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A C T I V I T I E S

D I R E C T O R A T E F O R T H E P L A N N I N GO F P A R L I A M E N T A R Y B U S I N E S S

D i r e c t o r a t e - G e n e r a l f o r t h e P r e s i d e n c y

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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 PetitionsMARE Temporary Committee on improving safaty at sea

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PRESIDENCY

Main decisions of the College of Quaestors .......................................................................................8

MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

Appointments/resignations/end of Members' terms of office ...........................................................10

MEMBERS’ ACTIVITIES

Written questions ..............................................................................................................................37Written declarations..........................................................................................................................53

COMMITTEES

Appointment of rapporteurs and draftsmen ......................................................................... 60

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

Commission documents....................................................................................................... 62

GENERAL INFORMATION

Common Foreign and Security Policy

Declaration on the parliamentary elections in Georgia ....................................................... 70Declaration concerning the presidential election held in El Salvador on 21 March 2004... 71Declaration on the parlimentary elections in Guinea-Bissau............................................... 71Declaration on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire ....................................................................... 72Declaration on the Occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Genocide in Rwanda ............ 73Declaration on the Zengeza by-elections in Zimbabwe....................................................... 74Declaration on the situation in Darfur, Sudan ..................................................................... 75Declaration concerning Council Common Position 2004/293/CFSP of 30 March 2004renewing measures in support of the effective implementation of the mandate of theInternational Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) ................................... 75Declaration on Legislative Elections in Indonesia .............................................................. 76Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the verdict in thecase of Leyla Zana ............................................................................................................... 77Declaration on 10 Years of Democracy in South Africa ..................................................... 77Declaration on the applications of specific measures to combat terrorism ......................... 78Declaration concerning Council Position 2004/423/CFSP renewing restrictivemeasures against Burma/Myanmar...................................................................................... 78

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Declaration on the peace process in Burundi .......................................................................79Declaration on harassment by the Belarussian Authorities in relation to enlargementcelebrations in Minsk ...........................................................................................................79Declaration on the events of the last few days at the border between the DemocraticRepublic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda ...........................................................80Declaration concerning the Georgian Autonomous Republic of Adjara .............................81Declaration concerning the Georgian Autonomous Republic of Adjara .............................82Declaration on recent events in Nigeria ...............................................................................82Declaration on the adoption of the Resolution and Recommendations of thePourgourides Report on "Disappeared Persons in Belarus" by the ParliamentaryAssembly of the Council of Europe on 28th April 2004......................................................83Declaration on Presidential elections in Panama .................................................................84Declaration on human rights in Cuba...................................................................................85Declaration in support of the IGAD Ministeiral meeting and the SNRC ............................86Declaration on the occasion of the launching of the Peace and Security Council of theAfrican Union, Addis Ababa................................................................................................87Declaration on the situation in Darfur, western Sudan ........................................................87Declaration on the recent serious disturbances in Plateau state in Nigeriaand the suspension of the Governor and the State Assembly by President Obasanjo .........88Declaration on Phase III of the Reconciliation Conference for Somalia .............................89Declaration on welcoming the decision of the UN Security Council on 21 May 2004 toestablish a UN peace-keeping mission in Burundi (ONUB) and renewing the Union'scall for intensified efforts to ensure a successful completion of the transitionprocess in Burundi................................................................................................................90Declaration on the Lupane by-elections in Zimbabwe.........................................................91Declaration to welcome the signing in Naivasha of the last three protocols leading toa framework peace agreement on Sudan..............................................................................91Declaration on the situation in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo ......................92Declaration on the loss of life in San Pedro Sula prison in Honduras .................................93Declaration on the Presidential Elections in the Dominican Republic ................................93Declaration on the "reparo" process in Venezuela...............................................................94Declaration on the Malawi presidential and parliamentary elections ..................................94Declaration on Equatorial Guinea ........................................................................................95Declaration on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism ...........................96Declaration concerning progress in Tajikistan towards a moratorium on thedeath penalty ........................................................................................................................97Declaration on closure of Tribune newpaper, Zimbabwe....................................................97

European Economic and Social Committee

Plenary Assembly of 2 and 3 June 2004 ..............................................................................99

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ACTIVITIES OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

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PRESIDENCY8

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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 15/04 Reminder of the new rules in force since 1 June 2003 on visitors (nine or more) inviteddirectly by Members

No 16/04 May 200 part-session in Strasbourg

No 17/04 General information about the European Parliament's restaurant services

No 18/04 Supplies of paper for fax machines and priters

No 20/04 Dates for the hearings of the future Commissioners

No 21/04 Sundry items of office equipment made available to Members

No 22/04 European Parliament restaurant facilities and Staff ShopOpening hours and services fro 10 May to 2 July and during summer 2004

No 23/04 Rules governing the use by Members and political groups of office space inthe European Parliament's information offices

No 24/04 Quality of food at receptions supplied by outside cateres

No 25/04 Constituent part-session in July 2004

No 26/04 Payment of travel and subsistence allowances by the Members' Cash Office

No 27/04 Access to the Library in Brussels

No 28/04 Construction site in Brussels

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

REPLACEMENT OF A POLISH MEMBEROF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

By letter of 5 May 2004, the Polish authorities informed Parliament of the appointment of

Mr Zbyszek ZABOROWSKI

to replace Mr Ryszard KALISZ (PSE), who had been appointed a minister in the Polish Government.

At its sitting of 5 May 2004, Parliament took note of the end of Mr KALISZ’s mandate with effect from 2May 2004 and the beginning of Mr ZABOROWSKI’s mandate with effect from 4 May 2004.

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END OF THE TERM OF OFFICE OF A MALTESE MEMBER

By decision of the Council of Ministers of the European Union of 7 May 2004,

Mr. Josef BONNICI (MT/PPE-DE)

has been appointed a member of the Court of Auditors of the European Communities.

As this office is incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament, Mr BONNICI’s mandateended on 7 May 2004.

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RESIGNATION OF A BELGIAN MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

By letter of 28 June 2004,

Jacqueline ROUSSEAUX (BE-ELDR)

informed the President that she had been elected to the Brussels Parliament and was resigning as a Memberof the European Parliament.

Consequently her membership of the European Parliament ended with effect from 29 June 2004.


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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE MEMBERSOF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTED IN IRELAND

By letter of 15 June 2004, the President received official notification of the 13 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Ireland.

The following Members were elected1

Liam AYLWARD Simon COVENEY Brian CROWLEY Proinsias DE ROSSA Avril DOYLE Marian HARKIN Jim HIGGINS Mary Lou McDONALD Mairead McGUINNESS Gay MITCHELL Seán Ó NEACHTAIN Eoin RYAN Kathy SINNOTT

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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE MEMBERSOF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTED IN MALTA

By letter of 16 June 2004, the President received official notification of the 5 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Malta.


John ATTARD-MONTALTOSimon BUSUTTILDavid CASALouis GRECHJoseph MUSCAT

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1 Underlining indicates that the Member has been re-elected.


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OFFICIL NOTIFICATION OF THE MEMEBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTED INSWEDEN

By letter of 18 June 2004, the President received official notification of the 19 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Sweden.

The Following Members were elected1

1 Underlining indicates that the Member has been re-elected

ANDERSSON Jan CARLSHAMRE Maria CEDERSCHIÖLD Charlotte EK Lena FJELLNER Christofer GOUDIN Hélène HEDH Anna HEDKVIST PETERSEN Ewa HÖKMARK Gunnar

IBRISAGIC Anna LUNDGREN Nils MALMSTRÖM Cecilia SCHLYTER Carl SEGELSTRÖM Inger SJÖSTEDT Jonas SVENSSON Eva-Britt WESTLUND Åsa WIJKMAN Anders WOHLIN Lars

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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN ESTONIA

By letter of 21 June 2004, the President received official notification of the 6 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Estonia.


ILVES Toomas Hendrik KELAM Tunne-Väldo MIKKO Marianne OVIIR Siiri PADAR Ivari SAVI Toomas

C O R R I G E N D U M

By letter of 1 July 2004, the Competent Authorities of Estonia notified the European Parliament of thereplacement of Mr Ivari PADARI by:

Mr Andres TARAND

In view of this change, the list of Members elected in Estonia is as follows:1

Toomas Hendrik ILVESTunne-Väldo KELAMMarianne MIKKOSiiri OVIIRToomas SAVIAndres TARAND

1 Underlining indicates that the member has been re-elected


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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTD IN LITHUANIA

By letter of 22 June 2004, the President received official notification of the 13 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Lithuania.



ANDRIKIENĖ Laima Liucija BIRUTIS �arūnas BUDREIKAITĖ Danutė DEGUTIS Arūnas DIČKUTĖ Jolanta DID�IOKAS Gintaras GENTVILAS Eugenijus

JUKNEVIČIENĖ Ona LANDSBERGIS Vytautas PALECKIS Justas Vincas PAVILIONIS Rolandas SAKALAS Aloyzas STARKEVIČIŪTĖ Margarita

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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN THE NETHERLANDS

By letter of 23 June 2004, the President received official notification of the 27 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in the Netherlands.


1 Underlining indicates that the Member has been -re-emected

BELDER Bastiaan van den BERG Margrietus J. BERMAN Thijs BLOKLAND Johannes (Hans) BOZKURT Emine van BUITENEN Paul K.T.J. BUITENWEG Kathalijne Maria van den BURG Ieke CORBEY Dorette DOORN Bert EURLINGS Camiel de GROEN Els HENNIS-PLASSCHAERT Jeanine IN'T VELD Sophia Helena

LAGENDIJK Joost LIOTARD Kartika MAAT Albert Jan MAATEN Jules MANDERS Toine MARTENS Maria MASTENBROEK Edith MEIJER Erik MULDER Jan van NISTELROOIJ Lambert OOMEN-RUIJTEN Ria G.H.C. WIERSMA Jan MarinusWORTMANN-KOOL Corien

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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT INDENMARK

By letter of 24 June 2004, the President received official notification of the 14 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Danmark.


AUKEN Margrete BONDE Jens-Peter BUSK Niels CAMRE Mogens N.J. CHRISTENSEN Ole JENSEN Anne Elisabet JØRGENSEN Dan KRARUP Ole KRISTENSEN Henrik Dam RASMUSSEN Poul Nyrup RIIS-JØRGENSEN Karin SAMUELSEN Anders SEEBERG Gitte THOMSEN Britta

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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN POLAND

By letter of 25 June 2004, the President received official notification of the 54 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Poland.


1 Undelining indicates that the Member has been re-elected

ADWENT FilipBIELAN Adam JerzyBUZEK JerzyCHMIELEWSKI Zdzisław KazimierzCHRUSZCZ SylwesterCZARNECKI MarekCZARNECKI RyszardFOTYGA Anna ElżbietaGEREMEK BronisławGERINGER DE OEDENBERG LidiaGIEREK AdamGIERTYCH Maciej MarianGOLIK BogdanGRABOWSKA GenowefaGRABOWSKI Dariusz MaciejHANDZLIK Małgorzata MariaJAŁOWIECKI StanisławJANOWSKI Mieczysław EdmundKACZMAREK Filip AndrzejKAMIŃSKI Michał TomaszKLICH Bogdan AdamKRUPA UrszulaKUC Wiesław StefanKUDRYCKA BarbaraKUŁAKOWSKI Jan JerzyKUŻMIUK Zbigniew KrzysztofLEWANDOWSKI JanuszLIBERADZKI Bogusław MarianLIBICKI MarcinMASIEL Jan TadeuszOLBRYCHT Jan MarianONYSZKIEWICZ Janusz AdamPĘK BogdanPINIOR JózefPIOTROWSKI Mirosław Mariusz

PISKORSKI Pawel BartlomiejPODKAŃSKI Zdzisław ZbigniewPROTASIEWICZ JacekROGALSKI BogusławROSATI Dariusz KajetanROSZKOWSKI WojciechRUTOWICZ Leopold JózefSARYUSZ-WOLSKI Jacek EmilSIEKIERSKI Czesław AdamSIWIEC Marek MaciejSONIK Bogusław AndrzejSTANISZEWSKA GrażynaSZEJNA Andrzej JanSZYMAŃSKI KonradTOMCZAK WitoldWIERZEJSKI WojciechWOJCIECHOWSKI Janusz CzesławZALESKI ZbigniewZWIEFKA Tadeusz Antoni


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OFFICIAL NOMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN AUSTRIA

By letter of 30 June 2004, the President received official notification of the 18 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Austria.


BERGER MariaBÖSCH HerbertETTL HaraldKARAS OthmarLEICHTFRIED JörgLICHTENBERGER EvelinMARTIN Hans-PeterMÖLZER AndreasPRETS ChristaRACK ReinhardRESETARITS KarinRÜBIG PaulSCHEELE KarinSCHIERHUBER AgnesSEEBER RichardSTENZEL UrsulaSWOBODA Johannes (Hannes)VOGGENHUBER Johannes

1 Undelining indicates that has bee re-elected


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OFFICIAL NOMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN SPAIN

By letter of 2 July 2004, the President received official notification of the 54 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Spain.



AYALA SENDER InésAYUSO GONZÁLEZ María del PilarBADÍA i CUTXET MaríaBARÓN CRESPO EnriqueBORRELL FONTELLES JoséCALABUIG RULL JoanCARNERO GONZÁLEZ Carlosdel CASTILLO VERA PilarCERCAS AlejandroDÍAZ DE MERA GARCÍA CONSUEGRA

AugustínDÍEZ GONZÁLEZ Rosa M.DÜHRKOP DÜHRKOP BárbaraFERNÁNDEZ MARTÍN FernandoFRAGA ESTÉVEZ CarmenGALEOTE QUECEDO GerardoGARCÍA-MARGALLO Y MARFIL

José ManuelGARCÍA PÉREZ IratxeGARRIGA POLLEDO Salvadorde GRANDES PASCUAL LuisGUARDANS CAMBÓ IgnasiGUTIÉRREZ-CORTINES CristinaHAMMERSTEIN MINTZ DavidHERRANZ GARCÍA María EstherHERRERO-TEJEDOR ALGAR

Luis FranciscoITURGAIZ ANGULO Carlos JoséJOAN i MARÍ BernatLÓPEZ-ISTÚRIZ WHITE Antonio

MARTÍNEZ MARTÍNEZ Miguel AngelMASIP HIDALGO AntonioMATO ADROVER AnaMAYOR OREJA Jaime MaríaMEDINA ORTEGA ManuelMÉNDEZ DE VIGO ÍñigoMENÉNDEZ del VALLE EmilioMEYER PLEITE WillyMIGUÉLEZ RAMOS RosaMILLÁN MON Francisco JoséMONTORO ROMERO Cristóbal RicardoMORENO SÁNCHEZ JavierOBIOLS i GERMÀ RaimonORTUONDO LARREA JosuPLEGUEZUELOS AGUILAR FranciscaPOMÉS RUIZ José JavierRIERA MADURELL TeresaROMEVA RUEDA RaũlRUDI UBEDA Luisa FernandaM. SALAFRANCA SÁNCHEZ-NEYRA

José IgnacioSALINAS GARCÍA María IsabelSÁNCHEZ PRESEDO AntolínSORNOSA MARTÍNEZ MaríaVALENCIANO MARTÍNEZ-OROZCO

María ElenaVARELA SUANZES-CARPEGNA DanielVIDAL-QUADRAS ROCA Alejo

YAÑEZ-BARNUEVO GARCÍA Luis


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OFFICIAL NOMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN LATVIA

By letter of 6 July 2004, the President received official notification of the 9 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Latvia.


ANDREJEVS GeorgsDOMBROVSKIS ValdisKRASTS GuntarsKRISTOVSKIS Ģirts ValdisKU�ĶIS AldisPĪKS RihardsVAIDERE Inese�DANOKA TatjanaZĪLE Roberts



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OFFICIAL NOMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN PORTUGAL

By letter of 7 July 2004, the President received official notification of the 24 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Portugal.



ASSIS FranciscoCAPOULAS SANTOS LuisCASACA PauloCOELHO CarlosCORREIA FaustoCOSTA Antóniode DEUS PINHEIRO JoãoESTEVES AssunçãoESTRELA EditeFERREIRA ElisaFIGUEIREDO IldaFREITAS Duarte

GOMES AnaGRAÇA MOURA VascoJARDIM FERNANDES EmanuelMADEIRA JamilaMARQUES SérgioPORTAS MiguelQUEIRÓ LuísRIBEIRO SérgioRIBEIRO E CASTRO Josédos SANTOS Manuel AntónioSILVA PENEDA José AlbinoSOUSA PINTO Sérgio


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OFFICIAL NOMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN FINLAND

By letter of 22 June 2004, the President received official notification of the 14 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Finland.


HASSI Satu MaijastiinaITÄLÄ VilleJÄÄTTEENMÄKI AnneliKAUPPI Piia-NooraKORHOLA Eija-Riitta AnneliLAX HenrikLEHTINEN Lasse AnteroMYLLER RiittaPAASILINNA ReinoSEPPÄNEN Esko OlaviSTUBB AlexanderTAKKULA HannuVÄYRYNEN PaavoVIRRANKOSKI Kyösti Tapio



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OFFICIAL NOMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN GREECE

The President received official notification of the 24 Members of the European Parliament elected in Greece.



M. ARNAOUTAKIS StavrosMme BATZELI KaterinaM. BEGLITIS PanagiotisM. DIMITRAKOPOULOS GiorgosM. GLAVAKIS IoannisM. HATZIDAKIS KonstantinosM. KARATZAFERIS GeorgiosMme KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU RodiM. LAMBRINIDIS StavrosMme MANOLAKOU DiamantoMme MATSOUKA Maria (Mairi)M. MAVROMMATIS Emmanouil

M. PAFILIS AthanasiosMme PANAGIOTOPOULOU-KASSIOTOU MariaM. PAPADIMOULIS DimitriosM. PAPASTAMKOS GeorgiosM. SAMARAS AntonisM. SIFUNAKIS NikolaosM. TOUSSAS GeorgiosM. TRAKATELLIS AntoniosMme TZAMBAZI EvangeliaM. VAKALIS NikolaosM. VARVITSIOTIS IoannisMme XENOGIANNAKOPOULOU Marilisa


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OFFICIAL NOMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN HUNGARY

By letter of 5 July 2004, the President received official notification of the 24 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Hungary.



BARSINÉ PATAKY EtelkaBECSEY ZsoltDEMSZKY GáborDOBOLYI AlexandraFAZAKAS SzabolcsGÁL KingaGLATTFELDER BélaGURMAI ZitaGYÜRK AndrásHARANGOZÓ GáborHEGYI GyulaHERCZOG Edit

JÁRÓKA LíviaKÓSÁNÉ KOVÁCS MagdaLÉVAI KatalinOLAJOS PéterŐRY CsabaPÁLFI IstvánSCHMITT PálSCHÖPFLIN GyörgySURJÁN LászlóSZÁJER JózsefSZENT-IVÁNYI IstvánTABAJDI Csaba Sándor


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OFFICIAL NOMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN SLOVENIA

By letter of 5 July 2004, the President received official notification of the 7 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Slovenia.


M. BREJC MihaelMme DRČAR MURKO MojcaMme JORDAN CIZELJ RomanaM. KACIN JelkoMme NOVAK LjudmilaM. PAHOR BorutM. PETERLE Alojz



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OFFICIAL NOMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN FRANCE

By letter of 8 July 2004, the President received official notification of the 78 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in France.



ARIF KaderAUBERT Marie-HélèneBACHELOT RoselyneBEAUPUY Jean MarieBENNAHMIAS Jean-LucBERÈS PervencheBONO GuyBOURLANGES Jean-LouisBOURZAI BernadetteCARLOTTI Marie-ArletteCASTEX FrançoiseCAVADA Jean-MarieCORNILLET ThierryCOTTIGNY Jean LouisCOÛTEAUX Paul MarieDAUL JosephDE SARNEZ MarielleDESCAMPS Marie-HélèneDÉSIR HarlemDE VEYRAC ChristineDOUAY BrigitteFERREIRA AnneFLAUTRE HélèneFONTAINE NicoleFOURTOU Janelly

FRUTEAU Jean-ClaudeGAUBERT PatrickGAUZES Jean-PaulGIBAULT ClaireGOLLNISCH BrunoGRIESBECK NatalieGROSSETÊTE FrançoiseGUELLEC AmbroiseGUY-QUINT CatherineHAMON BenoîtHAZAN AdelineHENIN JackyHORTEFEUX BriceISLER BÉGUIN Marie AnneLAIGNEL AndréLAMASSOURE AlainLANG CarlLAPERROUZE AnneLE FOLL StéphaneLEHIDEUX BernardLE PEN Jean-MarieLE PEN MarineLIENEMANN Marie-NoëlleLIPIETZ AlainLOUIS Patrick


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MARTINEZ Jean-ClaudeMATHIEU VéroniqueMORILLON PhilippeMOSCOVICI PierreNAVARRO RobertONESTA GérardPATRIE BéatricePEILLON Vincent Benoît CamillePOIGNANT BernardREYNAUD Marie-LineROCARD MichelROURE MartineSAÏFI TokiaSAVARY Gilles

SCHAPIRA Pierre Lionel GeorgesSCHENARDI LydiaSIMONOT ChantalSUDRE MargieTOUBON JacquesTRAUTMANN CatherineVATANEN AriVAUGRENARD YannickVERGES PaulVERGNAUD Bernadettede VILLIERS PhilippeVLASTO DominiqueWEBER HenriWURTZ Francis


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OFFICIAL NOMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY

By letter of 12 July 2004, the President received official notification of the 99 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in the Federal Republic of Germany.



BEER AngelikaBEREND RolfBÖGE ReimerBREYER HiltrudBRIE AndréBROK ElmarBULLMANN Hans UdoCASPARY DanielCHATZIMARKAKIS GeorgiosCOHN-BENDIT Daniel MarcCRAMER MichaelDESS AlbertDUIN GarreltEHLER Jan ChristianFERBER MarkusFLORENZ Karl-HeinzFRIEDRICH IngoGAHLER MichaelGEBHARDT EvelyneGLANTE NorbertGOEPEL LutzGOMOLKA AlfredGRAEFE zu BARINGDORF Friedrich-WilhelmGRÄSSLE IngeborgGRÖNER Lissy

HÄNSCH KlausHARMS RebeccaHAUG Jutta D.HIERONYMI RuthHOPPENSTEDT Karsten FriedrichHORACEK MilanJARZEMBOWSKI GeorgJEGGLE ElisabethJÖNS KarinKALLENBACH GiselaKAUFMANN Sylvia-YvonneKINDERMANN HeinzKLAMT EwaKLASS ChristaKLINZ WolfKOCH Dieter-LebrechtKOCH-MEHRIN SilvanaKONRAD Christoph WernerKRAHMER HolgerKREHL Constanze AngelaKREISSL-DÖRFLER WolfgangKUHNE HelmutLAMBSDORFF GRAF AlexanderLANGEN WernerLASCHET Armin


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LAUK Kurt JoachimLECHNER KurtLEHNE Klaus-HeinerLEINEN JoLIESE PeterMANN ErikaMANN ThomasMARKOV HelmuthMAYER Hans-PeterNASSAUER HartmutNIEBLER AngelikaÖGER VuralÖZDEMIR CemPACK DorisPFLÜGER TobiasPICKART ALVARO AlexanderPIECYK Wilhelm ErnstPIEPER MarkusPOETTERING Hans-GertPOSSELT BerndQUISTHOUDT-ROWOHL GodelieveRADWAN AlexanderRAPKAY BernhardREUL Herbert OttoROTH-BEHRENDT Dagmar

ROTHE MechtildRÜHLE HeideSCHMIDT FrithjofSCHMITT IngoSCHNELLHARDT HorstSCHRÖDER JürgenSCHROEDTER ElisabethSCHULZ MartinSCHUTH WillemSCHWAB AndreasSOMMER RenateSTOCKMANN UlrichTRÜPEL HelgaUCA FeleknasULMER ThomasWAGENKNECHT-NIEMEYER SarahWALTER RalfWEBER ManfredWEILER BarbaraWEISGERBER AnjaWIELAND Rainervon WOGAU KarlWUERMELING JoachimZIMMER Gabriele


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OFFICIAL NOMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN CYPRUS

By letter of 9 July 2004, the President received official notification of the 6 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Cyprus.


ADAMOU AdamosDEMETRIOU PanayiotisKASOULIDES IoannisMATSAKIS MariosMATSIS YiannakisRIANTAFYLLIDES Kyriacos



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OFFICIAL NOMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN BELGIUM

By letter of 9 July 2004, the President received official notification of the 24 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Belgium.



BELET IvoBREPOELS FrederikaCLAEYS PhilipDAERDEN MichelDE GUCHT KarelDEHAENE Jean-LucDE KEYSER VéroniqueDEPREZ GérardDE VITS MiaDILLEN KoenraadDI RUPO ElioDUQUESNE Antoine

EL KHADRAOUI SaïdGROSCH MathieuHUTCHINSON AlainJONCKHEER PierreLANGENDRIES RaymondNEYTS-UYTTEBROECK AnnemieRIES FrédériqueSTAES BartSTERCKX DirkTHYSSEN MarianneVANHECKE FrankVAN LANCKER Anne


Bulletin 20.07.2004 - EN - PE 344.004

OFFICIAL NOMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

By letter of 14 July 2004, the President received official notification of the 78 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in the United Kingdom.



ALLISTER JimASHWORTH Richard JamesATKINS RobertATTWOOLL ElspethBATTEN Gerard JosephBEAZLEY Christopher J.P.BLOOM Godfrey WilliamBOOTH Graham H.BOWIS JohnBRADBOURN Philip CharlesBUSHILL-MATTHEWS PhilipCALLANAN MartinCASHMAN MichaelCHICHESTER Giles BryanCLARK Derek RonaldCORBETT RichardDAVIES Chrisde BRUN BairbreDEVA NirjDOVER DenDUFF Andrew NicholasELLES James E.M.EVANS JillianEVANS JonathanEVANS Robert J.E.

FARAGE Nigel PaulFORD GlynGILL NeenaHALL Fiona JaneHANNAN Daniel J.HARBOUR MalcolmHEATON-HARRIS ChristopherHELMER RogerHONEYBALL MaryHOWITT RichardHUDGHTON Ian StewartHUGHES StephenHUHNE ChristopherJACKSON Caroline F.KARIM Sajjad HaiderKILROY-SILK RobertKINNOCK GlenysKIRKHOPE TimothyKNAPMAN Roger MauriceLAMBERT Jean DeniseLUCAS CarolineLUDFORD Baroness SarahLYNNE ElizabethMcAVAN LindaMcCARTHY Arlene


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Baroness Emma HarrietPARISH NeilPURVIS JohnSKINNER Peter WilliamSMITH Alyn Edward

STEVENSON StruanSTIHLER CatherineSTURDY Robert WilliamSUMBERG DavidDr. TANNOCK CharlesTITFORD Jeffrey WilliamTITLEY GaryVAN ORDEN GeoffreyVILLIERS TheresaWALLIS DianaWATSON Graham R.WHITEHEAD PhillipWHITTAKER JohnWISE Thomas HaroldWYNN Terence


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OFFICIAL NOMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN CZECH REPUBLIC

By letter of 14 July 2004, the President received official notification of the 24 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Czech Republic.



BOBO�ÍKOVÁ JanaBŘEZINA JanCABRNOCH MilanDUCHOŇ PetrFAJMON HynekFALBR RichardFLASAROVÁ VěraHYBÁ�KOVÁ JanaKOHLÍČEK JaromírMA�TÁLKA JiříOUZKÝ MiroslavRANSDORF Miloslav

REMEK VladimirROITHOVÁ ZuzanaROUČEK Libor�KOTTOVÁ NinaSTREJČEK IvoSTROS FranzVLASÁK OldřichZAHRADIL JanZATLOUKAL Tomá��ELEZNÝ VladimírZIELENIEC JosefZVĔŘINA Jaroslav


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OFFICIAL NOMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTELECTED IN SLOVAKIA

By letter of 23 June 2004, the President received official notification of the 14 Members of the EuropeanParliament elected in Slovakia.


BACO PeterBAUER EditBELOHORSKÁ IrenaBEŇOVÁ MonikaDUKA-ZÓLYOMI ÁrpádGAĽA MilanHUDACKÝ JánKOTEREC Milo�KOZLÍK SergejMAŇKA VladimírMIKOLÁ�IK MiroslavPLE�TINSKÁ Zita�ŤASTNÝ PeterZÁBORSKÁ Anna


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WRITTEN QUESTIONS Situation at 22.06.2004

Author Subject No

Helmuth Markov VAT levy on EU aid P-1199/04

Charles Tannock The progress in Ukraine being recognised by theEU as having Market Economy Status (MES)

P-1200/04

Roberta Angelilli Municipality of Rome - failure to comply withCommission Decision 2000/628/EC in relation toState aid granted to ACCL

P-1201/04

Françoise Grossetête Definitions of waste and waste management andtreatment methods

P-1202/04

Gianfranco Dell'Alba Suspected irregularities in the management ofEuropean Development Fund (EDF) resources forProject 8.ACP.PNG.003

P-1203/04

Charles Tannock The progress in Ukraine being recognised by theEU as having Market Economy Status (MES)

E-1204/04

Christopher Huhne Beekeeping E-1205/04

Avril Doyle Waste management E-1206/04

Claude Moraes Human rights in the Maldives E-1207/04

Claude Moraes Readmission agreements E-1208/04

Roberta Angelilli Erroneous exclusion by the Commission of the stateaid assigned to the ACCL [Central Dairy] in Rome

E-1209/04

Maria Martens Nuisance caused by colonies of rooks E-1210/04

Erik Meijer Construction of a large monitoring station with 22dish antennae to intercept internationalcommunications on the north coast of theNetherlands near the village of Zoutkamp

E-1211/04

Erik Meijer Use by the Netherlands of interceptedcommunications for international trade in data andviolation of national and European rules

E-1212/04

Erik Meijer Fire hazard due to abandonment of compulsoryperiodic inspections of the safety of domesticenergy connections on account of liberalisation

E-1213/04

Christa Prets Croatia's application for accession to the EuropeanUnion

E-1214/04

Proinsias De Rossa Citizenship rights in Latvia E-1215/04


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Roger Helmer NGO funding P-1216/04

Marco Cappato Compatibility between the Urbani law-decree andEU legislation

P-1217/04

Jean-Louis Bernié Nitrates P-1218/04

Robert Evans Cooperative movement E-1219/04

Robert Evans Czech Republic's Endowment Fund for HolocaustVictims

E-1220/04

Robert Evans Killing of street-children in Honduras E-1221/04

Robert Evans River access E-1222/04

Roger Helmer NGO and civil society funding - EuropeanConvention

E-1223/04

Koenraad Dillen Access to archives in all Member States forresearchers

E-1224/04

Erik Meijer Member State nationals employed in anotherMember State on low or no wages and subjected toviolent intimidation

E-1225/04

Vincenzo Lavarra Asbestos risk posed by the former Fibronit plant inBari

P-1226/04

Claude Moraes Cooperatives P-1227/04

Antonio Di Pietro Eternal temporary staff at the Land Agency P-1228/04

Maurizio Turco Persecution of the association 'Movimento deiFinanzieri Democratici'

E-1229/04

Maurizio Turco Persecution of the association 'Movimento deiFinanzieri Democratici'

E-1230/04

Ulpu Iivari The Commission's methods of investigation P-1231/04

Peter Skinner Social Dialogue representation for professionalfreelancers

E-1232/04

Jules Maaten Paper tax stamps E-1233/04

José Ribeiro e Castro East Timor/Australia - negotiations on the seaboundary between them

E-1234/04

José Ribeiro e Castro East Timor/Australia - negotiations on the seaboundary between them

E-1235/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Angola - the sable antelope E-1236/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Angola - European Union support for the generalelection

E-1237/04


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Seán Ó Neachtain Provision of Irish language classes in the EuropeanSchool(s) in Luxembourg

P-1238/04

Luigi Vinci Inclusion of Kongra-Gel on the list of associationsconsidered to be terrorist organisations

P-1239/04

Ieke van den Burg Review of the Netherlands law on working hours P-1240/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Mozambique - trafficking in human beings and/orhuman organs

E-1241/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Mozambique - trafficking in human beings and/orhuman organs

E-1242/04

Didier Rod Regulation (EC) No 1804/1999: homeopathic andphytotherapeutic medicinal products

P-1243/04

Kathalijne Buitenweg General ban on the import of sealskins P-1244/04

Christopher Huhne Working hours E-1245/04

Christopher Huhne Foreign direct investment E-1246/04

Christopher Huhne Foreign direct investment and employment E-1247/04

Christopher Huhne Foreign direct investment and pay E-1248/04

Christopher Huhne Foreign direct investment by sector E-1249/04

Christopher Huhne Payments record E-1250/04

Christopher Huhne Pension payments E-1251/04

Christopher Huhne Impact of plant health measures on imports E-1252/04

Christopher Huhne Public holidays E-1253/04

Christopher Huhne Recycling E-1254/04

Christopher Huhne Trade elasticities E-1255/04

Glenys Kinnock Caribbean rum E-1256/04

Marie Isler Béguin Principle of environmental interference E-1257/04

Marie Isler Béguin Conditionality of the ratification of the KyotoProtocol in Agreements between the EU and thirdcountries

E-1258/04

Alexander de Roo Failure to prosecute environmental offences by JRCPetten

E-1259/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Software patents E-1260/04

John Bowis Human rights in Uzbekistan P-1261/04

Christoph Konrad Cross-border VAT fraud E-1262/04


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Christopher Huhne Arms exports as a share of the total of eachMember State

E-1263/04

Christopher Huhne Arms exports E-1264/04

John Bowis Training standards and mutual recognition inAccession States

E-1265/04

John Bowis Protection of fish in the Acheloos river, Greece E-1266/04

John Bowis Tooth-bleaching products for dentists E-1267/04

Glyn Ford Migrants' remittances E-1268/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Mozambique - support for the judicial system, witha view to combating organised crime in the sphereof trafficking in persons and/or human organs

E-1269/04

Sérgio Sousa Pinto Building of the Sabor dam E-1270/04

Robert Goodwill Synchronous interconnection of EU/Russiaelectricity grids

P-1271/04

Rosa Miguélez Ramos Crude oil slick on the Galician coast on 4 April2004

P-1272/04

Patricia McKenna Inadequate environmental impact assessments inurban development in Ireland

P-1273/04

Patricia McKenna Recognition of Irish as an official language of theEU

E-1274/04

Rosa Miguélez Ramos Source of the recent oil slick on the Galician coast E-1275/04

David Bowe UK Government's failure to implement theInsolvency Directive

P-1276/04

Alexander de Roo The situation of Lake Pamvotis (Ioannina, north-west Greece)

E-1277/04

David Bowe Application of the Posted Workers Directive96/71/EC in the United Kingdom

E-1278/04

Franz Turchi Measures protecting the production of chestnuts E-1279/04

Philip Claeys Pre-donor conference for Cyprus E-1280/04

Manuel dos Santos Compensation to the Member States for tax losses E-1281/04

Christopher Huhne EU directive on insurance mediation P-1282/04

Paul Rübig Implementation of Directive 97/55/EC E-1283/04

Cristiana Muscardini Equivalence/equipollence of qualifications E-1284/04

Mario Borghezio Hostages in Iraq E-1285/04


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Glenys Kinnock Implementation of the Urban Waste WaterTreatment Directive in Spain

E-1286/04

Glenys Kinnock Economic Partnership Agreements E-1287/04

Philip Claeys Recognition of the Armenian genocide by Turkey E-1288/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Drug trafficking and terrorist networks E-1289/04

Nirj Deva War in northern Uganda E-1290/04

Nirj Deva War in northern Uganda E-1291/04

Paulo Casaca Deficit - proceedings against Portugal P-1292/04

Nirj Deva Human rights in China P-1293/04

Nelly Maes Bulgaria and the Civil Society Developmentproject/BG 0104.03

P-1294/04

Christopher Huhne Care homes E-1295/04

Antonio Di Pietro Construction of a power station at Valle del Biferno E-1296/04

Philip Claeys Limitations of the study 'Migration trends in anenlarged Europe'

E-1297/04

Nelly Maes Burundi E-1298/04

Doris Pack Interregional linking of the trans-Europeantransport network (rail) Belgium - Luxembourg -France - Germany

E-1299/04

Roberta Angelilli Judicial cooperation on extradition E-1300/04

Antonio Di Pietro and GiorgioCalò

Discriminatory treatment of Community researchstudents by the Max Planck Society

E-1301/04

Giorgio Calò and Antonio DiPietro

Italian cross-border workers in the Principality ofMonaco

E-1302/04

Erik Meijer Publicly clarifying responsibility for Phare projectsin Bulgaria and measures to prevent unnecessarydelays or cancellations

E-1303/04

Erik Meijer European measures to discourage the resumption ofmassive seal culling in Canada by introducing atotal import ban instead of measures taken byindividual Member States

E-1304/04

Erik Meijer Numerical importance of Catalan as a first languageand recognition of its equal status as an EU officiallanguage

E-1305/04

Erik Meijer Europe's failure to protect virtually extinct eels andelvers from further fishing

E-1306/04


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Matti Wuori EU support for indigenous peoples P-1307/04

Robert Goebbels The future of the Paul Finet Foundation E-1308/04

Roberta Angelilli Intervention by the International Court of Justiceand the European Court of Human Rights in therequest for the extradition of the convicted criminalAchille Lollo

E-1309/04

Roberta Angelilli Review of the Stability and Growth Pact E-1310/04

Roberta Angelilli Funding for rural tourism E-1311/04

Roberta Angelilli Funding for sports activities E-1312/04

Roberta Angelilli Interpretation of Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No2792/1999 as amended by Regulation (EC) No2369/2002

E-1313/04

Koenraad Dillen The Commission's humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe E-1314/04

Claude Moraes Human rights abuses against yoga movement MISA E-1315/04

Roberta Angelilli Refusal to grant the extradition of the convictedcriminal Cesare Battisti

E-1316/04

Roberta Angelilli Stability Pact: infringement proceedings process E-1317/04

Alexander de Roo Spotter planes for blue fin tuna operating fromLibya in the banned period

E-1318/04

Claude Moraes Expulsion of members of the PMOI E-1319/04

Graham Watson Gibraltar E-1320/04

Robert Goebbels Checks at the border between France andLuxembourg

E-1321/04

Theresa Villiers Internet service providers E-1322/04

John Bowis and Ria Oomen-Ruijten

Implementation of worker safety directives andprotection of health-care workers and their patients

E-1323/04

Marie-Thérèse Hermange Implementation of Directive 92/85/EEC on womenwho are pregnant, have recently given birth or arebreastfeeding

E-1324/04

Erik Meijer Systematic use of Structural and Cohesion Funds inthe new Member States to overcome as quickly aspossible the disadvantages suffered by the largeRoma population

E-1325/04

Erik Meijer Continuing extreme restrictions on the freedom ofthe Israeli citizen Mordechai Vanunu andpossibilities of restoring his freedom in Europe

E-1326/04


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Wolfgang Ilgenfritz Real estate tax in Hungary E-1327/04

Stavros Xarchakos Violation of property rights E-1328/04

Brice Hortefeux Harmonisation of tobacco taxes E-1329/04

Marco Cappato Preparatory meetings prior to the World Summit onthe Information Society in Tunisia

E-1330/04

Marco Cappato Preparatory meetings prior to the World Summit onthe Information Society in Tunisia

E-1331/04

Roberto Bigliardo Counterfeiting of the European Communitytrademark (EC)

E-1332/04

Marie-Hélène Descamps Managing workplace health and safety conditionsduring the assembly and dismantling of fairs andexhibitions

P-1333/04

Mario Mauro Procedure for appointing the Director of theEuropean Training Foundation

E-1334/04

Mario Mauro Procedure for appointing the Director of theEuropean Training Foundation

E-1335/04

Camilo Nogueira Román President Arafat's request for an international forceto intervene between Palestine and Israel

E-1336/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Fifteen more people (including a nine-month-oldbaby) drowned off the coast of Fuerteventura in theCanary Islands

E-1337/04

Camilo Nogueira Román World peace and Israeli attacks on the Palestinianpeople. Mere expressions of regret on the part ofthe EU and the latter's subordination to the USPresident's serious, irresponsible attitude

E-1338/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Effects of cohesion policy on the EU's economy asa whole

E-1339/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Female employment and the Lisbon objectives E-1340/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Financial resources per EU inhabitant which will beallocated to the Structural Funds and the CohesionFund during the enlarged EU's 2007-2013programming period

E-1341/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Comparative results of the implementation of theCohesion Fund: the case of Ireland

E-1342/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Actual per capita budget to be implemented in theObjective 1 regions following enlargement of theEU to include a further 12 countries

E-1343/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Productivity gains in the cohesion States E-1344/04


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Peter Pex Activities of EMSA P-1345/04

Cristiana Muscardini Agricultural products from acceding countries andfood security

E-1346/04

Ilda Figueiredo Subsidies for the Panasqueira Mines E-1347/04

Willi Görlach Subsidies for greyhound racing P-1348/04

Bart Staes Investigation into protection of the ink cartridgemarket

P-1349/04

Luís Queiró Javier Solana's statements to journalists at theGeneral Affairs Council in Tullamore

P-1350/04

Nelly Maes Kongra-Gel on the list of terrorist organisations E-1351/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Attempt by Ariel Sharon to alter the pre-1967Palestine-Israel borders, culpably abetted by the USPresident and in opposition to the Road Map

E-1352/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Privatisation of military forces by the US and UK:an army of 20 000 soldiers recruited by privatecompanies is fighting in the Iraq war

E-1353/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Killing of Abdelaziz Rantisi by the Israeli army: anappalling act of state terrorism undermining thepeace process

E-1354/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Implementation of the Cohesion Fund in the less-developed areas of the beneficiary countries

E-1355/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Member States and definition of ports and places ofrefuge

E-1356/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Inquiry into the long-term environmental, economicand social impact of the 'Prestige' disaster

E-1357/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Frequent disagreements between Commission andCouncil on measures to improve safety at sea

E-1358/04

Camilo Nogueira Román 20 000 tonnes of fuel oil still on the surface of thesea or under it: further grave pollution must beavoided

E-1359/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Full compensation for the 'Prestige' victims E-1360/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Community employment policy and the conjunctionof low per capita income and high unemploymentin Objective 1 regions such as Galicia

E-1361/04

Camilo Nogueira Román Emigration of graduates and professionals E-1362/04

Ulla Sandbæk Saami indigenous rights P-1363/04


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Juan Ferrández Lezaun Evaluation of the Ebro river transfer project E-1364/04

José García-Margallo y Marfil andCristina Gutiérrez-Cortines

Ebro transfer E-1365/04




Spanish National Hydrological Plan E-1367/04

Roberta Angelilli Funds for the growing of lavender and hops E-1368/04

Camilo Nogueira Román The International Maritime Organisation and flagsof convenience

E-1369/04

Camilo Nogueira Román EU legislation on sea transport in European waters E-1370/04

Ilda Figueiredo Seconded and seasonal workers E-1371/04

Giorgio Celli Failure to comply with the aims of the Llubí-Crestaxt watercourse project

P-1372/04

Hiltrud Breyer Support for high-temperature reactors (HTR) E-1373/04

Brice Hortefeux Successive increases in the price of steel E-1374/04

Bernard Poignant Funds earmarked for clean-up vessels E-1375/04

Jillian Evans Answer to Written Question P-0524/04 P-1376/04

Monica Frassoni EU funding of Portuguese waste incinerationcapacity in the light of EU waste policy objectives

E-1377/04



Nikolaos Chountis Equal treatment of all European Union citizens E-1379/04

Joke Swiebel Wage differentials between men and women E-1380/04

Joke Swiebel European Gender Institute E-1381/04

Joke Swiebel Domestic work E-1382/04

Joke Swiebel Implementation of EU legislation on equaltreatment of men and women

E-1383/04

Joke Swiebel Gender mainstreaming and financing programmes E-1384/04

Ilda Figueiredo Closure of applications to the Agro Programme inPortugal

E-1385/04

Ilda Figueiredo Credit line for support to farmers E-1386/04

Ilda Figueiredo Support for farmers in vulnerable areas E-1387/04


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Sérgio Ribeiro Borrowing books from libraries E-1388/04

Camilo Nogueira Román High speed rail links between Galician andPortugal, and the centre of the Union

E-1389/04

Francesco Speroni Iraq P-1390/04

Michl Ebner The Toledo-Ciudad Real-N IV motorway E-1391/04

Mario Borghezio Violation of political freedoms in Belgium:judgment against the Vlaams Blok

E-1392/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Portuguese workers - Netherlands E-1393/04

José Ribeiro e Castro EU - Mercosur relations E-1394/04

José Ribeiro e Castro New drugs E-1395/04

Joke Swiebel European Gender Institute E-1396/04

Anna Karamanou Report on Turkey's progress - reopening of Halkiseminary

P-1397/04

Maurizio Turco Detention and prosecution of a Syrian human rightsactivist

P-1398/04

Marie-Arlette Carlotti Political situation in the Dominican Republic P-1399/04

Pasqualina Napoletano Advertising broadcasts P-1400/04

Helle Thorning-Schmidt Rheumatic disorders E-1401/04

Glyn Ford North Korean railway explosion E-1402/04

Graham Watson Rules governing holiday pay E-1403/04

Benedetto Della Vedova andOlivier Dupuis

Psychiatric and judicial weapon used by theauthorities against the Italian citizen Gian PieroBuscaglia

E-1404/04

Cristiana Muscardini Delays in the granting of PDO status E-1405/04

José Ribeiro e Castro Angola - HIV/AIDs E-1406/04

David Bowe Exemptions from the Packaging and PackagingWaste Directive

E-1407/04

Giovanni Fava Gioiosa Marina (Messina) section of trunk road SS113

E-1408/04

Philip Claeys Statement by Commissioner Patten concerning areferendum on the Constitution

P-1409/04

Nikolaos Chountis Mr Verheugen's statements that he was misled overthe Cyprus issue

E-1410/04

Ward Beysen Parallel trade in medicines E-1411/04


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Graham Watson Suicide internet sites E-1412/04

Graham Watson Amendment of the Maldives Constitution E-1413/04

Koenraad Dillen Legal proceedings against a political party in aMember State

E-1414/04

Koenraad Dillen Legal proceedings against a political party in aMember State

E-1415/04

Philip Claeys Gerhard Schröder's desire to introduce theConstitution without ratification in all MemberStates

E-1416/04

Philip Claeys Muslim women exempted from having aphotograph included on their identity cards

E-1417/04

Nirj Deva Good governance, democracy and the rule of law aspre-conditions for aid effectiveness and sustainabledevelopment

E-1418/04

Gianfranco Dell'Alba and others Violation of the rule of law in Syria and arrest ofMr Aktham Naisse

E-1419/04

Nikolaos Chountis Implementation in Greece of clause 4 of Directive1999/70/EC

E-1420/04

Joan Vallvé Environmental, social and heritage impact in Ibiza E-1421/04

Karin Riis-Jørgensen EU export subsidies E-1422/04

Christopher Huhne Tetra masts E-1423/04

Graham Watson Repressive measures against Kurds in Syria E-1424/04

Paolo Bartolozzi Crisis in the high-quality knitwear (cashmere)sector

E-1425/04

Paolo Bartolozzi Fraudulent commercial transactions in tradebetween Italy and Bulgaria

E-1426/04

Ole Krarup Extension of Schengen cooperation and choice oflegal basis

P-1427/04

Torben Lund Rheumatic disorders and future EU measures P-1428/04

Heinz Kindermann Animal welfare standards in the ten new MemberStates

P-1429/04

Paul Lannoye Cogema production capacity P-1430/04

Ole Krarup Extension of Schengen cooperation and choice oflegal basis

E-1431/04

Michl Ebner Problems with the implementation of the smokingban in Italian catering establishments

E-1432/04


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Enric Morera Català Subsidies for 'Pelota-Jeu de Balle' E-1433/04

Enric Morera Català Ecological damage to the Serra Mariola (ValencianAutonomous Community)

E-1434/04


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E-1437/04

Enric Morera Català Regenerating Valencia's beaches E-1438/04

Marianne Thyssen Evaluation of Council Directive 2002/38/EC of 7May 2002 concerning e-commerce

E-1439/04

Marianne Thyssen Interpretation of European rules on the approval ofconcrete products

E-1440/04

Dorette Corbey Discharges of surplus milk into ditches and drains E-1441/04

José Ribeiro e Castro The Azores and Madeira: regular sea transport,particularly passengers

E-1442/04

Niels Busk Feta P-1443/04

Ioannis Marinos Referendums in Cyprus E-1444/04

Paul Lannoye European Living Environment Cup E-1445/04

Paul Lannoye HAARP project and Commission follow-up to theresolution adopted by Parliament in 1999

E-1446/04

Anne Van Lancker and Saïd ElKhadraoui

Media subsidy rules too bureaucratic E-1447/04

Jan Mulder Distortion of competition by CO2 allocation plans E-1448/04

Karin Riis-Jørgensen Protection against terrorism at sea E-1449/04

Olle Schmidt Directive on the electricity market and the internalmarket

P-1450/04

Johanna Boogerd-Quaak Communication of data on European commercialflight crew - PNR Agreement

P-1451/04

Bernd Lange Infringement proceedings due to failure totranspose rules giving priority to the regeneration ofwaste oil

E-1452/04

Catherine Stihler Definition of the 'proximity principle' in relation tolandfill waste disposal

E-1453/04


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Catherine Stihler Commission action on the European Parliamentwritten declaration on cat and dog fur

E-1454/04

Catherine Stihler Transportation and sale of puppies in MemberStates

E-1455/04

Glyn Ford Tetra mast emissions E-1456/04

Paul Lannoye Dangerous and polluting installations E-1457/04

Roberta Angelilli Funding to safeguard the small mountainmunicipalities in the province of Rieti

E-1458/04

Koenraad Dillen Financial aid to Northern Cyprus E-1459/04

Johanna Boogerd-Quaak Communication of data on European commercialflight crew - PNR Agreement

E-1460/04

Wilhelm Piecyk, GeorgJarzembowski and Dirk Sterckx

Financial requirements of the European MaritimeSafety Agency

E-1461/04

Roberta Angelilli Funding for the Municipality of Ancona under theCulture 2000 programme

E-1462/04

Roberta Angelilli Funding for the Municipality of Pisa under theCulture 2000 programme

E-1463/04

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Roberta Angelilli Funding for the Municipality of Prato under theCulture 2000 programme

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Roberta Angelilli Funding for the Municipality of Terni under theCulture 2000 programme

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Roberta Angelilli Funding for the Municipality of Perugia under theCulture 2000 programme

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Roberta Angelilli Funding for the Municipality of Carrara under theCulture 2000 programme

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Roberta Angelilli Funding for the Municipality of Florence under theCulture 2000 programme

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Margrietus van den Berg Liberalisation of public transport E-1474/04

Roberta Angelilli Update on use of funding from the Daphneprogramme by the municipality of Florence

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Roberta Angelilli Update on use of funding from the Daphneprogramme by the municipality of Pesaro-Urbino

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Roberta Angelilli Update on use of funding from the Daphneprogramme by the municipality of Siena

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Roberta Angelilli Funding for the Municipality of Pesaro under theCommunity's 2000 City Twinning Programme

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Roberta Angelilli Funding for the Municipality of Pistoia under theCommunity's 2000 City Twinning Programme

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Roberta Angelilli Funding for the Municipality of Prato under theLife III Programme

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Roberta Angelilli Funding for the Municipality of Florence under theLife III Programme

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Roberta Angelilli Update on use of funding from the Leonardoprogramme for the municipality of Carrara

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Roberta Angelilli Update on use of funding from the Leonardoprogramme for the municipality of Macerata

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Roberta Angelilli Update on use of funding from the Leonardoprogramme for the municipality of Perugia

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Roberta Angelilli Update on use of funding from the Leonardoprogramme for the municipality of Prato

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Roberta Angelilli Update on use of funding from the Leonardoprogramme for the municipality of Siena

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Roberta Angelilli Update on use of funding from the Leonardoprogramme for the municipality of Terni

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Roberta Angelilli Update on use of funding from the Leonardoprogramme for the municipality of Ancona

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Roberta Angelilli Update on use of funding from the Leonardoprogramme for the municipality of Pisa

E-1502/04

Paulo Casaca Refusal to provide lists of deep-sea and demersalfish species

E-1503/04

Ingo Schmitt Grants to driving schools E-1504/04

Jan Mulder Requirements in connection with payments fromthe FMD Fund in the Netherlands province ofFriesland

P-1505/04

Ilda Figueiredo End of the fisheries agreement with Morocco -Compensation for fishermen

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Ilda Figueiredo Changes to the agreements on the reform of aid inthe olive oil and cotton sectors

E-1507/04

Michl Ebner Liberalisation of the electricity market -concessions for major water transfers forhydroelectric purposes

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WRITTEN DECLARATIONS1

5/2004 341.531 Claude Moraes, Stephen Hughes,Imelda Read, Marie-Hélène Gillig andAlejandro Cercas

Outsourcing (offshoring) of European jobs to Asia,Africa and South America

04.02.2004 04.05.2004 71

6/2004 342.099 Piia-Noora Kauppi, Sarah Ludford,Johannes Swoboda and Nelly Maes

Full and equal participation of Roma in the 'expandingEurope'

09.02.2004 09.05.2004 76

7/2004 342.101 Ward Beysen Postponing the enlargement of the European Union 09.02.2004 09.05.2004 7

8/2004 342.102 Philip Claeys, Koenraad Dillen, BrunoGollnisch and Mario Borghezio

Organising a European multidisciplinary conference ondemography, the ageing of the population and theEuropean identity

09.02.2004 09.05.2003 13

9/2004 342.103 Marie Anne Isler Béguin and JeanLambert

The Community status of ecological refugee 09.02.2004 09.05.2004 34

10/2004 342.304 Mario Borghezio Compensation for the victims of Communism in Istria,Dalmazia and Venezio-Giulia

11.02.2004 11.05.2004 9

11/2004 342.557 Marie-Thérèse Hermange, Marie-Hélène Gillig, Joseph Daul,Giorgio Lisi and Georges Garot

On supplying approved charities working to implementthe European food aid programme for the mostdeprived citizens

20.02.2004 20.05.2004 194

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12/2004 342.558 Thierry Cornillet, Monica Frassoni, JoLeinen, Mariotto Segni and DianaWallis

On organisation of a debate on adoption of aconstitutional treaty

20.02.2004 20.05.2004 146

13/2004 342.559 Gary Titley, Richard Corbett, MartinSchultz and Olivier Duhamel

On the 60th anniversary of the Normandy landings 20.02.2004 20.05.2004 59

14/2004 342.561 Robert Evans, Alima Boumediene-Thiery, Neena Gill andOlle Schmidt

On religious rights and freedoms in France and theEuropean Union

20.02.2004 20.05.2005 50

152004 342.763 Philip Bushill-Matthews, BashirKhanbhai and Nirj Deva

On religious freedom 23.02.2004 23.05.2004 26

17/2004 343.865 Glenys Kinnock, Michael Gahler,Johan Van Hecke, Nelly Maes andPernille Frahm

On strengthening EU arms export controls andworking towards an international Arms Trade Treaty

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18/2004 343.701 Anne Van Lancker, Jan Dhaene, SäidEl Khadraoui and Nelly Maes

On airport noise nuisance 10.03.2004 10.05.2004 54

19/2004 344.007 Nello Musumeci On organised crime 17.03.2004 06.05.2004 11

20/2004 344.008 Marie Anne Isler Béguin On fundamental rights in the EU and a new Europeansense of public-spiritedness based on solidarity

18.03.2004 06.05.2004 20

21/2004 344.009 Jean-Louis Bernié, Yves Butel, AlainEsclopé, Véronique Mahtieu and JeanSaint- Josse

On recognition of the specificity of wine and defenceof the European wine-growing industry

18.03.2004 06.05.2004 65

22/2004 344.010 Dana Scallon, Hiltrud Breyer, PatsySörensen and Hans Blokland

On child protection in the context of paraphilias 22.03.2004 06.05.2004 80

23/2004 344.011 Marie Anne Isler Béguin On optimising arrangements for trade between the EUand third countries

22.03.2004 06.05.2004 16

24/2004 344.012 Jean-Thomas Nordmann, Glyn Fordand Lennart Sacrédeus

On anti-Semitism 29.03.2004 06.05.2004 100


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25/2004 344.264 Caroline Lucas, Jean Lambert andPaul Lannoye

On health problems associated with exposure toTETRA radiation

29.03.2004 06.05.2004 31

26/2004 344.265 Marie Anne Isler Béguin, JanWiersma, Hans Modrow, CharlesTannock and Samuli Pohjamo,

On a programme of Community action to assist theresidents of the areas contaminated by Chernobyl

29.03.2004 06.05.2004 59

27/2004 344.467 Marie Anne Isler Béguin, On the principle of environmental intervention 29.03.2004 06.05.2004 20

28/2004 344.468 Hans-Gert Poettering, Enrique BarónCrespo, Graham R. Watson andCharles Pasqua

On the plight of the hostages in Colombia 31.03.2004 06.05.2004 203

29/2004 344.741 Miquel Mayol i Raynal, Ian Hudghton,Nelly Maes, Camilo Nogueira Románand Josu Ortuondo Larrea

On the recognition of the right to self-determination 19.04.2004 06.05.2004 21

30/2004 344.894 John Bowis, Jillian Evans, ImeldaRead, Catherine Stihler and DianaWallis

On endometriosis 19.04.2004 06.05.2004 73

31/2004 344.895 Caroline Lucas, Paul Lannoye, IngerSchörling and Patricia McKenna

On the marketing of foods to children 19.04.2004 06.05.2004 38


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32/2004 344.896 Jean Lambert, Caroline Lucas, MattiWuori and Alima Boumediene-Thiery

On the deaths of Sikh civilians in Panjaab and India in1984

19.04.2004 06.05.2004 30

33/2004 345.097 Carmen Cerdeira Morterero On access for the disabled in the 2004 EuropeanElections

21.04.2004 06.05.2004 84

34/2004 345.783 Jacqueline ROUSSEAUX, JohnBOWIS and Miguel AngelMARTÍNEZ MARTÍNEZ

On the fight against Alzheimer's disease and braindiseases

28.04.2004 06.05.2004 196

35/2004 345.784 Bart STAES, Eurign WYN and SäidEL KHADRAOUI

On devoting attention to youth in policy measuresoutside youth policy

03.05.2004 06.05.2004 26

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

Name Subject Committee Date Doc.

BOOGERD-QUAAK(ELDR)

Report on the level of protection providedby the USA on air passenger namerecords (PNR)

LIBE (R) 19.05.04 C5-0124/04

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COMMISSION DOCUMENTS

Reports and Communications

Subject Referral Doc.

Commission Staff Working document: simplified customs procedures inshort sea shipping: 'authorised regular shipping service'

JURIRETT

SEC (04) 333final

Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament, the Council, theCommission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the EuropeanEconomic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and theOmbudsman

BUDGJURI

CULT

SEC (04) 379final

Community Rule laying down the procedure for the transfer of part of anofficial's emoluments

JURIBUDG

SEC (04) 411final

Recommendation for a Council Decision On the European Capital ofCulture event for the year 2008

CULT SEC (04) 464final

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Councilon EAGGF Guarantee Section expenditure - Early warning system - N 3/2004

AGRIBUDG

SEC (04) 489final

Recommendation for a Council Decision on the European Capital ofCulture event for the year 2007

CULT SEC (04) 521final

Report from the Commission: Interim report on the implementation of thesecond phase of the Leonardo da Vinci Programme (2000-2006)

CULTEMPL

COM (04) 152final

Report from the Commission: Interim evaluation report on the resultsachieved and on the qualitative and quantitative aspects of theimplementation of the second phase of the Community action programmein the field of education "Socrates"

CULT COM (04) 153final

Communication from the Commission: Making citizenship Work:fostering European culture and diversity through programmes for Youth,Culture, Audiovisual and Civic Participation

EMPLLIBECULT

COM (04) 154final

Communication from the Commission : The new generation of communityeducation and training programmes after 2006

EMPLCULT

COM (04) 156final

Report from the Commission: Interim evaluation of the Youth Programme2000-2006 (covering the period 2000-2003)

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Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Councilconcerning existing Community measures relating to sources ofenvironmental noise, pursuant to article 10.1 of Directive 2002/49/ECrelating to the assessment and management of environmental noise

ITRERETTENVI

COM (04) 160final

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Councilon management of planting rights (Chapter I of Title II of CouncilRegulation (EC) No 1493/1999)

AGRI COM (04) 161final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Crime prevention in the European Union

LIBE COM (04) 165final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Improving the monitoring of industrial fishing within the EU .

PECH COM (04) 167final

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament on theimplementation of budget heading B5-504 "Measures to assist thephasing-in in the general budget of the activities financed through theECSC"

RETTITRE

COM (04) 180final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament on the results of the eligibility mid-term review in accordancewith article 2 of the Council regulation (EC)n 1164/1994 establishing aCohesion Fund

RETT COM (04) 191final

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and theCommittee of the Regions on implementing the information andcommunication strategy for the European Union

CULT COM (04) 196final

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, theCouncil, the European Economic and Social Committee and theCommittee of the Regions: Reinforcing the Civil Protection Capacity ofthe European Union

ENVI COM (04) 200final

Commission Working Document on Community Influenza PandemicPreparedness and Response Planning

COM (04) 201final

Report from the Commission: The Stabilisation and Association processfor South East Europe - Third Annual Report

BUDGFEMMITREAFET

COM (04) 202final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and to the EuropeanParliament: Regulation of UCITS depositaries in the Member States:review and possible developments

JURIECON

COM (04) 207final


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Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and theCouncil on the Commission's objectives, in the framework of the relationsbetween the European Union and Latin America, in view of the 3rdSummit of Heads of State and Government of the European Union andLatin America and the Caribbean to be held in Guadalajara (Mexico) on28 May 2004.

DEVEAFET

COM (04) 220final

Report from the Commission to the Council and the Europesn Parliament:Implementation of the Community framework for the collection andmanagement of data needed to conduct the common fisheries policy

PECH COM (04) 225final

Report from the Commission based on Article 6 of the CouncilFramework Decision of 26 June 2001 on money laundering, theidentification, tracing, freezing, seizing and confiscation ofinstrumentalities and the proceeds of crime

JURILIBE

COM (04) 230final

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament and the European Economic and Social Committee onimplementation of the Community Strategy for dioxins, furans andpolychlorinated Biphenyl (COM(2001)0593)

AGRIITREENVI

COM (04) 240final

Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament :Assessment at 31 December 2003 of the Commission's 2001 Action Plan

COM (04) 247final

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

ITREECON

COM (04) 249final

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council andthe European Economic and Social Committee: Life sciences andbiotechnology - A strategy for Europe - Second Progress Report and futureorientations

AGRICULTENVIJURIITRE

COM (04) 250final

Green Paper on maintenance obligations LIBEJURI

COM (04) 254final

Report: State Aid Scoreboard - spring 2004 update ECON COM (04) 256final

Communication from the Commission: Opinion on Croatia's Applicationfor Membership of the European Union

TOUTAFET

COM (04) 257final

Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliamenton the use of administrative cooperation arrangements in the fight againstVAT fraud

CONTJURI

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Communication from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament and the European Economic and Social Committee: TheManagement of Copyright and Related Rights in the Internal Market

CULTJURI

COM (04) 261final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament on the prevention of an fight againt organised crime in thefinancial sector

CONTECONJURILIBE

COM (04) 262final

Communication from the Commission: Fostering structural change: anindustrial policy for an enlarged Europe

ECONEMPLITRE

COM (04) 274final

Proposal for a Council Decision on the principles, priorities and conditionscontained in the European Partnership with Croatia

ITREAFET

COM (04) 275final

Communication from the Commission: A pro-active Competition Policyfor a Competitive Europe

ECON COM (04) 293final

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament and the Economic and Social Committee on the work of theEU Joint Transfer Pricing Forum in the field of business taxation fromOctober 2002 to December 2003 and on a proposal for a Code of Conductfor the effective implementation of the Arbitration Convention(90/436/EEC of 23 July 1990)

ITREECON

COM (04) 297final

Mid-term report from the Commission to the European Parliament and theCouncil on the implementation of Edicom II programme

BUDGITRE

ECON

COM (04) 298final

Communication from the Commission: Follow-up to the high levelreflection process on patient mobility and healthcare developments in theEuropean Union

ENVI COM (04) 301final

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and theCommittee of the Regions: Modernising social protection for thedevelopment of high-quality, accessible and sustainable health care andlong-term care: support for the national strategies using the "open methodof coordination"

EMPLENVI

COM (04) 304final

Report from the Commission: Quality of gasoline and diesel fuel used forroad transport in the European Union: First annual report (Reporting years2001 and 2002)

RETTENVI

COM (04) 310final


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Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Clearing and Settlement in the European Union - The wayforward

ECON COM (04) 312final

Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliamenton the implementation of Title II of Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of theEuropean Parliament and of the Council establishing a system for theidentification and registration of bovine animals and regarding thelabelling of beef and beef products

AGRIENVI

COM (04) 316final

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, theCouncil, the European Economic and Social Committee and theCommittee of the Regions: Community activities concerning analysis,research and co-operation in the field of employment-Final report

EMPL COM (04) 323final

Green paper on public-private partnerships and community law on publiccontracts and concessions

COM (04) 327final

Green Paper on the approximation, mutual recognition and enforcement ofcriminal sanctions in the European Union

CONTJURILIBE

COM (04) 334final

Communication from the Commission to the Council: Follow-up to theWhite Paper on a New Impetus for European Youth. Proposed commonobjectives for a greater understanding and knowledge of youth, inresponse to the Council Resolution of 27 June 2002 regarding theframework of European co-operation in the youth field

FEMMCULT

COM (04) 336final

Communication from the Commission to the Council: Follow-up to theWhite Paper on a New Impetus for European Youth - Proposed commonobjectives for voluntary activities among young people in response to theCouncil Resolution of 27 June 2002 regarding the framework of Europeancooperation in the youth field

EMPLFEMMCULT

COM (04) 337final

Report from the Commission based on Article 14 of the CouncilFramework Decision of 28 May 2001 combating fraud and counterfeitingof non-cash means of payment

CONTECONLIBE

COM (04) 346final

Report from the Commission on the application in 2003 of Regulation(EC) No 1049/2001 regarding public access to European Parliament,Council and Commission documents

AFCOLIBE

COM (04) 347final

Report from the Commission on the implementation in 1999-2000 ofRegulation (EEC) 3820/85 on the harmonisation of certain sociallegislation relating to road transport (21st report from the Commission onthe implementation of the social legislation relating to road transport)

EMPLTRAN

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Re-examined proposals(Art. 252 (d) of the EC Treaty)


Amended proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of theCouncil on Intermodal Loading Units

ITRERETT

COM (04) 361finalCOD 030056

Amended proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of theCouncil establishing a multiannual Community programme to make digitalcontent in Europe more accessible, usable and xploitable

BUDGCULTJURIITRE

COM (04) 367finalCOD 040025

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41/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the Parliamentary elections in Georgia

Brussels, 2 April 2004

The European Union welcomes the Preliminary Findings and Conclusions of the OSCE/ODIHRInternational Election Observation Mission (IEOM) to the Parliamentary Elections in Georgia on 28 March2004. The findings state that the elections demonstrated commendable progress compared with previouselections and that the conduct of the elections has brought Georgia closer to meeting OSCE and Council ofEurope standards for democratic elections. The European Union welcomes, inter alia, the IEOM findings thatballot secrecy was improved during this election and that freedom of expression was enjoyed by the media ingeneral, with the exception of Adjara.

The EU has also taken note of the concerns of the IEOM outlined in their preliminary report, including thecomplete lack of commitment by Adjaran authorities to guarantee sufficient conditions for the conduct of ameaningful democratic election in that region; the failure of theState television to provide a balanced coverage of the election campaign and the continuing lack of a clearseparation between State administration and political party structures. We expect the Georgian authorities toaddress the IEOM�s concerns and to continue to work constructively with the OSCE and the Council ofEurope to further democratisation.

The EU recalls its willingness to help Georgia overcome its pressing difficulties through the full range of EUinstruments and policies. The EU calls on all parties to ensure the continued calm and to make progress onthe important economic and political reform challenges facing thecountry.

The EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus, Ambassador Heikki Talvitie, has been in Georgia forthe period of the elections, and continues to keep the Council informed of developments there. OnWednesday 31 March he is due to visit Adjara.

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Candidate 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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42/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionconcerning the presidential election held in El Salvador on 21 March 2004


The European Union welcomes the successful holding of El Salvador's presidential election on21 March 2004. It wholeheartedly congratulates the winning candidate, Mr Antonio Saca.

The high voter turnout for the poll, which was freely and fairly conducted, shows the political maturity of theSalvadoran people and confirms its commitment to peace and democracy.

The European Union will continue with its support for the consolidation of democracy in El Salvador and forthe country's development.

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Candidate Countries Romania and Turkey, the Countries of theStabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, theFormer Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland,Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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43/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the parliamentary elections in Guinea-Bissau


On the occasion of the parliamentary elections which took place in Guinea-Bissau on 28 and 30 March, theEuropean Union wishes to emphasise the importance of the completion of the electoral process in thatcountry, which is a fundamental stage in the process of transition towards the normalisation of the country'sdemocratic and constitutional institutions. The European Union, in reference to the international observers'communiqué issued in the evening of 30 March, welcomes the calmness and public-spiritedness whichcharacterised the electoral process. Logistical problems, which even forced a delay in opening a number ofpolling stations, in particular in Bissau, were overcome and no significant act of violence was recorded. Theelections were fair, free and transparent. The European Union congratulates the people of Guinea-Bissau onthe high turnout in the recent election in that country. The European Union urges all parties concerned toaccept and comply with the outcome of the electoral process. The European Union reaffirms its willingnessto help Guinea-Bissau in the process of normalisation of its economic and social situation and also reaffirmsits commitment to helping the country in its efforts to consolidate its institutions.


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The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the Countries ofthe Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia,the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries, Iceland,Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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44/04

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


Referring to the Presidency's declaration of 25 and 26 March, the European Union:

1. Deeply deplores the events of 25 March and subsequent days, which call into question the process ofreconciliation in Côte d'Ivoire;

2. Expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims of those events;

3. Is concerned at reports of raids and other serious violations of human rights in the days thatfollowed;

4. Welcomes the fact that the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has announced thesetting up of an international commission of inquiry to investigate these events;

5. Calls on the Government of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire to take all necessary measures to restoreconfidence in the security forces and guarantee the safety and human rights of all Ivorian and foreignnationals in the country;

6. Reiterates its firm belief that full implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis agreement is the onlysolution to the crisis in Côte d'Ivoire;

7. Emphasises the importance of the efforts made by the Monitoring Committee, firstly to prevent theseevents and later to re-establish coexistence by encouraging implementation of the Linas-Marcoussisagreement;

8. Urges all parties which signed the Linas-Marcoussis agreement to resume political dialogue andparticipate again in the Government of National Reconciliation;

9. Emphasises the importance of prompt deployment of the UN peacekeeping forces in Côte d'Ivoire insupport of full implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis agreement by the Government of NationalReconciliation in the run-up to the elections scheduled for October 2005;

10. Supports the long-term efforts being made by the United Nations and ECOWAS to help the partiesconcerned to find a solution to the crisis in Côte d'Ivoire.


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The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the Countries ofthe Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia,the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland,Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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45/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the Occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Genocide in Rwanda


NEVER AGAIN

The commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda is an occasion for reflection andsadness on the part of all in the international community. The European Union would like to pay tribute tothose who died and render homage to the strength and courage of the survivors. The European Union alsosalutes the effort and success of the Rwandan people in re-building their country following the horrificevents of 1994. The progress which has been achieved in Rwanda over the past decade and the effortsunderway to achieve national reconciliation demonstrate the strength of purpose of the Rwandan people toensure that there is �never again� a re-occurrence of such atrocities to the Rwandan people.

It is clear that tragic mistakes were made by the international community before and during the genocide.The international community�s response to the genocide came too late and proved insufficient. The challengeto never again fail to prevent such horrors lies at the heart of the European Union's policy. The EuropeanUnion is ambitious in its objective to avoid the recurrence of genocide anywhere in the world, yet humble inknowing that whatever it does, it may not be enough.

The European Union is heartened by the efforts of the UN to forewarn and forearm the world against futuregenocide and supports the UN Secretary General's proposals, first made in connection with the StockholmInternational Forum on Preventing Genocide, for a stronger UN role in the effective prevention of genocide.In particular, the EU welcomes the decision by the UN Secretary-General to appoint a Special Advisor onthe Prevention of Genocide. The EU will support the Special Advisor, and will make full use of the adviceand information generated The European Union itself is also increasing its work to prevent genocide,through its programme on the prevention of armed conflict, its support to the International Criminal Court,its development co-operation, its commitment to human rights, as well as by other means. The EU has alsobeen working hard to take on board the lessons deriving from the experience of the 1994 genocide, throughimproving its capacities to react quickly to crisis situations. This is why the European Union launched�Operation Artemis�, in cooperation with the UN, in Ituri in the DRC last summer. This can be consideredthe first case where the European Union effectively helped to prevent acts of genocide taking place. TheEuropean Union will continue its efforts to improve its capacities in the area of early warning and conflictprevention.


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The European Union renews its commitment to the people of Rwanda and will continue to support Rwandaas it continues on the path of national recovery. The lessons of the genocide in Rwanda must never beforgotten. This fact will continue to inspire and motivate the European Union as it works, both through itsown instruments and with its international partners, for improved collective action in the areas of conflictprevention, early warning and defence of human rights. Continuing human rights abuses and humanitariancrises across the world need our concerted attention.


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46/04Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union

on the Zengeza by-elections in Zimbabwe

Declaration by the EU in the wake of the Zengeza parliamentary by-elections.

The European Union condemns the violence, intimidation and irregularities before and during the Zengezaparliamentary by-elections on 27-28 March 2004. The electoral environment cannot be deemed to have beenfree, fair or safe for the voters of Zengeza. The shooting incidents, which left one person dead and otherswounded, are of special concern. The events in Zengeza set a worrying precedent for future elections,including the upcoming by-elections in Lupane in May 2004 and the planned March 2005 parliamentaryelections.

The European Union calls on the Government of Zimbabwe to allow every political party an equal level ofelectoral freedom. The EU emphasises the importance of creating an electoral environment conducive to freeand fair elections, in line with international standards such as the Southern African Development Community(SADC) Parliamentary Forum�s Norms and Standards for Elections in the SADC Region. The EuropeanUnion calls on all political parties to refrain from violence and intimidation, before, during and afterelections, and for the authorities to prevent violence, intimidation and irregularities.

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the Countries ofthe Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia,Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of theEuropean Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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on the situation in Darfur, SudanBrussels, 15 April 2004

The European Union welcomes the signing of the humanitarian ceasefire agreement between theGovernment of Sudan and the SLM/SLA and JEM. It calls on all parties to observe and scrupulously respectthe rules of that agreement.

It congratulates the Chadian mediators for their efforts to promote the conclusion of the agreement.

It salutes the commitment of all parties to authorise unrestricted humanitarian access and facilitate thedistribution of humanitarian assistance to the people of the Grand Darfur region.

In this context it is essential that the Sudanese Government fulfil its commitment to control the irregulararmed forces known as the Janjaweed.

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the Countries ofthe Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia,Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of theEuropean Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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48/04Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union concerning

Council Common Position 2004/293/CFSP of 30 March 2004 renewing measuresin support of the effective implementation of the mandate of

the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)Brussels, 15 April 2004

The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, and the EFTAcountries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, declare that theyshare the objectives of Council Common Position 2004/293/CFSP of 30 March 2004 renewing measures insupport of the effective implementation of the mandate of the International Criminal Tribunal for the formerYugoslavia (ICTY). 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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49/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon Legislative Elections in Indonesia


The European Union has followed the legislative elections in Indonesia for several representative bodies on 5April last with great interest. The elections were among the largest ever organised anywhere in the worldand the organisation was a monumental logistical task for the National Electoral Commission (KPU) as morethan 650 million ballot papers needed to be prepared and distributed and voting for 4 representative bodiestook place at almost 600,000 voting stations.

Although the official results of the elections will not be known for some time, the European Union takes theopportunity to congratulate the people and the government of Indonesia on the generally peaceful andcompetitive way in which the pre-election process and polling have taken place, and hopes that the comingpresidential elections can be conducted in the same positive manner.

More than 200 independent EU observers were stationed in the country to follow the election process. TheEuropean Union expresses its great appreciation for the work of the EU Election Observation Mission, led byMr Glyn Ford, which provided a comprehensive statement on the electoral process in Indonesia. TheEuropean Union, through the continued efforts of the EU EOM, will continue to follow the comingpresidential elections with great attention as well.

The European Union notes with great satisfaction that the elections have taken place in a positive spirit.Overall the elections appear to have been a success, although the preparations were marked by shortcomingsand delays, especially in the production and distribution of ballot papers, and on Election Day there were afew delays and postponements in isolated parts of the country. The process appears to have been conductedpeacefully, except for some incidents reported from Aceh. Regretfully it was not possible for observers toobserve fully in the province, so that information on Aceh�s elections remains scarce. The European Unionexpresses the hope that during the coming presidential elections its observers will be able to observe fully theelection process.


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50/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the verdict in the case of Leyla Zana


The European Union expresses deep disappointment at the decision on 21 April 2004 by the Ankara StateSecurity Court confirming the prison sentence imposed in 1994 on Ms. Leyla Zana, Mr. Hatip Dicle,Mr.Orhan Dogan and Mr. Selim Sadak. The retrial of the case following the judgment of the EuropeanCourt of Human Rights in July 2001 was possible because of the important political reforms adopted inTurkey over the past two years. The EU has followed the retrial closely and, while respecting fully theprinciple of the independence of the judiciary, has repeatedly raised with the Turkish authorities its concernsat the handling of the case by the Ankara State Security Court. The EU regrets that the conduct of the retrialand the outcome are clearly at variance with the reform process to which the Government of Turkey iscommitted and which is central to the development of closer relations between the EU and Turkey.

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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on 10 Years of Democracy in South AfricaBrussels, 27 April 2004

The European Union extends warm congratulations and good wishes to the Government and people of SouthAfrica on the tenth anniversary of the achievement of democracy.

The European Union recognises South Africa�s remarkable achievement in establishing a strong andfunctioning democracy in a post-apartheid context. Faced with the legacy of the all-encompassing evil thatwas the apartheid regime, the EU acknowledges South Africa�s significant progress in terms of economic,social and constitutional reform.

South Africa has taken an active role on the international stage, especially on the continent of Africa in itscontinued efforts to bring peace to troubled regions and in supporting the economic revitalisation of thecontinent.

The European Union looks forward to working closely with South Africa in the further deepening of ourbilateral relations and in international fora.


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52/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the application of specific measures to combat terrorism


The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the Countries ofthe Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Croatia, the Former YugoslavRepublic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein andNorway, members of the European Economic Area, declare that they share the objectives of CommonPosition 2004/309/CFSP of 2 April 2004 updating Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application ofspecific measures to combat terrorism and repealing Common Position 2003/906/CFSP. They will ensurethat their national policies conform to that Common Position.


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53/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionconcerning Council Common Position 2004/423/CFSP renewing

restrictive measuresagainst Burma/Myanmar


The Acceding Countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the Candidate Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Countries of theStabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, theFormer Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland,Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, declare that they share the objectivesof Council Common Position 2004/423/CFSP renewing restrictive measures against Burma/Myanmardefined on 26 April 2004 by the Council of the European Union on the basis of Article 15 of the Treaty onthe European Union. They will ensure that their national policies conform to that Common Position.


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54/04

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


The European Union welcomes the PALIPEHUTU-FNL congress that took place in Kigoma, Tanzania, on18-21 April 2004, as a hopeful signal on the way to all-inclusive peace in Burundi, in particular theannouncement of the FNL to 'immediately cease hostilities against government forces' and of itsdetermination to negotiate a cease fire with the transitional government. However, the EU deplores theresumption of fighting in Burima, in the Province Bujumbura Rurale. In order for a cease-fire to be effective,commitment is needed by all parties involved. The EU urges both government troops and FNL to end allattacks, to clearly commit themselves to a cease-fire and to elaborate, without delay, modalities thereof witha view to its immediate implementation. The European Union also renews its call upon the FNL to abandonthe military option and commit fully to the peace process. There is no alternative for negotiations. The EUhopes that the parties will commit themselves to bringing an end to the suffering of the Burundianpopulation. It reaffirms its commitment to help pave the way to a peaceful solution of the Burundian conflict.


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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon harassment by the Belarusian Authorities in relation to enlargement celebrations in Minsk

Brussels, 4 May 2004

The EU Heads of Mission in Minsk had arranged to celebrate on 30th April the accession of the 6 newMember States represented in Minsk to the European Union. The programme for this Enlargementcelebration included a gala which was open to the public during which there would be a performance byyoung European circus stars. This public event was to begin with the transmission on a screen of a messagefrom the President of the Commission, Romano Prodi. It had to be cancelled, however, at the last momentbecause the administrative authorizations necessary for holding it were not received from the Belarusauthorities.

The European Union regrets that the only events likely to take place on 1st May will be confined to embassyenclosures and cannot therefore involve the general public of Belarus. It fails to understand why theauthorizations have not been forthcoming and wonders about the consistency of this refusal with thereaffirmation by the highest authority of the State of the wish on the part of Belarus �to have not only goodrelations with the European Union but very good relations� (address to Belarus Members of Parliament on14th April 2004).


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The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the Countries of the Stabilisation and AssociationProcess and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro alignthemselves with this declaration.

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on the events of the last few days at the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and theRepublic of RwandaBrussels, 10 May 2004

The EU expresses grave concern at recent reports of an attack apparently led by the Democratic LiberationForces of Rwanda (FDLR) on Rwandan territory and of an incident involving Rwandan troops said to havetaken place on the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The EU wishes to point out that the presence of any foreign troops from any country whatsoever on theterritory of the DRC is a violation of international law and an attack on the sovereignty and territorialintegrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The EU believes that the United Nations OrganisationMission in the Congo (MONUC) should intervene actively as a matter of urgency in order to counter anyattempt on the part of the FDLR to infiltrate Rwandan territory, with a view to establishing real stability inthe east of the DRC.

The EU condemns equally strongly the restrictions placed on the free movement through Congolese territoryof soldiers of the MONUC which prevent them from fulfilling their mission.

The potential seriousness of the situation in the east of the DRC compels the EU to call on the Congolese andRwandan governments to hold direct consultations to prevent any aggravation of the tension and to intensifytheir efforts to improve relations between the two countries.

The EU makes a fresh appeal for the highest authorities in Kigali and in Kinshasa to respect scrupulously thespirit of the declaration on good-neighbourly relations which they both signed on 25 September 2003, as wellas the Pretoria Agreement of 30 July 2002 and the commitments which they both entered into at the Pretoriameeting on 27 November 2003.

In particular, the EU would support the establishment by the two countries of a bilateral mechanism formonitoring the border area, backed by the MONUC. In that connection, the disarmament and demobilisationof the former Rwandan armed forces and Interahamwe combatants are essential in order to resolve theconflict in the region.

The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the Countries of the Stabilisation and AssociationProcess and potential candidates Albania, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbiaand Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the EuropeanEconomic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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concerning the Georgian Autonomous Republic of AdjaraBrussels, 4 May 2004

The European Union is seriously concerned at latest developments in the Georgian Autonomous Republic ofAdjara. The destruction on Sunday 2 May of bridges connecting Adjara with the rest of Georgia, at theinitiative of the Adjaran authorities, is a most negative act. A further escalation of tension between Tbilisiand Batumi must be avoided.

The European Union calls on the Autonomous Republic of Adjara and on the Georgian government to useonly peaceful means in the resolution of outstanding issues. All threats or acts of violence are unacceptableand must be avoided.

The European Union reiterates its full support to the territorial integrity of Georgia. The European Unionalso reiterates the need for relations between the Autonomous Republic of Adjara and the rest of Georgia todevelop within the framework of the Georgian constitution, which recognises the autonomy of Adjara. Itwelcomes the statement from the government of Georgia declaring as inviolable the status of Adjara. In thiscontext, a Law on the Status of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara should be adopted in the near future, asprovided for in paragraph 3 (3) of the Constitution of Georgia.

The European Union is concerned about the social consequences of the de facto blockade of Adjara, andappeals to Batumi to restore all transport communications between Adjara and the rest of Georgia.

The European Union continues to follow the situation closely.

The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the Countries of the Stabilisation and AssociationProcess and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republicof Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway,members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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58/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionconcerning the Georgian Autonomous Republic of Adjara


The European Union welcomes the positive developments in Adjara and the peaceful manner in which thesehave come about.

The restoration of Georgian government authority in the Autonomous Republic of Adjara marks animportant step in extending rule of law and respect for human rights throughout Georgia.

The European Union now looks forward to the holding of democratic elections to the Supreme Council ofAdjara within an appropriate timeframe.

The European Union reiterates its support for the territorial integrity of Georgia and welcomes theconfirmation by the Georgian government of its respect for the autonomous status of Adjara within Georgia.

The European Union welcomes the constructive role played by the Russian Federation in helping to bring thesituation concerning Adjara to a peaceful resolution.

The Candidate Countries Romania and Turkey, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Processand potential candidates Albania, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia andMontenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland and Liechtenstein, members of the European Economic Area,align themselves with this declaration.

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59/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon recent events in Nigeria


The Presidency, on behalf of the European Union, expresses its serious concern and distress at the constantincidents of death and destruction that are taking place in Nigeria. The European Union wishes to express itsutter dismay at the recent outbreak of violence in the town of Yelwa in Plateau state in central Nigeria and atthe one that followed in the town of Kano. Likewise, the European Union transmits its deepest sympathy tothe government of Nigeria and to the families of the victims for such dramatic events.

The European Union notes the rapid response of the Nigerian Government in despatching additional securityforces to the areas concerned and in imposing a curfew in order to stop this dramatic cycle of violence. TheEuropean Union urges restraint on both communities and the need to avoid any acts of retaliation orprovocation which will only result in renewed bloodshed and loss of life.

The European Union welcomes the move by the government of Nigeria to restore peace in the areasconcerned. Any intervention should be carried out with full respect for human rights and the rule of law.


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The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the Countries of the Stabilisation and AssociationProcess and potential candidates Albania, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbiaand Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the EuropeanEconomic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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60/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the adoption of the Resolution and Recommendations of the Pourgourides Report

on « Disappeared Persons in Belarus» bythe Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on 28th April 2004


The European Union takes note of the adoption of the Resolution and Recommendations of theReport on �Disappeared Persons in Belarus� by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of

Europe on 28th April 2004. The European Union is gravely concerned about the findings of theReport, which raises issues of the most fundamental concern in relation to human rights and the ruleof law in Belarus.

The European Union notes that the report refers to high-level State involvement in politicallymotivated disappearances. The report concludes that the disappearances have not been properlyinvestigated and that steps were taken at the highest level to cover up the disappearances.

The European Union supports the request made by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council ofEurope that the competent Belarusian authorities launch a truly independent investigation into thedisappearances. This investigation should examine, inter alia, the conduct of the ProsecutorGeneral, Minister for Sport and Tourism and others named in the Pourgourides Report. TheEuropean Union calls for such an investigation to be opened under a neutral investigator. Pendingsuch investigation, the EU questions whether those named should remain in their current positionsof authority.

Given the seriousness of the findings of the Pourgourides Report, and the length of time which hasalready passed, the European Union believes that the early publication of the findings of such anindependent report is required. If criminal proceedings are warranted, these should be institutedwithout delay.

The European Union will remain seized of this issue and of follow-up actions by the Government ofBelarus. The Union will study further the recommendations made by the Parliamentary Assemblyas part of its ongoing concern about the human rights situation in Belarus.


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The European Union also takes note of the adoption of the Resolution and Recommendations of thereport on �The Persecution of the Press in the Republic of Belarus� by the Parliamentary Assemblyof the Council of Europe. The European Union remains extremely concerned about the situation ofthe press in Belarus and calls on the Government of Belarus to act on the Recommendations in thereport.


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on Presidential elections in PanamaBrussels, 13 May 2004

The European Union welcomes the successful holding of elections in Panama on 2 May 2004 and expressesits sincere congratulations to the President-elect, Mr. Martin Torrijos Espino.

The high voter turnout for the poll, which was freely and fairly conducted, confirms the strength andmaturity of Panamanian democracy.

The EU will continue its support for the economic development of Panama and looks forward tostrengthening its ties with Panama, in particular within the framework of the Union's regional cooperationwith Central America.


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62/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon human rights in Cuba


The European Union is deeply concerned at the recent trials and sentencing of a further group of 13 Cubanhuman rights activists and journalists, all of whom were arrested while peacefully exercising their rights tofreedom of expression, opinion, association and assembly, principles the EU strongly defends.

The EU strongly condemns the conduct of the trials, which once again failed to meet international standardsin relation to due process. The EU also deplores the disproportionate severity of the sentences handed downto the dissidents, viz. prison sentences of up to seven years for nine activists and house arrest for four others.

The EU recalls the Resolution on the Situation of Human Rights in Cuba, adopted by the UN Commission onHuman Rights on 15 April 2004, which �deplores the events which occurred last year in Cuba involvingverdicts against certain political dissidents and journalists�, a reference to the trials and sentencing of 75dissidents in March and April 2003. The EU calls on the Cuban authorities to release all prisoners ofconscience and political prisoners without delay and joins the Commission on Human Rights in urging theCuban authorities to cooperate with the Personal Representative of the United Nations High Commissionerfor Human Rights.

In the light of continuing disturbing reports that some dissidents have suffered from ill-treatment and ill-health, the EU once again urges the Cuban authorities to comply with international human rights standardsand norms for the treatment of prisoners.

The EU will continue to monitor flagrant violations of fundamental civil and political rights by the Cubanauthorities - which negatively affect relations and cooperation between the EU and Cuba - and will take theseviolations into account in its re-evaluation of the Common Position on Cuba in June 2004.

The EU�s serious concerns, as outlined above, have been conveyed directly to the Cuban authorities.

The Candidate Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Processand potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republicof Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway,members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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in support of the IGAD Ministerial meeting and the SNRCBrussels, 18 May 2004

The European Union welcomes the outcome of the IGAD Ministerial meeting in Nairobi 6�7 May which:

1) Witnessed the presence of all IGAD Ministers involved in the Somalia Peace Process and theircommon position on the future development of the Somalia National Reconciliation Conference;

2) Reaffirmed the crucial importance of inclusiveness and Somali ownership.

The European Union hopes that the course taken by IGAD will be reinforced in the upcoming IGADMinisterial meeting and expresses the hope that an appropriate political framework, including a powersharing arrangement and reflected in a broadly owned roadmap, will lead to the successful conclusion of theconference within a defined time limit.

As previously stated by the General Affairs and External Relations Council in July 2002, the EU willsupport, technically and financially, emerging all-inclusive, broad-based governance, as well as existing andemerging regional governance, which is to the benefit of the Somali people.

The European Union calls upon all leaders in Somalia and all relevant Somali forces to rise to the challengeof a process that has reached a decisive stage and to take part in the IGAD consultations in a genuine spirit ofcompromise while observing maximum restraint and the cessation of hostilities on the ground. The EU notesthe commitment of IGAD Foreign Ministers to use their influence to persuade missing Somali leaders toreturn to Nairobi and also urges them and those leaders to help facilitate the movement of traditional leadersto Nairobi. The EU reiterates the responsibility of all States to strictly abide by the UN arms embargo andsupports current efforts by the UN to re-invigorate the embargo. The EU takes note of the UN SecurityCouncil meeting on Somalia scheduled for 25 May.

The European Union stands ready to provide its support to achieve an early and positive conclusion to theSomalia National Reconciliation Conference and promote effective governance in Somalia.


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64/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the occasion of the launching of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, Addis Ababa,

25 May 2004Brussels, 25 May 2004

The European Union salutes the African Union on the historic occasion of the solemn launching of the Peaceand Security Council in Addis Ababa on this Africa Day, 25 May 2004. The European Union warmlywelcomes the establishment of this new institution, which has been conceived with a view to equipping theAfrican Union with a more robust and proactive mechanism to deal with peace and security issues in Africa.The EU also congratulates the Federal Republic of Nigeria on its assumption of the Chairmanship of thePeace and Security Council.

The major progress which Africa has made in addressing conflicts on the continent and developing aninstitutional capacity to deal with conflict prevention and resolution has been impressive. The establishmentof the Peace and Security Council is central to this response and demonstrates Africa�s determination to takethe lead in strengthening its own conflict prevention and management efforts. The European Union is equallydetermined to work with Africa in supporting this important institutional development and helping to buildup African capabilities for addressing and resolving conflicts, including through deployment of Africanpeacekeeping missions.The EU African Peace Facility, which becomes operational today, will provide the context for developingand strengthening the already strong practical co-operation between the European Union and Africa in thecrucial task of preventing and responding to conflict on the continent.

The Peace and Security Council is faced with major responsibilities as it begins its work. The EuropeanUnion is confident that it can respond effectively to these challenges. The Peace and Security Council and itsmembers will carry with them the good wishes of all concerned for the future of Africa as they formallyassume their responsibilities.

The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the Countries of the Stabilisation and AssociationProcess and potential candidates Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republicof Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway,members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the situation in Darfur, western Sudan


The European Union welcomes the decision by the Government of Sudan to lift restrictions on humanitarianagency workers travelling to Darfur. The EU expects that the Sudanese authorities will implement thedecision expeditiously and that access to Darfur for humanitarian agencies will be unhindered at all levels.


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The European Union is deeply troubled by the recent report of the acting UN High Commissioner on HumanRights on the situation of human rights in the Darfur region. The European Union calls on the Governmentof Sudan to publicly condemn the actions of the Janjaweed militias in Darfur and bring the militias undercontrol. The Government of Sudan has a responsibility to effectively protect local populations and IDPs fromgross abuses by armed groups. The EU welcomes the establishment by the Government of Sudan of aCommission of Inquiry to investigate human rights violations by armed groups in Darfur and expects thatswift action will be taken on findings of the Commission.

The European Union commends the work of the UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs(OCHA) in highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Darfur and expresses its strong commitment to work withthe UN to combat malnutrition, disease and the threat of famine in the Darfur region. The EU welcomesOCHA�s decision to convene a donors� meeting on 3 June in Geneva and will participate fully in theoccasion.

The EU fully supports the work of the African Union to establish a cease-fire commission and monitoringmechanism for the Darfur region. The EU strongly urges all parties to co-operate fully with the AU and toparticipate in co-ordination meetings as scheduled.

The Candidate Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Processand potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republicof Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway,members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionin view of the recent serious disturbances in Plateau state in Nigeria and the suspension of the

Governor and the State Assembly by the President ObasanjoBrussels, 28 May 2004

The European Union takes note of the declaration of a state of emergency and the suspension of theGovernor, Deputy Governor and State Assembly in Plateau State by the President of the Federal Republic on18 May 2004. The EU reiterates its condemnation of the recent violence in that state and other parts ofNigeria and extends its deepest sympathy to the victims and their families. It hopes that the recentexceptional steps taken will lead to an improvement in the security situation and bring peace to the affectedareas of Plateau State and elsewhere in the country.

In this difficult time the European Union highlights the necessity to uphold democracy and the rule of lawand to avoid any statements or actions which might however inadvertently increase tension. The EUwelcomes the briefing offered to the Diplomatic Corps on 19 May by H.E. the Honourable Minister forForeign Affairs and the Union will continue to monitor developments.

In the meantime it is advised that EU citizens intending to travel to the areas affected by violence should firstconsult with the respective Consular offices in their capitals or with their Embassies in Nigeria.

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and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the EuropeanEconomic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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67/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon Phase III of the Reconciliation Conference for Somalia

Brussels, 3 June 2004

The European Union welcomes the outcome of the IGAD Ministerial meeting in Nairobi on 21-22 Maywhich officially launched Phase III of the Reconciliation Conference for Somalia. It welcomes the ongoingcommitment of IGAD member states to adopt a common approach based on political consensus.

The European Union stresses the importance of the main outcomes of the meeting and appeals to all partiesinvolved to continue in their engagement with:

1) A demonstrated commitment by all parties to moving Phase III of the process forward;

2) The reaffirmation of the crucial importance of Somali ownership and consensus by all Somali clans onthe principles and guidelines for the third and final phase of the Conference. An appropriate politicalframework including all leaders and relevant forces in Somalia is now a real possibility;

3) Agreement reached on a timetable for the remainder of the Conference and on a list of MPs by thenext IGAD ministerial meeting on 21 June. The timetable and the list should be final and absentleaders should not be permitted to hold the process hostage;

The European Union stands ready to continue to assist the Somalia National Reconciliation Conference in itsefforts to reach an early and positive conclusion.


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68/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union,welcoming the decision of the UN Security Council on 21 May 2004 to establish an UN peace-keeping

mission in Burundi (ONUB) and renewing the Union’s call for intensified efforts to ensure a successfulcompletion of the transition process in Burundi.


The European Union welcomes UN Security Council resolution 1545 of 21 May 2004 and its decision todeploy a peacekeeping operation in Burundi (ONUB) in support of the efforts of the Burundian people torestore lasting peace and to bring about national reconciliation as provided for under the Arusha PeaceAgreement.

The European Union wishes the operation success in the execution of its mandate and it assures the UN of itssupport for this operation, reinforcing the prospects for peace and stability in the Great Lakes Region ingeneral and in Burundi in particular. It takes this opportunity to express its sincere appreciation for theefforts made by the Governments of South Africa, Mozambique and Ethiopia as well as by the AfricanUnion through AMIB in assuring peace and stability during the past months of Transition and preparing forthis new phase in the Burundi peace process.

The European Union seizes this opportunity to welcome the efforts already made by so many in Burundi tomake the Transition work and urges all parties in the Burundi peace process to continue the dynamic of theArusha Peace Accord, to respect all subsequent agreements, to implement the required reforms, in particularwithin the security sector, and to prepare for elections in a spirit of serenity and mutual respect.

The European Union strongly supports the UN�s call for all parties to observe an immediate cease-fire, andonce more makes an urgent appeal to the Palipehutu-FNL to seize this opportunity for peace, to bring an endto armed opposition and join the other parties in a negotiated settlement.

The European Union encourages the Regional Initiative, in particular the Governments of Uganda, Tanzaniaand South Africa, to continue their efforts to support the Transition in Burundi and to bring an end to conflictin favour of an all-inclusive cease-fire and comprehensive peace agreement.

The European Union and its member States reassure all parties in the peace process of their continued closeattention and they reiterate their support for the challenges confronting Burundi in the months to come, inparticular as far as security sector reform, DDR and the election process are concerned. They furthermorereconfirm the commitments made at the Brussels Partner Forum in January 2004 to accompany Burundi inits project of reconstruction and economic and social development.


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69/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the Lupane by-elections in Zimbabwe


The European Union condemns the intimidation and irregularities before and during the Lupane by-electionson 15-16 May 2004 which, together with continuing restrictions on freedom of association and on equalaccess to the media, meant that these elections cannot be judged free and fair.

The intimidation of voters and obstruction of campaigning by war veterans and youths, the registration ofvoters at polling stations by traditional leaders, the use of State apparatus in favour of the ruling party, andlack of access by the opposition to the voters roll that had been amended until days before the election, arejust illustrations of an unacceptable electoral environment.

The European Union calls on the Government of Zimbabwe to allow every political party an equal level ofpolitical freedom. The European Union emphasises the importance of creating an electoral environmentconducive to free and fair elections - such as an independent electoral commission, equal access to themedia, equal possibilities of holding political meetings - in line with the Southern African DevelopmentCommunity (SADC) Parliamentary Forum Norms and Standards for Elections in the SADC Region.

The European Union calls on all political parties to refrain from violence and intimidation before, during andafter elections, and for the authorities to prevent violence, intimidation and irregularities.


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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionto welcome the signing in Naivasha of the last three protocols leading to a framework peace agreement

on SudanBrussels, 4 June 2004

The European Union welcomes the signing of the three protocols by the Government of Sudan and the SudanPeople�s Liberation Movement which took place in Naivasha, Kenya on 27 May 2004. This represents asignificant step towards a lasting peace in southern Sudan and both parties are to be congratulated on theircommitment to the peace process in Naivasha. The dedication of the IGAD facilitators, in particular the chiefmediator Gen. Lazaro Sumbeiyo, and Kenya as hosts to the peace talks for the past two years has played asignificant role in this achievement.

The European Union urges both parties to sustain this momentum towards peace and to begin immediately adiscussion on a comprehensive peace agreement for Sudan. The EU stands ready to assist in the developmentand implementation of a just and peaceful future for all of Sudan.


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The EU reiterates its concern at the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Darfur and calls on the Government ofSudan and all parties to show a similar commitment to bring peace and stability to that region.


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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the situation in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo


1. The EU vigorously condemns the clashes in Bukavu in the last few days, triggered by armed rebelsopposed to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The EU also condemns the deathsof several innocent civilians, and the human rights violations accompanying the violence in Bukavu.

2. This insurrection threatens the territorial integrity of the DRC, prevents the re-establishment of the State'spowers in the eastern regions and, as a result, seriously undermines the pursuit of the transition process. TheEU calls on all the parties to the interim government to work together to resolve this crisis.

3. The EU calls for an immediate end to all hostilities, for the safety of the civilian population to be securedand for order and the rule of law to be restored to South Kivu. The EU urges the rebel forces to lay downtheir weapons and leave the town of Bukavu. The EU firmly supports the legitimate steps being taken by theinterim government to negotiate a peaceful solution to the crisis in South Kivu.

4. The EU recalls the various declarations and agreements signed during the last two years by the countriesof the region, under which they are committed to normalising their relations and observing the principles ofnon-interference and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of their neighbours. It recalls theterms of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1493 of 28 July 2003 and, notably, the references tomutual security in the Great Lakes region. In this context, the EU roundly condemns all supplies of arms orequipment to the armed rebels, as well as all foreign interference in the DRC. All the countries of the GreatLakes region should step up their efforts to improve their bilateral relations. The DRC, Rwanda and Ugandashould, in particular, cooperate wholeheartedly to reduce the tension in the east of the DRC.

5. The EU urges all sides in the DRC to cooperate with the MONUC to facilitate the achievement of itsobjectives of supporting the transition and the disarmament and demobilisation process. All sides andpolitical leaders in the DRC should demonstrate restraint and a spirit of cooperation to solve as quickly aspossible the serious situation created by the events in Bukavu.


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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the loss of life inSan Pedro Sula prison in Honduras


The European Union offers its condolences to the Honduran people regarding the tragedy which occurred inthe Central Prison of the city of San Pedro Sula on 17 May 2004, involving a significant loss of life.

The European Union welcomes the announcement by the Government of Honduras that it is to carry outinvestigations into the event and expresses its hope that these will be conducted in a comprehensive,transparent and independent manner.

The European Union looks forward to hearing the outcome of this enquiry and investigations into a similarincident at La Ceiba Prison, which occurred last April.


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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the Presidential Electionsin the Dominican Republic


The European Union welcomes the fair and transparent way in which the presidential elections were held onMay 16, 2004, thereby strengthening democracy in the Dominican Republic.

The European Union congratulates President-elect Dr. Leonel Fernandez on his victory and recognises theimportant role played by President Mejia in safeguarding the democratic principles of the election process.


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The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the Countries of the Stabilisation and AssociationProcess and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republicof Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway,members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration

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on the "reparo" process in VenezuelaBrussels, 7 June 2004

The European Union has followed closely and with interest the �reparo� process in Venezuela andcongratulates the Venezuelan people on this peaceful and democratic expression of its political will.

The European Union welcomes the fact that all parties concerned have accepted the outcome of this process.

The European Union recognises the importance of the role of the CNE and expresses its confidence that allparties will continue to faithfully respect the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela andundertake the steps that must necessarily follow the outcome of the �reparo� process.

The European Union fully supports the important contribution of the OAS and the Carter Center, and otherinternational observers, whose participation was fundamental to achieving transparency and confidenceamong the parties involved, and looks forward to continuing such support in the future.

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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the Malawi presidentialand parliamentary elections


The European Union refers to the holding of presidential and parliamentary elections in Malawi on 20 May2004 and welcomes Malawi�s third multi-party elections, since their introduction in 1994.

At the invitation of the Malawi Electoral Commission, the European Union Election Observation Mission(EU EOM) has been present in Malawi since 5 April and has reported preliminary findings to member states.

On a positive note, the European Union welcomes the role played by polling station officials, political partyand civil society observers and voters in contributing to a generally peaceful and orderly election day.

The role of the High Court and Supreme Court in Malawi in dealing with electoral complaints in anindependent and timely manner is also recognised. The increase in the number of women elected toparliament is also to be welcomed.


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However, the European Union is troubled by certain serious shortcomings in the electoral process. The pre-election period failed to provide a level playing field for all political contestants � the state-controlledbroadcast media showed bias in favour of the ruling coalition in its news coverage. There was alsowidespread and overt abuse of state resources by the ruling party. However, private stations and print mediaprovided a balanced approach to all candidates. The post-election violence in Malawi, in which at least fourpeople are reported to have been killed, is also a matter of serious concern.

Major shortcomings were also evident in the performance of the Malawi Electoral Commission. The voterregistration process was particularly unsatisfactory and the tabulation of results was not carried out in anadequately transparent manner.

The European Union urges the Malawi Electoral Commission to swiftly publish detailed results, down topolling station level, to allow for an independent audit of results.

Post-election complaints and appeals will be followed closely by the EU. Final assessment of the electionsby the EU will be reserved until the entire electoral process has been concluded.


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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon Equatorial GuineaBrussels, 17 June 2004

The European Union welcomes the forthcoming opening of the new Parliament of Equatorial Guinea afterthe holding of Parliamentary and Municipal elections last April 25th. The European Union believes that theprocess leading to the opening of the new Parliamentary session contains both positive and negative aspectswhich the new Government should consider in the future.

The European Union considers that the electoral campaign took place in a peaceful way and allowed politicalparties to carry out their activities in an atmosphere of relative normality. The European Union welcomes thegovernment's decision to introduce the use of transparent ballot boxes. Nevertheless, the SpanishParliamentary observers present in the country detected important irregularities that have distorted theelectoral process in contradiction to the Agreements between the Government and the democratic opposition,reached in Mbini in August 2003.

Therefore, while recognising some steps forward in the process of transition to democracy, the EuropeanUnion believes the elections failed to constitute a Parliament reflecting the political diversity of Equato-Guinean society, without adequate representation of the opposition in the elections.


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The European Union wishes to welcome the participation of the opposition, which will be represented in thenew Parliament only by two MPs, once they finally decided to accept the two seats allocated in the officialresults.

In this context, the European Union calls upon the Equato-Guinean authorities to allow this opposition toparticipate in the parliamentary sessions exercising their freedoms and rights and for them to be providedwith the necessary material means. The EU also considers they should be granted free and substantive accessto the public media, so they can inform the whole of the population about their activities.

The European Union hopes that the Parliament will be in a position to exert its monitoring role over theexecutive, that it will contribute to implementing a programme of good economic governance, equitabledistribution of the national wealth and sound and transparent management of oil revenues, in the furtheranceof a sustainable development policy benefiting the whole Equato-Guinean population.

Finally, the European Union expresses its commitment to co-operate with the Government of EquatorialGuinea with the goal of promoting a transition to a full democracy within a framework of respect forfundamental rights and freedoms. The EU welcomes the letter from the Guinean government of 14 April,inviting the Commission to carry out a mission to Equatorial Guinea to discuss these issues. The signing ofthe National Indicative Programme for the 9th EDF is dependent on the willingness of the Guineanauthorities to observe these principles in an internationally accepted manner.


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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the applicationof specific measures to combat terrorism


The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the Countries of the Stabilisation and AssociationProcess and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republicof Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway,members of the European Economic Area, declare that they share the objectives of Common Position2004/500/CFSP of 17 May 2004 updating Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specificmeasures to combat terrorism and repealing Common Position 2004/309/CFSP. They will ensure that theirnational policies conform to that Common Position.


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79/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf on the European Union concerningprogress in Tajikistan towards a moratorium on the death penalty


The European Union welcomes the political decision to introduce a moratorium on the death penalty, whichPresident Rakhmonov has taken and announced in his annual message to Parliament on 30 April 2004. TheEuropean Union further welcomes the passing, on 2 June 2004, of a moratorium on the death penalty byTajikistan�s lower house of parliament (Majilisi Namoyandagon) and looks forward to its early approval bythe upper house of parliament (Majlisi Oli) and signing into law by the President.

The European Union considers that the abolition of the death penalty contributes to the enhancement ofhuman dignity and the progressive development of human rights. It reaffirms its objective of workingtowards universal abolition of the death penalty, and considers that the introduction of moratoria onexecutions is an important step towards that aim.

The European Union considers that the decision by the Majilisi Namoyandagon represents an importantadvance in the promotion of human rights in Tajikistan. The EU also encourages the Government ofTajikistan to continue its valuable cooperation with the OSCE in the democratic development of its country.

The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the Countries of the Stabilisation and AssociationProcess and potential candidates Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic ofMacedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, membersof the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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80/04

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on closure of Tribune newspaper,Zimbabwe


The European Union condemns the closure of the Tribune newspaper by Zimbabwe�s Media andInformation Commission (MIC). The EU reiterates its call on the Government of Zimbabwe to suspend theimplementation of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA), under which the MICtook this action, so as to ensure full freedom of expression and the removal of unnecessary restrictions onaccreditation.

The EU views this action as a further attack on freedom of expression and democratic space in Zimbabwe.This is of particular importance in the context of approaching elections � free press being a necessaryprerequisite of a democratic society.


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The EU calls on the Government of Zimbabwe to respect the freedom of the media and to desist from usingrepressive legislation, such as the AIPPA, to silence critical voices.

The Candidate Countries Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Turkey, the Countries of the Stabilisation andAssociation Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former YugoslavRepublic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein andNorway, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE

PLENARY ASSEMBLY OF 2 AND 3 JUNE 2004

SUMMARY OF OPINIONS ADOPTED

Full text versions of EESC opinions are available in the 20 official languageson the Committee's web site at the following address:

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

Ms Dalia Grybauskaite, member of the European Commission, attended the plenary session, speaking onbehalf of the European Commission.

1. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

• Communication Environmental Technologies Action Plan

� Rapporteur: Mr Buffetaut (Employers � FR) � References: COM(2004) 38 final � CESE 854/2004 � Key points:

The EESC recognises the importance of the Commission's action in drawing up the environmentaltechnologies action plan and considers that the practical development of environmentaltechnologies inevitably means making choices, establishing a hierarchy for these choices anddrawing up a classification for funding, which is limited and must be used wisely: risk capital forlaunches, more traditional loans during the development phase, tax incentives to consolidate themarket, and possibly taxes which internalise the environmental costs of less environmentally-friendly technologies. The EESC calls for supporting those environmental technologies which aremost promising with regard to their effectiveness, the conditions on the market, environmentalconstraints, the employment situation in both quantitative and qualitative terms, living standardsand the level of development.

When establishing the appropriate legal framework, the legislator should take into account theinnovative strength of the economy and of science, by setting targets without specifying the steps or

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technologies that are needed to achieve those targets. Whilst such legislation may result in highercosts at a microeconomic level, these costs may prove to be worthwhile in macroeconomic terms.The increasing awareness that fulfilling additional social and environmental criteria may bringopportunities for increasing sales is an important driving force for the action plan and forstrengthening the competitiveness of the European economy.

The EESC considers it necessary to define ways and means (loans, subsidies, tax incentives) ofpromoting good practice that is in line with environmental policy goals or the development ofappropriate environmental technologies in order to encourage and facilitate market access, or evenmarket creation. The EESC would emphasise the importance of a system for validating theeffectiveness of environmental technologies and the dissemination of the data available on suchtechnologies. This is one of the prerequisites for the spread of environmental technologies and theirapplication by enterprises and public authorities.

� Contact: Mr Johannes Kind (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 91 11 � e-mail: [email protected])

• Regional Integration and Sustainable Development

� Rapporteur: Mr Dimitriadis (Employers � EL)

� Reference: Own initiative � CESE 852/2004 � Key points:

The topic of Regional Integration and Sustainable Development constitutes a horizontal theme forthe work of the Specialised Section for External Relations of the EESC, for the years of 2003 and2004. The topic has been discussed within the framework of relations with numerous countries andregions with which the EESC has ongoing relations.

This opinion is intended as a contribution towards identifying the basic elements of a workingframework through with European regional development policies, as framed throughintergovernmental and regional agreements and development programmes, can incorporate theconcept of sustainable development. On this basis, the added value of the opinion lies in theproposals it puts forward for making the incorporation of the concept of sustainable development inregional integration measures a key point on the agenda of working discussions between the EESCdelegations and the representatives of developing countries and the Euro-Mediterranean Partnershipcountries.

The opinion adopts the definition of sustainable development given in previous EESC opinions1,which in turn is based on the Brundtland report and the Gothenburg summit. Particularly important 1 EESC opinion on The preparation of a European Union strategy for sustainable development, OJ C 221, 7.8.2001

EESC opinion on A sustainable Europe for a Better World, OJ C 48, 21.2.2002

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is the breakdown of the definition of sustainable development into three pillars, namely economicdevelopment, environmental compatibility and social justice.

Sustainable development is, and must be treated as, an overarching, and not complementary,dimension of regional integration. The goals set for the EU�s efforts in this direction may bringsubstantial results. By way of regional cooperation programmes, the EU not only helps thedeveloping countries and LDCs, but also conveys cultural, political and social messages. Thesemessages can be summed up in the concept of sustainable development and implemented, inter alia,through regional integration.

One of the EU�s concerns as part of its effort in this field should be to seek out opportunities forinternational cooperation. On this subject, special mention must be made of cooperation with theUnited Nations.

With respect to regional integration the EU cooperation programmes, in particular those thatconcern regional integration with the developing countries and LDCs, must therefore place specialemphasis on the various dimensions of sustainability, i.e. economic, social and environmental.

The EESC can contribute greatly to the success of these efforts, since it is the EU body with themost appropriate remit to address these questions within civil society.

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

2. COMBATING ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AND INEQUALITIES INACCESS TO THE LABOUR MARKET AND OTHER FIELDS

• Equal � Rapporteur: Mr Sharma (Various Activities – UK) � References: COM(2003) 840 final – CESE 849/2004

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� Key points:

The enthusiasm for partnership (Section 3) is welcomed and recognition of the importance ofencouraging partnership between groups that have not previously collaborated is endorsed. This isone of the most significant factors in the success of EQUAL.

The EESC welcomes discussion of the inclusion of those directly affected by discrimination but itshould be recognised that implementation of EQUAL through European, national, regional andlocal levels is often hierarchical and can increase bureaucracy and reduce ownership unless suchproblems are foreseen and avoided.

The evaluation process recommends greater focus on job retention, quality of employment anddirect job creation. � Contact: Mr Pierluigi Brombo (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 97 18 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Equal treatment between women and men / access to goods and services

− Rapporteur: Ms Carroll (Employers � IE) − References: COM(2003) 657 final � 2003/0265 (CNS) � CESE 853/2004 − Key points:

This proposal is the first step of the Commission's response to the European Council's requestconcerning reinforcing of gender equality rights in areas other than employment and professionallife pursuant to Article 13 of the European Community Treaty. After consulting differentstakeholders the Commission has noted great consensus on the need for regulation in the field ofaccess to goods and services. On the other hand, it has concluded that it should not, at this stage,make proposals which deal with the areas of education, taxation or the content of the media.

The Committee:

• stresses the importance of the principle of banning sex discrimination in relation to men'sand women's access to and supply of goods and services; it finds it unwise to allow MemberStates to defer implementation of equal treatment in the field of insurance for six years;

• finds the exclusion of education from the scope of the Directive regrettable, although theremay be problems of Community competence in this area; the Commission should dowhatever is within its powers to encourage the Member States to ensure that there is equalityof access to and provision of educational opportunities for both boys and girls;

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• welcomes the fact that men and women would have equal access to finance and financialservices but it must be recognised that there will be some adverse as well as positive effectsfor consumers, especially in the field of insurance; the proposal, however, should not allowany risk of new discriminatory criteria being created; a more specific assessment of thelong-term impact on the insurance/pensions industry is required; likewise, it is important tomonitor events after the Directive has entered into force;

• welcomes Article 5, which permits positive action, and strongly approves the provision ondialogue with non-governmental organisations;

• underlines that information and publicity for the Directive when adopted will be vital toensure that consumers are fully aware of their rights and that providers of goods andservices understand their obligations under it.

� Contact: Mr Torben Bach Nielsen (Tel.: 00 32 546 96 19 � e-mail : [email protected])

3. INTERNAL MARKET AND HARMONISATION OF PRIVATE LAW

• Non-contractual obligations

� Rapporteur: Mr von Fürstenwerth (Employers � DE)

� References: COM(2003) 427 final � 2003/0168 COD � CESE 841/2004 � Key points:

The Committee suggests several practical amendments to the proposal and calls on theCommission, once corrections have been made, to complete work on the regulation as rapidly aspossible so that it can enter into force. � Contact: Mr João Pereira dos Santos (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 92 45 – e-mail: [email protected])

4. INDUSTRIAL AND SECTORAL POLICIES

• Pharmaceutical industry

– Rapporteur: Ms O'Neill (Various Activities – UK)

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– Key points:

The EESC supports the comprehensive programme, which is set out in the Communication from theCommission.

The EESC acknowledges the difficulties in achieving an integrated single market in respect of thepharmaceutical sector in view of its complexity and dependence on Member States competenciesand differing systems. However, it stresses the importance of putting in place clear strategies toachieve this goal.

The EESC supports a strong pharmacovigilance system which must continue to be strengthened,and emphasises that the protection of human health should take precedence in all areas ofregulation.

The EESC recommends continued dialogue and the simplification of systems to allow innovation,sharing of knowledge and a better coordinated approach to the research agenda, both to strengthenthe industry but also to sustain and develop the skills and employment capacity resulting from acompetitive pharmaceutical industry.

– Contact: Ms Aleksandra Klenke (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 98 99 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Amendment/European Audiovisual Observatory

� Rapporteur: Mr Green (Employers � DK) � References: COM(2003) 763 final � 2003/0293 COD � CESE 843/2004 � Contact: Mr Raffaele Del Fiore (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 97 94 – e-mail: [email protected])

5. ENERGY • Access conditions / gas transmission networks

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� Key points:

The EESC welcomes the Commission proposal. The Committee supports a wide scope of coveragein order to complete a stable, effective and harmonised regulatory framework for the internal gasmarket. The Commission proposal should also, as soon as possible, be extended to cover storagefacilities, based on an agreement at the Madrid Forum.

The EESC believes it is important that the Regulation provide for the involvement of stakeholders(transmission system operators and network users) in the proposed comitology procedure. Anyamendments to the definitions of network points, on which information must be published, shouldbe possible only by co-decision. Finally, the Committee stresses that the Regulation should providemeans and measures to facilitate forward planning and proper regulation by operators in this area.

� Contact: Mr Siegfried Jantscher (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 82 87 – e-mail: [email protected]) • Review of guidelines for trans-European energy networks

� Rapporteur: Ms Sirkeinen (Employers � FI) � References: COM(2003) 742 final � 2003/0297 COD � CESE 844/2004 � Contact: Mr Siegfried Jantscher (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 82 87– e-mail: [email protected]) 6. TRANSPORT

• Amendment / Charging of heavy goods vehicles

� Rapporteur: Mr Simons (Employers � NL)

� References: COM(2003) 448 final � 2003/0175 COD � CESE 856/2004 � Key points:

The Committee values the Commission's initiative but considers it too ambitious; with a singleproposal for amendment of Directive 1999/62/EC the Commission is attempting to solve too manydifferent problems.

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• the "user pays" principle could only be implemented if there were a thoroughanalysis of the relative value of the different cost components and a level playing field forall transport modes;

• fiscal neutrality which is the Commission's stated objective can only be guaranteedby also reducing excise duty on diesel fuel;

• the current mosaic of national rules and systems makes it impossible to achieve aharmonised method of charging for infrastructure use;

• the Commission is being inconsistent in its argument when it excludes private passengervehicles which are responsible for a major part of congestion costs, the cost of roadaccidents and environmental costs;

• the provision in the Commission proposal for using the revenue from an increase in tolls tofinance the investment costs of other transport infrastructures of a high European interest inthe same corridor should be used as sparingly as possible and that no transport infrastructureshould be excluded. If this is done, the proceeds should be paid into a Community accountpending completion of the project.

� Contact: Mr Luís Lobo (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 97 17 � e-mail: [email protected]) • Modification / road transport checks

� Rapporteur: Mr Simons (Employers � NL)

� References: COM(2003) 628 final � 2003/0255 COD � CESE 857/2004 � Contact: Mr Luís Lobo (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 97 17 � e-mail: [email protected])

7. TRANSATLANTIC DIALOGUE

• Transatlantic dialogue

� Rapporteur: Ms Belabed (Employees – AT)

� References: Own-initiative opinion – CESE 855/2004

� Key points:

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Although Americans and Europeans share the basic convictions of democracy and the basicprinciples of a market economy, their values and goals are not always identical.

The EESC, based on its consultative role within Europe and its cooperation activities with socialpartners and civil society throughout the world, may be well placed to support activities to reinforcethe Transatlantic Dialogue and give it a new impetus. The Transatlantic Dialogue in fact comprisesdifferent forms: the Transatlantic Business Dialogue (TABD); the Transatlantic Labour Dialogue(TALD); the Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD) and the Transatlantic EnvironmentalDialogue (TAED), not all of which are equally active.

The Transatlantic Economy has become even more intertwined over time with direct investmentsclearly ahead of trade in importance. Although trade disputes mark the headlines, they account forless than 1% of transatlantic commerce.

The EU and the US, by combining their efforts, can contribute to give effect to the economic, socialand environmental potential of globalisation by improving governance both at national and atinternational level, including social and civil dialogue.

The EESC strongly supports transatlantic cooperation and the constructive involvement of relevantcommunities of interest from American and European Civil Society. The EESC advocatesstrengthening civil society networks, which could lead to regular and continuous cooperation and toestablishing a Transatlantic and/or US Economic and Social Committee.

The EESC offers to serve as a forum for promoting the dialogue and bringing together the relevantparties. The Committee in this context offers to organise a conference together with the relevantactors and institutions to strengthen the dialogue. The benefit of a reinforced dialogue would consistin activating civil society on both sides of the Atlantic not only in the long-term interest of the EUand the US but also for the rest of the world.

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

8. EUROPEAN ASYLUM POLICY

• European Refugee Fund � Rapporteur: Ms Cassina (Employees � IT) � References: COM(2004) 102 final � 2004/0032 CNS � CESE 850/2004



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The EESC considers that the proposal for a European Refugee Fund (ERF) for the period 2005-2010 is justified, is equipped with significant resources and is organised in such a way as tofacilitate the joint responsibility of the Member States and the Community. It also stresses thatreception and integration must continue to be seen as the cornerstone of a sound asylum policy.

The EESC hopes that a decision on the ERF II proposal will be taken without delay and will be backed byappropriate and transparent implementing provisions.

� Contact: Mr Pierluigi Brombo (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 97 18 – e-mail: [email protected])

9. PRE-ACCESSION AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT MEASURES ● Pre-accession measures: Agriculture and rural development

� Rapporteur: Mr Donnelly (Various Activities � IE) � References: COM(2004) 163 final � 2004/0054 CNS � CESE 847/2004 � Contact: Ms Katalin Gönczy (Tel: 00 32 2 546 98 18 – e-mail: [email protected])

10. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTON • Packaging and packaging waste� Rapporteur: Mr Adams (Various Activities � UK) � References: COM(2004) 127 final � 2004/0045 COD � CESE 846/2004 � Contact: Ms Katalin Gönczy (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 98 18 – e-mail: [email protected])

11. CODIFICATION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF COMMUNITY LEGISLATION • Foodstuffs particular nutritional uses

� Rapporteur: Mr Donnelly (Various Activities � IE)

� References: COM(2004) 290 final � 2004/0090 COD � CESE 848/2004





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� Contact: Ms Eleonora Di Nicolantonio (Tel.: 00 32 546 94 54 – e-mail: [email protected]) • Codification/carriage of goods by road

� Rapporteur: Mr Simons (Employers � NL) � References: COM(2004) 47 final � 2004/0017 COD � CESE 845/2004 � Contact: Mr Luís Lobo (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 97 17 � e-mail: [email protected])




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