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ABBREVIATIONS USED

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 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

MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

Appointments/resignations/end of Members' terms of office .............................................................8

MEMBERS’ ACTIVITIES

Written questions ..............................................................................................................................12Question Time (B-0098/2003)..........................................................................................................37Summary of Questions time (July 2003) .........................................................................................40Written declarations..........................................................................................................................41

COMMITTEES

Appointment of rapporteurs and draftsmen ......................................................................... 44

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

Commission documents....................................................................................................... 52

GENERAL INFORMATION

Common Foreign and Security Policy

Declaration on the presidential election in Togo ................................................................. 58Declaration on violations of the Somalia cease-fire agreement ......................................... 59Declaration on the cease-fire agreement in Liberia ............................................................ 60Declaration regarding the Armenian Parliamentary elections ............................................ 60Declaration concerning the Council Decision implementing Common Position2003/297/CFSP on Burma/Myanmar ................................................................................. 61Declaration on the situation in the East of the democratic Republic of the Congo ............ 61Declaration regarding the media situation in Russia .......................................................... 62Declaration on the Release by the Malaysian Authorities of six ISA Detainees ................ 63Declaration on the formation of the transitional goverment in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo ............................................................................................................................ 63Declaration concerning the situation in Haiti ..................................................................... 64Declaration on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism .......................... 65Declaration on the abolition of the dealth penalty in all circumstances ............................. 65

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Declaration on the latest military attacks in Bujumbura (Burundi) ....................................66Declaration on Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong ................................................67Declaration on the peace process in Somalia ......................................................................68Declaration on Bhutanese Regugees in Nepal ....................................................................68Declaration on the military rebellion on 16 July 2003 in S.Tome and Principe .................69Declaration on the developing situation in the Solomon Islands ........................................70Declaration on the peace process in Liberia ........................................................................70Declaration on the peace process in Liberia ........................................................................71Declaration on Military Mutiny in Manila ..........................................................................72Declaration on ad hoc Human Rights Tribunal for crimes committed in East Timor ........72Declaration on the reform process in Turkey ......................................................................73Declaration on the peace process in Sudan .........................................................................74Declaration on possible construction of a High Observation Tower in Bagan ...................75Declaration on the recent violations or the blue line ...........................................................75Declaration on the new violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories ...........................76Declaration on the suicide attack in Jerusalem................................................................................76

European Economic and Social Committee

Plenary Assembly of 16 and 17 July 2003 ..........................................................................78

ACTIVITIES OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

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MAIN DECISIONS OF THE COLLEGE OF QUAESTORS

The Chairmen-in-Office of the College of Quaestors, have circulated the following communications to theMembers of the European Parliament:

No 17/03: Use of email in the European Parliament;

No 26/03: Accreditation centre in Brussels;

No 27/03: Bicycle parking at the European Parliament in Brussels;

No 28/03: Main provisions of the national rules governing the periods of notice to be granted in the event of the termination of employment contracts concluded with Members�assistants;

No 30/03: Opening hours of newspaper shops during summer holidays.

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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APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS/END OF MEMBERS' TERMS OFOFFICE

Official notification of the election of a Spanish memberof the European Parliament

At its sitting of 30 June 2003 Parliament took note of the election of:

Mrs Ana Clara Maria MIRANDA DE LAGE

to replace Mr. Carlos WESTENDOPR Y CABEZA (PSE/ES), with effect from 20 June 2003.

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Resignation of a Spanish Member of the European Parliament

Pursuant to Rule 8(3)

Mr Carlos WESTENDORP Y CABEZA (PSE/ES)

has resigned as a Member of the European Parliament with effect from 18 June 2003.

Parliament took note of his resignation at the sitting of 30 June 2003.

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Resignation of a Spanish Member of the European Parliament

Pursuant to Rule 8(3)

Mr Carlos BAUTISTA OJEDA (Verts/ALE-ES)

has resigned as a Member of the European Parliament with effect from 7 July 2003.

Parliament took note of his resignation at the sitting of 3 July 2003.

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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENTOF OBSERVERS FROM THE PARLIAMENTS

OF THE NEW MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

At its sitting of 1 July 2003, the European Parliament took note of the appointment with effect from 30June 2003, of the following observers by the parliaments of the new Member States of the EuropeanUnion:

POLAND

Chamber

Mr. Maciej GIERTYCH

Mr. Witold TOMCZAK

Mr. Marcin LIBICKI(replacing Mr Kazimierz Michal UJAZDOWSKI, who had resigned)

Senate

Mr. Adam BIELA

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WRITTEN QUESTIONS (Situation at 25.08.2003)

Author Subject No

Konstantinos Hatzidakis Use of clophen in Greece E-2049/03

Konstantinos Hatzidakis Harassment of a Greek passenger plane by Turkishwarplanes

E-2050/03

Caroline Jackson Essential oils and consumer protection E-2051/03

Caroline Jackson The European Agency for the Evaluation of MedicinalProducts: nationality profile of staff

E-2052/03

Anders Wijkman and others Endangered monk seal E-2053/03

Monica Frassoni Degradation of Special Protection Area (SPA) IT5210070- Lake Trasimeno (Italy)

E-2054/03

Bartho Pronk Trade union rights for police officers in Latvia E-2055/03

Kathleen Van Brempt Ethylene E-2056/03

Bartho Pronk One and two eurocent coins E-2057/03

Nelly Maes ACP bananas E-2058/03

Camilo Nogueira Román One-year delay by the Spanish government in extractingfuel oil from the wreck of the 'Prestige' off the Galiciancoast

E-2059/03

Peter Liese Medical devices containing derivatives of human blood E-2060/03

Stavros Xarchakos Pollution and noise pollution levels in Greek schools E-2061/03

Mihail Papayannakis Leakage of clophen at the Ministry of Economic Affairs E-2062/03

Ioannis Marinos and StavrosXarchakos

Water supplies and quality of water in Greece E-2063/03

Bart Staes Harmonisation of the status of sportsmen and womenfrom third countries

E-2064/03

Maurizio Turco and others Belgian police operations on Dutch territory E-2065/03

Maurizio Turco Republic of Italy: application of the directive on VAT inconnection with intra-Community supplies

E-2066/03

Maurizio Turco and others Violation of the religious freedom of Baptists inKazakhstan

E-2067/03

Marco Cappato and others Introduction of the Sharia in a province of Pakistan E-2068/03

Véronique De Keyser Netherlands two-euro coin P-2069/03


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Albert Maat Derogation for prawn fishermen without quotas when theVessel Monitoring System is introduced

P-2070/03

Anne Jensen VAT refunds E-2071/03

Brigitte Langenhagen Rules on ships' crews E-2072/03

Robert Evans Disability Living Allowance E-2073/03

Robert Evans Trafficking in human beings and EU policy E-2074/03

Elspeth Attwooll and CatherineStihler

Lifting the current ban on feeding fishmeal to ruminants E-2075/03

Erik Meijer Funding for the protection of wolves in Russia in a naturalenvironment by the establishment of extensive naturereserves such as cannot be established within the EU

E-2076/03

Paulo Casaca Community support for torture victims E-2077/03

Ilda Figueiredo Portuguese milk quota P-2078/03

Mario Borghezio French swimming pools reserved for Muslim women - isthis discrimination?

P-2079/03

Jonas Sjöstedt Summary of subsidies to undertakings P-2080/03

Konstantinos Hatzidakis Government propaganda in Greece using resources fromthe 3rd CSF

E-2081/03

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Violations of Greek air space by Turkish aircraft andsecurity of the inhabitants of the Aegean

E-2082/03

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Violations of Greek air space by Turkish aircraft andsecurity of the inhabitants of the Aegean

E-2083/03

Graham Watson 1970 UNESCO Convention E-2084/03

Graham Watson Spam email E-2085/03

Glenys Kinnock Situation of Christians in Egypt E-2086/03

Marjo Matikainen-Kallström Recognition of Finnish engineering qualifications incertain Mediterranean countries

E-2087/03

Marjo Matikainen-Kallström Recognition of Finnish engineering qualifications inEstonia

E-2088/03

José Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado Clarification concerning the budget line for non-governmental organisations involved in combating torture

E-2089/03

Bert Doorn Protection of the domestic postal market by the Frenchauthorities against foreign service providers

E-2090/03

Paulo Casaca Rules for calculating aid for tropical products from ACPcountries

E-2091/03


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Paulo Casaca Clearance of the accounts of EAGGF Guarantee Sectionpaying agencies in Portugal

E-2092/03

Paulo Casaca Possible infringement of the Community directive onurban waste water in Ponta Delgada

E-2093/03

Amalia Sartori Domestic accidents and definition of the workplace P-2094/03

Jean Lambert Construction of high voltage power station by the GreekPPC in the Argyroupolis - Ilioupolis area

E-2095/03

Jean Lambert Construction of high voltage power station by the GreekPPC in the Argyroupolis - Ilioupolis area

E-2096/03

Paul Lannoye Kingdom of Belgium - federated bodies - Region ofWallonia - debudgetisation practices

E-2097/03

Sebastiano Musumeci SARS emergency: preventive measures E-2098/03

José Ribeiro e Castro Fishing in the EU's western waters E-2099/03

José Ribeiro e Castro Fishing in the EU's western waters E-2100/03

José Ribeiro e Castro Common agricultural policy reform - 'capping' E-2101/03

José Ribeiro e Castro CAP reform - Mediterranean produce E-2102/03

Olle Schmidt Cross-border investment P-2103/03

Bob van den Bos Burmese Rohingya refugees P-2104/03

Niels Busk Possible lifting of fish meal ban E-2105/03

Christopher Huhne Food legislation E-2106/03

Isabelle Caullery Non-governmental organisations in Moldova P-2107/03

Claude Moraes Temporary Agency Workers Directive P-2108/03

Sebastiano Musumeci Illegal immigration P-2109/03

Margrietus van den Berg Closure of the Europa Centrum in the Netherlands P-2110/03

Proinsias De Rossa Comparative study of special needs teaching E-2111/03

Proinsias De Rossa Disability Directive E-2112/03

Erik Meijer Emergence in Europe of a new monopoly ondissemination of information via the Internet andworrying collection of personal data

E-2113/03

Erik Meijer Exclusion of visitors other than invited guests,government officials and businessmen from non-EUEuropean states with a low standard of living

E-2114/03

Ilda Figueiredo Rights of tenant farmers E-2115/03


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Claude Moraes The situation in Sudan E-2116/03

Claude Moraes Data Protection Directive E-2117/03

Claude Moraes Temporary Agency Workers Directive E-2118/03

Isabelle Caullery Development of renewable energy sources in Armenia E-2119/03

Isabelle Caullery Development of renewable energy sources in Moldova E-2120/03

Isabelle Caullery Developing infrastructure and promoting employment inMadagascar

E-2121/03

Isabelle Caullery Development of renewable energy sources in Turkey E-2122/03

Isabelle Caullery Promotion of renewable energy sources and wasteprocessing in Mauritius

E-2123/03

Bart Staes Recruitment of officials from the accession States E-2124/03

Bart Staes Fixed book prices E-2125/03

Bart Staes Compulsory provision of basic banking services for allEU citizens

E-2126/03

Bart Staes Guarantees as to the correctness of businesses' financialinformation

E-2127/03

Bart Staes Beverage which reduces blood alcohol levels - BOBinformation campaigns

E-2128/03

Karl-Heinz Florenz European landfill directive E-2129/03

Markus Ferber Commission support for NGOs E-2130/03

Mihail Papayannakis Re-opening of mineral extraction plant at Pergamon(Bergama)

E-2131/03

Christopher Huhne Industrial crops E-2132/03

Mario Borghezio Illegal immigration: US Department of State againstGreece and Turkey

E-2133/03

Margrietus van den Berg Deployment of an EU force in Congo E-2134/03

Rosemarie Müller Compulsory insurance against damage caused by naturalforces

P-2135/03

Francesco Speroni Improper use of a geographical term in a foodstuff's name P-2136/03

Marco Cappato Declaration by Umberto Bossi, the Italian Minister forInstitutional Reform, on immigration policy

P-2137/03

Theodorus Bouwman Breach of the directive on working time (directive dealingwith a number of aspects of the organisation of workingtime) by several Member States

P-2138/03


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Maurizio Turco Violation of religious freedom and legal restrictions on theexercising of religious activity in Belarus

E-2139/03

Maurizio Turco Violation of freedom of religion in Uzbekistan E-2140/03

Olle Schmidt German road tolls E-2141/03

Adriana Poli Bortone Accident at the Ilva Taranto plant (Italy) P-2142/03

Gabriele Stauner Commission contracts with the Planistat Group E-2143/03

Michl Ebner Quality standards for imports P-2144/03

Reinhold Messner Preservation of the Tagliamento (Friuli-Venezia Giulia,Italy) as a wild river

E-2145/03

John Bowis Commission response to Council Conclusions on healthmatters

E-2146/03

Nuala Ahern Renewed agreement on cooperation in science andtechnology

E-2147/03

Giovanni Pittella Non-profit-making bodies E-2148/03

Astrid Lulling Eurostat P-2149/03

Jean Lambert UK implementation of employment legislation withregard to sexual orientation

E-2150/03

Giovanni Pittella Parameters for small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs)

E-2151/03

Stefano Zappalà Recognition of vocational qualifications E-2152/03

José Ribeiro e Castro Fisheries - public concern over announced incursion ofSpanish fisheries into Portuguese coastal waters

E-2153/03

Herbert Bösch Delays in the disbursement of funding for SMU projects P-2154/03

Hanja Maij-Weggen Position of the Rohingya in Bangladesh P-2155/03

Heinz Kindermann Satellite monitoring of fishing vessels under 24 metres inlength

P-2156/03

Wilhelm Piecyk Satellite monitoring of fishing vessels under 24 metres inlength

P-2157/03

Danielle Darras Sub-contracting, EU funding and Isbergue P-2158/03

Karin Riis-Jørgensen Possibility of unfair competition by EU shipyard throughforbidden use of shipbuilding subsidies

P-2159/03

Antonios Trakatellis Broadcasting licences, rules governing State aid forbroadcasting and media advertising in Greece

E-2160/03

Glenys Kinnock Support for accession and ACP countries E-2161/03


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Herbert Bösch Budget line B7-7010: no call for proposals in 2003 and itsconsequences for addressing the human rights of disabledpeople

E-2162/03

Joan Vallvé European Union-Iraq relations E-2163/03

Samuli Pohjamo Cadmium in fertilisers E-2164/03

Vitaliano Gemelli Contractual rules of the fifth scientific and technologicalresearch programme

E-2165/03

Giuseppe Di Lello Finuoli Update regarding of the Italian State and CampaniaRegional Government funding of the programme contractpresented by Agrifuturo

E-2166/03

Erik Meijer Permanent solution to the problem of addressing thesensitivities surrounding the name of the state ofMacedonia, taking account of the different demands ofMacedonians, Albanians and Greeks

E-2167/03

Jean Lambert Violation of safety conditions in the Olympic Stadium inMarousi, Greece

E-2168/03

Monica Frassoni Further data for urgent action to protect the SPA 'Vallonie Steppe pedegarganiche' in Apulia (Italy)

E-2169/03

Monica Frassoni, Lucio Maniscoand Luigi Vinci

Failure of the Italian government to implement Directive89/618/Euratom (radiological

E-2170/03

Johanna Boogerd-Quaak Support for rural development E-2171/03

Johanna Boogerd-Quaak Support for rural development E-2172/03

Paulo Casaca Compliance with EU legislation on asbestos E-2173/03

Françoise Grossetête Measures to combat climate change P-2174/03

Christopher Huhne Trade in services E-2175/03

Christopher Huhne Procurement E-2176/03

Christopher Huhne Procurement E-2177/03

Christopher Huhne Obstacles to services trade E-2178/03

Glyn Ford EU/Korea Scientific and Technological Agreement E-2179/03

Samuli Pohjamo and Mikko Pesälä Damage caused by predators in the Finnish reindeer range E-2180/03

Olivier Dupuis Thirty-fifth day of the hunger strike by the cyber-dissidentZouhair Yahyaoui

E-2181/03

Maurizio Turco and others Violation of freedom of expression in Vietnam E-2182/03

Maurizio Turco Further violations of religious freedom and legalrestrictions on religious practice in Belarus

E-2183/03


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Maurizio Turco Further violations of religious freedom in Turkmenistan E-2184/03

Erik Meijer Dismantling of old ships under hazardous conditionsusing underpaid labour, with associated releases of toxicmaterial, on the coasts of South Asia

E-2185/03

Erik Meijer Need for better consumer protection against malicious ornegligent practices in international e-commerce

E-2186/03

Sérgio Marques Participation by the outermost regions in the RTDframework programmes

E-2187/03

María Sornosa Martínez and MaríaValenciano Martínez-Orozco

Discrimination against pregnant women in grants made bythe Ministry of Labour in Spain

E-2188/03

Cristiana Muscardini Joint immigration management E-2189/03

José Ribeiro e Castro Fisheries - Western waters - Public anxiety about theimminent incursion of Spanish fisheries into Portuguesecoastal waters

E-2190/03

José Ribeiro e Castro Funding for the IRENE organisation E-2191/03

Paulo Casaca Testing methods for dairy products E-2192/03

Glenys Kinnock The future of the steel industry in the UK E-2193/03

Michael Cashman Counterfeiting and piracy P-2194/03

Michael Cashman Counterfeiting and piracy E-2195/03

Geoffrey Van Orden Civil protection E-2196/03

Bart Staes Cattle transport - CATRA findings E-2197/03

Niall Andrews Safeguarding human rights in Mexico P-2198/03

Marco Pannella Imprisonment in Cuba, in inhuman and degradingconditions, of 75 opposition figures sentenced by showtrial in April 2003, and the particular case of MarthaBeatriz Roque Cabello

P-2199/03

Maurizio Turco Speech of the Commission President on religion and theEuropean Constitution (Alessano, Lecce, Italy, 13 June2003)

P-2200/03

Marie-Arlette Carlotti Observation of the presidential elections in Mauritania P-2201/03

Fodé Sylla The June 2003 elections in Togo P-2202/03

Véronique Mathieu Drought P-2203/03

Gabriele Stauner Eurostat and resignation of Commission's Internal Auditor E-2204/03

Gabriele Stauner Continuation of OLAF's investigations into Eurostat E-2205/03


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Gerhard Schmid Action to confine marketing of specified products to theCzech Republic

E-2206/03

Charles Tannock Labelling of animal, including poultry, products andproblems posed for members of religious minorities eatingthese products

E-2207/03

Charles Tannock Labelling of 'free-range' produce E-2208/03

Peter Skinner VAT on repairs to listed places of worship within the UK E-2209/03

Claude Moraes Progress on asylum in Thessaloniki E-2210/03

Claude Moraes Progress on asylum at Thessaloniki E-2211/03

Piia-Noora Kauppi Increasing EU citizens' opportunities for influence andparticipation through interactive information technology

E-2212/03

Marco Pannella Imprisonment in Cuba, in inhuman and degradingconditions, of 75 opposition figures sentenced by showtrial in April 2003, and the particular case of MarthaBeatriz Roque Cabello

E-2213/03

Roberta Angelilli European security project E-2214/03

Cristiana Muscardini Recognition of the liberal professions E-2215/03

Marco Pannella and others Arrest of twelve members of an evangelical church inChina

E-2216/03

Maurizio Turco Violation of religious freedom in Slovenia E-2217/03

Monica Frassoni High-speed rail link between Milan and Genoa and Milanand Verona

E-2218/03

Bart Staes Deurne Airport and European environmental impactassessments

E-2219/03

Bart Staes Use of languages in Commission press reports - MiddayExpress

E-2220/03

Alexander de Roo Situation of the High Flux Reactor in Petten E-2221/03

Bart Staes Europe-wide harmonisation of insurance against acts ofterrorism

E-2222/03

Paulo Casaca Secret European Union agreements with third parties onnuclear power

E-2223/03

Paulo Casaca Additional Protocol for Nuclear Material Safeguards E-2224/03

Torben Lund Financing of eco-label scheme E-2225/03

Paul Rübig and Harald Ettl Language discrimination in notices of vacancy E-2226/03

Michael Cashman Human rights in Western Sahara E-2227/03


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Jules Maaten Problems with transfrontier working E-2228/03

José Ribeiro e Castro Oil revenue, Angola, transparency E-2229/03

Ole Sørensen Approval of multi-purpose utility vehicle in Denmark P-2230/03

Bill Newton Dunn Human rights abuses in Burma E-2231/03

Sebastiano Musumeci Euromediterranean Bank in Sicily E-2232/03

Sebastiano Musumeci Euromediterranean Bank in Sicily E-2233/03

Bartho Pronk Application for an old-age pension made from Greece E-2234/03

Wilhelm Piecyk Establishing responsibility within the EU for the issue ofseaman's books

E-2235/03

Stavros Xarchakos Disastrous environmental situation in Greece E-2236/03

Luigi Cocilovo and Markus Ferber Order prohibiting heavy vehicles (over 7.5 t) fromtravelling along the A 12 (Tyrol)

E-2237/03

Proinsias De Rossa Article 10 of the EC Treaty and Ireland E-2238/03

Mario Borghezio Plague in Algeria and checks on illegal and legalimmigrants from areas at risk

E-2239/03

Bartho Pronk Follow-up to an application for a driving licence inanother EU Member State

E-2240/03

Kathalijne Buitenweg and JeanLambert

Funding of enforced return measures E-2241/03

Uma Aaltonen Spread of rabies to countries where the disease is undercontrol

P-2242/03

Christoph Konrad Distortions of competition by German goods-vehicle toll P-2243/03

Elspeth Attwooll Wild birds directive in Malta E-2244/03

María Sornosa Martínez andBárbara Dührkop Dührkop

Status of Complaint 2002/4893 SG (2002) A/7230/2concerning the environmental effects of the extension ofSan Sebastián airport

E-2245/03

María Sornosa Martínez andBárbara Dührkop Dührkop

Complaint 2002/4893 SG (2002) A/7230/2 concerning theextension of San Sebastián airport (reply from Spain)

E-2246/03

Juan Naranjo Escobar 'One-stop shop' for European Union aid and subsidies E-2247/03

Caroline Lucas Nanotechnology P-2248/03

Pedro Marset Campos Situation of workers at the SINTEL company (Spain) P-2249/03

Maurizio Turco and others Violation of religious freedom in China. Arrest of FatherLu Xiaozhou of the 'clandestine' Catholic church

E-2250/03

Joaquim Miranda Charter for Children in Hospital E-2251/03


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Glenys Kinnock Uncommitted and unspent EC funds in South Africa P-2252/03

Enrico Ferri Competitions COM/B/2/01 and COM/A/6/01 E-2253/03

Piia-Noora Kauppi Email: EU measures to eliminate spam E-2254/03

Olivier Dupuis Detention of three Westerners and four Laotian citizens E-2255/03

Maurizio Turco Violations of religious freedom with regard to PentecostalChurch evangelists in Belarus

E-2256/03

Maurizio Turco Violations of religious freedom with regard to PentecostalChurch evangelists in Georgia

E-2257/03

Erik Meijer Keeping new refugees away from EU territory by buildingreception camps in the future Member States or furtherafield

E-2258/03

Linda McAvan Information to patients P-2259/03

Margrietus van den Berg European licensing system for professional football clubs E-2260/03

Margrietus van den Berg Survey of government support for professional footballclubs

E-2261/03

Mario Mastella Serious political, social and economic crisis in Venezuela P-2262/03

Elspeth Attwooll Structural funding in Scotland P-2263/03

Erik Meijer Contamination of frozen chicken intended for export byadding water and porcine and bovine protein and byhandling the meat with bare hands

E-2264/03

Erik Meijer Deployment of a fund and provision of misleadinginformation in order to dissuade authorities and otherlarge users from using cheaper software available from acompetitor

E-2265/03

Erik Meijer Financing of, and agreements with the EU concerning,construction in future EU Member States of camps toaccommodate refugees seeking admission to the presentMember States

E-2266/03

Jules Maaten Discrimination against women E-2267/03

Giorgio Celli Heavy metal traces in wild mushrooms P-2268/03

Hiltrud Breyer Decline in the bee population/use in pesticides of theactive agent Imidacloprid

E-2269/03

Adriana Poli Bortone Bari as the seat of the European Bank for theMediterranean

P-2270/03

Konstantinos Hatzidakis Progress in the Zakynthos city drainage project P-2271/03

Pedro Marset Campos Situation of workers at the SINTEL company (Spain) P-2272/03


Bulletin 01.09.2003 - EN -

Pietro-Paolo Mennea 2006 Turin Winter Olympics - ice rink - asbestos P-2273/03

Erik Meijer Global warming, freshwater shortages, flooding of touristdestinations on Southern European coastlines and impactof displacement of holiday-makers to different times andareas

E-2274/03

Georges Berthu Agriculture - drought and set-aside land P-2275/03

Cancelled question E-2276/03

Mihail Papayannakis Construction faults on the Ionian highway E-2277/03

Roger Helmer National citizenship E-2278/03

Koenraad Dillen Sentencing of two journalists in Laos E-2279/03

Christopher Huhne Train warning signals E-2280/03

Graham Watson Town twinning E-2281/03

Elspeth Attwooll Fishing opportunities E-2282/03

Elspeth Attwooll Development of cod nurseries E-2283/03

Elspeth Attwooll Environmental standards in aquaculture E-2284/03

Carlos Bautista Ojeda Counterproductive campaign by the Málaga municipalauthority

P-2285/03

Ozan Ceyhun Customs regulations at the Serbia and Montenegro(former Yugoslavia) border

P-2286/03

Herbert Bösch VAT rates for soy products P-2287/03

Ozan Ceyhun Treatment of third-country nationals in prisons in the EUMember States

E-2288/03

Ioannis Marinos Wage and pension levels in Greece E-2289/03

Alexander de Roo Export and dismantling of toxic ships E-2290/03

Marjo Matikainen-Kallström Equal treatment of Member States in recruiting EUofficials

E-2291/03

Philip Claeys Visit to China by Commissioner Lamy E-2292/03

Erik Meijer Discontinuation of cross-border night-trains within theEU, in response to free market pressures, leading to highticket prices for journeys using the rail networks of otherMember States

E-2293/03

José Ribeiro e Castro European charter for children in hospital E-2294/03

Christopher Huhne EU funded projects E-2295/03


Bulletin 01.09.2003 - EN -

Alejo Vidal-Quadras Roca Autonomous Community levy on the premises occupiedby large commercial enterprises

E-2296/03

Esko Seppänen Legal basis of the nuclear safety directive E-2297/03

Esko Seppänen Entry of emission allowances in businesses' balance sheets E-2298/03

Mechtild Rothe Objectives for energy from renewable sources up to 2020 P-2299/03

Helena Torres Marques VAT deduction P-2300/03

Alexandros Alavanos Implementation of Directive 1999/70/EC P-2301/03

Miguel Martínez Martínez Murder of the young Spanish voluntary worker Ana IsabelSánchez Torralba in Equatorial Guinea

P-2302/03

José Ribeiro e Castro Cuba - European Commission delegation - human rights P-2303/03

Emma Bonino Opening of a European Commission delegation in Yemen E-2304/03

Philip Claeys 'For Diversity, Against Discrimination' campaign E-2305/03

Philip Claeys 'For Diversity, Against Discrimination' campaign -indirect discrimination

E-2306/03

José Ribeiro e Castro Timor - 1999 massacres; trial of those responsible;Indonesia - human rights

E-2307/03

José Ribeiro e Castro Africa - oil - poverty E-2308/03

José Ribeiro e Castro 'Ecstasy' - Holland E-2309/03

Baroness Sarah Ludford EU nationals imprisoned in Japan P-2310/03

Luciana Sbarbati Freedom and pluralism of communications media andgranting the EU powers in this field under the Europeanconstitution

P-2311/03

Ilda Figueiredo Milk quota for the autonomous region of the Azores P-2312/03

Roger Helmer Ramifications of the Chemicals Directive E-2313/03

Paul Rübig Restriction of market access of plasma-derived medicinalproducts in Japan

E-2314/03

Paul Rübig Restriction of market access of plasma-derived medicinalproducts in Australia

E-2315/03

Armando Cossutta Knowledge of languages in the Union E-2316/03

Armando Cossutta European citizens' right to privacy E-2317/03

Armando Cossutta European citizens' right to privacy E-2318/03

Philip Claeys 'For Diversity, Against Discrimination' campaign E-2319/03

Christoph Konrad First aid at the scene of an accident E-2320/03


Bulletin 01.09.2003 - EN -

Freddy Blak Number of Commission officials dealing with externalrelations

E-2321/03

Véronique De Keyser Netherlands EUR 2 coin P-2322/03

Christopher Heaton-Harris UCLAF P-2323/03

Bill Newton Dunn Is the British Government justified in paying differentpensions to different categories of persons working in theBritish National Health Service?

E-2324/03

Pedro Marset Campos and LauraGonzález Álvarez

Environmental rehabilitation at Portman Bay (Cartagena,Spain)

E-2325/03

Alexandros Alavanos Discrimination between workers and employees asregards compensation for dismissal

E-2326/03

Konstantinos Hatzidakis System for paying compensation for mountainous anddisadvantaged regions in Greece

E-2327/03

Glyn Ford Helicopter services to the Isles of Scilly E-2328/03

Piia-Noora Kauppi Incorporation of carbon sequestration techniques into theemissions trading directive

E-2329/03

Véronique Mathieu Export of bottled drinks to Germany E-2330/03

Olivier Dupuis Vote on a freedom-annihilating law E-2331/03

Franz Turchi Non-compliance by Italy with Article 43 TEC E-2332/03

Bart Staes Prevalence of birth defects near crematoriums E-2333/03

Norbert Glante Abolition of tax assessment on the basis of estimatedearnings through the imposition of restrictions on the rightto deduct pursuant to Article 17(6) of the sixth directiveon turnover taxes

P-2334/03

Stavros Xarchakos Practice of the Greek authorities in informing the publicabout projects co-funded by the EU

E-2335/03

Brian Simpson Project ACCESS: Advance Communication for Cumbriaand Enabling Sustainable Services

E-2336/03

Christopher Heaton-Harris Alcoholic consumption in European cities E-2337/03

Christopher Heaton-Harris Alcoholic consumption on flights E-2338/03

Ilda Figueiredo Relocation of the American Tool company away fromAlbergaria-a-Velha

E-2339/03

Giovanni Fava National site for radioactive waste in Sardinia P-2340/03

Stavros Xarchakos Letters to the Greek authorities on the proper use ofCommunity Regional Policy funds

P-2341/03


Bulletin 01.09.2003 - EN -

Paul Rübig Construction workers' social security fund run by theautonomous province of Bozen (Cassa Edile ProvinciaAutonoma Bolzano); payments by foreign constructionfirms

E-2342/03

Jean-Maurice Dehousse 'Eurostat cases': financial interests and image of theEuropean institutions

E-2343/03

Toine Manders Interreg bureaucracy E-2344/03

Erik Meijer and Alexander de Roo Protection of unspoiled natural and cultural landscapeswith a potential for ecotourism in the mountain region inthe Polish province of Dolnoslaśkie, Lower Silesia

E-2345/03

Erik Meijer and Alexander de Roo Devastation of previously unspoiled natural and culturallandscapes and destruction of ecotourism due to theincrease in opencast mining and quarrying in the Polishprovince of Dolnoslaśkie, Lower Silesia

E-2346/03

Camilo Nogueira Román Deaths of immigrants drowned in the seas of the south ofthe EU when attempting to reach the coast in search ofwork and a new life

E-2347/03

Camilo Nogueira Román Measures to be taken in response to evidence that oil fromthe Prestige is continuing to reach the coasts of Galiciaand the Bay of Biscay

E-2348/03

Camilo Nogueira Román Galicia and CAP reform E-2349/03

Elspeth Attwooll Protection of the Darwin Mounds P-2350/03

Rosemarie Müller Seal of approval for Internet pharmacies P-2351/03

Hiltrud Breyer Industrial reptile breeding E-2352/03

Hiltrud Breyer Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Hungary E-2353/03

Mary Honeyball Local government in ACP countries E-2354/03

Proinsias De Rossa Public awareness of natural and man-made hazards E-2355/03

Ria Oomen-Ruijten and others Interpretation of the RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) E-2356/03

Maurizio Turco Violation of religious freedom against Muslims inUzbekistan

E-2357/03

Maurizio Turco and others Violation of religious freedom in China - further arrests ofpriests of the 'clandestine' Catholic Church

E-2358/03

Maurizio Turco Violation of religious freedom in Kosovo E-2359/03

Maurizio Turco Violation of religious freedom and legal restrictions onreligious activity in Slovakia

E-2360/03


Bulletin 01.09.2003 - EN -

Maurizio Turco Violation of religious freedom in Belarus by means of anew concordat conferring greater power on the OrthodoxChurch

E-2361/03

Stavros Xarchakos Research by a Turkish vessel in Greek territorial waters inthe Aegean

E-2362/03

Stavros Xarchakos Research by a Turkish vessel in Greek territorial watersin the Aegean

E-2363/03

Salvador Garriga Polledo Support for Spanish plans to construct new passes throughthe Pyrenees

E-2364/03

Salvador Garriga Polledo Delimitation of fisheries zones as between Portugal andSpain

E-2365/03

Salvador Garriga Polledo Existing scope of the Iberoeka business cooperationprogramme

E-2366/03

Jorge Hernández Mollar Community survey of water treatment on the Costa delSol

E-2367/03

Jorge Hernández Mollar EU accession to the repopulation programme for theIberian lynx

E-2368/03

Jorge Hernández Mollar Local registration of EU citizens resident in MemberStates of which they are not nationals

E-2369/03

Anna Karamanou Gang rape of women by British troops in Kenya P-2370/03

Michael Cashman EU-Egypt Association Agreement P-2371/03

Eija-Riitta Korhola Transfer of EU citizens being held prisoner to prisons intheir home countries

P-2372/03

Francesco Fiori Assessment of the COM in tobacco P-2373/03

Raffaele Costa Contracting and subcontracting by the Commission P-2374/03

Alexander de Roo Eider ducks threatened by the cockle-fishing industry P-2375/03

Lucio Manisco Al Sahri deported by Italy and executed in Syria P-2376/03

James Nicholson Insignia for European Union military forces E-2377/03

Christopher Huhne Transparency requirements E-2378/03

Christopher Huhne Small business and public procurement E-2379/03

Christopher Huhne New business formation E-2380/03

Christopher Huhne Single market E-2381/03

Christopher Huhne Single market E-2382/03

Christopher Huhne State aids assessment E-2383/03


Bulletin 01.09.2003 - EN -



Raffaele Costa Funding of health promotion projects E-2386/03

Raffaele Costa Creation of workplace health promotion infrastructures E-2387/03

Raffaele Costa Implementation of the SAPARD programme E-2388/03

Raffaele Costa Health Promotion Programme 1997-2002 E-2389/03

Mogens Camre Government aid to German workers taking up jobs inDenmark

E-2390/03

Elisabeth Jeggle Numbers of pigs and cattle in the EU 15 and the 10accession countries

E-2391/03

Anna Karamanou Stoning of Semsiye Allak in the village of Yalim, Turkey E-2392/03

Bill Miller The Commission's White Paper 'A New Impetus forEuropean Youth' (COM/2001/0681 final)

E-2393/03

Bill Miller Status of the Commission's White Paper 'A New Impetusfor European Youth'

E-2394/03

Proinsias De Rossa Implementation of the Anti-Discrimination at WorkDirective - Directive 2000/78/EC

E-2395/03

María Sornosa Martínez Measures to combat desertification in the EU E-2396/03

Joan Vallvé Legislation on fermented milk E-2397/03

Monica Frassoni Structural assistance for Valencia and the Ebro transfer E-2398/03

Elspeth Attwooll EU funding possibilities for electricity grid connections E-2399/03

Avril Doyle Exemption from VAT on postage for charities E-2400/03

Avril Doyle Exemption from VAT on postage for charities E-2401/03

Mario Borghezio Turkey: book-burning and State jobs for 15 000 imams E-2402/03

Pietro-Paolo Mennea Pollution in Canosa di Puglia E-2403/03

Bart Staes Zinc bacitracin used by rabbit breeders to combatEpizootic Rabbit Enterocolitis: prohibited in Belgiumunder EU law but now in use again in the Netherlands andin France

E-2404/03

Bart Staes Motor-vehicle insurance E-2405/03



Bart Staes Watching an LCD screen whilst driving a motor vehicle E-2408/03


Bulletin 01.09.2003 - EN -

Jean-Louis Bernié Natura 2000 - local opposition P-2409/03

Freddy Blak German road charge E-2410/03

Karl-Heinz Florenz and others Food and kitchen waste from commercial undertakings E-2411/03

Charlotte Cederschiöld Network and information security E-2412/03

Avril Doyle Funding for children's choral exchanges E-2413/03

Peter Skinner IAS application to companies not incorporated in the EU E-2414/03

Concepció Ferrer Towards an integrated and competitive Communityenergy market

E-2415/03

Concepció Ferrer Communication on PVC strategy E-2416/03

Esko Seppänen Banning the use of tar E-2417/03

Dominique Souchet Sustainable use of pesticides and aerial spraying E-2418/03

Lucio Manisco Al Sahri deported by Italy and executed in Syria E-2419/03

Erik Meijer Repeated Israeli accusations against Palestinian media andschool textbooks and the consequent continued campaignagainst payments from the EU

E-2420/03

Kathleen Van Brempt Bullfrogs E-2421/03

Kathleen Van Brempt In-car LCD screens E-2422/03

Kathleen Van Brempt Maximum permitted level of alcohol in the bloodstream ofa driver

E-2423/03

Kathleen Van Brempt Salt content in children's food E-2424/03

Maurizio Turco Harmonisation of tax on the income from the savings ofnon-resident Union citizens and abolition of bankingsecrecy

E-2425/03

Maurizio Turco Harmonisation of tax on the income from the savings ofnon-resident Union citizens and abolition of bankingsecrecy

E-2426/03

Niels Busk State aid for Italian dairy producers P-2427/03

Niels Busk State aid to Italian milk producers E-2428/03

Niels Busk State aid to Italian farmers E-2429/03

Niels Busk State aid to Italian farmers E-2430/03

Marco Cappato HIV/AIDS situation in Central Asian countries E-2431/03

Frédérique Ries and Olivier Dupuis Human rights situation in Laos E-2432/03


Bulletin 01.09.2003 - EN -

Ilda Figueiredo Quota for sugar production in the autonomous region ofthe Azores

E-2433/03

Ilda Figueiredo Penalisation of Portuguese farmers E-2434/03

Ilda Figueiredo Restrictions on the movement of heavy vehicles E-2435/03

Ilda Figueiredo Support for fishermen unable to fish for biological reasons E-2436/03

Ilda Figueiredo Construction of a polluting factory E-2437/03

Ilda Figueiredo Abolition of visas for journeys by immigrants from thirdcountries legally resident in Switzerland

E-2438/03

Hiltrud Breyer Health hazard posed by fuels in military use P-2439/03

Diana Wallis Addition of water and protein to chicken meat P-2440/03

Marianne Thyssen Operation of the national competition authorities P-2441/03

Jürgen Zimmerling Help for Madagascar E-2442/03

Geoffrey Van Orden Predatory sea birds E-2443/03

Proinsias De Rossa US naval base in Guantanamo Bay E-2444/03

Proinsias De Rossa Illegal importations of bushmeat E-2445/03

Alonso Puerta and AlejandroCercas

Protection of the European cultural heritage E-2446/03

Marie-Arlette Carlotti Detailed rules for the implementation of technical andfinancial assistance measures for traditional ACPsuppliers of bananas

E-2447/03

Georges Berthu Inappropriate incentive to destroy hedgerows E-2448/03

Georges Berthu Conservation of hedgerows E-2449/03

Marco Cappato Infringement by the Salerno Chamber of Commerce oflegislation on fixed term employment contracts

E-2450/03

Margrietus van den Berg Habitats Directive areas and Natura 2000 E-2451/03

Erik Meijer Growing American pressure on future EU Member Statesto permanently cease their cooperation with theInternational Criminal Court

E-2452/03

Erik Meijer Eurostat: date of first discovery of fraud and ease withwhich contracts with businesses and amounts per businesscould be examined

E-2453/03

Erik Meijer Eurostat: alteration of the Commission's position onrecognising and tackling fraud and consequences forindependent investigation by OLAF

E-2454/03


Bulletin 01.09.2003 - EN -

Erik Meijer Eurostat: 'cash flow audit' and 'value for money' study byway of supplementary measures to clarify what happenedand prevent any recurrence

E-2455/03

Erik Meijer Eurostat: slow processing of material supplied two yearsago relating, inter alia, to irregularities sinceacknowledged

E-2456/03

Patricia McKenna Anti-competitive actions of the Irish State in theelectricity market

E-2457/03

Concepció Ferrer High-speed rail network in southern Europe E-2458/03

Concepció Ferrer Southern European rail network E-2459/03

Patricia McKenna Anti-competitive actions of the Irish State in theelectricity market

P-2460/03

Antonios Trakatellis Approval of funding and construction of the Thessalonikiunderground project

P-2461/03

Rosa Miguélez Ramos European Investment Bank loans in Galicia P-2462/03

Professor Sir Neil MacCormick Under-age EU citizens E-2463/03

Piia-Noora Kauppi Pricing of basic postal services E-2464/03

Giuseppe Gargani, FiorellaGhilardotti and Enrico Ferri

Application by the Member States of Directive 2001/29on copyright

E-2465/03

Erik Meijer Systematic provision of information to police forces,businessmen and holidaymakers with a view to ensuringthat foreign tourists are not punished when theyunwittingly break the law

E-2466/03

Catherine Stihler Digital tachographs: Corrections to Annex 1B E-2467/03

Catherine Stihler Introduction of digital tachographs E-2468/03

Catherine Stihler Digital tachographs: revised introduction timescales E-2469/03

Catherine Stihler Digital tachographs: type approval E-2470/03

Catherine Stihler Italy and compliance with animal welfare regulation E-2471/03

Marie Isler Béguin and others Regions adjacent to the enlarged Union's external borders E-2472/03

Marie Isler Béguin and others Regions adjacent to the enlarged Union's external borders E-2473/03

Ingo Friedrich Free internal market E-2474/03

Glenys Kinnock Burma E-2475/03

Juan Naranjo Escobar Reduced VAT for hotels, restaurants and cafés in theEuropean Union

E-2476/03

Miet Smet Women's rights in Afghanistan E-2477/03


Bulletin 01.09.2003 - EN -

Miet Smet Women's rights in Afghanistan E-2478/03

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Canned tuna from Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia E-2479/03

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Canned tuna from Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia E-2480/03

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Transferable fishing quotas E-2481/03

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Prevention against the risk of forest fires: Regulation(EEC) No 2158/92

E-2482/03

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Prevention against the risk of forest fires: Regulation(EEC) No 2158/92

E-2483/03

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Galicia and CAP reform E-2484/03

Ria Oomen-Ruijten Double taxation conventions and Regulation (EEC) No1408/71

E-2485/03

Maurizio Turco Violation of religious freedom in Uzbekistan with respectto Adventists and members of the Asia Protestant Church

E-2486/03

Maurizio Turco Violations of religious freedom in Turkmenistan andprotection of Muslim and Russian Orthodox communities

E-2487/03

Margrietus van den Berg Problems caused by scooters E-2488/03

Sérgio Marques State of implementation of aid for Venezuela E-2489/03

Bob van den Bos and BashirKhanbhai

Food aid to Ethiopia E-2490/03

Christopher Huhne Eurostat E-2491/03

Christopher Huhne Transparency in share purchases E-2492/03

Christopher Huhne Transparency commitments E-2493/03

Christopher Huhne Pensions E-2494/03

Christopher Huhne Common agriculture policy E-2495/03

Christopher Huhne World current account discrepancy E-2496/03

Christopher Huhne Foreign direct investment E-2497/03

Christopher Huhne Investment E-2498/03

Christopher Huhne Beach cleanliness E-2499/03

Christopher Huhne Beef exports E-2500/03

Anne Jensen Budget chapter B3-4000 for 2002 E-2501/03

Martin Callanan The Draft EU REACH Regulation E-2502/03

Christopher Heaton-Harris Car hire companies E-2503/03


Bulletin 01.09.2003 - EN -

Esko Seppänen Double taxation of returning migrants E-2504/03

Maurizio Turco Procedure 2001/2151 instituted against Italy under Article226 of the Treaty for infringement of Directive89/552/EEC (Television without Frontiers)

E-2505/03

Mauro Nobilia Governance: tripartite environmental contracts E-2506/03

Paolo Bartolozzi Charges in the tourist industry E-2507/03

Paolo Bartolozzi Proceedings for infringement of Community directives E-2508/03

Roberto Bigliardo Observance of multilingualism - EPSO website E-2509/03

Roberto Bigliardo Rental of the City Center Building E-2510/03

Mario Borghezio Ventimiglia to Monaco railway line out of use: appeal tothe Commission to approach the French authorities

E-2511/03

Koenraad Dillen Support for victims of the crisis in the Palestinianterritories

E-2512/03

Koenraad Dillen VAT rates in the hotel, restaurant and catering sector E-2513/03

Dorette Corbey Medicinal products: specific exception to patent rights P-2514/03

Herbert Bösch Opinion of the OLAF Supervisory Committee on theEurostat Task Force

E-2515/03

Herbert Bösch Eurostat Task Force and OLAF independence E-2516/03

Herbert Bösch Admissibility of the title 'Honorary Director of theEuropean Commission'

E-2517/03

Dorette Corbey Transatlantic cooperation on biodiversity conservation E-2518/03

Ria Oomen-Ruijten and FrançoiseGrossetête

German mandatory deposit system E-2519/03

Carles-Alfred Gasòliba i Böhm Linguistic plurality of Spain with regard to passports E-2520/03

Carles-Alfred Gasòliba i Böhm Linguistic plurality of Spain with regard to passports E-2521/03

Dorette Corbey and Margrietus vanden Berg

Mussel beds in the German part of the Wadden Sea E-2522/03

Erik Meijer Validity for other parts of the EU of the successfulFlemish model for expanding public transport, winningnew passengers and providing services on a soundfinancial basis

E-2523/03

Maurizio Turco Violation of religious freedoms in Italy E-2524/03

Nicholas Clegg Precious metals directive P-2525/03

Nicholas Clegg EU egg producers E-2526/03


Bulletin 01.09.2003 - EN -

Glenys Kinnock Rum E-2527/03

David Bowe Body piercing E-2528/03

David Bowe Body piercing E-2529/03

Gabriele Stauner Eurostat Task Force P-2530/03

Gabriele Stauner Carpetbaggers and thieves in Kosovo E-2531/03

Gabriele Stauner Conflict of interests for the Commission's AccountingOfficer

E-2532/03

Gabriele Stauner Extra income for members of the European Court ofJustice

E-2533/03

Margrietus van den Berg Problem of 'cross-border pupils' E-2534/03

Ilda Figueiredo Farm incomes in Portugal E-2535/03

Ilda Figueiredo Outcome of the CAP reform compromise for Portugal E-2536/03

Ilda Figueiredo Net contribution to the common agricultural policy E-2537/03

Ilda Figueiredo Proposals to do away with the CAP and the StructuralFunds - 'Secret report'

E-2538/03

Karl-Heinz Florenz Chemicals policy - the REACH System E-2539/03

Maurizio Turco Agreements between the Spanish State and the VaticanState which violate fundamental rights

E-2540/03

Maurizio Turco The 'Gescartera' case and agreements between the SpanishState and the Holy See

E-2541/03

Maurizio Turco Violation of religious freedom in Russia E-2542/03

Maurizio Turco Violation of religious freedom in Armenia E-2543/03

Antonio Di Pietro Building work in the regional nature reserve of Partenio E-2544/03

Olle Schmidt Swedish rules contrary to internal market E-2545/03

Jules Maaten Evaluation of tobacco products E-2546/03

Joan Vallvé Linguistic coexistence as reflected in Spanish passports E-2547/03

Joan Vallvé Linguistic coexistence as reflected in Spanish passports E-2548/03

Michl Ebner Differentiated toll - eco-sensitive areas E-2549/03

Avril Doyle Capital funding for community arts initiative E-2550/03

Avril Doyle EU failure to disburse overseas aid E-2551/03

Jules Maaten The case of Vinh Binh Trinh in Vietnam E-2552/03

Marco Cappato The Tunisian journalist Abdallah Zouari E-2553/03


Bulletin 01.09.2003 - EN -

Marco Cappato The Tunisian journalist Abdallah Zouari E-2554/03

Robert Evans Cross-channel ferry operators E-2555/03

Robert Evans Voting in Mallorcan elections E-2556/03

Robert Evans Human rights in Egypt E-2557/03

Robert Evans Human rights in Peru E-2558/03

Robert Evans Subsidies for animal transport E-2559/03

Roberta Angelilli Funding for artistic handicrafts E-2560/03

Maurizio Turco Refurbishment of the Berlaymont building E-2561/03

Maurizio Turco Compatibility between the violence perpetrated by theSudanese dictatorial regime and the agreement initialledby the European Union and Sudan

E-2562/03

Maurizio Turco Compatibility between the violence perpetrated by theSudanese dictatorial regime and the agreement initialledby the European Union and Sudan

E-2563/03

Mario Borghezio The Polish authorities' violation of the general principlesof Community law

E-2564/03

Hiltrud Breyer Residues of hormones, antibiotics and phthalic acid estersin drinking water

E-2565/03

Markus Ferber EU aid for construction projects in Italy E-2566/03

David Bowe Methyl methacrylate (MMA): acrylic liquid monomer E-2567/03

Christopher Huhne EC Committee on Driving Licences E-2568/03

Christopher Huhne Bioptic driving E-2569/03

Maurizio Turco Church tax compulsorily levied by the Federal Republicof Germany on unemployment benefit paid tounemployed people who do not belong to the Church

E-2570/03

Maurizio Turco Violations of freedom of religion in Azerbaijan E-2571/03

Maurizio Turco Attacks on freedom of religion in Georgia affectingmembers of Pentecostal, Baptist, Catholic, and Orthodoxconfessions and Jehovah's Witnesses

E-2572/03

Maurizio Turco Breach of binding OSCE obligations on freedom ofthought, conscience and religion by Armenia, Azerbaijan,Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkmenistan andUzbekistan

E-2573/03

Margrietus van den Berg Violation of international directives by a Dutch companyin the DRC

E-2574/03


Bulletin 01.09.2003 - EN -

Philip Claeys Settlement of new officials in and around Brussels E-2575/03

Philip Claeys 'Enlargement Weekly' only in English E-2576/03

Erik Meijer Reaction on the addition of glucose and carbon to slurrywith a view to protecting agricultural soils againstpollution and gaseous ammonia emissions

E-2577/03

Erik Meijer How motorists in a neighbouring EU country obtain adriving licence to replace one withdrawn as a result of atraffic violation

E-2578/03

Erik Meijer Confiscation of euro bank notes belonging to, and robberyof, families of Turkish origin from EU Member Statesduring their annual journey home through Bulgaria

E-2579/03

Erik Meijer Expectations of an increase in the production ofcounterfeit euro bank notes in thinly-populated countrieswhere the euro is important as a parallel currency

E-2580/03

Erik Meijer Course of events involving the whistleblower at theEuropean Court of Auditors 1: opinion and composition ofthe disciplinary committee and the deafening silence ofsenior management

E-2581/03

Erik Meijer Course of events involving the whistleblower at theEuropean Court of Auditors 2: complications forassessment arising from simultaneous need to investigatesuperiors

E-2582/03

Graham Watson Statute of European Schools E-2583/03

Graham Watson Import of timber from Indonesia E-2584/03

Konstantinos Hatzidakis Taxation of low-proof alcoholic beverages E-2585/03

Maurizio Turco New information concerning the refunds for agriculturalproducts exported from the Member States to the VaticanCity State

E-2586/03

Marco Pannella Execution of Faramaz Mohammadi, the 19-year-oldleader of the student movement at Tabriz University (Iran)

E-2587/03

Marco Pannella Execution of Faramaz Mohammadi, the 19-year-oldleader of the student movement at Tabriz University (Iran)

E-2588/03

Philip Claeys New responsibilities for Commissioner Verheugen E-2589/03

Claude Moraes Situation in Liberia P-2590/03

Roberta Angelilli State of emergency due to the drought in the Region ofLazio

P-2591/03

Gerhard Schmid Fine for absence of nationality sticker on vehicles in theCzech Republic

E-2592/03


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Graham Watson Persecution of Christians in Pakistan E-2593/03

Claude Moraes Persecution of Christians E-2594/03

Theresa Villiers Conditions on the London Underground E-2595/03

Theresa Villiers Conditions on the London Underground E-2596/03

Roberta Angelilli Natural disaster alert in Italy E-2597/03

Roberta Angelilli Possible financial support for thermal spas E-2598/03

Camilo Nogueira Román Progress on construction of the Colégio Altamira footballground under the 'municipal sports complex' project of theAssociation of Municipalities of O Condado (Galicia) inthe context of the PRODER programme (1996-1999)

E-2599/03

Maurizio Turco Activities of the High-Level Advisory Group onIntercultural Dialogue in the Mediterranean Area and theReflection Group on the Spiritual and Cultural Dimensionof Europe

P-2600/03

Roberta Angelilli Refurbishment of the historic town centre of Rieti E-2601/03

Claude Moraes Progress by Member States in the transposition ofDirective 2000/78/EC with specific regard todiscrimination on the grounds of age

P-2602/03

Olivier Dupuis Risk of deportation of leading Chechen from France to theRussian Federation

E-2603/03

Alexandros Alavanos Protection of excavations at ancient Salamis, Cyprus E-2604/03

Elizabeth Lynne Recognition of qualifications for language teachers E-2605/03

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QUESTION TIME

(B5-0098/03) on 1 and 2 July 2003

25 Questions (Rule 43)

Author Subject No

QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL

Alexandros ALAVANOS Prohibition on European nationals travelling to Europe fromPalestine

H-0351/03

Josu ORTUONDOLARREA

Suicide attacks against European targets in Casablanca H-0352/03

Camilo NOGUEIRAROMÁN

EU Member States and the terrorist attack in Morocco whichclaimed 41 lives

H-0355/03

Sarah LUDFORD Establishment of profiles of suspected perpetrators ofterrorist acts

H-0354/03

Patricia McKENNA Illegal occupation of Iraq H-0361/03

John McCARTIN Human rights in Russia H-0363/03

Malcolm HARBOUR Hallmarking of precious metals H-0372/03

Lennart SACRÉDEUS Report on freedom of faith and religion in the world H-0377/03

Bernd POSSELT Ban on cloning H-0379/03

Linda McAVAN Human rights workers in Indonesia H-0381/03

María IZQUIERDO ROJO Victims of the war in Iraq H-0308/03/rev.1

Seán Ó NEACHTAIN Objective 1 regions and the Structural and Cohesion Funds H-0384/03


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QUESTIONS TO THE COMMISSION

Christos ZACHARAKIS Contravention of international legal rules by Turkey, anddanger of causing a serious accident to a passenger aeroplanein Greek airspace

H-0389/03

Carlos LAGE Reform of the common fisheries policy and the stabilityprinciple

H-0393/03

Proinsias DE ROSSA EU support for the ILO's International Programme on theElimination of Child Labour

H-0405/03

QUESTIONS TO DESIGNATED COMMISSIONERS

Mr LAMY

Camilo NOGUEIRAROMÁN

The association between Mercosur and the European Union inthe light of the new political situation in Brazil and Argentina.Economic relations with both countries

H-0356/03

Bernd POSSELT Foreign trade with southern Africa H-0380/03

Glenys KINNOCK WTO - TRIPS H-0392/03

Juan BAYONA dePEROGORDO

Unfair competition from goods imported from China H-0399/03

Mr BOLKESTEIN

Lennart SACRÉDEUSMember State's tax subsidy of abortion for other EU citizens H-0376/03

Antonios TRAKATELLIS Use of a mathematical formula in awarding public contracts:distortion of the rules of competition

H-0398/03

Elly PLOOIJ-VANGORSEL

Principle of 'fair compensation' H-0402/03


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Mr BYRNE

Patricia McKENNA Rapid Alert Notifications H-0362/03

John PURVIS Cost-benefit analysis of the identification and registration ofsheep and goats

H-0369/03

María IZQUIERDO ROJO Irresponsible rise in cases of Bovine spongiformencephalopathy (BSE) or 'Mad cow disease' in Spain

H-0378/03

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SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS TIMEJULY 2003

InstitutionNo. of

questionstabled

No. ofquestions

taken

Questionswith

writtenanswer

Supplementaryquestions

Lapsedquestions(authorabsent)

Questionswithdrawn

by theauthor

Questionsalready onthe agenda

Representativesof the otherInstitutions

Council 29 12 17 7 0 0 0 FRATTINI

Commission 49 13 34 5 0 1 1 FISCHLERNIELSONLAMYBOLKESTEINBYRNE

Total 78 25 51 12 0 1 1


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WRITTEN DECLARATIONS1

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

06/2003 331.187 Mario Borgheizio On sending an EU mission to Iraq to ensure respect forand safeguard the Geneva Convention on prisoners ofwar

07.04.2003 07.07.2003 21

07/2003 331.591 Catherine Guy-Quint, Colette Flesch,Freddy Blak, Brian Simpson andTerence Wynn

On discrimination against a minority sport 14.04.2003 14.07.2003 146

08/2003 332.622 Claude Moraes, Michael Cashman,Kathalijne Buitenweg, CarmenCerdeira Morterero and Ozan Ceyhun

On the transposition of the Article 13 Anti-Discrimination (the Race Equality and Employment)Directives into national legislation

12.05.2003 12.08.2003 98

9/2003 332.931 Kathalijne Buitenweg, Andrew Duff,Christopher Heaton-Harris,Michiel van Hulten and HelleThorning-Schmidt

On the right of the European Parliament to determinethe location of its seat

02.06.2003 02.09.1003 138

10/2003 333.582 Richard Corbett Article 289 of the Treaty and Article 189 of the EAEC 06.06.2003 06.09.2003 51

1 Situation as at 03.07.2003


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11/203 333.584 Bruno Gollnisch, Carl Lang, Jean-Claude Martinwz and Marie-FranceStirbois

Modification of Council Directiv 79/409/EEC of 2April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds

12.06.2003 12.09.2003 8

12/2003 333.585 José Ribeiro e Castro, Ole Krarup. PerGahrton, Martin Callanan and PatriciaMcKenna

The next IGC and the need to respect democracy in theEuropean Union

16.06.2003 16.09.2003 10

13/2003 333.618 Jonathan Evans, John Bowis,Christopher Heaton-Harris, PhilipBradbourn and Neil Parish

The seat of the European Parliament in Strasbourgy 18.06.2003 18.09.2003 46

14/2003 333.620 Marco Cappato, Paulo Casaca, CarloFatuzzo, Ulla Sandbæk and Michielvan Hulten

A democratic and free Iran 13.06.2003 13.09.2003 17

15/2003 334.206 Mario Borghezio The creation of Lampedusa Natural Park and thesetting-up of reception centres for refugees and asylumseekers outside the borders of the European Union

30.06.2003 30.09.2003 7

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

Name Subject Committee Date Doc.

PSE Group Immigration; creation of an immigrationliaison officers' network

AFET (O) 08.07.03 C5-0260/03

BROK(PPE-DE)

Main aspects of and funadamentalchoices in the CFSP and their financialimplications for the EC budget

AFET (R) 08.07.03

PSE Group Annual report on human rights in theworld in 2002 and the EU's human rightspolicy

AFET (R) 08.07.03

PPE-DE Group External relations: 2004-2006 actionprogramme for bodies promotingreciprocal understanding

AFET (R) 08.07.03 C5-0350/03

PSE Group Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe:legal framework for support for UNMIKand OHR

AFET (R) 08.07.03 C5-0325/03

BÖGE(PPE-DE)

The new neighbours initiative and 'widerEurope'

BUDG (O) 10.07.03 C5-0110/03

DÜHRKOPDÜHRKOP(PSE)

External relations: 2004-2006 actionprogramme for bodies promotingreciprocal understanding

BUDG (O) 10.07.03 C5-0350/03


Action programme to promote bodiesactive at European level in the field ofyouth

BUDG (O) 10.07.03 C5-0257/03


Action programme to support bodiesactive at European level in the field ofeducation and training

BUDG (O) 10.07.03 C5-0255/03


Community action programme topromote active European citizenship(civic participation)

BUDG (O) 10.07.03 C5-0321/03


Action programme to promoteorganisations at European level in thefield of equality between men and women

BUDG (O) 10.07.03 C5-0261/03

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Action programme to promote bodiesactive at European level in the field ofculture

BUDG (O) 10.07.03 C5-0262/03

NARANJOESCOBAR(PPE-DE)

Financial and technical assistance to thirdcountries in the area of migration andasylum

BUDG (O) 10.07.03 C5-0267/03

WYNN(PSE)

Draft Treaty on the EuropeanConstitution and EP opinion on theconvocation of the IntergovernmentalConference IGC

BUDG (O) 10.07.03 C5-0340/03

HAUG(PSE)

Own resources: updating of financialregulation (Am. Reg.(EC) No 1150/2000)

BUDG (R) 10.07.03 C5-0326/03

OJEDA SANZ(PPE-DE)

Community action programme topromote active European citizenship(civic participation)

CULT (O) 08.07.03 C5-0321/03

IIVARI(PSE)

Action programme to promote bodiesactive at European level in the field ofculture

CULT (R) 08.07.03 C5-0262/03

PACK(PPE-DE)


CULT (R) 08.07.03 C5-0255/03

PRETS(PSE)

Action programme to promote bodiesactive at European level in the field ofyouth

CULT (R) 08.07.03 C5-0257/03

WIJKMAN(PPE-DE)


DEVE (O) 01.07.03 C5-0340/03

SAUQUILLOPEREZ DELARCO(PSE)

Financial and technical assistance to thirdcountries in the area of migration andasylum

DEVE (O) 09.07.03 C5-0267/03

RANDZIO-PLATH(PSE)


ECON (O) 02.07.03 C5-0340/03

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BLOKLAND(EDD)

Common system of VAT: conferment ofimplementing powers and adoption ofderogations (amendment of Directive77/388/EEC)

ECON (R) 02.07.03 C5-0281/03

PPE-DE Group Social Protection Committee EMPL (R) 02.07.03 C5-0317/03

JACKSON(PPE-DE)


ENVI (O) 08.07.03 C5-0340/03

MUSSA(UEN)

Public health: cancer screening,recommendations to Member States

ENVI (R) 08.07.03 C5-0322/03

DYBKJÆR(ELDR)


FEMM (O) 09.07.03 C5-0340/03

GRÖNER(PSE)

2004 budget: other sections FEMM (O) 10.07.03

VERTS/ALEGroup

Judicial cooperation: parentalresponsibility and protection of children,The Hague Convention 1996

FEMM (O) 10.07.03 C5-0302/03

PSE Group Social Protection Committee FEMM (O) 10.07.03 C5-0317/03

PPE-DE Group Action programme to promoteorganisations at European level in thefield of equality between men and women

FEMM (R) 10.07.03 C5-0261/03

VERTS/ALEGroup

Improving scientific and technical advicefor Community fisheries management

ITRE (O) 10.07.03 C5-0241/03

PPE-DE Group Extractive industries: waste management ITRE (O) 10.07.03 C5-0256/03

PSE Group Draft Treaty on the EuropeanConstitution and EP opinion on theconvocation of the IntergovernmentalConference IGC

ITRE (O) 10.07.03 C5-0340/03

READ(PSE)

Interoperable Delivery of pan-EuropeaneGovernment Services to PublicAdministrations, Businesses and Citizens(IDABC)

ITRE (R) 10.07.03 C5-0310/03

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GARGANI(PPE-DE)

Draft interinstitutional agreement onbetter lawmaking

JURI (O) 07.07.03

GEBHARDT(PSE)


JURI (O) 07.07.03 C5-0302/03

GHILARDOTTI(PSE)

social security schemes for employedworkers and their families

JURI (O) 07.07.03 C5-0290/03

MEDINAORTEGA(PSE)

European governance: reinforced cultureof consultation and dialogue

JURI (O) 07.07.03 C5-0200/03

MEDINAORTEGA(PSE)

European governance: operatingframework for European regulatoryagencies. Communication

JURI (O) 07.07.03 C5-0203/03

FERRI(PPE-DE)

Athens Convention - carriage ofpassengers

JURI (R) 07.07.03 C5-0356/03

MEDINAORTEGA(PSE)

Enlargement: accessions to EuropeanUnion on 1 May 2004, recruitment ofofficials

JURI (R) 07.07.03 C5-0287/03

MacCORMICK(VERTS/ALE)

Request that Mr Cappato's immunity bewaived

JURI (R) 07.07.03

GARGANI(PPE-DE)

Protection of workers from exposure tocarcinogens at work (Directive89/391/EEC) (codified version)

JURI (R) 08.07.03 C5-0053/99

ELDR Group Cohesion Fund (codified version) JURI (R) 07.07.03 C5-0291/03

OREJA(PPE-DE)

Maritime transport: ship and port facilitysecurity

LIBE (O) 09.07.03 C5-0218/03

PACIOTTI(PSE)


LIBE (O) 09.07.03 C5-0340/03

RÜHLE(VERTS/ALE)


LIBE (O) 09.07.03 C5-0255/03

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DEPREZ(PPE-DE)

Free movement of persons: signs atexternal border crossing points (Greekinitiative)

LIBE (R) 09.07.03 C5-0253/03

HERMANGE(PPE-DE)


LIBE (R) 09.07.03 C5-0302/03

MATIKAINEN-KALLSTRÖM(PPE-DE)

Anti-drug measures: suppression bycustoms administrations of illicit drugtrafficking on the high seas. Spanishinitiat

LIBE (R) 09.07.03 C5-0249/03

ROURE(PSE)

Immigration; creation of an immigrationliaison officers' network

LIBE (R) 09.07.03 C5-0260/03

SOUCHET(NI)

Recovery of the northern hake stock PECH (R) 09.07.03 C5-0314/03

STEVENSON(PPE-DE)

Control measures in the north-eastAtlantic, multilateral cooperation(amendment of Regulation 2791/1999)

PECH (R) 09.07.03 C5-0284/03

GEMELLI(PPE-DE)


PETI (O) 09.07.03 C5-0340/03

van DAM(EDD)


RETT (O) 08.07.03 C5-0340/03

PEX(PPE-DE)

Prevention of ship-source pollution andthe introduction of criminal sanctions forpollution offences

RETT (R) 07.07.03 C5-0076/03

CAVERI(ELDR)

Speed limitation devices and similar on-board systems in motor vehicles(amendment of Directive 92/24/EEC)

RETT (R) 08.07.03 C5-0272/03

CAVERI(ELDR)

Safety belts and restraint systems ofmotor vehicles

RETT (R) 08.07.03 C5-0282/03

CAVERI(ELDR)

Seats and head restraints in motorvehicles

RETT (R) 08.07.03 C5-0283/03

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CAVERI(ELDR)

Anchorages for safety belts RETT (R) 08.07.03 C5-0286/03

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OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

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COMMISSION DOCUMENTS

Reports and Communications

Subject Referral Doc.

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Councilon EAGGF Guarantee Section expenditure - Early warning system nr.3/2003

AGRICONT

SEC (03) 541final

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Councilon EAGGF Guarantee Section expenditure - Early warning system - No4/2003

AGRICONT

SEC (03) 542final

Commission Staff Working Paper: Possible abuses of trade mark rightswithin the EU in the context of Community exhaustion

JURI SEC (03) 575final

Report from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament andthe European Economic and Social Committee on the implementation ofDirective 98/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20November 1998 on the legal protection of services based on, andconsisting of, conditional access

CULTECONJURI

COM (03) 198final

Communication from the Commission to the Council on the designation ofthe European Capital of Culture 2006

CULT COM (03) 210final

Communication from the Commission to the Council: State of progress ofthe negotiations concerning the ITER international nuclear fusion energyresearch project

ENVIITRE

COM (03) 215final

State Aid Scoreboard - Spring 2003 update ITREECON

COM (03) 225final

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Councilon the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 814/2000 oninformation measures relating to the common agricultural policy

CULTAGRI

COM (03) 235final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Enhancing the implementation of the new approach directives

ECONJURIITRE

COM (03) 240final

Report from the Commission to the budgetary authority on guaranteescovered by the general budget - situation of 30 June 2002

AFETCONTITRE

BUDG

COM (03) 249final


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Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliamenton the implementation of Community Waste Legislation, Directive75/442/EEC on waste, Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste,Directive 75/439/EEC on waste oils, Directive 86/278/EEC on sewagesludge and Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste for theperiod 1998-2000

ITREENVI

COM (03) 250final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Forest law enforcement, Governance and trade (FLEGT) -Proposal for an EU Action Plan

DEVEENVIITRE

COM (03) 251final

Proposal for Council Decision on the signing of an Agreement on aMultilateral Nuclear Environmental Programme in the Russian Federationand its Protocol on Claims, Legal Proceedings and Indemnification andProposal for a Council Decision approving the conclusion of anAgreement on a Multilateral Nuclear Environmental Programme in theRussian Federation and its Protocol on Claims, Legal Proceedings andIndemnification

COM (03) 255final

Report from the Commission to the Council: REPORT FROM THECOMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL Called for by the Joint Action onNew Synthetic Drugs (97/396/JAI) concerning TMA-2 Called for by theJoint Action on New Synthetic Drugs (97/396/JAI) concerning 2C-ICalled for by the Joint Action on New Synthetic Drugs (97/396/JAI)concerning 2C-T-2 Called for by the Joint Action on New Synthetic Drugs(97/396/JAI) concerning 2C-T-7

LIBE COM (03) 258final

Communication from the Commission to the Counciland the EuropeanCentral Bank: Application to financial services of Article 3(4) to (6) if theelectronic commerce directive

CULTJURI

COM (03) 259final

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of theRegions Strengthening the social dimension of the Lisbon strategy:Streamlining open coordination in the field of social protection

ECONENVIEMPL

COM (03) 261final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament on the development of energy policy for the enlarged EuropeanUnion, its Neighbours and Partner Countries

AFETENVIJURIITRE

COM (03) 262final

Communication from the Commission on EU-Canada Relations ITREAFET

COM (03) 266final


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Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and theCommittee of the Regions: Towards A Global Partnership In TheInformation Society: EU Perspective In The Context Of The UnitedNations World Summit On The Information Society (WSIS)

CULTITRE

COM (03) 271final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament Proposal for basic acts for grants currently covered by theCommission's administrative autonomy (part A of the budget) or itsinstitutional prerogatives: general introduction

AFCOAFETCONTDEVEITRELIBE

FEMMCULTBUDG

COM (03) 274final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: The Western Balkans and European Integration

ITREAFET

COM (03) 285final

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, theCouncil and the European Economic and Social Committee: The EuropeanTraining Foundation

BUDGEMPL

COM (03) 287final

Modified proposal for a Council Decision on the signing of an Agreementon a Multilateral Nuclear Environmental Programme in the RussianFederation and its Protocol on Claims, Legal Proceedings andIndemnification; Modified Proposal for a Council Decision approving theconclusion by the Commission on behalf of the European atomic energycommunity of an Agreement on a Multilateral Nuclear EnvironmentalProgramme in the Russian Federation and its Protocol on Claims, LegalProceedings and Indemnification

ENVIITRE

COM (03) 289final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Bianual Update of the Scoreboard to review progress on thecreation of an Area of "Freedom, Security and Justice" in the EuropeanUnion (First Half of 2003)

JURILIBE

COM (03) 291final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Reinvigorating EU actions on Human Rights anddemocratisation with Mediterranean partners - Strategic guidelines

FEMMAFET

COM (03) 294final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Integrated Product Policy: Building on Environmental Life-Cycle Thinking

ITREENVI

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Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament:Experimental application of a reduced rate of VAT to certain labour-intensive services

EMPLECON

COM (03) 309final

Communication from the Commission: European Road Safety ActionProgramme : Halving the number of road accident victims in the EuropeanUnion by 2010: A shared responsibility

ENVIITREJURIRETT

COM (03) 311final

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and theCommittee of the Regions Mid-term review of the Social Policy Agenda

FEMMEMPL

COM (03) 312final

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Councilon the safety of services for consumers

ECONITREJURIRETTENVI

COM (03) 313final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament, Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of theRegions: Ways of promoting economic development in the northern partof Cyprus and bringing it closer to the Union

AFETBUDGITRE

COM (03) 325final

Report from the Commission General report on pre-accession assistance(Phare - Ispa - Sapard) in 2001

BUDGENVIITRERETTAFET

COM (03) 329final

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council:On the Application and Effectiveness of the EIA Directive (Directive85/337/EEC as amended by Directive 97/11/EC) How successful are theMember States in implementing the EIA Directive

ITREJURIRETTENVI

COM (03) 334final

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament and the European Economic and Social Committee: AEuropean Environment and Health Strategy

ITREENVI

COM (03) 338final

Commission Working Document: The Second Northern Dimension ActionPlan, 2004-2006

TOUTAFET

COM (03) 343final

Communication from the Commission: Compliance with the rules of thecommmon fisheries policy: "compliance work plan and scoreboard"

PECH COM (03) 344final


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Report from the Commission: Fourth report from the Commission on theoperation of the inspection arrangements for traditional own resources(2000-2002) (Article 18(5) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No1150/2000 of 22 May 2000)

CONTBUDG

COM (03) 345final

26th Annual Activity Report of the Advisory Committee on Safety,Hygiene and Health Protection at Work 2001

ENVIEMPL

COM (03) 346final

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and theCommittee of the Regions: On the Road to Sustainable Production -Progress in implementing Council Directive 96/61/EC concerningintegrated pollution prevention and control

ITREENVI

COM (03) 354final

Communication from the Commission to the Council: Report on thesituation in Portuguese agriculture

AGRI COM (03) 359final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament on the development of a Euro-Mediterranean transport network

AFETITRERETT

COM (03) 376final

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72/03Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union

concerning the presidential election in Togo

Brussels, 3 July 2003

The European Union notes the proclamation by the Constitutional Court of Togo of the official result of theelections on 1 June according to which Mr Gnassingbe Eyadema was elected President of the TogoleseRepublic. The European Union recalls its declaration of 12 February, in which it urged the Togoleseauthorities to ensure that the elections were held in a free and transparent manner so as to promote thedemocratic process in Togo, in accordance with the spirit of the 1999 Lomé Framework Agreementaccording to which, inter alias, President Eyadema would not stand for a third term of office.

The European Union expresses its serious concern about the incidents occurring before, during and since theelection, and especially:

the restrictions imposed on the opposition in the form of disqualifications, harassment and detentions;the obstacles to freedom of expression;the refusal of access for certain people to electoral rolls;

� the incidents involving the withdrawal of voting cards and the closure of polling stations, whichprevented many Togolese from casting their vote;

the difficulties for local electoral commissions in collecting and transmitting results;the violent confrontations in Tsévié, and the detention of members of the opposition following the election.

The European Union calls on the Togolese political forces to act responsibly and to uphold the law and civilpeace in Togo.

The European Union regards the situation following the presidential election in Togo with concern. It callson the Government to commit itself to an effective inter-Togolese political dialogue. Following theannouncement made by the Togolese President, the European Union will keep a careful watch on theimplementation by the Togolese authorities of a genuine policy of openness towards the entire opposition inorder to take account of the criteria of good governance demanded by the European Union, the AfricanUnion and NEPAD.

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Associated Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey and the EFTAcountries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area align themselveswith this declaration.

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on violations of the Somalia cease-fire agreement

Brussels, 23 June 2003

The EU, which has financially and politically supported with determination the Somali Peace Process, isencouraged by the progress made at the Mbagathi reconciliation conference and acknowledges that it hasreached the crucial stage of adopting a new transitional charter and electing a new transitional assembly andgovernment.

The EU expresses deep recognition for the important role played by the special envoy B. Kiplagat and theGovernment of Kenya, which has hosted and politically promoted the peace negotiations in Nairobi.

The EU reaffirms its support for the IGAD-sponsored peace process and urges all political and militaryleaders as well as traditional and religious authorities and civil society representatives to redouble theirefforts with a view to achieving fair and balanced compromise solutions to the outstanding issues, and toreach a comprehensive peace agreement during this final stage of the conference.

The EU calls upon the political and military leaders still in Somalia to join those at Mbagathi without anyfurther delay.

The EU strongly condemns the repeated violations of the cessation of hostilities declaration of 27th ofOctober 2002, in particular the recent fighting in middle Shebelle and Mogadishu, and calls for an immediateand lasting cessation of hostilities. The EU reiterates its willingness to consider appropriate measures,including smart sanctions, against individuals and groups undermining the peace process. The EU notes thecontents of the recent report of the UN panel of experts and calls upon all countries to strictly abide by theUN arms embargo on Somalia.

The EU invites the ministers of the IGAD frontline states to honour their commitment to a strongerinvolvement in overseeing and supporting the reconciliation conference.

The EU notes with appreciation the report of the African Union and IGAD fact-finding mission to Somalia,exploring the feasibility of deploying cease-fire observers and assessing the conditions for demobilisation.The EU is looking forward to discussing with the AU, IGAD, other interested parties and especially with theUnited Nations, detailed proposals for cease-fire monitoring, demobilisation and reintegration of formercombatants.

The EU, in accordance with the principles and guidelines repeatedly laid down by the United NationsSecurity Council, reiterates its willingness to support a comprehensive and balanced peace agreement andall-inclusive institutions entrusted with its implementation, notably in the areas of demobilisation,progressive democratisation, and reconciliation, during the interim period.

The EU invites all interested parties to play an active role in support of this process, whose success is a corefactor in the stability of the whole region of the Horn of Africa and in the fight against terrorism.


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on the cease-fire agreement in Liberia


The European Union welcomes the signing of a cease-fire agreement in Ghana on Tuesday 17 June betweenthe Government of Liberia and representatives of rebel groups Lurd and Model.

The EU urges the parties to fully comply with the cease-fire agreement and to co-operate constructively withthe ECOWAS mediator and the representatives of Liberian political parties and civil society in order to reacha sustainable peace agreement for Liberia. The European Union reiterates its strong support for ECOWASefforts to reach a peaceful solution to the Liberian crisis and its commitment to support a comprehensivepeace agreement for Liberia.

The European Union reminds the signatories of the cease-fire agreement of their obligation to respectinternational humanitarian law, ensure that humanitarian initiatives are protected and allow access toterritory under their control for humanitarian actors.

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Associated Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey and the EFTAcountries, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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regarding Armenian Parliamentary elections


The EU has taken note of the preliminary findings of the International Election Observation Mission at therecent parliamentary elections in Armenia. The EU is pleased to see that a large number of international anddomestic observers, including observers of the OSCE and the Council of Europe, have monitored theelections.

Although some progress has been made since the last presidential elections on 5 March 2003, especiallyregarding the technical preparations, the pre-election campaign and the media coverage of the pre-electoralcampaign, the EU regrets that the overall election process did not meet the international standards in a


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number of key aspects, whereas the Armenian authorities promised substantive improvements after thePresidential elections of 19 February 2003.

The EU is especially concerned with the reoccurrence of falsification of vote counts, the unbalancedrepresentation in the election commissions, the intimidation of proxies and the lack of transparency in thepublishing of the elections results.

The EU stresses its readiness to assist the Armenian authorities in readdressing these shortcomings in thefuture in cooperation with other relevant international institutions such as the OSCE and the Council ofEurope.

The Acceeding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Associated Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey and the EFTAcountries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area align themselveswith this declaration.

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76/03Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on regarding a declaration by the

Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, and the associated countries Bulgaria and Romania and the EFTAcountries, members of the European Economic Area, concerning the Council Decision implementing

Common Position 2003/297/CFSP on Burma/Myanmar


The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic, and Slovenia, and the associated countries Bulgaria and Romania and the EFTAcountries, members of the European Economic Area, declare that they share the objectives of the CouncilDecision of 20 June 2003 implementing Common Position 2003/297/CFSP concerning Burma/Myanmardefined by the Council of the European Union on 28 April 2003 on the basis of Article 15 of the Treaty onEuropean Union. They will ensure that their national policies conform to that Council Decision.

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

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on the situation in the East of the democratic Republic of the Congo

Brussels, 27 June 2003The European Union welcomes the progress made in setting up operation ARTEMIS and the first signs ofstabilisation in Bunia. It particularly notes with satisfaction that no arms have been seen in the town since 24June 2003.


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The EU firmly condemns the recent military confrontations in Northern Kivu, and particularly the offensivescarried out by the RCD-Goma, which constitute a serious violation of the ceasefire and a threat to thepolitical process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It refers to the signing on 19 June 2003 of theBujumbura commitment by the government of the DRC, the RCD-Goma and the RCD-ML, and urges theparties to implement it immediately and unconditionally.

The EU renews its urgent appeal to the governments of the DRC, Rwanda and Uganda to refrain from anyact likely to destabilise further the situation in Northern Kivu. It urgently calls upon all the partiesscrupulously to respect the Lusaka, Luanda and Pretoria agreements as well as the Kampala and Hararedisengagement plans. The governments concerned must exert their influence on the armed groups in the Eastto urge them also to respect these agreements, to cooperate fully with MONUC and to guarantee access forhumanitarian organisations. The EU voices its concern at the risk of a serious escalation of the conflict in theDRC and its implications for the Great Lakes Region. The EU would point out that, further to the Councilconclusions of 16 June 2003, it is determined to use all its instruments in a coherent fashion, includingpolitical and aid action. The EU confirms its commitment to support the peace process in the DRC as well aspeace and stability throughout the region.

The EU reiterates its appeal to the parties in Kinshasa to conclude over the coming days the negotiations onthe last outstanding issues in order to set up the transitional government without further delay. The EUvoices its full support for the mediation efforts under way under the aegis of the United Nations, with whichits Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region is associated.

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia align themselves with this declaration.

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regarding the media situation in Russia


The European Union has noted the decision by the Russian authorities to discontinue the broadcasting of thetelevision station TVS. This gives rise to concern.

The EU understands that commercial considerations played a role in that decision. However, regardless ofthe reasons which led to the station�s closure, it will have a negative impact on the plurality of the media,which is a key part of the values upon which the EU/Russia partnership is built. The EU hopes that theRussian authorities will undertake measures to support and strengthen the plurality and independence of themedia.

The EU also hopes that the proposed amendments to the law on the media will not constrain the ability ofjournalists to report fully and accurately on the up-coming Duma and presidential elections. The EU looks tothe Russian authorities to implement the law in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner at federal,regional and local level.


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The Acceeding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Associated Countries Bulgaria, Roumania and Turkey and the EFTAcountries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area align themselveswith this declaration.

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79/03Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the Release by the Malaysian

Authorities of six ISA Detainees


The European Union welcomes the release by the Malaysian authorities on 1 and 12 June 2003 of 6 politicalactivists detained since April 2001 under the Internal Security Act (ISA). The European Union alsowelcomes the readiness of the Malaysian Government to consider the conclusions of the recent review of theISA produced by Suhakam, the Malaysian National Human Rights Commission, which calls, inter alia, forthe repeal of the ISA and the enactment of new legislation in line with relevant UN principles andinstruments. The European Union looks forward to a review of the present modalities of recourse to ISA.

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80/03

Statement by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the formation of the transitional government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo


The European Union welcomes the formation of the Transitional Government of National Union in theDemocratic Republic of the Congo. This is a fundamental step in the peace process in the DRC, and marksthe acme of the path mapped out by the Inter-Congolese Dialogue and the Sun City and Pretoria agreements.

The European Union calls on the new Transitional Government to take the necessary action to achieve theobjectives of the transitional period as laid down in the Pretoria agreements of 17 December 2002, inparticular the holding of free and transparent elections at all levels enabling the establishment of ademocratic constitutional regime, and the formation of a restructured and integrated national army.

The European Union stands ready to support the Transitional Government's activities by means of concreteinitiatives to assist in rebuilding a stable Congolese State able to guarantee the safety of the Congolesepeople, national reconciliation and stability in the region.

The European Union commends the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of theUnited Nations for Inter-Congolese Dialogue, Mr Moustapha Niasse, who facilitated the formation of the


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new government, and reaffirms its readiness to work with the United Nations and the African Union towardsan international conference for peace in the Great Lakes Region.


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concerning the situation in Haiti


The European Union is very concerned at the resignation of the acting head of Haiti's national police force,Mr Jean-Robert Faveur, and the circumstances surrounding it. The detailed explanation given by Mr Faveurof the reasons for his action, namely the obstacles and restrictions which the political authorities had placedin the way of the proper performance of his duties, raises serious questions as to the Haitian government'sreal resolve to ensure the impartiality and professionalism of the police. These doubts are, moreover,confirmed by the manner in which the new acting head of the national police force, Ms Jocelyne Pierre, wasappointed, namely in the absence of appropriate consultations with the special mission of the Organisation ofAmerican States whose aim is to strengthen democracy in Haiti.

With reference, as in its previous declarations on Haiti, to the European Union's attachment to the values ofdemocracy and the rule of law, which govern its relations with non-member countries and lie at the heart ofthe partnership entered into with the African, Caribbean and Pacific States, the Union takes the view that thepresence of an impartial police force, working for the security of all citizens, constitutes a cornerstone of therule of law, without which democratic institutions cannot operate as they should.

Despite the renewal on 10 January 2003 of measures partly suspending its aid to Haiti, the European Unionstill provides considerable cooperation of direct benefit to the Haitian population; this it is resolved tocontinue to do. The European Union also remains ready to participate in a programme of technicalassistance for the judiciary and the police, provided it obtains assurances from the Haitian authorities, with aview to restoring order, security and the rule of law.

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Associated Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey and the EFTAcountries, members of the European Economic Area align themselves with this declaration.

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82/03

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union,the Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta,

Poland, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Associated Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey,and the EFTA countries, members of the European Economic Area,

on the application of specific measures to combat terrorismBrussels, 9 July 2003

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Associated Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, and the EFTAcountries, members of the European Economic Area, declare that they share the objectives of CouncilCommon Position 2003/482/CFSP of 27 June 2003 on the application of specific measures to combatterrorism and repealing Common Position 2003/402/CFSP. They will ensure that their national policiesconform to that common position.

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

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83/03

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union to mark the entry into force ofProtocol No. 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights, concerning the abolition of the death

penalty in all circumstances


The European Union welcomes the entry into force on 1 July 2003 of Protocol No. 13 to the EuropeanConvention on Human Rights, concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances.

This Protocol is banning the death penalty in all circumstances, including for crimes committed in times ofwar and imminent threat of war. No derogation or reservation will be allowed to Protocol No. 13 to theEuropean Convention on Human Rights. As of today, 41 out of the 45 Member States of the Council ofEurope have signed the Protocol, which was opened for signature by member states of the Council of Europeonly a little over a year ago, in Vilnius, on 3 May 2002.

The abolition of the death penalty also in respect of acts committed in time of war or of imminent threat ofwar should be discussed within the wider contest of the global trend towards the universal abolition of thedeath penalty.

The European Union urges Member States of the Council of Europe, who have not yet done so, to signProtocol 13 and to ratify Protocol 6 which abolishes the death penalty in times of peace. The EuropeanUnion also expresses the hope that Japan and the United States, who have observatory status to the Councilof Europe, will feel encouraged to consider steps towards the abolition of the death penalty.


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The European Union reiterates its longstanding and firm position against the use of the death penalty in allcircumstances � a punishment which we believe impairs the human dignity, increases the level of brutalityand provides no added value in terms of deterrence. Consequently, all European Union countries haveabolished the death penalty. It is worth noting in this respect that the international community has excludedthe use of the death penalty in establishing international criminal courts and tribunals competent for the mostheinous crimes such as genocide and crimes against humanity.

In countries which maintain the death penalty, the EU aims at the progressive restriction of its scope andrespect for the strict conditions, set forth in several international human rights instruments, under which thecapital punishment may be used, as well as at the establishemnt of a moratorium on executions so as tocompletely eliminate the death penalty. The EU reiterates its concern about sentencing to death personsbelow 18 years of age at the time of the commission of the crime.

The European Union�s aspiration is to see the death penalty abolished in law and in practise in every countryin the world, in times of peace and war.

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Associated Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey and the EFTAcountries, members of the European Economic Area align themselves with this declaration.

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85/03

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the latest military attacks in Bujumbura (Burundi)


The European Union is deeply concerned at the intensification of hostilities in Burundi and calls upon thewarring factions to cease the fighting immediately and show the greatest restraint. Absolute priority must begiven to the security of the civilian population, which has already suffered enough from the absence of apeaceful settlement of the conflict in Burundi.

There can be no military solution to the tragedy of Burundi: negotiation, and the honouring of existingcommitments, are the only possible way to restore the peace so longed for by the people.

The European Union urges the transitional government and the Palipehutu-FNL, led by Agathon Rwasa, toshow sufficient good will to start constructive talks with a view to peace negotiations.

The European Union calls upon the transitional government and the CNDD-FDD, led by Pierre Nkurunziza,to implement rapidly and conscientiously the cease-fire agreement of 2 December 2002 and to make theefforts necessary to resolve the outstanding issues.

The EU also appeals to all actors in the subregion to refrain from giving any support to the parties to theconflict in Burundi and to respect the will of the people of Burundi in its search for peace.


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The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Associated Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey and the EFTAcountries, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration

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on Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong


The European Union:

- Takes note of the decision of the Hong Kong SAR Government to extend the consultation period forthe adoption of a National Security Bill enacting Article 23 of the Basic Law

- Welcomes the Hong Kong SAR Government commitment to further engage in building consensuson this issue and to address the concerns expressed about the preservation of the rights of freespeech, freedom of association and freedom of assembly in Hong Kong

- Also welcomes the withdrawal from the proposed legislation of the provisions concerning theproscription of local organizations subordinate to those banned on the mainland on grounds ofnational security, which was one of the main concerns, as specified in previous EU statements. Theintroduction of the notion of "public interest" defense and of its requirements for a court warrant forany police search are also welcome moves, especially with regard to the protection of the freedom ofthe press and the flow of free information.

- Believes that the recent decisions of Hong Kong SAR Government could serve to alleviate thepolitical atmosphere in the territory.

- Would like to recall its support of the "one country, two systems" principle and of the preservation ofthe specific status of Hong Kong and respect for human rights and freedoms enjoyed by its citizens,as enshrined in the Basic Law of the SAR.

- Notes that the events of the last few days have demonstrated the desire of the Hong Kong people forfaster progress towards the Basic Law�s ultimate aim of the election of the Chief Executive andLegislative Council Members by universal suffrage. The EU hopes that the SAR Government willtake these feelings into account

- Remains committed to following closely further developments.


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on the peace process in Somalia


The European Union welcomes the signing on July 5th by all Somali leaders present in Kenya of a documentin which they set out the basic principles that will govern the passage from the second to the third phase ofthe Mbagathi Conference, as well as the four years of the Transitional Federal Government of the Republicof Somalia. It also expresses its appreciation for the fact that the document was subsequently approved byacclamation by the plenary assembly of the Conference.This is fully in line with the EU Council conclusions on Somalia of 22 July 2002.

The European Union notes with satisfaction that once again important differences among the Somali leadershave been overcome by their willingness to compromise and by the patient and effective mediation of theIGAD Technical Committee, headed by the Kenyan Special Envoy, Ambassador Kiplagat.

The European Union strongly urges all the Somali leaders who have been unable to return to Kenya to do sowithout delay and thereby allow the Conference to move into the third and final phase. Moreover the EUcalls on all Somali leaders to avoid actions which may disrupt the Conference, in particular any violations ofthe 27 October 2002 Eldoret Agreement of the cessation of hostilities.

The European Union is convinced that the future of the reconciliation process continues to rest in Somalihands. It therefore calls on all Somali leaders to achieve a final compromise at an early date in order to allowthe return of peace and stability to the country, ending a decade of conflict which has caused immensesuffering to the Somali people.

The European Union stands ready to lend its full support to the IGAD-sponsored peace Conference as well toa comprehensive and balanced peace agreement and all-inclusive institutions entrusted with itsimplementation.


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on Bhutanese Refugees in Nepal


The European Union, as a major development partner of both Bhutan and Nepal and as the largest fundingsource for the Bhutanese refugee camps in Nepal, has been encouraged by the fact that the parties after many


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years of negotiations have reached agreement on verification of the first 12,000 people in the KhudunabariCamp.

However, the EU shares concerns expressed over procedures and results of the verification process,according to which the legal standing, including citizenship rights, of 70.5% of the refugees classified ashaving left Bhutan voluntarily is uncertain. The EU is also concerned over the lack of adequate appealsprocedures.

The EU calls on both parties to initiate repatriation and integration of the refugees as soon as possible and infull compliance with international law and human rights. The EU believes that it is especially important thatparties involve the UNHCR or any other equally experienced international organisation as independent andimpartial advisor and monitor in the process so that an appropriatetreatment of all remaining verification cases and of all appeals can be ensured.

In order to facilitate the process, the parties are urged to prepare, and make transparent, plans forrepatriation/reintegration, addressing inter alia the questions of citizenship, housing, agricultural land andrepatriation grants, covering both those refugees who wish to return to Bhutan and those who wish to stay inNepal. As earlier indicated the EU is prepared to provide adequate financial assistance related to thereintegration and resettlement of the refugees.

Finally, the EU reiterates that respect for international law and human rights is one of the fundamental pillarsof cooperation between the EU and both Nepal and Bhutan, as it is for all of the EU's development partners.


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89/03

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the military rebellion on 16 July 2003 in S. Tome and Principe


The EU strongly condemns the military rebellion which took place on the 16th July in S. Tome and Principe.

The EU rejects any unconstitutional seizure of power and emphasises its commitment to the principles of therule of law and democratic processes which are the only means for a change in Government.

The EU welcomes the statement by the AU�s Presidency and the Portuguese Speaking Countries Communitycondemning the military rebellion and appealing for the restoration of the constitutional order.

The EU calls on the military forces involved to free all Ministers and other detainees, cease the rebellion andrestore the rule of law and democracy in S. Tome and Principe, without violence.


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on the developing situation in the Solomon Islands


The EU has been monitoring closely the developing situation in the Solomon Islands. Stability andsustainable development in the South Pacific are important EU objectives. In view of the full support givenby the Government and Parliament of the Solomon Islands to the police-led operation being prepared by themember states of the Pacific Islands Forum, the EU has begun to consider carefully and constructively whatfurther support to give to a renewed donor effort for the overall and long-term programme of stabilisation inthe Solomon Islands.

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Associated Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey and the EFTAcountries Iceland and Norway, members of the European Economic Area align themselves with thisdeclaration.

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91/03

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the peace process in Liberia


The European Union stresses the importance of strict adherence to the cease-fire agreement signed in Accraon 17 June 2003 between the Government of Liberia and representatives of rebel groups Lurd and Model.

The European Union reiterates its strong support for the ECOWAS led peace negotiations and itscommitment to sustain a comprehensive peace agreement for Liberia. It calls on all parties to sign such apeace agreement without delay in order to allow the return of peace and stability to the country and the endof more than thirteen years of conflict which have caused immense suffering to the Liberian people.

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obligation to respect international humanitarian law, respect human rights, ensure that humanitarianinitiatives are protected and to allow unimpeded access to territory under their control forhumanitarian actors.

The European Union stresses the importance of an early deployment of theinterposition/international stabilisation force. This must be accompanied by President Taylorimmediately stepping down.

The European Union stands ready to consider support for such a force.


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on the Peace Process in Liberia


The European Union condemns the repeated violations of the cease-fire agreement signed in Accra on 17June 2003, as a major impediment to the successful conclusion of the peace process and a cause of untoldsufferings for the civilian population.

The European Union urges the GOL and the rebel groups LURD and MODEL to sign without delay acomprehensive peace agreement in the framework of the ECOWAS-led Peace Talks due to resume in Accraon Monday 28 July. It calls on all parties to rise above their narrow interests and to face the challenge offorging a true partnership for the reconstruction of a stable and democratic Liberia.

The European Union calls attention to the gravity of the humanitarian situation in Liberia and the urgentneed to provide assistance. It reminds the signatories of the cease-fire agreement of their obligation to respectinternational humanitarian law, respect human rights, ensure that humanitarian initiatives are protected andto allow unimpeded access to territory under their control for humanitarian actors.

The European Union stresses the importance of the earliest possible deployment of theinterposition/international stabilisation force. This must be accompanied by President Taylor immediatelystepping down.

The European Union stands ready to consider support for such a force.

The European Union calls on Liberia�s neighboring states to refrain from any action that might be construedas supporting or otherwise encouraging the continuation of the armed conflict.


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93/03

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon Military Mutiny in Manila

Brussels, 1 August 2003

The European Union welcomes the peaceful solution to the military mutiny in Makati, Manila, on 27 July.

We congratulate the Philippine Government on their prompt reaction to restore order. The EU also welcomesthe announcement made by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to constitute independent commissions tolook into the roots of the aborted military mutiny in Makati and to investigate the Davao bombings.


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94/03

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon ad hoc Human Rights Tribunal for crimes committed in East Timor


The EU welcomed the establishment of an ad hoc Human Rights Tribunal on East Timor. This was a crucialfirst step in bringing to justice those persons responsible for human rights violations committed in EastTimor in 1999, and was in accordance with the concerns of the UN Security Council.

However the trials, recently completed with the last verdict delivered by the ad hoc tribunal on August the5th, have failed to deliver justice and did not result in a substantiated account of the violence.

The EU is disappointed that the prosecutors have not submitted all the evidence, especially that referred toby UN investigators and the Indonesian National Commission on Human Rights (KPP � HAM) in theirreports, suggesting that elements of the military, police and civil government allegedly funded, trained andabetted local militia groups. Besides, no officials from UNAMET, or members of independent observermissions, and only a very few �victim witnesses� from Timor-Leste, were called to testify by theprosecutors.


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These deficiencies in the process have jeopardised the credibility of the verdicts, which weredisproportionate to the seriousness of the crimes committed.

The EU would like to underline that ensuring the accountability of all perpetrators of serious human rightsviolations would enhance trust in the judiciary and contribute to reconciliation. That is why it is ofparamount importance that the Indonesian judicial authorities ensure the appeal process is conducted in amanner consistent with international legal standards and the appeal judgments are set out in accordance withthe principle of transparency.

The EU also urges the Indonesian government to implement the recommendations made on reforming thejudicial system contained in the report by the UN special rapporteur on the independence of judges andlawyers. At the same time, the EU encourages the relevant authorities to take the necessary steps to improveproceedings for future trials on human rights violations, such as the Tanjung Priok cases.

The EU regrets that the Sander Theones case was not brought before the ad hoc tribunal, and reiterates onceagain the urgency that the perpetrators of his murder be brought to justice without further delay and inaccordance with international standards.

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Associated Countries Bulgaria, Romania and the EFTA countriesIceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area align themselves with thisdeclaration.

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95/03

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the reform process in Turkey


The EU warmly welcomes the latest package of reforms approved by the Turkish National Assembly, which reflects thecontinuing Turkish commitment towards meeting the Copenhagen political criteria.

The package appears to deepen and broaden the reform process, by addressing several of the priorities of the accessionpartnership, such as civilian control of the military, the fight against torture and the exercise of fundamental freedoms.In the Commission's forthcoming regular report, the contents of the package will be assessed more thoroughly and theEuropean Council will review progress in December 2003.

In Copenhagen, the European Council acknowledged the Turkish Government's determination to take furthersteps on the path of reform and urged it to swiftly address the remaining shortcomings in the field of politicalcriteria. In Thessaloniki, it welcomed the Turkish Government�s commitment to carry forward the reformprocess, in particular the remaining legislative work, by the end of 2003.


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In the light of the aforesaid package, the European Union therefore encourages the Turkish authorities topursue energetically the process, not only with regard to legislation but also with regard to its effectiveimplementation.

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Associated Countries Bulgaria, Romania, and the EFTA countries,members of the European Economic Area align themselves with this declaration.

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on the peace process in Sudan


The European Union welcomes the resumption on August 10th of the IGAD-sponsored peace talks onSudan.

The EU considers that time is ripe to strike the final compromises on the outstanding key issues and reach acomprehensive agreement to put an end to the conflict and to the sufferings of civilian population in Sudan.

The European Union calls on the Parties to work actively with the IGAD mediators led by the KenyanSpecial Envoy with a view to achieve a comprehensive solution, based upon a strict observance of the rule oflaw and full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms to fulfil the aspirations for peace andprosperity of all the Sudanese people within a unified Sudan.

The European Union commends the pivotal role of the IGAD member states and particularly of Kenya for itsfacilitating role and reiterates its full and continued support for the IGAD peace process.

The European Union assures the Parties of its readiness to assist them in the implementation of the PeaceAgreement and to accompany Sudan on a path of peace building, democracy and development.

The European Union welcomes the extension of the cessation of hostilities and of the Addendum on theVerification and Monitoring Team for a further three months and stands ready to support the monitoringmechanism.

The European Union urges the parties to fully abide by their commitments to signed agreements.


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97/03

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon possible construction of a High Observation Tower in Bagan


The EU expresses its satisfaction at the inclusion of the ancient cultural site of Bagan on the World HeritageTentative List.

The EU is however very concerned at the decision by the Burmese Authorities that an observation tower isbeing built at Bagan and at the implications for Bagan�s heritage status. The EU underlines that such abuilding would be contrary to accepted international standards on the preservation of sites of historicalimportance.

In light of the potential effect of this project on Bagan, the EU calls upon the Burmese Authorities toconsider the consequences of the construction of this tower for the cultural heritage of Burma.


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on the recent violations of the blue line


The European Union strongly condemns the renewed attacks by Hezbollah militias against Israeli targets,which have caused the loss of a civilian life and several injured.

The European Union extends its condolences and solidarity to the families of the victims and to theGovernment of Israel. The EU calls on Lebanon and all other regional players involved to exert their utmostinfluence to prevent further Hezbollah attacks against Israeli targets.

The European Union calls on all parties to avoid further deterioration of the situation and to fully respect theBlue Line established by the United Nations. In this crucial phase, all sides must exert maximum restraint notto hinder the path outlined in the road map towards peace.

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Associated Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, and the EFTAcountries, members of the European Economic Area align themselves with this declaration.

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on the new violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories


The European Union expresses the strongest condemnation of the recent suicide attacks by some Palestinianterrorist organisations, by which innocent people lost their life. The EU extends its condolences to thefamilies of the victims and expresses its sympathy to those injured.

The European Union is deeply concerned for the resurgence of violence in Israel and the PalestinianTerritories. The suicide attacks contravene the ceasefire declared on 29 June 2003 and undermine theinterests of the majority of Palestinians, who support an end to violence.

The European Union reaffirms once again that there is no alternative to a swift and full implementation, ingood faith by the two sides, of the road map. The European Union urges all parties to refrain from any actionwhich might lead to the resumption of the cycle of violence. Both sides must remain committed to the pathof negotiations, which must not be hindered by radical organisations opposing peace.

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Associated Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, and the EFTAcountries (Iceland and Liechtenstein), members of the European Economic Area align themselves with thisdeclaration.

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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the suicide attack in Jerusalem


The European Union is horrified by the brutal and evil act of terrorism which was perpetrated against thepeople of Israel yesterday evening in Jerusalem.

The European Union expresses its deepest condolences and closest solidarity for the innocent victims, totheir families and to the government of Israel.

The European Union reaffirms that the fight against all forms of terrorism is paramount in the quest for a justand comprehensive peace in the Middle East. The EU fiercely condemns this inhuman attack which wasintended at undermining the negotiation process, based on the road map principles accepted by all partiesinvolved. This brutal act of violence was claimed by groups which totally oppose any kind of peacefulsolution, thus choosing, by virtue of their own actions, to set themselves outside the rule of law. In this


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context, the European Union fully understands and supports Prime Minister Abbas� decision to freeze allcontacts with those radical groups.

The European Union expects the parties, as a most effective response to this last outbreak of violence, tostrengthen their determination to proceed, without any hesitations, on the path towards peace along theprinciples set by the road map.

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PLENARY SESSION 16 AND 17 JULY 2003

SUMMARY OF OPINIONS ADOPTED

Full text versions of EESC opinions are available in the 11 official languageson the Committee's website at the following address:

http://www.esc.eu.int ("Documents")

The plenary session of 16 and 17 July 2003 was attended by Mr Rocco Butiglione,the Italian Minister for Community Policies on behalf of the EU Council president-in-office, andMr Tarso Genro, Minister in charge of the Special Secretariat of the Brazilian Council forEconomic and Social Development.

1. SINGLE MARKET AND INDUSTRIAL POLICY

• Industrial policy Rapporteur: Mr Simpson (Various Interests - UK) � Reference: COM(2002) 714 final � CESE 935/2003 � Key points:

The EESC appreciates that this Communication is essentially a panoramic perspective of therange of relevant questions. It is not, itself, designed to offer detailed policy applications.However, the logical sequence is that the Commission must now follow through on the policyimplications and adopt pro-active policies in support of industrial development. The EESC willthen offer the benefit of its experience and opinions to the Commission.

The EESC has concerns that there may have been an insufficient appreciation of the impact ofenlargement in a number of areas.

A critical feature for the extension of the single market is that the infrastructure endowment ofmany of the new Member States still lags behind the standards of the rest of the EuropeanUnion. An appraisal of the priorities and financing mechanisms (with a defined contribution

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from Community sources) to modernise key parts of the infrastructure, including themodernisation of trans-European networks, is commended.

The value of the Commission Communication is that it sets a framework for a betterunderstanding of the pressures affecting the development of industry in the Community. Theessential theme of this Communication, endorsed by the EESC, is that the combined efforts ofindustry itself, industrial associations, local and regional government, national governments andthe Community must acknowledge and respond to the need to maintain, and enhance, industrialcompetitiveness within a context that offers a sustainable and viable future.

The EESC welcomes the proposal outlined in this Communication for the launch of a continuingreview of all EU policies that impact on industry. The Committee welcomes this positive re-orientation of policy making and commends the intention to use evaluation methods based onimpact assessment analyses.

� Contact: Mr João Pereira dos Santos (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9245 – e-mail: [email protected]) • Single Market Strategy 2003–2006 Rapporteur-general: Mr Cassidy (Employers - UK) � Reference: COM(2003) 238 final � CESE 932/2003

� Key points:

While welcoming the Commission communication and supporting its recommendations, theEESC believes that there are some significant omissions. In particular, there is insufficientattention given to job creation. Though the Commission communication expresses the belief ingeneral terms that the internal market will create jobs, it does not provide any evidence.

Furthermore, the Commission communication virtually overlooks consumers and the advantagesto which they have a right through the completion of the internal market.

The Committee also points out that, on its own, the setting-up of the internal market will notresolve the problems on the European labour market but that additional pro-active measures willalso be required on this front.

The EESC believes that labour markets are under constant development, jobs disappear in thecourse of economic restructuring, changes in the international division of labour, technologicaldevelopment, etc. How to manage change is an important challenge to the EuropeanCommission and especially to the social partners.

The internal market brings with it challenges for the social systems and their futuredevelopment. Any discussion about the future shape of the social systems must not, however,

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focus solely on the internal market and budget requirements but must look at the systems as awhole and take account of their objectives.

Slow progress with the Lisbon process is beginning to cause concern. The Commissioncommunication does not acknowledge that concern.

Additional welfare benefits within the EU will not be achieved by market liberalisation andenhanced competition alone. A supporting macro-economic policy geared towards growth andemployment will do much to help complete the European internal market.

Lastly, the EESC finds it strange that the strategic priorities for the internal market do notinclude steps to gain citizens' confidence (consumers and workers) and to ensure that theybenefit from the advantages associated with completion of the internal market.

� Contact: Mr Jakob Andersen (Tel. : 00 32 2 546 92 58 – e-mail : [email protected])

2. EXTERNAL RELATIONS

• The Role of Civil Society in European Development PolicyRapporteur: Ms Florio (Employees - IT)

− Reference: Own-initiative opinion � CESE 933/2003

− Key points:

In its communication on 'The European Community's Development Policy'1 adopted on 26 April2000, the Commission emphasised the crucial role of civil society and stated that "... future ECpolicy will aim at the further strengthening of civil society and the further involvement of civilsociety actors in Community development aid policy." Similarly, the more recent CommissionCommunication 'The Participation of Non-State Actors in EC Development Policy'2 adopted on7 November 2003 highlighted the importance of the widest possible participation by all sectors ofsociety as a key principle in EC development policy, thus strengthening the democratic fabric ofsociety.

In view of the EESC's extensive involvement in and experience of this field, the own-initiativeopinion on the role of civil society in European development policy can make a significantcontribution to the debate currently under way within the European Union.

Within this context the EESC recommends:

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• The reaching of a common agreement in the short to medium term defining the practicalarrangements and instruments for the participation of NSAs, culminating in a regulatorysystem conferring full legitimacy based on dialogue

• The preparation of a "roadmap" on the basis of broader and clearer selection systems in orderto facilitate dialogue with NSAs and their participation

• The inclusion in the process of decentralisation to the delegations of mechanisms for a realexchange with third country NSAs

• The necessity for specific training initiatives for boosting the capacity of third country NSAs• The necessity for establishing a constant and comprehensive flow of information at grassroots

level• The importance of strengthening anti-corruption measures as a criterion for granting funds• Arrangements should be introduced to monitor the real involvement, in qualitative and

quantitative terms, of NSAs in procedures for defining and assessing development policies inthose countries receiving European funds

• In order to ensure that NSAs are effectively involved in the political dialogue, initiatives byNSAs, such as the forum of employers' associations or the trade union committees within theEuromed and EU-Mercosur frameworks, must be supported by the Commission

• In order to avoid contradictions between EU policies and those of Member States, the EUmust act to set equal framework criteria for all the Member States

• The Committee stresses the importance of boosting the role of women in cooperationpolicies, affirming their rights within development processes

• The EESC recommends that the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and theInternational Labour Organization join with the European institutions in helping to strengthenand promote the social partners and civil society organisations in the developing countries

• The Committee proposes that more EU funds should be channelled directly to NSAs in thedeveloping countries.

− Contact : Ms Susanna Baizou(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 98 45 - e-mail : [email protected])

• EU-China relations

- Rapporteur: Mr Etty (Employees, NL)

Co-rapporteur: Mr Dimitriadis (Employees, EL)

- Reference: Own-initiative opinion � CESE 934/2003

- Key points:

The EESC believes that China can only achieve a successful transition to a market economy withsignificant political reform. In future EU-China contacts, including those between the EESC andthe China Economic and Social Council (CESC) this issue should be on the agenda.



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The Committee strongly supports the efforts to train legislators and members of the judiciaryinvolved in China's implementation of the WTO rules at the various relevant levels.

With respect to the enforcement of WTO rules, the Committee recommends that the Commissionshould cooperate closely with the EU Chamber of Commerce in China.

The involvement of organised civil society seems highly desirable to tackle the negative aspectsof transition. The European Commission is aware of the crucial role NGOs can play.Unfortunately, they have so far paid little attention to the role of free and independent economicand social interest groups.

With respect to NGOs, the EESC proposes, in close cooperation with the CESC, to work closelyto help make improvements in the transparency and clarity in regulations for NGOs.

China, as a prominent member of the International Labour Organisation, should ratify all eightfundamental human rights Conventions of the ILO and implement them and should withdraw itsreservation on Article 8:1(a) of the International Covenant on Economic Social and CulturalRights.

In its human rights dialogue with China, the European Commission should pay even moreattention to China�s persistent violation of the right to organise and the right to bargaincollectively and stress the importance of full involvement of free, independent and democraticeconomic and social interest groups in the transition to a market economy.

The EU should support and enhance dialogue between organised civil society, economic andsocial interest groups in China and the EU.

The development of political, civil economic, social and cultural rights under the conditions of�one country, two systems� in Hong Kong and Macao will be closely followed by the EuropeanEconomic and Social Committee. It points to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprisesas a reference point for the activities of Hong Kong based companies and their subcontractors inmainland China. The EESC delegation to Hong Kong and Macao concluded that relationsbetween the EU and Hong Kong and between the EU and Macao have continued to be excellentsince the hand-over, but now need to become more structured.

The EESC would encourage development cooperation actions with respect to living conditionsand social justice, employment and social security issues, and support for business training.

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The European Commission's China programmes should more prominently reflect the importanceit places on governance, civil society, human rights, and sustainable development and include awomen-specific agenda for poverty reduction.

The EESC and the China Economic and Social Council have decided to engage in regularconsultation, dialogue and research on economic and social issues, human rights and the rule oflaw. Future EESC visits to China should not only be used to strengthen contacts with the ChinaEconomic and Social Council, but also to renew and to widen contacts with the NGO community.

− Contact: Mr Michael Wells(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 82 83 - e-mail : [email protected])

• Preparation of the 5th WTO Ministerial ConferenceRapporteur: Mr Vever (Employers - FR)

� Reference: Own-initiative opinion � CESE 940/2003 � Key points:

The 5th WTO Ministerial Conference in Cancun (Mexico) on 10-14 September 2003 will carryout a mid-term review of the Doha Development Agenda. It is going to play a decisive role inthe completion of negotiations by the end of 2004. The success of this conference is particularlynecessary in the present circumstances in order to revive economic growth, which has fallensharply since Doha, bolster investor confidence, which has been shaken by the ongoing stockmarket and financial crisis, and improve the general climate, which is still dominated byinternational security concerns and the war on terrorism.

The EESC notes that the situation in the run-up to this conference is contrasting.

If negotiations are to receive a new decisive fillip at the Cancun Conference, the EESC thinksthat all parties must feel that an overall and dynamic balance - borne out by impact assessmentsand proportionality tests - has been attained with regard to market access.

The EESC would also underline the importance of obtaining at the conference a significantreduction in non-tariff barriers, with more transparency in the field of government procurement,an agreement on foreign direct investment, more appropriate and effective anti-dumping andanti-subsidy provisions, and progress in making allowance for environmental protection.

The EESC also points out the key importance of development for the success of the DohaAgenda. This presupposes in particular real progress in launching the work programme whichhas been agreed on to facilitate the implementation of commitments, by way of the special anddifferential treatment of developing countries, greater clarification of developing countries'situations and categories, by making a clearer distinction between countries which lag behind




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persistently and countries which already enjoy the benefits of an emerging economy, andeffective support for administrative capacity building in the least developed countries.

The EESC reiterates the importance which it continues to attach to progress in the field offundamental social rights, which cannot be called into question for the sake of the developmentissues at stake.

Finally the EESC invites the various civil society players (businessmen, socio-occupationalorganisations, social partners, NGOs) to take steps to:

� participate in information campaigns about the issues at stake in the Doha Agenda,

� organise international meetings, at a cross-sectoral level or within sectors of activity, and

� contribute through their assessments, proposals and participation, to the success ofsustainable development worldwide.

The EESC will take part in these initiatives. Before the conclusion of the Doha Cycle at the endof 2004, it will present operational proposals for improving participatory democracy byinvolving organised civil society in the WTO's activities. These proposals will be the result ofjoint deliberations with its partners in the European Union and in non-EU countries.

� Contact: Mr Jean-François Bence(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9399 - e-mail: [email protected])

3. RESEARCH AND HEALTH

• Health care Rapporteur: Mr Bedossa (Various Interests � FR) � Reference: Own-initiative opinion � CESE 928/2003 � Key points:

With due regard for the respective competences of the Member States and of the EU, the problemsraised and the contributions made by numerous players, the European Economic and SocialCommittee proposes a series of measures which are the result of using the Open Method ofCoordination.

The Open Method of Coordination must be put in place as a matter of urgency, and could have thefollowing objectives:

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Cooperation must enable common objectives to be identified, if possible for healthcare and care forthe elderly. These objectives could then form part of national action plans, and regular updatescould be produced.

In order to establish this Open Method of Coordination, to make it visible and credible and to give ita solid basis, the Committee considers it essential to set up a simple, flexible, efficient structureresponsible for a series of priority actions.

The European Economic and Social Committee intends to make healthcare issues an area foraction, whilst respecting the existing Community political and legal framework. The Committeefeels there is a need to develop tools at European level which draw on the collective Europeanintelligence beyond discussions on the future of national social security systems. The Committeeperceives a need for political will to promote awareness of the realities of healthcare and tofoster excellence in innovative practice in the medical and social domain. This is why itproposes creating effective bodies to guarantee EU citizens the fundamental right of access tobetter health for all.

� Contact: Ms Stefania Barbesta(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 95 10 - e-mail: [email protected])

• Life sciences and biotechnology Rapporteur: Mr Braghin (Employers � IT) � Reference: COM(2003) 96 final � CESE 920/2003 � Key points:

The EESC considers it a matter of top priority that the EU and Member States take on board thecompetitiveness of the biotech industry, which is a key element in achieving the Lisbon objectives.

The "cluster" and "biotech incubator" models represent a yardstick to assess competitiveness,synergies, technological transfer and the most useful approaches for funding. Cooperation betweenMember States and the Commission and learning and sharing best practices should be particularlystrong in this sector, in order to find ways to trigger a more accelerated process of growth.

More effort should be made to understand the types of SMEs that compose the industry and theirspecific needs for funding.

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4. CONSUMER PROTECTION AND FOOD SAFETY

• Credit for consumersRapporteur: Mr Pegado Liz (Various Interests - PT)

� Reference: COM(2002) 443 final � 2002/0222 COD � CESE 918/2003 � Key points:

While recognising that a Commission initiative to review the directive on consumer credit isappropriate, the European Economic and Social Committee cannot support adoption of the proposalas it stands: it must firstly be radically amended, principally on account of the need to:

• ensure it is compatible with the provisions of other Community legislative instrumentsdealing with related matters;

• carry out a detailed simulation of the impact of every aspect of the proposed measures,especially regarding progress in completing the single market in financial services andboosting consumer confidence;

• fine-tune several of the suggested provisions in the light of the principles of proportionalityand necessity, ensuring that opting for total harmonisation does not lead to a potential fall inthe level of consumer protection, presently guarded against by retaining a minimum clause.

The most important aspects which, in the EESC's view, need to be adjusted to meet the proposal'saims, concern:

• the legal basis on which the directive is to be adopted;• its scope, with regard both to what is included and what is excluded;• the way in which the total harmonisation method is used without guaranteeing maintenance

of a high level of consumer protection;• the failure to take account of over-indebtedness, assuming that matters can be resolved with

an inappropriate and at times disproportionate list of information obligations, leaving asideothers which are effectively essential;

• the need to flesh out the structure, functioning and guarantees concerning the use ofcentralised databases.

� Contact: Mr João Pereira dos Santos (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9245 – e-mail: joao.pereiradossantos @esc.eu.int)

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• Financing consumer policy actionsRapporteur: Mr Hernández Bataller (Various Interests - ES)

� Reference: COM(2003) 44 final � 2003/0020 COD � CESE 936/2003 � Key points:

The Committee agrees with the Commission that the creation of a general legal framework for thefinancing of Community actions in favour of consumer policy.

The Committee does not consider that the introduction of a two-year project cycle in principle and acall for proposals at least every two years implies that the projects financed must have a duration oftwo years as this would be excessively rigid.

The Committee notes that only one organisation will be awarded this type of subsidy and believesthat the Commission should be more flexible.

The Committee asks the Commission to ensure that the criteria relating to representation on theConsumer Committee do not become dependent on the criteria used to grant funding.

It is important to distinguish the size and resources of the organisations, whether they operate atnational or Community level and the "Community interest" of their proposals.

The Committee finds it strange, against the current background of European integration, that norequirement is placed on these organisations to operate in a democratic and transparent manner andto make their organisational data available to the public.

The Committee finds it unusual that the support for the co-financing of specific projects cannot alsoattain 95% of eligible project implementation costs.

Finally, the Committee would remind the Commission of the need to set aside public money forthe creation of a European research body for the protection of consumer rights.

� Contact: Mr Nemesio Martinez(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 95 01 - e-mail: [email protected])

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The Committee supports the integrated approach of the Commission proposal and considers theproposal a useful contribution to making food safety a more tangible priority of the official systemof controls for feed and foodstuffs.

The Committee considers that to guarantee the success of the integrated approach, a strongpartnership between the various players in the sector should be promoted, based on mutual trust andtransparency, and an appropriate balance between official control systems and self-regulation,responsibility and voluntary certification on the part of producers.

The Committee considers that food safety in the European Union cannot be guaranteed withoutpromoting and strengthening cooperation with third countries through agreements and specificmeasures, in line with their level of development, as well as international cooperation with regard tothe Codex Alimentarius, by strengthening the EU's presence in this field, and the WTO.

The Committee recommends paying particular attention to harmonising controls in the applicantcountries and promoting training and information activities, not only for control staff, but also forthe players in the various sectors and the general public.

� Contact: Mrs Silvia Calamandrei(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 96 57 - e-mail: [email protected])

• Pesticides: Maximum residue levels Rapporteur: Mrs Cassina (Employees � IT)

� Reference: COM(2003) 117 final � 2003/0052 COD � CESE 927/2003 � Contact: Mrs Eleonora Di Nicolantonio (Tel. : 00 32 2 546 94 54 – e-mail :[email protected])

5. TRANSPORT/TELECOMMUNICATIONS

• Pedestrian protection Rapporteur: Mr Levaux (Employers - FR)

� Reference: COM(2003) 67 final � 2003/0033 COD � CESE 919/2003

� Contact: Mr João Pereira dos Santos (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 92 45 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Two-wheel motor vehicles – hand-holds Rapporteur: Mr Pesci (Employers - IT)

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� Contact: Mr João Pereira dos Santos (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 92 45 – e-mail: [email protected]) • Two-wheel motor vehicles –stands

Rapporteur: Mr Pesci (Employers - IT)

� Reference: COM(2003) 147 final - 2003/0059 COD � CESE 922/2003

� Contact: Mr João Pereira dos Santos (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 92 45 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Air service agreements /Member States and third countries Rapporteur : Mr Ghigonis (Various Interests � FR)

� Reference: COM(2003) 94 final � 2003/0044 COD � CESE 923/2003 � Contact Mr Siegfried Jantscher

(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 82 87 – e-mail: [email protected])

• General rules for granting Community financial aid /eTEN Rapporteur : Mr Simons (Employers � NL)

� Reference : COM(2003) 220 final � 2003/0086 COD � CESE 924/2003 � Contact: Mr Siegfried Jantscher

(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 82 87 – e-mail: [email protected])

6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• Greenhouse gas emissions monitoring mechanism/ implementation of the Kyoto ProtocolRapporteur: Mrs Le Nouail (Employees � FR)

� Reference: COM(2003) 51 final � 2003/0029 COD � CESE 931 /2003 � Contact Mr Johannes Kind (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 91 11 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Pan-European environmental cooperation (Kiev)Rapporteur: Mr Ribbe (Various Interests � DE)

� Reference: COM(2003) 62 final � CESE 926/2003








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� Contact: Mr Johannes Kind (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 91 11 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Waste electrical and electronic equipment /AmendmentRapporteur-general: Mrs Cassina (Employees � IT)

� Reference: COM(2003) 219 final � 2003/0084 COD � CESE 937/2003 � Contact: Mr Robert Wright (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 91 09 – e-mail: [email protected]) 7. AGRICULTURAL MARKETS

• CMO/raw tobacco (codified version)Rapporteur-general: Mr Moraleda Quilez (Various Interests � ES)

� Reference: COM(2003) 243 final � 2003/0096 CNS � CESE 938/2003 � Contact: Mrs Eleonora Di Nicolantonio (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 94 54 – e-mail: [email protected])

• CMO/pigmeat (codified version)Rapporteur-general: Mr Caball i Subirana (Various Interests � ES)

� Reference: COM(2003) 297 final � 2003/0104 CNS � CESE 939/2003 � Contact Mrs Eleonora Di Nicolantonio

(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 94 54 – e-mail: [email protected]) 8. ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COHESION

• 2nd progress report – cohesion Rapporteur: Mr Barros Vale (Employers - PT)

� Reference: COM(2003) 34 final – CESE 929/2003

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opinion means that while assistance must focus on less-developed regions, especially in theaccession countries and using instruments in addition to those proposed by the Commission, a highunemployment level must be adopted as a priority criterion within each cohesion objective.

The EESC endorses the options proposed by the Commission in the context of enlargement withrespect to eligibility criteria for Objective 1, but it also thinks that an assessment is needed as towhether the funding allocation is sufficient to guarantee an ambitious cohesion policy in theenlarged Union of 25 countries. � Contact: Mr Roberto Pietrasanta

(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 93 13 - e-mail: [email protected])

9. TAXATION

• Rates of Excise Duty/Tobacco – prolongation for Corsica Rapporteur: Mr Burani (Employers - IT)

� Reference: COM(2003) 186 final – 2003/0075 CNS – CESE 930/2003

� Key points:

The EESC feels that the reasons advanced do little to justify the provision, so much so that onemight wonder whether this were not almost a case of state aid rather than a temporary taxexemption. However, the EESC is well aware of the political circumstances and of the state ofrelations between Corsica and mainland France. A refusal would have consequences reaching farbeyond the relatively small figures at stake. Consequently, and mindful of its responsibilities, theEESC reluctantly endorses the proposed directive as submitted.

� Contact: Mr Alberto Allende(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 96 79 – e-mail: [email protected])



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