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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
EN EN
ABBREVIATIONS USED
Political Groups
PPE-DE Group of the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats) and European DemocratsPSE Group of the Party of European SocialistsELDR Group of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform PartyVerts/ALE Group of the Greens / European Free AllianceGUE/NGL Confederal Group of the European United Left – Nordic Green LeftUEN Union for Europe of the Nations groupEDD Group for a Europe of Democracies and DiversitiesNI Non-attached Members
Committees
AFET Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence PolicyBUDG Committee on BudgetsCONT Committee on Budgetary ControlLIBE Committee on Citizens’ Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home AffairsECON Committee on Economic and Monetary AffairsJURI Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal MarketITRE Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and EnergyEMPL Committee on Employment and Social AffairsENVI Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer PolicyAGRI Committee on Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentPECH Committee on FisheriesRETT Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and TourismCULT Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and SportDEVE Committee on Development and CooperationAFCO Committee on Constitutional AffairsFEMM Committee on Women’s Rights and Equal OpportunitiesPETI Committee on PetitionsENQU Temporary Committee of Inquiry
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MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
Appointments/resignations/end of Members' terms of office .............................................................6List of intergroups in the European Parliament .................................................................................7
MEMBERS’ ACTIVITIES
Written questions ..............................................................................................................................12Question Time (B5-0017/2002)........................................................................................................24Summary of Questions time - May 2002..........................................................................................26Written declarations..........................................................................................................................27
COMMITTEES
Appointment of rapporteurs and draftsmen ......................................................................................30
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
Commission documents....................................................................................................................32
GENERAL INFORMATION
Common Foreign and Security Policy
Declaration on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism........................... 36Declaration on the situation in Madagascar ........................................................................ 36Declaration on the release of Aung San Suu Ki ................................................................. 37Declaration on Belarus-OSCE relations ............................................................................. 37Declaration on the position of the United States towards the International Criminal Court38Declaration on Iraq ............................................................................................................. 39Declaration on the terrorist attack in Kaluchak (Jammu and Kashmir) .............................. 40Declaration on the Joint Statement signed by the Government of the Republic ofIndonesia and the Free Aceh Movement in Geneva on 10 May 2002 ................................ 40Declaration on the election of the President of theRepublic of the Union of the Comorosand the continuing process of national reconciliation ........................................................ 41Declaration on latest tensions between India and Pakistan ................................................ 41Declaration on the events in Kisangani .............................................................................. 42Declaration on Liberia ........................................................................................................ 42Declaration on the recent attacks against the independent media in Kazakhstan ............... 43Declaration on the elections in Lesotho published in Madrid and Brussels ....................... 44Declaration on the election in Colombia ............................................................................ 45
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European Economic and Social Committee
Plenary Assembly of 24 and 25 April 2002 .........................................................................46
ACTIVITIES OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
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APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS/END OF MEMBERS' TERMS OFOFFICE
End of the term of officeof a French Member of the European Parliament
At its sitting of 13 May 2002 Parliament took note of the appointment of:
Mrs Tokia SAÏFI (PPE-DE/FR)
as State Secretary for sustainable development in the French Government.
Under Article 6 of the Act concerning the election of the representatives of the European Parliament andRule 8(4), her membership of the European Parliament ended with effect from 7 May 2002.
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LIST OF INTERGROUPS IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTestablished in accordance with the rules adopted by the Conference of Presidents on 16.12.1999
(Situation au 04 juin 2002)
NΑΜΕ DATEESTABLISHED
CHAIRMAN Number ofMembers
POLITICALGROUP
SPONSORSANTIRACISME – EGALITE DES DROITS 12.09.2000 SYLLA Fodé (GUE/NGL) 26 PSE
Verts/ALEGUE/NGL
CIEL ET ESPACE 11.06.2001 SAVARY Gilles (PSE) 33 PPE-DEPSEGUE/NGL
CINEMA, AUDIOVISUEL, PROPRIETEINTELLECTUELLE
20.10.2000 HIERONYMI Ruth (PPE-DE)VELTRONI Walter (PSE)FRASSE Geneviève (GUE/NGL)
24 PPE-DEPSEGUE/NGL
COMITE QUART MONDE EUROPEEN 17.05.2000 ROURE Martine (PSE) 41 PPE-DEPSEGUE/NGL
DISABILITY INTERGROUP 01.02.2000 HOWITT Richard (PSE) 59 PPE-DEPSEELDR
ETAT HEBREU 04.01.2000 DE CLERCQ Willy (ELDR) 35 PPE-DEELDREDD
FAMILLE ET PROTECTION DE L'ENFANT 01.02.2000 HERMANGE Marie-Thérèse (PPE-DE) 16 PPE-DEPSEUEN
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GAY AND LESBIAN RIGHTS 06.03.2002 SWIEBEL Joke (PSE) 16 PSEELDRVERTS/ALE
HEALTH INTERGROUP 19.06.2001 STIHLER Catherine (PSE)GROSSETÊTE Françoise (PPE-DE)AHERN Nuala (VERTS/ALE)
10 PPE-DEPSEVERTS/ALE
INITIATIVES POUR LA PAIX 10.09.2000 MORGANTINI Luisa (GUE/NGL) 22 PSEVerts/ALEGUE/NGL
JAGD FISCHEREI UND UMWELT 18.01.2000 EBNER Michl (PPE-DE) 15 PPE-DEUENEDD
NATIONS SANS ETAT – STATELESS NATIONS 07.06.2000 ESTEVE Pere (ELDR)NOGUEIRA Camilo (Verts/ALE)
28 ELDRVERTS/ALET.D.I.
PANEUROPEEN FRIEDRICH Ingo (PPE-DE) 07 PPE-DEUENTDI
REGIONAL AND MINORITY LANGUAGES 13.09.2000 MORGAN Eluned (PSE-UK) 12 PPE-DEPSEELDR
TAXATION DU CAPITAL, FISCALITE,MONDIALISATION
20.09.2000 DESIR Harlen (PSE) 55 PSEVerts/ALEGUE/NGL
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THIRD AND FOURTH AGE 13.10.2000 PODESTA’ Guido (PPE-DE) 44 PPE-DEPSEVerts/ALE
TIBET 03.01.2001 MANN Thomas (PPE-DE) 15 PPE-DEELDRTDI
VITICULTURE- TRADITION –QUALITE 05.09.2000 LULLING Astrid (PPE-DE) 58 PPE-DEPSEELDRUEN
WELFARE AND CONSERVATION OF ANIMALS 13.01.2000 GIL ROBLES GIL DELGADO José Maria(PPE/DE)
11 PPE-DEPSEVerts/ALE
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WRITTEN QUESTIONS (Situation at 03.06.2002)
Author Subject No
Anne Van Lancker Availability of studies and reports produced withEuropean funding
P-1247/02
W.G. van Velzen State aid P-1248/02
Carlos Ripoll y Martínez deBedoya
Tax in the Balearic Islands P-1249/02
Werner Langen Border charges payable by Romanian nationals E-1250/02
Werner Langen VAT rates in the hotel trade E-1251/02
Charles Tannock Rules of tendering with specific reference to thePowderJect vaccine contract in the UK
E-1252/02
Charles Tannock Rules governing the provision of state aids with particularreference to Mecklenburger Metallguss
E-1253/02
Glenys Kinnock Attendance at Council Meetings E-1254/02
Glyn Ford Free movement of goods, services and people E-1255/02
Alejandro Cercas Minimum wage within the EU E-1256/02
Alejandro Cercas Minimum wage within the EU E-1257/02
Carlos Ripoll y Martínez deBedoya
Tax in the Balearic Islands E-1258/02
Carlos Ripoll y Martínez deBedoya
Tax in the Balearic Islands E-1259/02
Carlos Ripoll y Martínez deBedoya
Tax in the Balearic Islands E-1260/02
Carlos Ripoll y Martínez deBedoya
Tax in the Balearic Islands E-1261/02
Cristiana Muscardini Excise duty on wine E-1262/02
Mihail Papayannakis Coup d'état in Venezuela and the Spanish Presidency'sannouncement
P-1263/02
Luigi Vinci Reopening of Mont Blanc tunnel P-1264/02
Carlos Bautista Ojeda Date for the Third Road Safety Action Plan P-1265/02
Heinz Kindermann Protection of European eel stocks and catching of elvers E-1266/02
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Jaime Valdivielso de Cué Fisheries E-1267/02
Vitaliano Gemelli Criteria for the selection of directors-general and othersenior staff in the Commission
E-1268/02
Concepció Ferrer Studying the impact of applying Growth on Growth toChina
P-1269/02
Konstantinos Hatzidakis Substandard work on projects jointly funded under theCSF and measures by the Greek authorities to tackle theproblem
P-1270/02
Stavros Xarchakos Problems relating to implementation of Directive onwithdrawal of vehicles
E-1271/02
Anna Karamanou Call for rescission of the Bush Administration's MilitaryOrder
E-1272/02
Ioannis Souladakis Subsidies to stock farmers E-1273/02
Eurig Wyn Enviromental degradation caused by deforestation E-1274/02
Christopher Huhne Mobile phone masts E-1275/02
Luigi Vinci Reopening of the Mont Blanc tunnel E-1276/02
Monica Frassoni The paper mill in Tolmezzo (Udine) and Prime MinisterialDecree of 14 February 2002
E-1277/02
Toine Manders Evaluation of implementation of directives on wild birdsand habitats
E-1278/02
Toine Manders Satellite reception E-1279/02
Mario Mauro Siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem P-1280/02
Armin Laschet Compatibility with EU law of the Belgian Royal Decreeof 31 December 1953 on the registration of vehicles
E-1281/02
Gabriele Stauner Financing of the European Business Summit E-1282/02
Gabriele Stauner Service contracts awarded by Eurostat E-1283/02
Emmanouil Bakopoulos Capital of Europe E-1284/02
Glenys Kinnock East Timor E-1285/02
Graham Watson French driving licence E-1286/02
Graham Watson The planting of oilseed rape E-1287/02
Laura González Álvarez Environmental impact of a military installation in theParque de los Alcornocales (Cadiz, Spain)
E-1288/02
Laura González Álvarez Proposed motorway between Los Realejos and Icod de losVinos (Tenerife, Spain)
E-1289/02
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Laura González Álvarez Threats to employment at the El Árbol company(Asturias, Spain)
E-1290/02
Alejandro Cercas Closure of the Fontaneda biscuit factory in Aguilar deCampoo (Palencia, Spain)
E-1291/02
Patricia McKenna The port of Castellón E-1292/02
Patricia McKenna Incomplete incorporation of Directive 97/11/EC by theSpanish state
E-1293/02
Marjo Matikainen-Kallström Translation of European EN standards E-1294/02
Mario Mauro Siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem E-1295/02
Jens-Peter Bonde Organisations on the list of terrorist organisations E-1296/02
Charles Tannock and others The future of the Samaritan community in Israel and theOccupied Territories
E-1297/02
Christopher Heaton-Harris UK's budget rebate E-1298/02
Christopher Heaton-Harris French farm fraud E-1299/02
Glenys Kinnock US National Missile Defence Programme E-1300/02
Michael Cashman Voting rights of EU citizens E-1301/02
Miquel Mayol i Raynal National census in Poland E-1302/02
Robert Evans Detention conditions for asylum seekers in Fuerteventuraand Lanzarote
E-1303/02
Kathalijne Buitenweg Financial accountability of the EU for various aid tonuclear facilities
E-1304/02
Miet Smet Study on paid domestic help in private households in theinformal economy
E-1305/02
Emmanouil Bakopoulos Sexual harassment E-1306/02
Mihail Papayannakis Fuel storage tank installations at Vasova estuary E-1307/02
Kathalijne Buitenweg Minimum standards on detention conditions of illegalimmigrants and asylum seekers
E-1308/02
Laura González Álvarez Closure of the Fontaneda biscuit factory in Aguilar deCampoo (Palencia, Spain)
E-1309/02
Kathalijne Buitenweg Lack of minimum procedural guarantees and human rightsviolations and their implications for application of theEuropean arrest warrant as from April 2003
E-1310/02
Erik Meijer, Alexander de Roo andElisabeth Schroedter
Devastation of the potential Natura 2000 area in theKresna gorge in Bulgaria by implementation of existingplans to build a motorway
E-1311/02
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Erik Meijer, Alexander de Roo andElisabeth Schroedter
Urgency and capacity of the planned motorway throughthe Kresna gorge in Bulgaria and deadline for inclusion ofthe area in the Natura 2000 network
E-1312/02
Jonas Sjöstedt Swedish exemption for hemp seed E-1313/02
Jonas Sjöstedt Swedish ban on cultivation of low-THC hemp E-1314/02
Jonas Sjöstedt Swedish ban on cultivation of low-THC hemp E-1315/02
Jonas Sjöstedt Cultivation of low-THC hemp E-1316/02
Elspeth Attwooll Fish imports to Poland P-1317/02
Elly Plooij-van Gorsel Boycott of Dutch agricultural products by China inconnection with meat conflict
P-1318/02
Catherine Stihler Access to information on fisheries policy P-1319/02
Roberta Angelilli Funds for the building of monumental church organs P-1320/02
Kathleen Van Brempt European funding for cultural projects P-1321/02
Thierry de La Perriere Web site of United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) P-1322/02
John Cushnahan European arrest warrant P-1323/02
Helle Thorning-Schmidt Danish Football Association (DBU) rules on non-EUcitizens
P-1324/02
Ian Hudghton Access to information on fisheries policy P-1325/02
Earl of Stockton The European Arrest Warrant P-1326/02
Nirj Deva Fisheries subsidies P-1327/02
Werner Langen Calculation of LUs in the case of Jersey cows E-1328/02
Emmanouil Bakopoulos 'Hors classe' advisers E-1329/02
Emmanouil Bakopoulos A1 and A2 posts E-1330/02
Elspeth Attwooll Fish exports to Poland E-1331/02
Catherine Stihler Review of the common fisheries policy E-1332/02
María Herranz García Promotion of wine E-1333/02
María Sornosa Martínez Golf courses and the diversion of the river Ebro (SpanishNational Hydrological Plan)
E-1334/02
Giovanni Pittella Frontier workers E-1335/02
Giovanni Pittella Education of the children of migrant workers E-1336/02
Carlos Lage Management of the European Schools E-1337/02
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Ilda Figueiredo Dismantling of the CAP and agricultural negotiations inthe WTO
E-1338/02
Ilda Figueiredo Eligibility criteria for compensatory payments E-1339/02
Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Violence against women P-1340/02
Struan Stevenson Access to information on fisheries policy P-1341/02
Francisca Sauquillo Pérez del Arco Power-sharing dialogue in the Democratic Republic ofCongo
P-1342/02
Pietro-Paolo Mennea Delays in payments P-1343/02
Wolfgang Ilgenfritz Incorporation of motor vehicles into the Italian motorvehicle register
E-1344/02
Elspeth Attwooll Contributions to the UNHCR E-1345/02
Elspeth Attwooll Review of the common fisheries policy E-1346/02
Robert Evans Social security provision E-1347/02
Concepció Ferrer Actions to encourage venture capital E-1348/02
Pere Esteve and Carles-AlfredGasòliba i Böhm
Structural Fund discrimination affecting the province ofTeruel
E-1349/02
Erik Meijer Alarming levels of the carcinogen acrylamide in foodsconsumed in large quantities
E-1350/02
Alexander de Roo and Erik Meijer Alternative routes for the Sofia-Kulata motorway E-1351/02
Didier Rod Incorporation of the European Development Fund (EDF)in the EU budget
P-1352/02
Freddy Blak Cost-effectiveness of the EU-US fellowship programme P-1353/02
Carlos Carnero González Commission's position on the use of nuclear energy in theEU
P-1354/02
Jens-Peter Bonde Transfer of Steffen Smidt E-1355/02
Michl Ebner History books E-1356/02
Gerhard Schmid Banking secrecy in the Member States E-1357/02
Gerhard Schmid Legislation on money laundering in the applicantcountries
E-1358/02
Gerhard Schmid Legislation on control of the acquisition and possession ofweapons in the applicant countries
E-1359/02
Gerhard Schmid Legislation on the manufacture and the placing on themarket of drugs in the applicant countries
E-1360/02
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Gerhard Schmid Negotiations with the applicant countries in the area ofjustice and home affairs
E-1361/02
Gerhard Schmid FATF meeting held in New Zealand on 19-20 November2001
E-1362/02
Geoffrey Van Orden The future of Kozloduy nuclear power plant in Bulgaria E-1363/02
Ian Hudghton Review of the common fisheries policy E-1364/02
Charles Tannock Animal experiments involving chimpanzees and otherprimates
E-1365/02
Eurig Wyn Pakistani 'blasphemy' law E-1366/02
Theresa Villiers Costs of pet medicines E-1367/02
Concepció Ferrer Consideration of the shortcomings of the 'Everything ButArms' initiative
E-1368/02
Sergio Berlato and CristianaMuscardini
Proposal for a regulation concerning the vinification andprocessing of organically produced grapes
E-1369/02
Fiorella Ghilardotti, GiovanniPittella and Catherine Guy-Quint
Training courses for staff E-1370/02
Sergio Berlato and others State of crisis in the European acquaculture sector E-1371/02
Bob van den Bos EU-Burma relations E-1372/02
Heidi Hautala EU commitment to devote 0.39% of GNI to OfficialDevelopment Aid by 2006 and the applicant countries
P-1373/02
Hans-Peter Martin Reforms entailed by enlargement P-1374/02
Dorette Corbey Strategy for BSE in sheep P-1375/02
Michael Cashman Electromagnetic fields E-1376/02
Miquel Mayol i Raynal Freedom of association in Romania E-1377/02
Francisca Sauquillo Pérez del Arco Power-sharing dialogue in the Democratic Republic ofCongo
E-1378/02
Anna Terrón i Cusí Execution of appropriations between 1994 and 1999 inCatalonia
E-1379/02
Paul Lannoye Importing of foodstuffs and food ingredients from thirdcountries
E-1380/02
Paul Lannoye Authorisations for treatment with ionising radiation offoodstuffs and food ingredients granted by Belgium
E-1381/02
Paul Lannoye Checks on ionising radiation facilities and the foodstuffsand food ingredients treated with ionising radiation
E-1382/02
António Campos Food products containing novelties E-1383/02
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Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Flexibility and employment P-1384/02
Elspeth Attwooll Access to information on fisheries policy P-1385/02
Patricia McKenna Trade in horses P-1386/02
Struan Stevenson Review of the Common Fisheries Policy P-1387/02
Hiltrud Breyer Slaughtering of animals in accordance with Jewish riteswithout prior stunning
E-1388/02
Hiltrud Breyer Examination of aquaculture products E-1389/02
Anna Karamanou Security and human rights E-1390/02
Anna Karamanou Security and human rights E-1391/02
Glenys Kinnock Sudan E-1392/02
Glenys Kinnock Enlargement and the potential impact on ACP countries E-1393/02
Caroline Lucas Implementation of the Hens Directive E-1394/02
John McCartin Chicken meat imports into the EU E-1395/02
Laura González Álvarez Structural imbalances in Teruel province (Aragón, Spain) E-1396/02
Concepció Ferrer 2004 national indicative programme for China - healthand plant-protection rules
E-1397/02
Ria Oomen-Ruijten The public health implications of prions E-1398/02
Hanja Maij-Weggen Precise target figures for EU Member States' childcarecapacity
P-1399/02
Wolfgang Ilgenfritz Directive 73/239/EEC E-1400/02
Daniela Raschhofer Situation of mentally handicapped adults in the applicantcountries
E-1401/02
Phillip Whitehead Access to television for people with sensory impairments E-1402/02
Marjo Matikainen-Kallström Unemployment in Finland and emissions trading E-1403/02
Jean-Maurice Dehousse Presence of acrylamide in foodstuffs E-1404/02
Bart Staes Privatisation of ABX, the Belgian Railways(NMBS/SNCB) road freight company
P-1405/02
Carlos Bautista Ojeda Conflict concerning Spanish clementines P-1406/02
Marco Pannella Vietnam P-1407/02
Bart Staes Rules on the use of languages in connection with theCommunity patent
E-1408/02
Bart Staes Violation of humanitarian principles in Chechnya E-1409/02
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Bart Staes Distortion of competition on the internal market due tounlawful State aid
E-1410/02
Bart Staes Use of languages at chat session by Commissioner Lamy E-1411/02
Bart Staes Exclusive shop for EU officials in Brussels E-1412/02
Bart Staes Absence of Dutch language sections at the EuropeanSchools in Alicante and Frankfurt
E-1413/02
Bart Staes Meningitis bacteria in dry babyfood E-1414/02
Bart Staes Safety of maize variety T-25 for consumers E-1415/02
Bart Staes Rules on the use of languages in connection with theCommunity patent
E-1416/02
Bart Staes Investigations into unlawful State aid within the Union E-1417/02
Bart Staes Use of languages in report on undeclared labour in Europe E-1418/02
Erik Meijer Enforced unemployment for professional drivers onaccount of refusal to extend their HGV driver's licenceafter a medical examination has revealed diabetes
E-1419/02
Erik Meijer Abolition of multi-year fixed interest rates for loans tohome-owners - an unintended side-effect of new book-keeping rules
E-1420/02
Karin Junker Forest dieback in Indonesia E-1421/02
Eluned Morgan EU-funded projects in Israel E-1422/02
Eluned Morgan Euro-Mediterranean Bank (EMB) E-1423/02
Eluned Morgan Cross-border cheque payments E-1424/02
Glyn Ford Use of the euro E-1425/02
Glyn Ford Use of the euro E-1426/02
Glyn Ford Treatment of non-denominational organisations andgroups in candidate countries
E-1427/02
Isidoro Sánchez García Crisis in Venezuela E-1428/02
Armando Cossutta Depleted uranium weapons E-1429/02
Erik Meijer Delays in the further development of a restrictive fisheriespolicy as a result of attempts to influence officials anddeferring of decisions
E-1430/02
Camilo Nogueira Román Commission position on the Ministry of Development'sforecasts for the arrival of high speed rail travel in Galicia
E-1431/02
Camilo Nogueira Román Debate surrounding Commissioner Loyola de Palacio'sstatements on nuclear energy
E-1432/02
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Camilo Nogueira Román Major shortcomings in the implementation of the SpanishMinistry of Science and Technology's research budget
E-1433/02
Camilo Nogueira Román EU-Mercosur relations E-1434/02
Camilo Nogueira Román The return of state terror in Guatemala E-1435/02
Camilo Nogueira Román Torture in the EU E-1436/02
Sérgio Marques Disabled persons' access to public websites E-1437/02
Maurizio Turco Information concerning the partnership between the EUand 'EU-Student Vote' in connection with the election of a'European Student Council'
P-1438/02
Sebastiano Musumeci Desertification emergency in Sicily P-1439/02
Mario Mantovani The problem of radioactive waste on the Ispra site P-1440/02
James Fitzsimons 'Europass' beneficiaries P-1441/02
Dorette Corbey German wind farm near Bellingwolde P-1442/02
Alexander de Roo Dangerous substances in wood P-1443/02
Emilia Müller Imports of Argentinean beef E-1444/02
Charles Tannock The extent of the Commission ban on the importation ofselected Chinese food products
E-1445/02
Geoffrey Van Orden The infringement proceedings formally notified to the UKGovernment in October 2001 in respect of the issue ofCertificates of Lawfulness of Existing Use
E-1446/02
Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Future of milk quotas E-1447/02
Samuli Pohjamo Level playing field for small EU projects E-1448/02
Samuli Pohjamo Flexibility of the EU support system E-1449/02
Olivier Dupuis Setting-up of a child pornography data bank E-1450/02
Paul Lannoye Decline in Eleonora's Falcon population in Crete E-1451/02
Ria Oomen-Ruijten Whiplash injury E-1452/02
Georg Jarzembowski Port of Helsingborg - abuse of a dominant positionconcerning fees
P-1453/02
Wolfgang Ilgenfritz Special arrangements E-1454/02
Wolfgang Ilgenfritz Special arrangements E-1455/02
Chris Davies Scientific validity of animal toxicity tests E-1456/02
Hanja Maij-Weggen Arrest of Tibetan boy E-1457/02
Hanja Maij-Weggen Arrest of human rights activists in Cuba E-1458/02
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Konstantinos Hatzidakis Delays and lack of concrete planning for the liberalisationof the electricity market in Greece
P-1459/02
Bartho Pronk Follow-up question concerning Annex IIa to Article 10aof Regulation 1408/71
P-1460/02
Hanja Maij-Weggen Arrest of 10 journalists in Eritrea E-1461/02
Hans Karlsson Interpretation of directives on motorcycles P-1462/02
Alexandros Alavanos Funding of alternative range of textbooks under the 1stoperational programme 'Education and initial vocationaltraining'
E-1463/02
Elizabeth Lynne Planespotters' trial in Greece E-1464/02
Elizabeth Lynne Planespotters' trial in Greece E-1465/02
Chris Davies Jim Currie E-1466/02
Nirj Deva Juan Carlos Gonzalez - Cuba E-1467/02
Cecilia Malmström and OlleSchmidt
The situation of the media in Poland E-1468/02
Michael Cashman Passenger protection plan E-1469/02
Theresa Zabell Actions connected with sport E-1470/02
Sebastiano Musumeci Outbreak of rare diseases in the Milazzo industrial area E-1471/02
Sebastiano Musumeci Amendment of the rules on tomato derivatives E-1472/02
Sebastiano Musumeci Preservation of the Sicilian puppet opera and populartheatre
E-1473/02
Cristiana Muscardini Amendment of the directive on investment services E-1474/02
Cristiana Muscardini Chromium pollution in Albania E-1475/02
Cristiana Muscardini Identity theft in the US E-1476/02
Herman Vermeer, Maria Sanders-ten Holte and Jan Mulder
Report by the Netherlands Central Planning Bureau on theeffectiveness of the European Union's cohesion policy
E-1477/02
Herman Schmid Prohibition of child labour E-1478/02
Cecilia Malmström Association agreement with Algeria E-1479/02
Jonas Sjöstedt Intervention against trade union blockade P-1480/02
María Izquierdo Rojo Neutralisation of the EU's structural policies and closureof the public company CETARSA in Granada
P-1481/02
Massimo Carraro Madagascar P-1482/02
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Christopher Beazley Availability of comparative data on education systemsthroughout the EU
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Glenys Kinnock Trafficking of drugs E-1484/02
María Sornosa Martínez The Isla de Tabarca (Alicante) bolding project inquiry E-1485/02
María Sornosa Martínez Sand extraction in the 'Serra Gelada y Litoral de al MarinaBaixa' (Valencian autonomous community) SCI
E-1486/02
María Sornosa Martínez Preservation of posidonia meadows E-1487/02
Riitta Myller Emissions trading E-1488/02
Marie Isler Béguin TINA, ISPA and environmental directives in the candidatecountries
E-1489/02
Herbert Bösch Delays in the forwarding of documents (MED case) P-1490/02
Ilda Figueiredo Execution of the RURIS (rural development) programmein Portugal
P-1491/02
Gunilla Carlsson Administrative capacity of competition authority inEstonia
P-1492/02
Stavros Xarchakos Biological sewage treatment plants in Greece E-1493/02
Konstantinos Hatzidakis Problems associated with a jointly funded building projectat Perivolia, prefecture of Rethymnon, Greece
E-1494/02
Konstantinos Hatzidakis Application of Community Directive 1999/70/EC E-1495/02
Patricia McKenna Irish broadleaf afforestation under CAP 2000 - 2006 E-1496/02
Lord Inglewood Signing of the EURATOM Treaty E-1497/02
Alexander de Roo, Miquel Mayol iRaynal and José Mendiluce Pereiro
Exclusion of the Árreu Valley from the sites ofCommunity importance proposal and the extension of theBaqueira-Beret ski resort (Cataluña, Spain)
E-1498/02
Jean Lambert and Inger Schörling Road through the Parque de Tamadaba (Gran Canaria,Spain)
E-1499/02
Neil MacCormick Travellers E-1500/02
Gianfranco Dell'Alba Human rights violations in Vietnam P-1502/02
Daniela Raschhofer Erasmus/Socrates grants E-1503/02
Herbert Bösch Investigative methods of the Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) E-1504/02
Stavros Xarchakos Selective application of Directive 1999/70/EC E-1505/02
Alexandros Alavanos Production of vinegar from dried grapes E-1506/02
Mihail Papayannakis Ban on use of antibiotics in small doses E-1507/02
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Mihail Papayannakis Veterinary medicinal products in the EU E-1508/02
Rosa Miguélez Ramos Evolution of agricultural income in 2001 E-1509/02
Rosa Miguélez Ramos Fisheries aspects of the EU-Chile association agreement E-1510/02
Mikko Pesälä and Samuli Pohjamo Organising a follow-up to the EU's forestry strategy E-1511/02
Olivier Dupuis Political and institutional situation in Georgia E-1512/02
Cristiana Muscardini Decline in life expectancy caused by AIDS E-1513/02
Cristiana Muscardini Illegal trafficking in live animals E-1514/02
Cristiana Muscardini Investigations into paedophile websites E-1515/02
Jan Mulder Use of animal fat in animal feed E-1516/02
Miet Smet Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 on jurisdiction and therecognition and enforcement of judgments in civil andcommercial matters
E-1517/02
Jonas Sjöstedt Bird protection area in the Umeälv delta E-1518/02
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QUESTION TIME (B5-0017/02) on 14 and 15 May 2002
28 Questions (Rule 43)
Author Subject No
QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL
Bart STAES More beneficial use of unspent budget appropriations H-0265/02
Glyn FORD North East Asian Development Bank H-0267/02
Josu ORTUONDOLARREA
Request from the Basque Parliament to the Council formeasures to promote dialogue in the Basque country
H-0268/02
Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS Influx of immigrants from the Third World H-0272/02
Camilo NOGUEIRAROMÁN
Discrimination against Moroccan workers replaced byeastern Europeans
H-0275/02
Alexandros ALAVANOS Representations by the Spanish Presidency to the authoritiesin Cairo concerning the fate of Kostas Kastanias
H-0276/02
Andrew DUFF EU Recruitment Office H-0278/02
Jonas SJÖSTEDT Proposed new Danish immigration laws H-0281/02
Pernille FRAHM Family unification and EU citizenship H-0285/02
Rosa DÍEZ GONZÁLEZ Creation of a Euro-Mediterranean development bank H-0286/02
Esko SEPPÄNEN The nature and funding of Galileo H-0289/02
Lennart SACRÉDEUS Child slaves on cacao plantations in West Africa H-0291/02
Alejandro CERCAS The Lisbon strategy and full employment H-0296/02
Bernd POSSELT EU police academy and EU border police force H-0297/02
Anne VAN LANCKER Availability of Council meeting and committee documents H-0304/02
Richard HOWITT 'Untying'of development assistance from commercialinterests by EU Member States
H-0306/02
María RODRÍGUEZRAMOS
United Biscuits' closure of the Fontaneda factory H-0311/02
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QUESTIONS TO THE COMMISSION
Struan STEVENSON Delay in the CFP reform proposals H-0337/02
Myrsini ZORBA Child athletes H-0342/02
Margrietus van den BERG Leaked Commission wish list concerning liberalisation ofservices in developing countries
H-0348/02
Göran FÄRM Implementation of the budget H-0343/02
QUESTIONS TO DESIGNATED COMMISSIONERSMr BUSQUIN
Bart STAES The European budget and support for the arms industry H-0266/02
Bernd POSSELT Member State constitutions and the Sixth FrameworkProgramme
H-0326/02
Phillip WHITEHEAD Work of the European Group on Ethics H-0330/02
Mr VERHEUGEN
Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS Protection of Roma from racial discrimination in Europe H-0264/02
Sarah LUDFORD Cyprus H-0280/02
Konstantinos HATZIDAKIS Prospects of a settlement in Cyprus and accession negotiations H-0324/02
Michl EBNER Benes Decree of 19 May 1945 H-0295/02Anne Van LANCKER Preparations for the GATS negotiations H-0305/02
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SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS TIMEMAY 2002
InstitutionNo. of
questionstabled
No. ofquestions
taken
Questionswith
writtenanswer
Supplementaryquestions
Lapsedquestions(authorabsent)
Questionswithdrawn
by theauthor
Questionsalready onthe agenda
Representativesof the otherInstitutions
Council 26 17 9 6 0 0 0 Mr de MIGUEL
Commission 62 12 49 9 1 0 0 Mr FISCHLERMr LAMYMrs SCHREYERMr BUSQUINMr VERHEUGEN
Total 88 29 59 15 1 0 0
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WRITTEN DECLARATIONS1
No. EP. No. Author Subject Tabled Closed on: Signatures
01/2002 314.008 Generoso Andria, Francesco Fiori,Charles Tannock, Monica Frassoni andFiorella Ghilardotti
On the trade in dog and cat furs 16.01.2002 16.04.2002 128
02/2002 315.747 Glyn FORD On the decision to close Smurfit Corrugated inWarrington
25.02.2002 25.05.2002 8
03/2002 316.160 Michael CASHMAN, ArleneMcCARTHY, Elisabeth LYNNE andCaroline LUCAS
On the risks of exposure to electromagnetic fields fromradio frequency antennas and mobile telephones
12.03.2002 12.06.2002 28
04/2002 316.161 Massimo CARRARO, FiorellaGHILARDOTTI, Guido BODRATOand Luigi COCILOVO
On the fight against terrorism and respect for humanrights
12.03.2002 12.06.2002 21
1 Situation as at 16.05.2002
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05/2002 316.880 Umberto Scapagnini, FrancescoMusotto, Raffaele Lombardo andGiuseppe Nisticò
On the continuing influx of illegal immigrants andrefugees into the European Union
08.04.2001 08.07.2002 13
6/2002 317.599 Armando COSSUTTA, CristianaMUSCARDINI, Stefano ZAPPALÁ,Enrico FERRI et Gianni VATTIMO
on recognition for conscientious objection to animalexperiments in the EU
17.04.2002 17.07.2002 19
7/2002 317.600 Christopher HEATON-HARRIS on the independence of the media 17.04.2002 17.07.2002 3
8/2002 317.807 Fernando Fernández Martin on the constant flow of illegal immigrants and refugeesinto the European Union
24.04.2002 24.07.2002 6
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APPOINTMENT OF RAPPORTEURS AND DRAFTSMEN(Referral: R = Responsible / O = Opinion)
Name Subject Committee Date Doc.
ELDR Group Eleventh convention between the EC andUNWRA concerning aid to refugees inthe Near East for 2002-2005
DEVE (R) 28.05.02 C5-0202/02
RIDRUEJO(PPE-DE)
Air transport: protection against unfairpricing practices by countries notmembers of the European Community
ECON (O) 21.05.02 C5-0133/02
BOUWMAN(VERTS/ALE)
Organisation of a labour force samplesurvey in the Community (amendment ofRegulation 577/98/EC)
EMPL (R) 15.05.02 C5-0275/01
PSE Group Intelligent Energy for Europe Programme(2003-2006)
ITRE (R) 22.05.02 C5-0179/02
KOUKIADIS(PSE)
Protection for temporary workers and therelationship between the agency and theworker
JURI (O) 22.05.02 C5-0140/02
KESSLER(PSE)
Nationals of third countries who are notcovered by social security provisions(extension of Regulation 1408/71/EEC)
LIBE (O) 14.05.02 C5-0084/02
SCHMITT(PPE-DE)
Criminal law protection againstfraudulent or unfair conduct (Germaninitiative)
LIBE (R) 14.05.02 C5-0416/00
CEDERSCHIÖLD(PPE-DE)
Judicial cooperation in criminal matters:attacks against communication networksand information systems
LIBE (R) 23.05.02
LUDFORD(ELDR)
Progress in police and judicialcooperation in criminal matters (2002)(Article 39, TEU)
LIBE (R) 23.05.02
NEWTON DUNN(ELDR)
Multiannual Community action plan forsafer use of the Internet (amendment ofDecision 276/1999/EC)
LIBE (R) 23.05.02 C5-0141/02
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COMMISSION DOCUMENTS
Reports and Communications
Subject Referral Doc.
Recommendation from the Commission to the Council in order toauthorise the Commission to open and conduct negotiations with theInternational Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on the conditions andarrangements for accession by the European Community -Recommendation from the Commission to the Council in order toauthorise the Commission to open and conduct negotiations with theInternational Maritime Organization (IMO) on the conditions andarrangements for accession by the European Community
RETT SEC (02) 381final
Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Health and Poverty Reduction in Developing Countries
FEMMDEVE
COM (02) 129final
Council Directive on the control of high activity sealed radioactivesources
EMPLITREENVI
COM (02) 130final
Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Europe's response to World Ageing Promoting economic andsocial progress in an ageing world - A contribution of the EuropeanCommission to the 2nd World Assembly on Ageing
DEVEEMPL
COM (02) 143final
Report from the Commission on the implementation in 2001 ofCommission Decision n 2496/96/ECSC of 18 December 1996 establishingCommunity rules for State aid to the steel industry (Steel Aid Code)
ITREECON
COM (02) 145final
Report from the Commission on the application of Directive 79/409/EECon the conservation of wild birds - Update for 1996-1998 based oninformation supplied by the Member States on the application of nationalmeasures adopted pursuant to the Directive
ENVI COM (02) 146final
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"
CONTITRE
BUDG
COM (02) 154final
Report from the Commission: The Stabilisation and Association processfor South East Europe - First Annual Report
BUDGCONTITREAFET
COM (02) 163final
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Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Councilon the Daphne Programme (2000-2003) - January 2002
BUDGCONTFEMM
COM (02) 169final
Green Paper on a Community return policiy on illegal residents AFETLIBE
COM (02) 175final
Report from the Commission on the application of the Community rulesfor state aid to the coal industry in 2001
ITREECON
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Amended proposals(Art. 250 § 2 of the EC Treaty)
Subject Referral Doc.
Amended proposal for a Council directive on the right to familyreunification
JURILIBE
COM (02) 225finalCNS990258
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COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY
59/2002
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union,the Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union,
the associated countries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the EFTA countries,members of the European Economic Area,
on the application of specific measures to combat terrorismBrussels, 16 May 2002
The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associated countriesCyprus, Malta and Turkey and the EFTA countries, members of the European Economic Area, declare thatthey share the objectives of Council Common Position 2002/340/CFSP, of 2 May 2002, updating CommonPosition 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism. They will ensure thattheir national policies conform to that common position.
The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it.
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60/2002Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union
on the situation in MadagascarBrussels, 16 May 2002
The European Union remains convinced that only an agreement between the parties, and nationalreconciliation, will make it possible to resolve the present crisis and to preserve the integrity and unity of thecountry. In this connection, the decision by the Governors of Tulear, Diego Suarez, Tamatave and Majungato declare the independence of their provinces is particularly regrettable and certainly does not help thesearch for a peaceful and democratic solution to the crisis. The European Union would also encourage theparties to do everything possible to allow the resumption of economic activity, which will involve the liftingof roadblocks, as provided for in the Dakar agreement.
The European Union is convinced that the Dakar agreement remains the appropriate framework for theachievement of a solution.
The European Union welcomes the renewed efforts by President Wade, who is organising a new meetingwith Mr Ravalomanana and Mr Ratsiraka in Dakar on 13 May, and those of the OAU to encourage theimplementation of the objectives of the Dakar agreement.
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The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associated countriesCyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the EFTA country Liechtenstein, member of the European Economic Area,align themselves with this declaration.
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62/2002
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the releaseof Aung San Suu KyiBrussels, 8 May 2002
The EU welcomes the unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest and expresses itssatisfaction to the Burmese authorities on this important step. The EU is encouraged to learn that the StatePeace and Development Council (SPDC) considers the 6th May 2002 as "opening a new page for the peopleof Myanmar". The EU hopes that this new beginning will lead to a substantive dialogue between the partiesconcerned bringing about a genuine process of democratisation in the country. The EU commends theUnited Nations Secretary General's Special Envoy Razali Ismail for his good offices.
The EU will continue to follow developments closely and remains prepared to review and adapt its positionas soon as substantive progress in the democratisation process warrants it.
The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associated countriesCyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the EFTA countries members of the European Economic Area, alignthemselves with this declaration.
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63/2002
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon Belarus-OSCE relations
Brussels, 8 May 2002
The EU regrets the decision of the Belarus authorities not to extend the Visa of the acting head of the OSCEAdvisory and Monitoring Group (AMG) in Minsk, and urges the government of Belarus to remove everyobstacle to the proper functioning of the AMG, reiterating its statement made in the OSCE SpecialPermanent Council in Vienna on 16 April. In this context early acceptance of a new head of mission wouldbe an important signal for the willingness of the government of Belarus to resume a constructive co-operation with the OSCE.
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The EU continues to closely monitor developments in the relationship between the OSCE and Belarus andbelieves that the OSCE has a crucial contribution to make to the strengthening of the democratic institutionsin Belarus.
The EU reiterates the importance it gives to a full resumption of co-operation between the authorities ofBelarus and the OSCE. Indeed, the EU considers the said resumption as a token of genuine commitment ofthose authorities to the improvement of their relationship with international organisations, in particular theEU.
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64/2002Statement of the European Union on the position of the United States towards the
International Criminal CourtBrussels, 14 May 2002
The European Union takes note with disappointment and regret of the decision by the United States on 6May 2002 formally to announce that it does not intend to ratify the Rome Statute of the InternationalCriminal Court (ICC) and that it considers itself released from any legal obligation arising from its signatureof the Statute on 31 December 2000.
While respecting the sovereign rights of the United States, the European Union notes that this unilateralaction may have undesirable consequences on multilateral treaty-making and generally on the rule of law ininternational relations.
The European Union restates its belief the anxieties expressed by the United States with regard to the futureactivities of the ICC are unfounded and that the Rome Statute provides all necessary safeguards against themisuse of the Court for politically motivated purposes. It is confident that this will become self-evident whenthe Court begins its work.. The European Union is disappointed that the United States has felt obliged to actas it has without the benefit of actual experience of the Court’s activities. It believes that such experiencewill show that the United States can associate itself fully with the Court.
The European Union is also concerned at the potentially negative effect that this particular action by theUnited States may have on the development and reinforcement of recent trends towards individualaccountability for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community and to which the UnitedStates shows itself strongly committed.
For its part, the European Union reaffirms its determination to encourage the widest possible internationalsupport for the ICC through ratification or accession to the Rome Statute and its commitment to support theearly establishment of the ICC as a valuable instrument of the world community to combat impunity for themost serious international crimes.
6. The European Union expresses the hope that the United States will continue to work together withfriends and partners in developing effective and impartial international criminal justice and will not close the
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door to any kind of cooperation with the ICC which is going to be a reality in the near future. The EuropeanUnion stands ready for such a dialogue.
The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associated countriesCyprus and Malta, and the EFTA country Norway, member of the European Economic Area, alignthemselves with this declaration.
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65/2002
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European UnionOn Iraq
Brussels, 20 May 2002
The European Union welcomes the meetings between Mr Naji Sabri, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq,and Mr Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations, aimed at finding a diplomatic solution to thequestion of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, through full implementation of the Security CouncilResolutions and compliance by Iraq with its disarmament obligations.
The European Union reaffirms its attachment to the unconditional observance of the United Nations SecurityCouncil Resolutions. It calls on Iraq to comply with the Resolutions without delay, in particular by agreeingto the return of inspectors to Iraq in accordance with Resolution 1284.
The European Union unreservedly supports all efforts on the part of the Security Council and the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
The European Union welcomes the Security Council's adoption of Resolution 1409 of 14 May 2002 whichsignificantly eases the United Nations sanctions on Iraq. The new "Oil for Food" programme will allow Iraqto import civilian goods more freely, while maintaining strict control on dual use goods. Such controlremains necessary owing to the continuing concern of the international community regarding the potentialuse of these goods in mass-destruction or conventional weapons programmes. The European Union callsupon Iraq to cooperate fully with this new sanctions regime, which should help improve the humanitariansituation and above all benefit the Iraqi people.
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66/2002
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the terrorist attack in Kaluchak (Jammu and Kashmir)
Brussels, 15 May 2002
The Presidency, on behalf of the European Union, strongly condemns Tuesday's brutal terrorist attack inKachulak (Jammu and Kashmir), which resulted in the death of numerous innocent civilians.
This unspeakable act, by its viciousness and brutality, constitutes an appalling example of terrorism, whichthe international coalition endeavours to eradicate. The Presidency reiterates that no possible excuse orjustification can condone such a barbaric action.
The Presidency also wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the Government of India and to the bereavedfamilies of the victims of this attack.
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67/2002
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the Joint Statement signed by theGovernment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement in Geneva on 10 May 2002
Brussels, 17 May 2002
The European Union welcomes the outcome of the consultations between the Government of the Republic ofIndonesia and the Free Aceh Movement that took place on 9-10 May 2002 in Geneva, and the JointStatement signed on 10 May.
The European Union also wishes to recognise the facilitation provided by the Center for HumanitarianDialogue and the role played by the group of Wise Men.
The European Union welcomes the mutual recognition of the Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Law on specialautonomy as a starting point for a dialogue aiming at involving all elements of Acehnese society and hopesthat a new foundation for a successful process thereby has been laid.
The European Union urges both parties to live up to the Joint Statement and seize the opportunity to find away to end violence in Aceh by pursuing a durable settlement based on autonomy for Aceh within theRepublic of Indonesia.
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68/2002Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union
on the election of the President of the Republic of the Union of the Comorosand the continuing process of national reconciliation
Brussels, 17 May 2002
The European Union notes the decision whereby, on 8 May 2002, the electoral commission announced theresults of the election of 14 April 2002 to the Presidency of the Union of the Comoros and declared ColonelAzali Assoumani duly elected.
It welcomes this important stage in the context of a return to constitutional rule and urges all parties in theComoros to press ahead with the process of national reconciliation initiated under the Fomboni Agreement of17 February 2000.
The European Union solemnly calls on the new Comorian authorities and on the political class in thatcountry to continue the work of establishing the democratic institutions of the Union of the Comoros and, inthis context, the Union confirms its determination to assist the Comoros on the road to development andreconciliation.
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69/2002Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union
on latest tensions between India and PakistanBrussels, 22 May 2002
The Presidency, on behalf of the EU, expresses its deep concern over the deterioration of Indo-Pakistanirelations during the past days. Recent terrorist attacks in Jammu-Kashmir and the military incidents that havetaken place over the last 48 hours at the border, could pose a serious threat, not only for the Indian andPakistani people, but also for stability in the whole region.
The EU hopes that steps will be taken promptly to improve the current situation, and urges both parties tomake the necessary efforts to avoid a spiral of confrontation of unpredictable consequences. In this sense, theEU wishes to stress that the common enemy of us all is terrorism, wherever and against whomever it isdirected.
The Union urges the Governments of New Delhi and Islamabad to take all measures to decrease tension, as afirst and necessary step towards the resumption of productive dialogue between the two countries.
The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associated countriesCyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the EFTA countries members of the European Economic Area, alignthemselves with this declaration.
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70/2002Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union
on the events in KisanganiBrussels, 23 May 2002
The European Union denounces the resurgence of violence in the areas occupied by the RDC-Goma, notablyin Kisangani, and the repression of the Congolese people by RDC-Goma members and Rwandan troops.
The European Union recalls the obligations stemming from the successive Resolutions of the United NationsSecurity Council on the demilitarisation of Kisangani.
The European Union would draw attention to the content of the declaration which it published on30 April 2002 calling on all parties to the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement to respect the end to hostilities andurging them to refrain from any act which might hinder the search for an inclusive solution to the conflict.
The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associated countriesCyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the EFTA countries Norway and Liechtenstein, members of the EuropeanEconomic Area, align themselves with this declaration.
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71/2002Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union
on LiberiaBrussels, 24 May 2002
The European Union is deeply concerned by the recent intensified fighting in Liberia and is convinced thatthe use of force in this country can only lead to a further destabilisation, also at a subregional level, andincrease the suffering of the population.
The European Union condemns the attempts by armed rebel groups to take power in Liberia by the use offorce and calls upon neighbouring countries not to support them.
The European Union encourages all local and regional mediation efforts leading to an immediate end tofighting and supports the intensification of the dialogue undertaken by the Mano River Union, ECOWASand civil society organisations. The European Union particularly welcomes ECOWAS’ call for a cease-firemade by heads of state and government at Yamoussoukro on 17 May 2002.
The European Union calls for all parties to ensure that humanitarian initiatives are protected and thatcivilians are not affected by the military operations.
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The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associated countriesCyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the EFTA countries Norway and Liechtenstein, members of the EuropeanEconomic Area, align themselves with this declaration.
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74/2002
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the recent attacks against the independent media in Kazakhstan
Brussels, 29 May 2002
The European Union is deeply worried about the most recent attacks against the independent media inKazakhstan, which include the repeated vandalising of TAN TV feeder cable in Almaty, the 3 May arsonattack against the “Ak Zhaiy “ publishing house in Atyrau, the aggression against two journalists of thenewspaper “SolDat” on 21 May followed by the destruction of its equipment, and the firebomb attack againstthe offices of the newspaper “Delovoye Obozreniye-Respublika” on 22 May, which, furthermore, risked thelives of many people in the same building.
The abovementioned acts call into question the safety of the independent mass media in Kazakhstan,protected by its Constitution and by the commitments freely assumed by Kazakhstan in the framework of theOSCE and of several international agreements, among which the Partnership and Cooperation Agreementconcluded with the European Union is of special relevance to the EU and its member states.
The European Union expects the Kazakhstani authorities to carry out a rapid and thorough investigationaimed at the identification and prosecution of the perpetrators of the mentioned violent acts. At the sametime, the Union expects Kazakhstani authorities to secure the appropriate conditions and effective guaranteesfor an unhindered work of the independent media in the country.
The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associated countriesCyprus and Malta, and the EFTA countries, members of the European Economic Area align themselves withthis declaration.
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75/2002
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the elections in Lesotho published in Madrid and Brussels
Brussels, 29 May 2002
1. The European Union was invited by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Lesotho tosend observers to the General Elections held on 25 May 2002. A total of 63 experts drawn from twelvemember States and the European Commission Delegation were deployed throughout the country to observethe final stages of the election process. Observers visited over 400 polling stations throughout the country onElection Day (17% of the total) as well as Advance Voting stations on Thursday, May 23rd.
2. In the vast majority of stations visited, voting commenced on time or shortly after 0700, and thestations operated efficiently. However, in some areas, voting was delayed until late morning or the afternoon,and many people were forced to wait patiently for many hours in order to cast their votes. Observerswelcome the action taken by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to ensure that extending voting in51 stations disenfranchised no voters to Sunday morning.
3. Despite these problems, observers were impressed by the determination of voters, who queuedpatiently and turned out in significant numbers. In particular, voters accepted the new mixed electoral systemof constituency and party votes and no problems were recorded in this regard.
4. Observers noted the high level of participation by party agents with the average number at a stationbetween 8 and 10. Observers received no complaints on the secrecy or integrity of the balloting from partyagents, although a number of complaints were recorded on late opening. The parties are to be commended onthis high level of participation, and the way in which their representatives exercised their responsibilities.
5. A success of the election was the quality and integrity of the electoral roll, although parties oftenreceived their station rolls late. The innovative use of photographs worked well; and the incidence ofdisputed or tendered ballots, or persons presenting to vote who were not on the list, was extremely low.Counting at stations was carried out with great care and attention to detail, and in stations observed the voteswere properly tallied and certified by the party agents and the electoral officials.
6. In conclusion, despite the administrative mistakes affecting some polling stations, there were nosignificant cases of irregularities or contraventions of the Electoral Act or relevant IEC regulations duringpolling. Citizens were able to freely vote for the candidate and the party of their choice.
7. The 2002 elections represented an historic step to create a more inclusive representative systemwhich bodes well for the economic and social development of the country. The EU commends all those whocontributed to its success - the IEC and its staff, the authorities of Lesotho, party leaders and officials, thepolice and army, and above all the Basotho people. The EU urges all political parties to accept the results ofthe election and trusts that any outstanding issues on the management of the election will be pursued throughnormal legal channels.
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8. EU Member States missions wish to thank the IEC and the public for their co-operation shownduring their assignment.
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76/2002
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the elections in Colombia
Brussels, 29 May 2002
The European Union welcomes the development of the electoral process in Colombia, which demonstratesthat democracy and the will of an entire people to live in peace and freedom are flourishing. However, theEuropean Union deplores the fact that part of the civilian population was not able to exercise freely itsdemocratic right to vote because of the insecurity resulting from repeated terrorist attacks against thedemocratic institutions of the country, their representatives and the population as a whole. The EuropeanUnion condemns in the strongest possible terms the acts of violence, which claimed victims.
The European Union also congratulates the President elect of Colombia, Alvaro Uribe, who achieved ahistoric victory at the elections on 26 May. His election is proof of Colombians' firm support for andconfidence in him personally and his plan for the country's future. Moreover, the Union is convinced that thePresident elect of Colombia, on the firm basis of the rule of law and full compliance with human rights andfundamental freedoms, will be able to meet in full the aspirations for peace and prosperity of all its people.
Furthermore, the European Union will continue to stand by the Colombian people and their Government intheir efforts to secure justice, social advancement and the reconciliation of all Colombians, and in theirstruggle against terrorism, impunity and violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. TheUnion supports the quest for a negotiated solution to the conflict in which Colombia is embroiled.
The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associated countriesCyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the EFTA countries, members of the European Economic Area alignthemselves with this declaration.
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ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE
PLENARY ASSEMBLY 24 AND 25 APRIL 2002SUMMARY OF OPINIONS ADOPTED
Full text versions of EESC opinions are available in the 11 official languages on theCommittee's website at the following address:
http://www.esc.eu.int ("Documents")
The Plenary Assembly of 24 and 25 April was attended by Mr Verheugen, member of the EuropeanCommission. A discussion on enlargement was also held, attended by the co-chairmen of the JointConsultative Committees of the applicant countries.
1. CONSUMER PROTECTION
• Household over-indebtedness Rapporteur : Mr Ataíde Ferreira (Various Interests – P)
- Reference : Own-initiative opinion – CES 511/2002
- Key points :
The new Treaty Article 153 provides the necessary legal basis for minimum harmonisation for thepurposes of combating over-indebtedness in the European Union, and fully in keeping with theproper application of the principle of subsidiarity. This could be achieved in particular by amendingand enhancing existing Community laws, focusing particularly on consumer credit, measuresregarding unfair terms, banking and insurance directives, distance sales in general and financialservices in particular, advertising, time-shares etc.
The own-initiative opinion fleshes out and completes the Committee's analysis of the problem of
over-indebtedness, and also aims to call upon the Community institutions to take due account of theconclusions and recommendations, thereby helping to ensure that the problem is addressedappropriately at the Community level.
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- Contact : Mr João Pereira dos Santos (Tel. : 00 32 2 546 9254 � e-mail:[email protected])
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• Trans-European networks and islands Rapporteur : Mr Vassilaras (Various Interests – EL)
- Reference : Own-initiative opinion – CES 524/2002
- Key points :
The EESC notes that despite considerable efforts in recent years (often with EU support), islands
still lag behind in their development. So that the trans-European networks extend as far as theEU's islands, the EESC proposes the following measures: • transport system must be established that are based in particular on high-speed ships for
making islands part of more open markets than systems only providing lifelines withnational mainlands. Territorial links must be provided everywhere. They must be EU-wide and not just national;
• islands must be the subject of positive discrimination criteria which compensate for the
additional transport costs if the Single Market is not to remain an abstract concept inislands;
• all islands must have access to a specific fund for fixed or mobile infrastructure with regard
to transport and every form of public network (energy, telecommunications, water, waste); • all islands must be eligible for operational aid, to be paid directly to enterprises so as to
reduce the extra cost of transport for them; • all aspects of insularity must be included in the calculation of the price of transport and
consideration must be given to social parameters. Finally, the EESC proposes that 2005 be declared European Year of the islands. To mark this
occasion, the Commission could assess the measures already taken to help islands and use the reformof the Structural Funds and regional policy to endorse a more ambitious policy.
- Contact : Mr Luis Lobo (Tel. : 00 32 2 546 9717 � e-mail : [email protected])
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• SMEs in EU island regions Rapporteur : Mr Vassilaras (Various Interests – EL) - Reference : Own-initiative opinion – CES 525/2002 - Key points :
In view of the specific characteristics of island regions, the Committee would highlight the need totake appropriate measures within the scope of the structural funds in order to create the structuresand infrastructures necessary for the development of SMEs, which are the central pillar of islandeconomies.
- Contact : Mr Roberto Pietrasanta (Tel.:00 32 2 546 93 13 � e-mail: [email protected]
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3. FORESTY, AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONEMENT AND ENERGY - European forestry sector/Enlargement
Rapporteur : Mr Kallio (Various Interests - FIN)
- Reference : Own-initiative opinion – CES 523/2002 – Key points :
This opinion, which was the object of a hearing organised by the EESC NAT Section on 3 Aprillast, looks at the role played by forestry and the forest-based industries in the EU applicant countriesand the changes that enlargement will entail for the EU's forestry sector.
After enlargement forest and other woodland will increase by 34 million hectares (25%) and total
employment in the forestry and the forest-based industries in the EU will be roughly a quarter morethan at present.
Land reform is an important factor affecting forestry in the applicant countries and will continue to
be so over the next few years. The EESC feels that organising training and guidance for millionsof new private forest owners and stepping up cooperation among them are key measures. Theprime concern, however, is the creation and effective implementation of a credible body of lawssupporting the changing structure of forest ownership.
Even after enlargement, economic, ecological and social sustainability, as well as the multi-
functionality of forests, will remain key guiding principles for forestry.
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The EESC believes that the importance of forests for climate should be examined both in theapplicant countries and the Member States, in general terms as well as in the context of the KyotoProtocol, and the use of wood should be promoted. In the EESC's view the use and impact of EU aidto forestry in the 1990s should be made the subject of an EU-wide study, to develop and evaluatesupport schemes in the future. Finally the Committee points out that the EU should promote theproduction of consistent, comparable and up-to-date statistics on the forestry sector in the EUand in the applicant countries.
- Contact : Ms Eleonora Di Nicolantonio (Tel. : 00 32 2 546 9454 � e-mail: [email protected])
• Genetic resources in agriculture
Rapporteur : Mr Ribbe (Various Interests – D)
- Reference : COM(2001) 617 final – 2001/0256 CNS – CES 514/2002
- Contact: Mr Johannes Kind (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9111 � e-mail: [email protected])
• Biofuels/Transport Rapporteur : Mr Wilkinson (Employers - UK)
- Reference : COM(2001) 547 final – 2001/0265 COD – 0266 CNS – CES 513/2002
- Contact : Mr Siegfried Jantscher (tel.: 00 32 2 546 8287 � e-mail : [email protected])
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* * 4. YOUTH AND EDUCATION • European Commission White Paper : A new impetus for European Youth Rapporteur : Ms Hassett (Various Interests - IRL) - Reference : COM(2001) 681 final – CES 528/2002 - Key points : The Committee welcomes the European Commission White Paper A New Impetus for European
Youth. It is in full support of this policy initiative, which has the potential to create a new dynamicfor tackling the challenges faced by young people in Europe. The Committee calls on theCommission to swiftly develop specific actions and allocate the necessary resources for theirimplementation.
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In its comprehensive own-initiative opinion, adopted in November 2000 in anticipation of the
announced publication of the European Commission's White Paper, the Committee identified youthemployment and social integration, education and mobility, participation and civil society as crucialelements of youth policy. It is thus with concern that the Committee notes the limited scope of theWhite Paper's priorities and therefore urges the European Commission to place the improvement ofyoung people's social situation at the heart of all future youth policy endeavours. The Committeefurthermore regrets that the White Paper remains tacit about the participation of pre-accessioncountries.
- Contact : Ms Stefania Barbesta (Tel. : 00 32 2 546 95 10 � e-mail : [email protected])
• European Year of Education through Sport 2004 Rapporteur : Mr Koryfidis (Workers – EL) - Reference : COM(2001) 584 final - 2001/0244 (COD) – CES 516/2002 - Key points : The EESC endorses the Commission proposal to declare 2004 the European Year of Education
through Sport. It agrees with the Commission's objectives, as well as the urgent need for acomprehensive, well-founded and integrated Community approach to the issue before it is too late.The aim of this initiative is to redefine the environment in which the sporting movement operatesand ensure that it is compatible with traditional sporting values and with modern educational andeconomic needs.
The EESC believes the Commission's choice of 2004 to be a good one. The major sporting events of
that year (Olympics and Paralympics in Athens, European football championships in Portugal) willreally provide a great opportunity; one that is of crucial significance for related measures atgrassroots level. Of course the substance of these measures must be considered, as well as how theyare to be developed.
- Contact : Ms Stefania Barbesta (Tel. : 00 32 2 546 95 10 - e-mail : [email protected])
• Adoption of the third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for
higher education (Tempus III) (2000-2006) Rapporteur: Ms Florio (Workers – I)
- Reference: COM(2002) 47 final – 2002/0037 (CNS) – CES 520/2002 - Key points:
The aim of the Commission proposal is to extend the Tempus programme to include the MEDA
partners.
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In view of the increasingly pressing need to strengthen cooperation between the European Union and
the Mediterranean partner countries (see also the European Economic and Social Committee's mostrecent opinion on this, of 18 October 2001), the Committee welcomes their participation in theTempus III partnership, for a variety of reasons relating to the nature of the programme itself andmatters of international relations.
- Contact: Ms Ellen Durst (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9845 � e-mail: [email protected])
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* * 5. EUROPEAN AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE • Illegal immigration Rapporteur: Mr Pariza Castaños (Workers – E) - Reference : COM(2001) 672 – CES 527/2002 - Key points : The Committee expresses its full support for combating illegal immigration, particularly those
aspects involving smuggling and trafficking of human beings. This is a necessary adjunct to acommon immigration policy: the Council should therefore step up its work on adopting the relevantdirectives.
The Community institutions and the Member States need to promote new legislative and
administrative instruments to prevent the illegal employment of irregular immigrants. The socialpartners must be involved, and the victims of illegal work exploitation should be consideredsympathetically.
Transport companies should not be responsible for checking passengers' documents, as this may
prevent the right of asylum being exercised. The Committee suggests that consideration be given to preparing regularisation measures, averting
the risk of irregular immigration being considered as a "back door" to legal immigration. − Contact : Mr Pierluigi Brombo (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 97 18 � e-mail : [email protected])
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• Safeguarding internal security and complying with obligations Rapporteur working alone: Mr Retureau (Workers - F) - Reference: COM(2001) 743 final – CES 519/2002
- Key points : The Committee is fully in favour of devising a global and coordinated strategy for fighting terrorism
at European level and of harmonising procedures for defining and punishing the crime of terrorism. However, the Committee firmly declares that the right to seek asylum and protection under the
Geneva Convention and Protocol or other forms of protection must not under any circumstances beundermined or denied by anti-terrorism or internal security policies.
Turning to the chapter examining the Commission's asylum and international protection proposals
from an internal security angle, the Committee recommends revising only those provisions whichprove to be ineffective in protecting European territory or allow the EU to be used as a base fororganisations operating in third countries.
- Contact : Mr Pierluigi Brombo (Tel. : 00 32 2 546 97 18 – e-mail: [email protected])
• Right of Union citizens to move freely Rapporteur: Mr Rodríguez García Caro (Employers - E) - Reference: COM(2001) 257 final – CES 522/2002
- Key points: The Committee welcomes and generally approves the proposed directive, subject to specific
comments. This simplification of legal texts and streamlining of administrative formalities willbenefit the citizen, as free movement will be more accessible and less bureaucratic.
The Committee approves the Commission's proposal to enlarge the scope of the definition of "familymember" and to abolish Member States' right to fix the minimum amount of economic resourcespersons not working and retired persons must possess in order to reside in their territory.
The Committee can see no grounds for distinguishing between different types of student, and
considers that if the children remain in the Member State to study in an educational establishment,the mother, father or guardian should be able to reside with them until they reach the age of majority.
The right of residence of family members in the event of divorce or annulment of the marriage
should be more explicit. The acquisition of the right of permanent residence should be possible without the need to prove a
specified period of prior residence.
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The right to receive health care in the event of need should be excluded from the restrictions. The Committee considers that some situations are sufficiently serious to warrant exclusion from the
right of entry and residence, on grounds of public policy, public security and public health. Theproposal should be qualified further, on the basis of the principle of proportionality, to provide forcases where persons are found to have previous convictions for crimes such as terrorism, traffickingin weapons or drugs and crimes against the person.
The Committee considers that the best way of understanding a decision which curtails a right is to
receive it in a language that is understood by the person concerned, in the language of the Statewhich issues it and in the language of the Member State of which they are nationals.
– Contact : Mr Alan Hick (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9302 � e-mail: [email protected])
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Rapporteur : Mr Baeza (Workers – E) - Reference : Own-initiative opinion – CES 521/2002
- Key points : The Committee welcomes the conclusion of this Agreement, the ultimate objectives of which are
poverty eradication, sustainable development and the gradual integration of the ACP countries intothe world economy.
The EESC welcomes the participatory approach adopted in the Agreement, which is manifested in
the desire to broaden ACP-EU cooperation to embrace a whole range of non-State actors. Inparticular, the new convention takes into account the main requests of the Committee by devoting anew chapter to the actors of the partnership and stressing their role in defining and implementingdevelopment policies and the need for capacity-building.
The new convention also provides for follow-up dialogue between economic and social interest
groups and between the ACP-EU Council of Ministers and the ACP-EU Joint Assembly. The newconvention also tasks the European ESC with organising consultative meetings and meetingsbetween ACP and EU socio-economic interest groups.
Nevertheless, the involvement of new actors as envisaged in the Agreement also raises a number of
serious questions, in particular regarding the element of imprecision in defining non-State actors, the
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lack of instruments to bind non-State actors, and the uncertainty as to whether these actors canaccess directly some of the financial resources.
The Committee welcomes the boost given to the political dimension in the present Agreement and
the provisions concerning the involvement of civil society in this political dialogue. The Committee intends to invest fully in the implementation of the Cotonou Agreement and
proposes specific measures for the participation of organised civil society in the furtherance of ACP-EU relations. In particular, it proposes the following: • the EU and the ACP States should ensure that the contents of the Agreement are widely
publicised by all suitable means; • simplify the machinery whereby the representatives of civil society organisations can access
the resources released by the new Agreement; • strengthen the participatory approach, establishing national and regional structures which
promote dialogue between organisations representing civil society, and between theseorganisations and the public authorities;
• include a specific assessment of the level of consultation and use of resources by non-State
actors in the annual, mid-term and end-of-term operational reviews.
- Contact : Mr Jean-François Bence (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 93 99 � e-mail : [email protected])
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7. EUROPEAN BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY • Local dimension – employment Rapporteur working alone : Mr Vinay (Workers - I) - Reference : : COM(2001) 629 final – additional opinion – CES 518/2002 - Key points : The European Economic and Social Committee welcomes the Communication. The Committee had
already expressed the conviction that creating employment development strategies at local levelshould make it possible to achieve the aims set down in all four pillars of the European strategy. Itreaffirms this view.
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Attention to policies on equal opportunities for women and men is consistent with the entirelyrealistic belief that it is precisely at local level that the conditions which can limit or encouragegender equality are determined.
It is emphasised that the social partners, whose role has already been played in a positive and
creative way in the territorial pacts and in the cross-frontier partnerships operating on the basis ofEURES, are increasingly involved in developing the implementation of local strategies.
It is also stressed that the social economy has great potential in local development initiatives. It
would be desirable for the Commission to work towards a joint definition of principle, not least witha view to the forum on local development planned for the beginning of 2003.
The Commission mentions EURES. However, it is strange that the Commission is not suggesting
that it be fully integrated in the EES. The Committee would hope that in the analysis which the Commission plans of the results of Urban
and any other initiative, attention would also be paid to the spin-off effect of the spreading of bestpractice which is always included in them.
The Committee wishes to emphasise that training, education and lifelong learning are essential
components of any initiative to develop employment at local level.
The Committee endorses the Commission's decision to organise a Forum on local development nextyear, and is prepared to make its contribution at a time of wide-ranging reflection.
- Contact : Mr Alan Hick (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9302 – e-mail : [email protected])
• Fiscal competition and company competitiveness Rapporteur: Mr Morgan (Employers – UK) - Reference: Own-initiative opinion – CES 526/2002
- Key points :
There are many issues but priority must be given to the tax dimension of the European Company
Statute. The full benefits of establishing a European Company (SE) will only be achieved if existingcompanies can form such an entity without incurring additional tax set up costs, and avoid some ofthe existing tax obstacles of operating in more that one Member State. As things stand neither ofthese are provided for and its success could therefore be jeopardised. At the same time theimplementation of the SE statute should not lead to new fiscal distortion vis-à-vis companiesregistered in Member States.
− Contact : Ms Katarina Lindahl (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 92 54 � e-mail: [email protected])
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8. POVERTY AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION
• Community statistics on income and living conditions (EU-SILC) Rapporteur : Ms Florio (Workers - I) – Reference : COM(2001) 754 final – 2001/0293 (COD) – CES 517/2002 - Key points :
In the view of the European Economic and Social Committee, the regulation provides a useful tool
for achieving these objectives and monitoring developments. However, as pointed out in earlier opinions, there are still considerable differences in the collection
of data for the individual national systems. This makes data comparison and analysis difficult.
The EESC is disappointed that the data to be collected under the regulation only cover the nationaldimension of poverty and social exclusion, with no provision for local or regional data. This seemsin direct contradiction with EU guidelines, especially as regards economic and social cohesionpolicy which since 1992 has formed one of the three pillars of the Union.
- Contact: Ms Stefania Barbesta (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 95 10 � e-mail: [email protected])
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9. SAFETY • Dangerous substances/Major-accident hazards Rapporteur : Mr Levaux (Employers – F) - Reference : COM(2001) 624 final – 2001/0257 COD – CES 515/2002 - Contact: Ms Silvia Calamandrei (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9657 � e-mail :[email protected])
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• Motor vehicles/Mirrors Rapporteur : Mr Colombo (Workers – I)
- Reference : COM(2001) 811 final – 2001/0317 COD – CES 512/2002
- Contact : Mr João Pereira dos Santos(Tel. : 00 32 2 546 9254 - e-mail: [email protected])
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