatia

AFET Baltas A5-0364/2000


�/� 12 Dec. 2000 13 Dec. 2000


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II. Legislative Procedures

Key:***III: Conciliation - ***II: Codecision - second reading - ***I: Codecision – first reading - ***: Assent procedure - *: Consultation



plenary


plenary

Sittingadopted

European Parliament and Council directive amendingDirective 95/53/EC fixing the principles governingthe organisation of official inspections in the field ofanimal nutrition

DELE 1998/0301A5-0372/2000

Staes

***III joint text approved �/� 13 Dec. 2000 14 Dec.2000

Directive of the European Parliament and of theCouncil amending Directive 95/2/EC on foodadditives other than colours and sweeteners

ENVI 1999/0158A5-0347/2000

Lannoye

***II common pos. amended �/� 13 Dec. 2000 14 Dec.2000

European Parliament and Council directive on theapproximation of the laws, regulations andadministrative provisions of the Member Statesconcerning the manufacture, presentation and sale oftobacco products

ENVI 1999/0244A5-0348/2000

Maaten


European Parliament and Council directive on theapproximation of the laws, regulations andadministrative provisions of the Member Statesrelating to the implementation of good clinicalpractice in the conduct of clinical trials on medicinalproducts for human use

ENVI 1997/0197A5-0349/2000

Liese



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plenary

Sittingadopted

Directive of the European Parliament and of theCouncil on the resale right for the benefit of theauthor of an original work of art

JURI 1996/0085A5-0370/2000

Zimmerling


European Parliament and Council directive amendingCouncil Directive 70/220/EEC concerning measuresto be taken against air pollution by emissions frommotor vehicles

ENVI 2000/0040C5-0522/2000without report

***II common pos. approved �/� �/� 13 Dec.2000

European Parliament and Council decision on theimplementation of a training programme forprofessionals in the European audiovisual programmeindustry (MEDIA � Training)

CULT 1999/0275C5-0616/2000without report

***II common pos. approved �/� �/� 13 Dec.2000

European Parliament and Council regulation on thedistribution of permits for heavy goods vehiclestravelling in Switzerland

RETT 1999/0022C5-0696/2000without report

***II common pos. approved �/� 14 Dec. 2000 14 Dec.2000

Decision of the European Parliament and of theCouncil on a Community Framework for cooperationto promote sustainable urban development

ENVI 1999/0233A5-0350/2000

Lienemann

***I legislative prop. amended �/� 13 Dec. 2000 14 Dec.2000

European Parliament and Council directive onsummer-time arrangements

RETT 2000/0140A5-0356/2000

Honeyball

***I legislative prop. amended �/... 11 Dec. 2000 12 Dec.2000

European Parliament and Council directive amendingDirective 97/67/EC with regard to the further openingto competition of Community postal services

PETI 2000/0139A5-0361/2000

Ferber


European Parliament and Council regulationamending Regulation (EEC) No 218/92 onadministrative cooperation in the field of indirecttaxation (VAT)

ECON 2000/0147A5-0362/2000

Garcia-Margallo yMarfil



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plenary

Sittingadopted

European Parliament and Council directive amendingDirective 80/232/EEC as regards the range ofnominal weights for coffee extracts and chicoryextracts

ENVI 2000/0235C5-0485/2000without report

***I legislative prop.approved

�/� �/� 12 Dec.2000

European Parliament and Council decision extendingcertain programmes of Community action in the fieldof public health adopted by Decisions No 645/96/EC,No 646/96/EC, No 647/96/EC, No 102/97/EC, No1400/97/EC and No 1296/1999/EC and amendingthose Decisions

ENVI 2000/0192A5-0377/2000

Trakatellis


European Parliament and Council directive on theAssessment and Management of EnvironmentalNoise

ENVI 2000/0194A5-0378/2000

de Roo


Council directive amending directive 77/388 EEC asregards the value added tax arrangements applicableto certain services supplied by electronic means

ECON 2000/0148A5-0362/2000

Garcia-Margallo yMarfil

* legislative prop. amended �/� 13 Dec. 2000 14 Dec.2000

Council directive amending Directive 77/388/CEE onthe common system of value added tax, with regardto the length of time during which the minimumstandard rate is to be applied

ECON 2000/0223A5-0366/2000

Torres Marques


Council regulation extending the programme ofincentives and exchanges for legal practitioners in thearea of civil law (Grotius � civil)

LIBE 2000/0220C5-0494/2000without report

* legislative prop.approved

�/� �/� 13 Dec.2000

Council decision amending Decision 90/424/EEC onexpenditure in the veterinary field

AGRI 2000/0234C5-0495/2000without report


�/� �/� 13 Dec.2000


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plenary


plenary

Sittingadopted

Council decision concerning the conclusion of anagreement between the Community and the Republicof Cyprus adopting the terms and conditions for theparticipation of Cyprus in Community programmes inthe fields of training, education and youth

CULT 2000/0270C5-0577/2000without report


�/� �/� 13 Dec.2000

Council regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No404/93 on the common organisation of the market inbananas

AGRI 1999/0235A5-0374/2000

Dary


Council regulation on information provision andpromotion for agricultural products on the internalmarket

AGRI 2000/0226A5-0385/2000

Dary


Council decision adopting a Multiannual Communityprogramme to stimulate the development and use ofEuropean digital content on the global networks andto promote linguistic diversity in the InformationSociety

ITRE 2000/0128A5-0390/2000

Gill


Initiative of the Portuguese Republic with a view toadopting a Council Framework Decision on thestanding of victims in criminal procedure

LIBE 2000/0813A5-0355/2000

Cerdeira Morterero

* own-init. amended �/... 11 Dec. 2000 12 Dec.2000


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III. Legislative amendments

Column numbers: I = legislative text title; II = ref.; III = committee responsible; IV = procedure; V = session doc.; VI = rapporteur; VII = committee responsible: total no ams. tabledin plenary; VIII = EP: total no ams. adopted in plenary; IX = political groups: total no ams. adopted in plenary; X = amendments to the title of the proposal; XI = amendments to thecitations; XII = amendments to the recitals; XIII = amendments to the articles or sections; XII = amendments to the annexes.

I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIVDirective of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 95/2/EC on food

additives other than colours and sweeteners1999/0158 ENVI ***II A5-0347/2000 Lannoye 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0

European Parliament and Council directive on the approximation of the laws,regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning themanufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco products

1999/0244 ENVI ***II A5-0348/2000 Maaten 34 32 8 0 1 12 18 1

European Parliament and Council directive on the approximation of the laws,regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to theimplementation of good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical trials on medicinalproducts for human use

1997/0197 ENVI ***II A5-0349/2000 Liese 24 23 15 0 0 5 18 0

Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on company law concerningtakeover bids

1995/0341 JURI ***II A5-0368/2000 Lehne 18 15 1 0 0 1 14 0

Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the resale right for thebenefit of the author of an original work of art

1996/0085 JURI ***II A5-0370/2000 Zimmerling 15 13 0 0 0 4 9 0

Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Community Frameworkfor cooperation to promote sustainable urban development

1999/0233 ENVI ***I A5-0350/2000 Lienemann 27 23 7 0 0 0 19 4

European Parliament and Council directive on summer-time arrangements 2000/0140 RETT ***I A5-0356/2000 Honeyball 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 0European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 97/67/EC with regardto the further opening to competition of Community postal services

2000/0139 PETI ***I A5-0361/2000 Ferber 45 47 0 0 35 12 0

European Parliament and Council regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 218/92on administrative cooperation in the field of indirect taxation)

2000/0147 ECON ***I A5-0362/2000 Garcia-Margallo y

Marfil

1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0


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European Parliament and Council decision extending certain programmes ofCommunity action in the field of public health adopted by Decisions No 645/96/EC,No 646/96/EC, No 647/96/EC, No 102/97/EC, No 1400/97/EC and No 1296/1999/ECand amending those Decisions

2000/0192 ENVI ***I A5-0377/2000 Trakatellis 9 9 0 0 3 6 0


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I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIVEuropean Parliament and Council directive on the Assessment and Management ofEnvironmental Noise

2000/0194 ENVI ***I A5-0378/2000 de Roo 36 36 7 1 0 8 25 2

Initiative of the Portuguese Republic with a view to adopting a Council FrameworkDecision on the standing of victims in criminal procedure

2000/0813 LIBE * A5-0355/2000 CerdeiraMorterero

58 53 0 0 0 12 41 0

Council directive amending directive 77/388 EEC as regards the value added taxarrangements applicable to certain services supplied by electronic means

2000/0148 ECON * A5-0362/2000 Garcia-Margallo y

Marfil

11 9 0 0 0 3 6 0

Council directive amending Directive 77/388/CEE on the common system of valueadded tax, with regard to the length of time during which the minimum standard rateis to be applied

2000/0223 ECON * A5-0366/2000 TorresMarques

3 3 0 0 0 2 1 0

Council regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 on the commonorganisation of the market in bananas

1999/0235 AGRI * A5-0374/2000 Dary 35 35 0 0 0 22 13 0

Council regulation on information provision and promotion for agricultural productson the internal market

2000/0226 AGRI * A5-0385/2000 Dary 26 30 3 0 0 10 20 0

Council decision adopting a Multiannual Community programme to stimulate thedevelopment and use of European digital content on the global networks and topromote linguistic diversity in the Information Society

2000/0128 ITRE * A5-0390/2000 Gill 49 44 1 0 0 18 13 13


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IV. Legislative referrals with financial implications

Title Ref. Sittingannounced

Comm.to whichallocated

Legalframework

Financing Financialplanning -allocation

Financialyear

comments

Council regulation extending the programme ofincentives and exchanges for legalpractitioners in the area of civil law (Grotius -civil)

2000/0220 11 Dec. 2000 LIBE Extended legalinstrument

charged tothe EUbudget

INT. POL.JHA

2001 First referral on 6 Oct. 2000; report adoptedon 13 Dec. 2000

Regulation of the European Parliament and of theCouncil amending Council Regulation (EEC)No 881/92 on access to the market in thecarriage of goods by road within theCommunity to and from the territory of aMember State or passing across the territoryof one or more Member States as regards auniform Driver Attestation

2000/0297 11 Dec. 2000 RETT new legalinstrument


ADMIN 2001+n COM: As there is no standard attestation ofprofessional status, it is almost impossiblefor inspectors in the Member States todetermine whether drivers of vehicles fromother Member States are entitled to drivetheir vehicles. The introduction of a standardCommunity document will enable nationalinspection bodies to carry out effectivechecks on the professional status of driversof international transport vehicles throughoutthe Community.

Regulation of the European Parliament and of theCouncil laying down the general principlesand requirements of food law, establishingthe European Food Authority, and layingdown procedures in matters of food

2000/0286 11 Dec. 2000 ENVI New legalinstrument.

Establishmentof a European

FoodAuthority.


INT P. 2001+n COM: As the new authority will have to startfrom scratch, there will be some start-upcosts before the scientific committees aretransferred. The calculation of requirementsdepends on an autonomous body (not theCommission infrastructure).


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Budget WorkTitle Author: Ref.

Session doc.Rapporteur

Procedure

In plenary Councilposition in

plenary


plenary

Sittingadopted

Protection of the Communities' financial interests - The fightagainst fraud - For an overall strategic approach

CONT 2000/2279A5-0376/2000

Theato

COS resolution adoptedwith amendments

�/� 12 Dec. 2000 13 Dec. 2000

Draft general budget of the European Union for the financialyear 2001 modified by the Council (all sections)

BUDG 1999/2190A5-0380/2000Haug/Ferber

BUD resolution adoptedwith amendments

12 Dec. 2000 12 Dec. 2000 14 Dec. 2000

Reform of budgetary control procedures and institutions CONT 2000/2008A5-0383/2000

Morgan

INI resolution adoptedwith amendments

�/� 12 Dec. 2000 13 Dec. 2000

European Parliament and Council decision concerning themobilisation of the flexibility instrument (paragraph 24 of theInterinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 on budgetarydiscipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure

BUDG C5-0665/2000A5-0391/2000Colom I Naval

ACI resolution adoptedwith amendments

12 Dec. 2000 12 Dec. 2000 14 Dec. 2000


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Political Scrutiny

Title Author Rapporteur Sessiondoc.

Ref. Procedure In plenary Councilposition in

plenary


plenary

Sittingadopted

The outcome of the European Council on 7-11December 2000 in Nice

Politicalgroups

�/� B5-0938/2000

�/� Topical debate joint resolutionadopted withamendments

�/� �/� 14 Dec.2000

European Council � Nice Council Chirac �/� �/� Councilstatement

�/� 12 Dec.2000

�/� �/�

European Council � Nice Commission Prodi �/� �/� Commissionstatement

�/� �/� 12 Dec. 2000 �/�

The 50th anniversary of the UNHCR Politicalgroups

�/... B5-0901/2000

�/... Topical debate joint resolutionadopted

�/� 14 Dec. 2000 14 Dec.2000

Côte d'Ivoire Politicalgroups

�/... B5-0906/2000


�/� 14 Dec. 2000 14 Dec.2000

Second round of measures on maritime safety(Erika II)

Commission Palacio �/� �/� Communication �/� �/� �/� �/�

The legal proceedings against General Pinochetand the consolidation of democracy in Chile

Politicalgroups

�/... B5-0903/2000

�/... Debate � humanrights

joint resolutionadopted

�/� 14 Dec. 2000 14 Dec.2000

Political prisoners in the Federal Republic ofYugoslavia and instability on the borders ofKosovo

Politicalgroups

�/... B5-0902/2000


�/� 14 Dec. 2000 14 Dec.2000


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Title Author Rapporteur Sessiondoc.

Ref. Procedure In plenary Councilposition in

plenary


plenary

Sittingadopted

Turkish prisoners on hunger strike Politicalgroups

�/... B5-0904/2000


resolutionwithdrawn

�/� 14 Dec. 2000 �/�

Mozambique Politicalgroups

�/... B5-0910/2000



�/� 14 Dec. 2000 14 Dec.2000

The situation in world shipbuilding ITRE Langen A5-0371/2000

2000/2213 COS resolution adoptedwith amendments

�/� 14 Dec. 2000 14 Dec.2000

EU-US summit Commission Patten �/� �/� Commissionstatement

�/� �/� 13 Dec. 2000 �/�

The British nuclear submarine in Gibraltar Politicalgroups

�/� B5-0894/2000

�/� QUO-Commission

resolution adoptedwithout

amendments

�/� 14 Dec. 2000 14 Dec.2000

Tunisia Politicalgroups

�/� B5-0905/2000

�/� Debate � humanrights


�/� 14 Dec. 2000 14 Dec.2000


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Miscellaneous decisions

Decisions


plenary


plenary

Sittingadopted

Temporary committee on human geneticsand other new technologies in modernmedicine

Politicalgroups

�/... B5-0898/2000 �/... Chap. XX of theRules of

Procedure

13 Dec. 2000 �/� �/� �/�


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Action Taken by the CommissionIn accordance with the agreement of 17 November 1994 between Parliament and the Commission on the procedure whereby the Commission informs Parliament of action taken on texts adopted in plenary, thetables below set out the situation regarding texts adopted at the part-sessions in: April, June, July and September 2000.

I. Legislative textsColumn numbers: I = legislative text title; II = ref.; III = author: committee responsible; IV = session doc.; V = procedure; VI - X: Amendments broken down by type of act, as set out inthe IIA on the editorial quality of legislative texts of 22 December 1998; [VI = Am. on the subject, field of application, definitions, rights and obligations and measures for application; VII= Am. concerning transitional and final provisions, derogations, extensions and exceptions; VIII = Am. concerning financial aspects; IX = Am. concerning implementing powers; X = Am.on informing Parliament; XI = total number of amendments adopted by Parliament; XII – XVII = degree of acceptance of amendments, according to the classification in columns VI-XI;this ranges from 0% -100%, 100% indicates Parliament's position.

I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV XVI XVIIEuropean Parliament and Councilregulation amending regulation (EC)No. �/2000 on substances that depletethe ozone layer as regards the referenceyear for the allocation ofhydrochlorofluorocarbons

2000/0170 ENVI A5-0226/2000 ***I 1 0 0 0 0 1 100.00% no am. no am. no am. no am. 100.00%


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Initiative of the Portuguese Republicwith a view to the adoption of a CouncilDecision establishing a Secretariat forthe Joint Supervisory Data ProtectionBodies set up by the Convention on theEstablishment of a European PoliceOffice (Europol Convention), theConvention on the Use of InformationTechnology for Customs Purposes andthe Convention implementing theSchengen Agreement on the gradualabolition of checks at the commonborders (Schengen Convention)

2000/0804 LIBE A5-0225/2000 * 7 0 2 0 0 9 100.00% no am. 100.00% no am. no am. 100.00%


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I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV XVI XVIIEuropean Parliament and Councildirective amending Council Directive92/23/EEC relating to tyres for motorvehicles and their trailers and to theirfitting

1997/0348 ENVI A5-0218/2000 ***II 0 2 0 0 0 2 no am. 0.00% no am. no am. no am. 0.00%

European Parliament and Councildirective amending for the nineteenth timeCouncil Directive 76/769/EEC relating torestrictions on the marketing and use ofcertain dangerous substances andpreparations (azocolourants)

1999/0269 ENVI A5-0168/2000 ***I 3 0 0 0 0 3 0.00% no am. no am. no am. no am. 0.00%

European Parliament and Councilregulation regarding the implementationof the measures to promote economic andsocial development in Turkey

1998/0300 AFET A5-0206/2000 ***II 3 0 0 0 0 3 100.00% no am. no am. no am. no am. 100.00%

European Parliament and Councildirective on the assessment of the effectsof certain plans and programmes on theenvironment

1996/0304 ENVI A5-0196/2000 ***II 12 2 1 0 1 16 50.00% 100.00% 0.00% no am. 0.00% 50.00%

Council regulation amending Regulation(EC) No 1488/96 on financial andtechnical measures to accompany(MEDA) the reform of economic andsocial structures in the framework of theEuro-Mediterranean partnership

1999/0214 ITRE A5-0204/2000 * 10 1 5 1 2 19 70.00% 0.00% 80.00% 100.00% 50.00% 68.42%


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Council regulation relating to theconclusion of the Protocol establishing thefishing possibilities and the financialcompensation provided for in theAgreement between the EuropeanEconomic Community and theGovernment of the Republic of Guinea onfishing off the Guinean coast for theperiod 1 January 2000 to 31 December2001

2000/0154 PECH A5-0194/2000 * 0 0 0 0 3 3 no am. no am. no am. no am. 66.67% 66.67%


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I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV XVI XVIICouncil regulation relating to theconclusion of the Protocol defining, forthe period 3 December 1999 to 2December 2002, the fishingopportunities and the financialcontribution provided for by theAgreement between the EuropeanCommunity and the Government ofMauritius on fishing in the waters ofMauritius

2000/0094 PECH A5-0188/2000 * 0 0 0 0 3 3 no am. no am. no am. no am. 66.67% 66.67%

Council directive on the right to familyreunification

1999/0258 LIBE A5-0201/2000 * 8 1 0 0 0 9 100.00% 100.00% no am. no am. no am. 100.00%

Regulation of the European Parliament andof the Council regarding the closure andliquidation of projects adopted by theCommission under Council Regulation(EC) No 213/96 on the implementationof the European Communities investmentpartners financial instrument for thecountries of Latin America, Asia, theMediterranean region and South Africa

2000/2034 DEVE A5-0202/2000 ***I 0 0 0 0 1 1 no am. no am. no am. no am. 100.00% 100.00%

European Parliament and CouncilDirective amending for the second timeDirective 89/655/EEC concerning theminimum safety and health requirementsfor the use of work equipment byworkers at work (2nd individualDirective within the meaning of Article16 of Directive 89/391/EEC)

1998/0327 EMPL A5-0222/2000 ***I 13 0 0 0 0 13 76.92% no am. no am. no am. no am. 76.92%


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Council Regulation concerning theestablishment of 'Eurodac' for thecomparison of fingerprints for theeffective application of the DublinConvention

1999/0116 LIBE A5-0219/2000 * 3 0 0 2 0 5 100.00% no am. no am. 100.00% no am. 100.00%

Council regulation on jurisdiction and therecognition and enforcement ofjudgements in civil and commercialmatters

1999/0154 JURI A5-0253/2000 * 14 0 0 0 0 14 35.71% no am. no am. no am. no am. 35.71%


Bulletin 15.01.2001 - EN - PE 299.524

II. Other texts

Column numbers: : I = text title; II = ref.; III = author: political groups or committee responsible; IV = session doc.; V = procedure; VI = Commission reference document describingaction taken; VII = Sitting: date on which the Commission announced its intention of taking action; VIII = date on which Parliament informed of Commission action

I II III IV V VI VII VIIIThe creation of the single European sky 2000/2053 RETT A5-0141/2000 COS SP(2000)3071 17 Nov.

200019 Dec.2000

The Development of Short Sea Shipping in Europe: A Dynamic Alternative in aSustainable Transport Chain - Second Two-yearly Progress Report

1999/2164 RETT A5-0139/2000 COS SP(2000)3071 17 Nov.2000

A common Community diplomacy 2000/2006 AFET A5-0210/2000 SP(2000)3647 19 Dec.2000

The EU-Africa Summit � /� Pol. Gr. B5-0325/2000 SP(2000) 1725 8 Sept.2000

19 Dec.2000

The outcome of the Special Session of the General Assembly of the United Nationsentitled �Women 2000: gender equality, development and peace for the twenty-firstcentury�, 5-9 June 2000

� /� Pol. Gr. B5-0562/2000 SP(2000) 2555 2 Oct.2000

19 Dec.2000

Towards a new framework for Electronic Communications infrastructure and associatedservices � The 1999 Communications review

2000/2085 ITRE A5-0145/2000 COS SP(2000) 2555 2 Oct.2000

19 Dec.2000

The Commission�s second report to the Council and the European Parliament on the stateof liberalisation of the energy markets

2000/2097 ITRE A5-0180/2000 COS SP(2000)3071 17 Nov.2000

19 Dec.2000

The development of the Market for Digital Television in the European Union � Report inthe context of Directive 95/47/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24thOctober 1995 on the use of standards for the transmission of television signals

2000/2074 COM A5-0143/2000 COS SP(2000) 2555 2 Oct.2000

19 Dec.2000

Addendum: 1

New .eu Domain

Changed Web and E-Mail AddressesThe introduction of the .eu domain also required the web and e-mail addresses of the European institutions to be adapted. Below please find alist of addresses found in the document at hand which have been changed after the document was created. The list shows the old and newlist of addresses found in the document at hand which have been changed after the document was created. The list shows the old and newaddress, a reference to the page where the address was found and the type of address: http: and https: for web addresses, mailto: for e-mailaddress, a reference to the page where the address was found and the type of address: http: and https: for web addresses, mailto: for e-mailaddresses etc.addresses etc.

Page: 2Type: http:

Old: http://www.europarl.eu.int/BulletinsNew: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/Bulletins

Page: 28Type: http:

Old: http://www.esc.eu.intNew: http://www.cese.europa.eu

Page: 28Type: mailto

Old: mailto:[email protected]: mailto:[email protected]





















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