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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 PetitionsENQU Temporary Committee of Inquiry

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PRESIDENCY

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

MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

Appointments/resignations/end of Members' terms of office .............................................................8Membership of the political groups ..................................................................................................11

MEMBERS’ ACTIVITIES

Written questions ..............................................................................................................................14Question Time (B5-0253/2002)........................................................................................................41Summary of Questions time - July 2002...........................................................................................44Written declarations..........................................................................................................................45

COMMITTEES

Appointment of rapporteurs and draftsmen ......................................................................................48

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

Common Foreign and Security Policy

Declaration on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism ........................................58Declaration on the peace process in Sri Lanka ................................................................................58Declaration on the International Criminal Court .............................................................................59Declaration on the situation in Southern Sudan ...............................................................................59Declaration on the election of Mr Moisiu as President of the Republic of Albania ........................60Declaration to mark the entry into force of the Rome Statute of the International CriminalCourt ............................................................................................................................................60Declaration on the situation in Nicaragua ........................................................................................62Declaration on the African Union ....................................................................................................63Declaration on the Bolivian elections ..............................................................................................63Declaration on the Occasion of the Inauguration of President Kabbah in Sierra Leone .................64Declaration on death of Afgan Vice President ................................................................................64Declaration on the reconciliation process in Madagascar ................................................................65Declaration on the outcome of the appeal by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim against his conviction ...65Declaration on Haiti .........................................................................................................................65Declaration on the inauguration of President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia ......................................66

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Declaration concerning Georgia, the recent attack of the Liberty Institute in Tbilisi and otherincidents ...........................................................................................................................................67Declaration on Sudan ........................................................................................................................67Declaration on Montenegro ..............................................................................................................68Declaration on the European Union's contribution to combating the destabilising accumulationand spread of small arms and light weapons ....................................................................................68Declaration on the trial in Egypt against Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim and the employees of the IbnKhaldoun Centre and Hoda Association ..........................................................................................69Declaration on humar rights in Syria ...............................................................................................69Declaration concerning municipal elections in Southern Serbia ......................................................70Declaration on the occasion of signing ceremony in Pretoria on July 30, 2002 on theAgreements between the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and theGovernment of the Republic of Rwanda ..........................................................................................71Declaration on the human rights situation in Liberia .......................................................................71Declaration on forthcoming "Presidential elections" in Nagorno Karabakh ....................................72Declaration regarding Turkey ..........................................................................................................72Declaration on Burundi ....................................................................................................................73Declaration following the inauguration of the President Gonzalo Sánchez de Loxada ...................73Declaration on the violence in Kashmir and Pakistan .....................................................................74Declaration on the elections in Cameroon .......................................................................................74Declaration on the outcome fo the People's Consultative Assembly, Indonesia ..............................75Declaration on Sudan .......................................................................................................................75Declaration on the recent progress in the peace process in Sri Lanka .............................................76Declaration on the the Ad Hoc Human Rights Tribunal for Crimes committed in East Timor .......76Declaration on Belarus .....................................................................................................................77Declaration concerning recent arrests in Kosovo .............................................................................78Declaration on the death sentence by stoning of Ms Amina Lawal .................................................78Declaration on the kiddnapping of humanitarian aid workers in the Northern Caucasus ................79

European Economic and Social Committee

Plenary Assembly of 17 and 18 July 2002 .......................................................................................80

ACTIVITIES OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

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PRESIDENCY

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MAIN DECISIONS OF THE COLLEGE OF QUAESTORS

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

No 19/2002 : Language courses and computer courses.

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

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

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

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APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS/END OF MEMBERS' TERMS OFOFFICE

OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE ELECTIONOF FIVE FRENCH MEMBERS

OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

At its sitting of 1 July 2002 Parliament took note of the election of:

� Jean-Pierre BEBEAR to replace Hervé NOVELLI (ELDR/FR) with effect from 28 June 2002,

Marie-Hélène DESCAMPS to replace Tokia SAIFI (PPE-DE/FR) with effect from 13 June 2002,

� Fabienne KELLER to replace Nicole FONTAINE (PPE-DE/FR) with effect from 17 June 2002,

� Anne-Marie SCHAFFNER to replace Alain MADELIN (PPE-DE/FR) with effect from 28 June 2002,

� Françoise VEYRINAS to replace François BAYROU (PPE-DE/FR) with effect from 28 June 2002.

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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE ELECTIONOF AN IRISH MEMBER



Seán Ó NEACHTAIN

to replace Pat the Cope GALLAGHER (UEN/IRL) with effect from 2 July 2002.

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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE ELECTIONOF A FRENCH MEMBER



Jean-Thomas NORDMANN

to replace Fabienne KELLER (PPE-DE/FR) with effect from 3 July 2002.

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END OF THE TERM OF OFFICEOF FOUR FRENCH MEMBERS

At its sitting of 1 July 2002, in accordance with the Act concerning the election of the representatives of theEuropean Parliament and Rule 8(4), Parliament took note of

� the appointment of Nicole FONTAINE (PPE-DE/FR) as a member of the French Government,

� the election to the French National Assembly of

François BAYROU (PPE-DE/FR)Alain MADELIN (PPE-DE/FR)Hervé NOVELLI (ELDR/FR)

and the end of their membership of the European Parliament with effect from 17 June 2002.

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END OF THE TERM OF OFFICEOF AN IRISH MEMBER

At its sitting of 1 July 2002 Parliament took note of the appointment of:

Pat the Cope GALLAGHER (UEN/IRL)

as a member of the Irish Government.

Under Article 6 of the Act concerning the election of the representatives of the European Parliament andRule 8(4), his membership of the European Parliament ended with effect from 18 June 2002.

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE POLITICAL GROUPS

At its sitting of 1 July 2002 Parliament took note that:

� Ole KRARUP and Dyhr OKKING had joined the GUE/NGL Group with effect from 1 July 2002,

� Gérard CAUDRON, Michel DARY, Sami NAÏR and Michel SCARBONCHI were no longer membersof the PSE Group.

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At its sitting of 4 July 2002 Parliament took note that:

Gérard CAUDRON, Michel DARY, Sami NAÏR and Michel SCARBONCHI,had joined the GUE/NGL Group with effect from 1 July 2002.

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MEMBERS’ ACTIVITIES

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WRITTEN QUESTIONS (Situation at 22.08.2002)

Author Subject No

Charles Tannock EU/US relations in the light of a reduced commitment byEurope to fund defence expenditure

E-1766/02

Mario Borghezio Extension of the fingerprinting of non-Communitynationals

E-1767/02

Cancelled question P-1768/02

Liam Hyland Crisis in income of dairy farmers P-1769/02

Peter Liese Ireland's voting on the 6th research frameworkprogramme in relation to decisions in other areas

P-1770/02

Gabriele Stauner Minutes of Mr Pascal Lamy's hearing before theCommission's anti-fraud unit

E-1771/02

Michl Ebner The EU as contracting party to a UNESCO Convention E-1772/02

Michl Ebner 9 May - public holiday E-1773/02

Michl Ebner Pump-action rifles E-1774/02

Antonios Trakatellis Operation of the mass media: granting of broadcastinglicences, State aid and advertising

E-1775/02

Patricia McKenna Discrimination against visually impaired people E-1776/02

Laura González Álvarez New threat to the environment in the Vigo ría (Galicia,Spain)

E-1777/02

Laura González Álvarez Exclusion of Arreu valley from the proposed SCI andexpansion of the Baqueira-Beret ski resort

E-1778/02

Luciano Caveri Provisions on hang-gliders and paragliders E-1779/02

Luciano Caveri Single sky - Italy E-1780/02

Luciano Caveri Aviation safety E-1781/02

Sebastiano Musumeci Measures in favour of volunteer civil protection E-1782/02

Giovanni Pittella Protection of the River Galaso-Torre Mattoni-LakeSalinella biotope

E-1783/02

Nelly Maes Cervical cancer screening in the EU E-1784/02

Jan Mulder The pesticide nitrofen in animal feed P-1785/02


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Ari Vatanen Promoting the adoption of fuel cell technology in theEuropean Union

P-1786/02

Camilo Nogueira Román Proposals to reform the EU Council Presidency E-1787/02

Josu Ortuondo Larrea Autonomous governments' participation in the SpanishPresidency

E-1788/02

Stavros Xarchakos Illiteracy and pupils dropping out of primary and lowersecondary school in Greece

E-1789/02

Stavros Xarchakos Work-related accident in Greece and disregard of victims E-1790/02

Christopher Huhne Implementation of legislation on equal treatment inemployment and occupation

E-1791/02

Miquel Mayol i Raynal Redevelopment of the port of Port-Vendres (F66) E-1792/02

Gianfranco Dell'Alba Nominating heads of delegations in third countries duringthe period 1999-2002

E-1793/02

Erik Meijer Obstacles placed in the way of protection measures forpublic authorities in largely privatised companies as aresult of a judicial ruling

E-1794/02

Erik Meijer Preparations for an American 'tulip war' against theNetherlands with a view to releasing prisoners tried by theInternational Criminal Court

E-1795/02

Eurig Wyn The safety of Moluccan Christians E-1796/02

Benedetto Della Vedova Wind farm in the Tolfa Mountains E-1797/02

Elly Plooij-van Gorsel 06760 - KPN dial-up number E-1798/02

Wolfgang Ilgenfritz Security-related customs duty for sugar imports from theformer Yugoslavia

P-1799/02

Maria Sanders-ten Holte Ratification of Montreal Convention for the unification ofcertain rules for international carriage by air

E-1800/02

Laura González Álvarez Environmental impact study on the Puente del Arco to ElCondado section of the AS-17 highway (Asturias, Spain)

E-1801/02

Laura González Álvarez A-8 Cantabrian motorway (Asturias, Spain): compliancewith Community law

E-1802/02

Esko Seppänen EU aid to the Palestinian Authority E-1803/02

Dominique Souchet Urgent action in support of beekeeping P-1804/02

Gabriele Stauner Unlawful supplements to Commissioners' salaries P-1805/02

Gianfranco Dell'Alba Human rights violations in Cambodia P-1806/02


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Konstantinos Hatzidakis Ineffective implementation of a supplementary teachingprogramme in Greece

E-1807/02

Konstantinos Hatzidakis Environmental damage to the Neda river valley in Greece E-1808/02

Mihail Papayannakis Projects affecting the Neda river valley E-1809/02

Mihail Papayannakis Human trafficking in Bosnia E-1810/02

Nicholas Clegg Illegal logging E-1811/02

Alexandros Alavanos, PedroMarset Campos and Feleknas Uca

Further persecution of author in Turkey E-1812/02

Chris Davies CITES E-1813/02

Christopher Huhne Infringements E-1814/02

Christopher Huhne Economic integration E-1815/02

Christopher Huhne Economic integration E-1816/02

Michl Ebner Investigations into the international trade in animals usedin experiments

E-1817/02

Michl Ebner Stage reached in the ratification of the Alpine Convention E-1818/02

Glenys Kinnock Indonesia E-1819/02

Brian Simpson Discrimination against European companies by the UnitedStates Aviation Security Act (S1447)

E-1820/02

Jan Mulder Rising number of cases of swine fever in the EU E-1821/02

Alexander de Roo Failure of Dutch manure policy to comply with EUstandards

E-1822/02

Erik Meijer Making it impossible for firms to continue using existingMicrosoft licenses by restricting add-on and upgradeoptions

E-1823/02

Erik Meijer Need to go on purchasing new and more expensiveMicrosoft products because of restrictions on the use ofold software

E-1824/02

Ian Hudghton Biomedical primate research E-1825/02

Luis Berenguer Fuster Spain's adaptation of the Directive on intra-Communitytrade in Equidae

E-1826/02

Luis Berenguer Fuster State aid procedure initiated for 'Terra Mítica' pursuant toArticle 88(2)

E-1827/02

Pere Esteve Persons missing in unknown circumstances E-1828/02

Pere Esteve Persons missing in unknown circumstances E-1829/02


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Graham Watson Deportation of British subjects E-1830/02

Graham Watson EU driving licence E-1831/02

Graham Watson Recreation horse riding E-1832/02

Jorge Hernández Mollar Commission aid for the creation of the European GeneralCouncil for Youth

E-1833/02

Jorge Hernández Mollar Protection of Costa del Sol beaches E-1834/02

Salvador Garriga Polledo Investment in eastern Europe E-1835/02

Salvador Garriga Polledo A Cohesion Fund for Latin America E-1836/02

Salvador Garriga Polledo A European tax to finance the Community budget E-1837/02

Martin Schulz Compatibility of the action taken by the ItalianGovernment with the Growth and Stability Pact

E-1838/02

Herbert Bösch Closure of the 2001 Community budget P-1839/02

Sérgio Marques Social and economic cohesion policy and the outermostregions in the post-2006 period

P-1840/02

Georges Garot Shallot production P-1841/02

Glyn Ford Article 13 of the EC Treaty and transgenderdiscrimination

E-1842/02

Jan Mulder EU legislation on diagnostic tests for veterinary medicines E-1843/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Tuna: EU-Mexico E-1844/02

Marco Cappato Case of the Tunisian citizen Zouhair Yahyaoui E-1845/02

Guido Bodrato Transfer of EU officials' pension rights - 2 March 1978agreement between the Commission and the INPS

E-1846/02

Guido Bodrato Lack of coordination between the Community pensionscheme and the Member States' pension schemes

E-1847/02

Guido Bodrato Application of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 - calculatingthe pensions of migrant workers

E-1848/02

Paulo Casaca Illegal red seabream catch proposals E-1849/02

Paulo Casaca Lack of consistency and coherence in EU fisherieslegislation

E-1850/02

Gabriele Stauner Commission bank accounts E-1851/02

Pedro Marset Campos Pollution of the Segura river (Murcia, Spain) E-1852/02

Antonio Tajani Telecom Italia's acquisition of Telekom Serbia E-1853/02

Antonio Tajani Telecom Italia's acquisition of Telekom Serbia E-1854/02


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Jan Mulder Amendment of OIE rules on the use of marker vaccines E-1855/02

Bart Staes Liberalisation of the railways, cross-border fares and thebalance between conventional and high-speed railtransport

E-1856/02

Bart Staes Regulation of advertising campaigns for child-orientedfestive periods

E-1857/02

Bart Staes Greenhouse gas emissions - alternative fuels and forms ofenergy

E-1858/02

Bart Staes European regions' responsibilities as regards compliancewith the Stability Pact

E-1859/02

Bart Staes Information campaign on EU enlargement E-1860/02

Ilda Figueiredo Working conditions of seasonal workers E-1861/02

Joseph Daul Exports of sugar from the Balkans to the European Union P-1862/02

Gerard Collins Afghanistan E-1863/02

Niall Andrews Spanish Presidency and sub-Saharan Africa E-1864/02

Brian Crowley Special Olympics 2003 and creating an inclusive sportingenvironment

E-1865/02

James Fitzsimons ILO's report on child labour E-1866/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Eritrea E-1867/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Eritrea E-1868/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Ethiopia E-1869/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Ethiopia E-1870/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Fiji E-1871/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Fiji E-1872/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Gabon E-1873/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Gabon E-1874/02

Fernando Fernández Martín The Gambia E-1875/02

Fernando Fernández Martín The Gambia E-1876/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Ghana E-1877/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Ghana E-1878/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Grenada E-1879/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Grenada E-1880/02


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Fernando Fernández Martín Guinea E-1881/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Guinea E-1882/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Equatorial Guinea E-1883/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Equatorial Guinea E-1884/02

Eluned Morgan State aid to the coal industry P-1885/02

Giorgio Celli Felling of beeches in a Site of Community Importance inthe Abruzzo national park in Italy

P-1886/02

Gerhard Schmid Border Guard units E-1887/02

Konstantinos Hatzidakis Professional training in Greece E-1888/02

John Cushnahan Human rights intimidation E-1889/02

Glyn Ford Regional coding of DVD players E-1890/02

Eluned Morgan Genetically modified organisms E-1891/02

Pierre Jonckheer Open-cast coal mine in northern León (Valle de Laciana,Spain)

E-1892/02

Marjo Matikainen-Kallström Regional aid and enlargement E-1893/02

Marjo Matikainen-Kallström Deaths of young people in traffic accidents in Finland E-1894/02

Marjo Matikainen-Kallström Wind power and defence security E-1895/02

Piia-Noora Kauppi Independence and impartiality of the Scientific Committee E-1896/02

Brice Hortefeux Competitiveness E-1897/02

Mario Borghezio Request for a report on the amount of EU aid supplied tothe countries in which most illegal immigrants originate

E-1898/02

Cristiana Muscardini Illegal bushmeat trade E-1899/02

Pietro-Paolo Mennea 2002 World Cup P-1900/02

Theodorus Bouwman Progress in implementing Directive 2000/59/EC on portreception facilities

P-1901/02

Ian Hudghton Fishing of non-quota species in the North Sea P-1902/02

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Unemployment among young people and youth policy.The situation in Greece

P-1903/02

Avril Doyle MOX shipment from Japan to UK P-1904/02

Graham Watson Intrusive and percussive sounds affecting the hard ofhearing

E-1905/02

Graham Watson 'Settled status' test for student loans in the UK E-1906/02


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Glenys Kinnock Immigration E-1907/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Guinea Bissau E-1908/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Guinea Bissau E-1909/02

María Sornosa Martínez Sustainable water use and golf courses E-1910/02

Esko Seppänen Privileges of Commissioners E-1911/02

Robert Goebbels FIFA and UEFA's de facto monopoly E-1912/02

Maurizio Turco The euro - compatibility of Vatican City State (VCS)legislation with Community law

E-1913/02

Maurizio Turco The euro: Vatican City State (VCS) and money laundering E-1914/02

Dorette Corbey Introduction of the euro E-1915/02

Dorette Corbey Introduction of the euro E-1916/02

Ilda Figueiredo Delays in payment of Community aid to bananaproduction in Madeira

E-1917/02

Ilda Figueiredo Europe Houses E-1918/02

André Brie Infringement of various EU directives and provisions inconnection with the construction of an air-to-ground firingrange in Brandenburg

E-1919/02

Christopher Heaton-Harris Commission gifts E-1920/02

Christopher Heaton-Harris Child protection in sport E-1921/02

Christopher Heaton-Harris Obesity in Europe E-1922/02

Phillip Whitehead Urban vehicles powered by compressed air E-1923/02

María Sornosa Martínez and RosaMiguélez Ramos

Construction work on the Puxeiros-Tui motorway(Galicia)

E-1924/02

Guido Sacconi Use of purifying muds in agriculture E-1925/02

Giorgio Celli Skiing development at sites of Community interest in theParco d'Abruzzo (Italy)

E-1926/02

Torben Lund Ban on amalgam and mercury for human use E-1927/02

Christopher Huhne Payment of contractors and suppliers E-1928/02

Matti Wuori Case of the Russian military journalist Grigory Pasko E-1929/02

Françoise Grossetête Difference in the price of newspapers E-1930/02

Astrid Lulling Preliminary draft law governing the sale, consumption andadvertising of alcoholic drinks in Spain

E-1931/02

Alexander de Roo Eastern section of the A73 south motorway E-1932/02


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Dorette Corbey Operation of the rapid alert system in response to nitrofencontamination

E-1933/02

Ilda Figueiredo Bilateral agreements between the EU and Switzerland E-1934/02

Ilda Figueiredo Issue of multiple-entry Schengen visas E-1935/02

Olivier Dupuis Georgia P-1936/02

Stavros Xarchakos Greeks of Albania E-1937/02

Colette Flesch Implementation of the .eu TLD E-1938/02

Armando Cossutta Cost of the Commission reform E-1939/02

Roberta Angelilli Satellite agency in Rome P-1940/02

Christos Folias Athens underground railway P-1941/02

Jens-Peter Bonde Prostitution as an occupation E-1942/02

Werner Langen EU subsidies for Rhineland-Palatinate between 1999 and2002

E-1943/02

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Youth unemployment and youth policy with reference toGreece

E-1944/02

Mihail Papayannakis Health implications of mobile-phone use E-1945/02

Mihail Papayannakis Management of hazardous industrial waste E-1946/02

Mihail Papayannakis Repression of trade union movements E-1947/02

John Cushnahan Restriction of movement E-1948/02

Bernard Poignant Beneficiaries of the EAGGF - Guarantee section E-1949/02

Mario Borghezio Respect for the rights of the lawyers defending the Bretonseparatists

E-1950/02

Bart Staes and Alexander de Roo 'Forgotten' pesticides E-1951/02

Bernd Posselt EU flag P-1952/02

Glyn Ford European citizenship awareness E-1953/02

Glyn Ford European Year of Remembrance and Reconciliation E-1954/02

Glyn Ford EU-Japan relations E-1955/02

Glyn Ford KEDO E-1956/02

Glyn Ford Import of goods into the EU E-1957/02

Nuala Ahern Definition of sustainable nuclear power E-1958/02

Nuala Ahern Nuclear proliferation potential E-1959/02


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Nuala Ahern Clean nuclear energy E-1960/02

Nuala Ahern Management and disposal of radioactive waste E-1961/02

Nuala Ahern Nuclear waste management E-1962/02

Nuala Ahern Participation in the co-ordination of EU nuclear research E-1963/02

Rosa Miguélez Ramos Problems concerning aid to the Galician surface fleetduring biological pauses

P-1964/02

Glyn Ford Fisheries agreement with the Comoro Isles and thecoelacanth

E-1965/02

Chris Davies Iberian lynx E-1966/02

Chris Davies Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulation (EC) 2037/2000 E-1967/02

Chris Davies Biebrza National Park, Poland E-1968/02

Chris Davies Falun Gong E-1969/02

Chris Davies Sale and marketing of tobacco products E-1970/02

Chris Davies End-of-Life Vehicles Directive 2000/53/EC E-1971/02

Patricia McKenna Waste-water depuration plant at Novelda - Monforte delCid, Valencia Region

E-1972/02

Patricia McKenna High-speed train from Madrid to the Region of Valencia E-1973/02

Camilo Nogueira Román The Spanish Government's failure to comply withCommunity legislation in the case of the 'Radioelectronicofficers' Collective' in Galicia

E-1974/02

Ilda Figueiredo Seville summit P-1975/02

Christos Folias Permissible noise levels in dance clubs E-1976/02

John Cushnahan Price disparities E-1977/02

Olivier Dupuis Case of Grigory Pasko E-1978/02

Roberta Angelilli Accommodation of nomadic people in European cities E-1979/02

Roberta Angelilli Underground carpark in Piazza Sempione in Rome E-1980/02

Roberta Angelilli Health service waiting lists in Rome and Italy as a whole E-1981/02

Jan Mulder Food safety as a barrier to trade with Romania E-1982/02

Kathleen Van Brempt Environment - transparency - clarity - public involvement- environmental policy and legislation

E-1983/02

Christopher Heaton-Harris Convention financing P-1984/02

Paulo Casaca Commission investigation into sugar cartel P-1985/02


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Heidi Hautala Export of spent nuclear fuel to Russia P-1986/02

Carlos Lage Free movement of persons within the Schengen area P-1987/02

Stavros Xarchakos GESAC code of conduct P-1988/02

Karl-Heinz Florenz Import of dogs from Spain to Germany - theleishmaniases

E-1989/02

Stavros Xarchakos Right to vote for non-Community nationals E-1990/02

Michael Gahler and others The implementation of 'smart sanctions' against selectedmembers of the Mugabe regime

E-1991/02

Theresa Villiers New EU flag E-1992/02

Manuel Medina Ortega Mail to the Canary Islands E-1993/02

Samuli Pohjamo and Mikko Pesälä Guaranteeing legal security for farmers in the light ofever-changing agricultural legislation

E-1994/02

Mario Mauro Sustainable and cultural tourism in Europe E-1995/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Mauritius E-1996/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Mauritius E-1997/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Micronesia E-1998/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Micronesia E-1999/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Mozambique E-2000/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Mozambique E-2001/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Namibia E-2002/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Namibia E-2003/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Nauru E-2004/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Nauru E-2005/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Niger E-2006/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Niger E-2007/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Nigeria E-2008/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Nigeria E-2009/02

Patsy Sörensen Expulsion of Romanian minors P-2010/02

Hans-Peter Martin Number and scale of Council meetings P-2011/02

Hiltrud Breyer Iodisation E-2012/02

Hiltrud Breyer Greek Agriculture Ministry funding E-2013/02


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Eluned Morgan Structural funds E-2014/02

Carlos Bautista Ojeda Development plan for Campo de Gibraltar E-2015/02

Roberta Angelilli Determining the location of European agencies' seats E-2016/02

Ieke van den Burg and Anne VanLancker

Application of Regulation 1612/68 in the case of top-uppayments to an unemployed cross-border worker

E-2017/02

Erik Meijer Continued obstruction of shipping on the Danube as aresult of the 1999 war in Serbia

E-2018/02

Paulo Casaca Repeal of Council Regulation No 1275/94 E-2019/02

Paulo Casaca Survey concerning the beer market in Portugal E-2020/02

Ilda Figueiredo Seville summit E-2021/02

Hiltrud Breyer Night flight restrictions at German airports E-2022/02

Hiltrud Breyer EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) requirement forair routes

E-2023/02

Elizabeth Lynne Recognition of qualifications E-2024/02

María Sornosa Martínez Irregularities in the LEADER+ programme in theValencia region

E-2025/02

Cristiana Muscardini Adoption of the HPV test in the European Union E-2026/02

Cristiana Muscardini Assistance for children with haemophilia in the ex-SovietUnion

E-2027/02

Camilo Nogueira Román Shameful violation of civil and political rights andphysical aggression against Portuguese citizens promptedby a Spanish Government decision

E-2028/02

Carlos Lage Free movement of persons in the Schengen zone E-2029/02

Emilia Müller EU JOP programme: application from Hans Baiershoulder pad factory under facilities 2 and 3

P-2030/02

Emilia Müller Long-distance buses that exceed weight restrictions E-2031/02

Giovanni Pittella and MassimoCarraro

Research funding E-2032/02

Erik Meijer Inconvenience suffered by long-distance train passengersas a result of the separation of ticket sales and reservations

E-2033/02

Erik Meijer Availability of European domestic and international traintimetables at stations in all the Member States

E-2034/02

Erik Meijer Refusal to make seat reservations for trains going toforeign destinations for which national railway companiesdo not sell tickets

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Erik Meijer Accusation that low-cost airlines are cutting costs bycircumventing safety regulations

E-2036/02

Erik Meijer Major expansion of the airport of the Bulgarian capitalSofia near urban neighbourhoods and residential centresand failure to comply with environmental standards

E-2037/02

Erik Meijer European contributions to financing of the controversialextension of the airport of the Bulgarian capital Sofia inclose proximity to urban neighbourhoods and residentialcentres

E-2038/02

Maurizio Turco Structural Funds: closure of operational programmesdating back to before 1993

P-2039/02

Christopher Huhne Change in financial structures P-2040/02

Alexandros Alavanos State aid - preferential treatment of Community airline P-2041/02

Paul Rübig Mobility funding under the Leonard da Vinci programmefor persons undergoing in-house training

E-2042/02

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou andStavros Xarchakos

Payment of pensions in Greece E-2043/02

Elizabeth Lynne Problems with Microsoft Office XP for visually impairedpeople

E-2044/02

Christopher Huhne Balance sheets E-2045/02

Christopher Huhne Tariffs E-2046/02

Christopher Huhne Oil and energy intensity E-2047/02

Jaime Valdivielso de Cué Internal market E-2048/02

Jaime Valdivielso de Cué Regional policy E-2049/02

Olivier Dupuis Tibetans arrested in Nepal E-2050/02

Roberta Angelilli Vivisection and protection of animals E-2051/02

Elly Plooij-van Gorsel Microsoft's new licensing arrangements E-2052/02

Bert Doorn Investigation into Microsoft's dominant economic position P-2053/02

Avril Doyle Mid-term review P-2054/02

Paulo Casaca Violation by the Commission of the principle ofseparation of powers

P-2055/02

Charles Tannock Animal testing for cosmetics E-2056/02

Charles Tannock Enlargement E-2057/02

Charles Tannock The Enron and WorldCom scandals and the role ofaccountancy firms

E-2058/02


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Charles Tannock CAP reform prior to enlargement E-2059/02

Charles Tannock Imprisonment in Tibet E-2060/02

Eluned Morgan Controls on food products E-2061/02

Eluned Morgan State aid E-2062/02

Pere Esteve Harmonised jurisdiction on genocide, crimes againsthumanity and war crimes

E-2063/02

Erik Meijer Misuse of websites and charge collection methods toconfront consumers unexpectedly with the biggestpossible telephone bills

E-2064/02

Olivier Dupuis Hunger strike by Radhia Nasraoui P-2065/02

Mihail Papayannakis Unequal treatment of Greek citizens subject to militaryservice

P-2066/02

Olivier Dupuis Case of Rebiya Kadeer from East Turkestan E-2067/02

Mark Watts Import of live animals from Central and East Europeancountries

E-2068/02

Bob van den Bos and Lousewiesvan der Laan

Treaty of Accession E-2069/02

Bob van den Bos and Lousewiesvan der Laan

Treaty of Accession E-2070/02

Carlos Ripoll y Martínez deBedoya

European Region of the Year P-2071/02

Doris Pack Subsidies for German airlines E-2072/02

Daniela Raschhofer Obligatory number plates for bicycles throughout the EU E-2073/02

Roger Helmer UK manorial rights E-2074/02

Geoffrey Van Orden European border police force E-2075/02

Geoffrey Van Orden European border police force E-2076/02

Philippe Herzog Commission practices in connection with advisers adpersonam

E-2077/02

Jan Mulder Expenditure on medical checks for staff members exposedto radiation

E-2078/02

Roberta Angelilli Failure to award Urban II funding for the city of Rome P-2079/02

Elly Plooij-van Gorsel Discrimination against the European security industry inthe USA by the new US Aviation Act and TransportationSecurity Act

P-2080/02

Christoph Konrad Use of Objective 2 funding in North-Rhine-Westphalia P-2081/02


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Jonas Sjöstedt Restrictions on the use of cadmium - case C-314/99 P-2082/02

María Izquierdo Rojo Lengthy delays in the adoption of children from AndhraPradesh (India)

E-2083/02

María Izquierdo Rojo Lengthy delays in the adoption of children from AndhraPradesh (India)

E-2084/02

Enrique Barón Crespo Comprehensive treatment plan for diabetics E-2085/02

Enrique Barón Crespo Comprehensive treatment plan for diabetics E-2086/02

Bob van den Bos Slavery E-2087/02

Bob van den Bos Slavery E-2088/02

Daniela Raschhofer Compatibility of the Benes Decrees, the 1946 AmnestyLaw and the 1992 Restitution Law with EU law

P-2089/02

Ioannis Averoff Construction of a hydroelectric power plant at Rona,district of Anilios, Metsovo, by the firm LakmosEnergiaki AE

P-2090/02

Michl Ebner Emergency phone number in the EU E-2091/02

Michl Ebner Distance contracts: varying cancellation periods E-2092/02

Alexandros Alavanos Human rights in Algeria E-2093/02

Roger Helmer EU funding of Palestinian terrorism E-2094/02

Michiel van Hulten and DianaWallis

Multiple framework contracts for translation services E-2095/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna European regions dependent on fisheries E-2096/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Criteria for the classification of 'heavily fisheries-dependent' regions

E-2097/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Galicia, a 'heavily fisheries-dependent' region E-2098/02

Eija-Riitta Korhola Giving to developing countries longline vessels scheduledfor scrapping

E-2099/02

Mario Borghezio Call for the European Union to save the glaciers in theAlps

E-2100/02

Toine Manders Obesity E-2101/02

Paulo Casaca Portuguese version of proposal for a regulationCOM(2001) 83 final of 14.2.2001

E-2102/02

Paulo Casaca Survival of the 'Ancien Régime' in Portuguese E-2103/02

Maurizio Turco Violations of the rule of law and democracy in Italy andArticles 6 and 7 of the TEU

P-2104/02


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Gianni Vattimo Promoting vegetarianism P-2105/02

Hubert Pirker Temporary admission of a number of Palestinians to EUMember States

E-2106/02

Alexandros Alavanos Clearance of the EAGGF accounts for 2001 E-2107/02

Alexandros Alavanos Closure of subsidised company Typopoiitiria Thivas E-2108/02

Stavros Xarchakos Bomb-making instructions on the Internet E-2109/02

Ioannis Marinos Absence of statistics for Greece E-2110/02

Jorge Hernández Mollar Single clearing house for legal immigration into the EU E-2111/02

Jorge Hernández Mollar EU Community rules governing the activities of beautyclinics

E-2112/02

Jorge Hernández Mollar Digital radio serving the information communitythroughout the European Union

E-2113/02

Janelly Fourtou EU membership of the Madrid protocol E-2114/02

Janelly Fourtou Regulating transportation of human remains E-2115/02

Lucio Manisco New Italian laws on managing the artistic heritage E-2116/02

Gary Titley Human rights in Hungary P-2117/02

Dirk Sterckx Imposition by some airlines of age-limits in connectionwith the recruitment of stewards

P-2118/02

Luciano Caveri Identity checks at Malpensa airport P-2119/02

Michl Ebner and Emilia Müller Direct aid to farmers E-2120/02

Marjo Matikainen-Kallström andGordon Adam

Kozloduj nuclear power plant E-2121/02

Ian Hudghton Fisheries - Hague Preferences E-2122/02

Ian Hudghton CFP reform and potential legal challenge E-2123/02

Ian Hudghton Future of fisheries-dependent communities E-2124/02

Chris Davies Road building in Dhonoussa E-2125/02

Chris Davies Fragrance allergens E-2126/02

Chris Davies Hemp products E-2127/02

Chris Davies Business Impact Assessment for the Food SupplementsDirective

E-2128/02

Luciana Sbarbati Honey, bees and systemic insecticides E-2129/02

Mario Borghezio Air safety and the unification of traffic control in Europe E-2130/02


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Alexander de Roo Antenna in Akrotiri nature conservation area, Cyprus E-2131/02

Bartho Pronk Working Time Directive and volunteers E-2132/02

Bartho Pronk Discrimination against international football referees ongrounds of age

E-2133/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Guyana E-2134/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Guyana E-2135/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Haiti E-2136/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Haiti E-2137/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Jamaica E-2138/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Jamaica E-2139/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Kenya E-2140/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Kenya E-2141/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Kiribati E-2142/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Kiribati E-2143/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Lesotho E-2144/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Lesotho E-2145/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Liberia E-2146/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Liberia E-2147/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Madagascar E-2148/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Madagascar E-2149/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Malawi E-2150/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Malawi E-2151/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Mali E-2152/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Mali E-2153/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Marshall Islands E-2154/02

Fernando Fernández Martín Marshall Islands E-2155/02

Kathleen Van Brempt Proposal for a directive on environmental liability - no-fault liability - Article 9

P-2156/02

María Rodríguez Ramos ERDF funding for the destruction of three medieval watermills

P-2157/02

Mihail Papayannakis Civilian mobilisation E-2158/02


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Alexandros Alavanos Air accident in southern Germany and safety conditions inairspace

E-2159/02

Theresa Villiers The euro and the rounding-up of prices E-2160/02

Eurig Wyn Welfare of animals in livestock markets E-2161/02

Daniel Hannan EU Special Representative in Bosnia E-2162/02

Daniel Hannan ECB advertising campaign E-2163/02

Daniel Hannan Curved bananas E-2164/02

Daniel Hannan Unpaid workers E-2165/02

Rosa Miguélez Ramos Illegal use of driftnets E-2166/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Accident rate on board Community fishing vessels E-2167/02

Laura González Álvarez Application of Directive 1999/30/EC by the Spanishauthorities

E-2168/02

Jaime Valdivielso de Cué Enlargement E-2169/02

Marjo Matikainen-Kallström Timetable for clarifying the definition of waste E-2170/02

Paulo Casaca Competition with agricultural production in the Azores asa result of the POSEIMA programme

E-2171/02

Paulo Casaca Respect for the principle of annuality E-2172/02

Michl Ebner European identity document for the disabled E-2173/02

Ian Hudghton Agri-monetary compensation E-2174/02

Armando Cossutta Proposed cuts in aid for citrus fruits E-2175/02

Kathleen Van Brempt Directives - deadlines - transposition into nationallegislation - situation in Belgium

E-2176/02

Erik Meijer Revision of the Seveso II directive and the Rotterdamauthorities' intention to relax safety regulations for thetransport of fireworks by sea

E-2177/02

Jan Wiersma Fraud involving bank cards in the Netherlands E-2178/02

Camilo Nogueira Román Financial estimates for the implementation of thelegislative proposals and measures in the second packageof proposals for the reform of the Common FisheriesPolicy

E-2179/02

Camilo Nogueira Román The priorities for the reform of the Common FisheriesPolicy

E-2180/02


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Camilo Nogueira Román The conclusions of the European Council in Seville: EUvisa requirements for third-country citizens and the caseof Latin American countries in their relations with Spainand Portugal

E-2181/02

Freddy Blak Persistent conflict of interests in the DG for Transport P-2182/02

Minerva Malliori New alcoholic drinks and young people P-2183/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Modification of the cohesion policy agreed on in Berlin inthe context of Agenda 2000

P-2184/02

Michl Ebner Establishment of a pan-European air traffic control system E-2185/02

Reinhard Rack Subsidies under ISPA E-2186/02

Antonios Trakatellis Creation of a national marine park in the region ofKimolos

E-2187/02

Richard Corbett Human Rights Monitoring - Iran E-2188/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna FIFG reprogramming E-2189/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Reprogramming of the FIFG E-2190/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Scientific studies on the impact of industrial fishing onother fisheries

E-2191/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna International trade in fishmeal in the EU E-2192/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna EU fish meal industry E-2193/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Industrial fishing geared to the processing of fish intomeal

E-2194/02

Marjo Matikainen-Kallström Clarification of the definition of waste E-2195/02

Marjo Matikainen-Kallström Scope of the working time directive E-2196/02

Kathleen Van Brempt Devices for blocking mobile phones E-2197/02

Kathleen Van Brempt Proposal for a Directive on environmental liability -impact on SMUs

E-2198/02

Emilia Müller Italian mobile phone and card denied to German nationals- Written Question E-0808/02

P-2199/02

Richard Howitt TUPE loophole exploited by the German mobile phonecompany T-Mobile in Borehamwood, UK

P-2200/02

Ilda Figueiredo Failure to implement Directive 89/48/EEC in practice E-2201/02

Avril Doyle Caroline Lee E-2202/02

Marco Cappato Freedom of expression and the Internet E-2203/02

Marco Cappato Freedom of expression and the Internet E-2204/02


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Michael Cashman Price disparity in the travel sector P-2205/02

Walter Veltroni Situation of the poor in Nairobi P-2206/02

Bill Newton Dunn Cruel treatment of animals at livestock markets inBelgium

P-2207/02

Christoph Konrad Anti-competitive methods used when the weight of non-Austrian coaches is being checked in Austria

E-2208/02

Ian Hudghton VAT on safety helmets and hats in the UK P-2209/02

Giacomo Santini Award of ecopoints and application of the 108% clause P-2210/02

Joaquim Miranda Growth and Stability Pact P-2211/02

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Protection of immigrants' human rights in Greece P-2212/02

Karin Junker Support for Oxfam's "Make Trade Fair" campaign E-2213/02

André Brie European Capitals of Culture - new selection procedure E-2214/02

Stavros Xarchakos and RodiKratsa-Tsagaropoulou

Female prostitution E-2215/02

Ioannis Marinos Commission study of petroleum deposits in the EU E-2216/02

Ioannis Marinos Oil pipelines and their financial benefits E-2217/02

Caroline Jackson Implementation of Directive 1999/13/EC on solventemissions

E-2218/02

Gary Titley Ageism E-2219/02

Nuala Ahern Establishment of a Liabilities Management Authority E-2220/02

Nuala Ahern Euratom safeguard inspections E-2221/02

Nuala Ahern Commissioner de Loyola's calls for new nuclear plants inthe EU

E-2222/02

Nuala Ahern Russian nuclear energy industry E-2223/02

Nuala Ahern Conservation and sustainable management of forestecosystems

E-2224/02

Nuala Ahern Forestry resources in the Congo Basin E-2225/02

Nuala Ahern Grant for 2001 under Item B7-6200, Forests andEnvironment

E-2226/02

Nuala Ahern Resources allocated to the INPs and IRPs in CentralAfrica

E-2227/02

Nuala Ahern EU contribution to the conservation of ecosystems inCentral Africa

E-2228/02


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Charles Tannock CAP reform and enlargement E-2229/02

Charles Tannock Piracy, terrorism and the identification of ships E-2230/02

Charles Tannock Rules governing the provision and withdrawal of state aid,with particular reference to Mecklenburger Metallguss

E-2231/02

Charles Tannock CD prices in Europe E-2232/02

Sebastiano Musumeci Political crisis in Madagascar E-2233/02

Ria Oomen-Ruijten Study grants for the children of frontier workers E-2234/02

Gabriele Stauner Contracts awarded by the Commission's legal service E-2235/02

Gabriele Stauner Award of Commission contracts to audit firms E-2236/02

Alexandros Alavanos Implementation in Greece of Directive 1999/70/EC P-2237/02

Patricia McKenna Killings in the DRC P-2238/02

Rainer Wieland Export documents in the local language P-2239/02

María Valenciano Martínez-Orozco Stage reached in dealing with complaint 2000/4187 P-2240/02

Torben Lund Call for eco-labels to be financed from taxes on chemicals E-2241/02

James Nicholson Oppression of North Korean refugees E-2242/02

James Nicholson Security situation in the Moluccas E-2243/02

Phillip Whitehead Animal welfare in marketplaces E-2244/02

Caroline Jackson System for reimbursement of dental clinics in the UnitedKingdom

E-2245/02

Glenys Kinnock Sudan E-2246/02

Alexander de Roo Compliance of EU-funded infrastructure projects with theprovisions of EC environmental legislation - the case ofthe D 8 motorway project in the Czech Republic

E-2247/02

Pedro Marset Campos Construction of a hydroelectric power station onindigenous land in Chile

E-2248/02

Pedro Marset Campos Construction of a hydroelectric power station onindigenous land in Chile

E-2249/02

Robert Goebbels Broad economic policy guidelines for Luxembourg E-2250/02

Ria Oomen-Ruijten Whiplash injury E-2251/02

Ilda Figueiredo Community support E-2252/02

Helena Torres Marques Withdrawal of banknotes from cash dispensers in the eurozone

P-2253/02

Marianne Eriksson Human rights in Western Sahara P-2254/02


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Carlos Bautista Ojeda Support for cork production in the EU P-2255/02

María Sornosa Martínez Aid for solar photovoltaic and thermal energy in Spain E-2256/02

María Sornosa Martínez Increase in illegal irrigation and further deterioration ofthe River Segura

E-2257/02

María Sornosa Martínez Environmental management problems and degeneration ofthe environment on Spain's eastern seaboard

E-2258/02

María Sornosa Martínez Setting-up of a test monkey farm in Camarles (Tarragona) E-2259/02

María Sornosa Martínez Increase in the environmental damage caused by theFervasa solid urban waste treatment plant in Aldaia andQuart de Poblet

P-2260/02

Ari Vatanen Leasing of motor vehicles: does Case C-451/99 mean thatFinland is likewise not permitted to levy motor vehicle taxother than for the period of the lease?

P-2261/02

Anne Jensen EU-wide invitation to tender for church organs E-2262/02

Michl Ebner Uniform definition of integrated crop production E-2263/02

Michl Ebner Data on the status and number of gamekeepers E-2264/02

Michl Ebner Harmonisation measures and gamekeepers E-2265/02

Rainer Wieland Axle weight limits for cranes E-2266/02

Astrid Lulling Maltese wine and enlargement negotiations E-2267/02

Christopher Heaton-Harris European Public Prosecutor and enlargement E-2268/02

Frédérique Ries European funding for cities bidding for 'Capital ofCulture' status

E-2269/02

Caroline Lucas FAO Paper on good agricultural practices E-2270/02

Charles Tannock The cost of bank transfers E-2271/02

Pere Esteve Failure by the Council to reply to priority questions withinthe set time limits

E-2272/02

María Valenciano Martínez-Orozco Status of complaint No 2000/5137 E-2273/02

Armando Cossutta Incompetence in the financial and administrativemanagement of the LIFE99/NAT/IT/6254 project inTreviso

E-2274/02

Kathleen Van Brempt Food allergies affecting babies and toddlers E-2275/02

Kathleen Van Brempt European road safety checks E-2276/02

Kathleen Van Brempt Re-registration of stolen vehicles E-2277/02

Rosemarie Müller Support for town-twinning - eligibility criteria P-2278/02


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Carles-Alfred Gasòliba i Böhm Modification of the Spanish Law on personal income tax P-2279/02

Emilia Müller Relaxing of the ban on the use of bonemeal in animal feed E-2280/02

Jannis Sakellariou Ban on admission to the KVB (Bavarian association ofhealth service doctors)

E-2281/02

Bernd Lange Gas filling stations inside the EU E-2282/02

Bernd Lange Tourist traffic at the border with Gibraltar E-2283/02

Stavros Xarchakos and GiorgosDimitrakopoulos

Europol data E-2284/02

Antonios Trakatellis Refusal to pay overtime and consequences for the healthcare of citizens and doctors' health resulting from cuts inthe numbers of doctors on duty

E-2285/02

Alexandros Alavanos Protection of cultural monuments and the construction ofa hydroelectric power station on the River Arachthos

E-2286/02

Imelda Read Tobacco advertising E-2287/02

Geoffrey Van Orden Elections to the European Parliament in 2004 E-2288/02

Geoffrey Van Orden Elections to the European Parliament in 2004 E-2289/02

Elizabeth Lynne Conditions for the reception of asylum-seekers in theUnited Kingdom

E-2290/02

Richard Corbett Rule of law in Austria E-2291/02

Richard Corbett Rule of law in Austria E-2292/02

Ian Hudghton Welfare of animals during transport and desirability of alocal abattoir in the Western Isles of Scotland

E-2293/02

Patricia McKenna Funding of the Via Baltica motorway in Poland E-2294/02

Avril Doyle Pharmaceutical products for human use E-2295/02

Erik Meijer Ban on imports of candles with lead-treated wicks whichcause health dangers, especially for children and low-paidpeople

E-2296/02

Isidoro Sánchez García Revision of the White Paper on Transport in 2004 E-2297/02

Laura González Álvarez Aggregate grinding plant in the industrial zone ofEntrevias (Tarragon, Spain)

E-2298/02

Maurizio Turco Explanations regarding the reply to Written Question E-1187/02 concerning the possible involvement of theVatican in agricultural fraud

E-2299/02

Guido Bodrato Free movement and identity documents E-2300/02

Guido Bodrato Free movement and residence permit E-2301/02


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Erik Meijer Continued dumping at sea of ship-generated waste andcargo residues as a result of minimum surveillance andinadequate prosecution of offenders

E-2302/02

Erik Meijer Giant merger between the two largest energy undertakingsin Germany carried out with a view to conquering moreeasily the energy market in other EU Member States

E-2303/02

Erik Meijer Combating the presence of carcinogenic acrylamide inchips, crisps and other baked or roasted foods

E-2304/02

Christopher Heaton-Harris Health promotion P-2305/02

Phillip Whitehead Pharmaceutical review and generic medicines E-2306/02

Erika Mann Mandatory data retention E-2307/02

Erika Mann Mandatory data retention E-2308/02

Chris Davies Environmental education E-2309/02

Patricia McKenna Lack of regulation and legislation in Ireland concerningwild animals and circuses

E-2310/02

Maurizio Turco EU measures against the 'EU-StudentVote' project for theunauthorised use of the EU logo

E-2311/02

Ria Oomen-Ruijten Risk of legionella infection for tourists E-2312/02

Edward McMillan-Scott Closure of Selby coalfield P-2313/02

Françoise Grossetête Legal implications of marriages between EU citizens ofdifferent nationalities

P-2314/02

Ole Krarup Legal basis of the framework decision on combatingracism

E-2315/02

Ole Krarup Legal basis of the framework decision on combatingracism

E-2316/02

Ole Krarup Framework decisions and freedom of choice E-2317/02

Ole Krarup Framework decisions and freedom of choice E-2318/02

Paul Rübig Application of national competition law in Slovakia inaccordance with EU law

E-2319/02

Feleknas Uca Accreditation of journalists at the Seville EuropeanCouncil

E-2320/02

Stavros Xarchakos and IoannisMarinos

Council of Europe report concerning public servicecorruption in Greece

E-2321/02

Nirj Deva Funding of the European Movement E-2322/02


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Michel Hansenne The inclusion of disabled people in poverty-reductionwork

E-2323/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Distribution of fishing rights by Member State withinCommunity waters

E-2324/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Equal access to fisheries resources for all Member States E-2325/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Community responsibility for conservation measures E-2326/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Regional advisory councils E-2327/02

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Allocation of responsibilities to the Commission inconnection with the reform of the CFP

E-2328/02

Laura González Álvarez Human rights violations in the Islamic Republic of Iran E-2329/02

Cristiana Muscardini Reply to question E-1474/02 - Directive on investmentservices

E-2330/02

Dorette Corbey BSE risk from frozen chicken fillets injected with beef E-2331/02

William Abitbol Self-determination P-2332/02

Markus Ferber WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control E-2333/02

Bob van den Bos and Nelly Maes Landmines E-2334/02

David Bowe Decommissioning of the Russian nuclear fleet E-2335/02

David Bowe Petroleum coke as a fuel in large combustion plants E-2336/02

Glyn Ford Circus animals E-2337/02

Herbert Bösch Shortcomings in the Commission's financial control andaccounts

P-2338/02

Hartmut Nassauer Police to be placed under jurisdiction of military courts inSlovakia

P-2339/02

Antonios Trakatellis Mismanagement of Community funds in theenvironmental sector in Greece and the violation ofproperty rights in projects carried out under the Natura2000 network

P-2340/02

Antonios Trakatellis Community funding of work in the field of theenvironment and the Natura 2000 network in Greece

E-2341/02

Jean-Claude Martinez Thermal plasmas P-2342/02

Joan Colom i Naval Rural development measures in Cataluña 2000-2006 P-2343/02

Jillian Evans Unsolicited mail E-2344/02

Benedetto Della Vedova Use of European Social Fund resources for the Edunetproject

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Renato Brunetta Galileo Project E-2346/02

Ria Oomen-Ruijten Vinyl 2010 - Voluntary Commitment by the EuropeanPVC industry

E-2347/02

Bastiaan Belder Activities of Laskar Jihad in Papua P-2348/02

Alexandros Alavanos Protection of the Skhinia wetlands E-2349/02

Alexandros Alavanos Children with multiple disabilities E-2350/02

Juan Naranjo Escobar European immigration policy E-2351/02

Juan Naranjo Escobar British drugs policy and how it relates to European policy E-2352/02

Juan Naranjo Escobar Local dimension of the European employment strategy E-2353/02

Michiel van Hulten European farm subsidy for the Netherlands royal family E-2354/02

Ieke van den Burg Exclusion from health insurance in Belgium - 'residentsystem'

E-2355/02

Marie Isler Béguin and others EU information policy in the republics of eastern Europe E-2356/02

Marie Isler Béguin and others EU information policy in the republics of eastern Europe E-2357/02

Charles Tannock Korean shipbuilding subsidies and the Commission'sfailure to refer the matter to the WTO

E-2358/02

Charles Tannock The Commission's refusal to make a complaint to theWTO re South Korean shipbuilding subsidies unless theCouncil first agrees to its proposal for countervailingsubsidies

E-2359/02

Charles Tannock Air Safety in the light of the Überlingen disaster E-2360/02

Bartho Pronk Equal treatment of residents in the new German Länder E-2361/02

Charles Tannock Consistency of the British government's proposals for theLondon Underground system with EC rules on publicprocurement and state aids

P-2362/02

Karin Riis-Jørgensen Follow-up question on EU preferential tariff arrangements(H-043/02)

P-2363/02

Monica Frassoni New Italian legislation on waste P-2364/02

Mark Watts Slaughter of baby seal pups on the White Sea, Russia P-2365/02

Ioannis Souladakis Decline in newspaper circulation figures E-2366/02

Ioannis Souladakis Illegal increases in insurance premiums E-2367/02

Richard Corbett Pooling Open Source Software E-2368/02

Chris Davies Directive 1999/74/EC on the protection of laying hens E-2369/02


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Glyn Ford GATS E-2370/02









Glyn Ford Death penalty E-2379/02

Glyn Ford Death penalty E-2380/02

Geoffrey Van Orden Treatment of asylum-seekers in the EU E-2381/02

Geoffrey Van Orden Treatment of asylum-seekers in the EU E-2382/02

Charles Tannock CD piracy E-2383/02

Charles Tannock Conditions attached to the application of the EuropeanArrest Warrant

E-2384/02

Brice Hortefeux Echelon interception system E-2385/02

Brice Hortefeux Dangers of directly promoting certain medicines E-2386/02

Antonio Tajani Desecration of Jewish graves at the Rome Veranocemetery

E-2387/02

Antonio Tajani Desecration of Jewish graves at the Rome Veranocemetery

E-2388/02

Kathleen Van Brempt CT scans on children E-2389/02

Kathleen Van Brempt Study on older drivers E-2390/02

Kathleen Van Brempt European funding for Belgium and the city of Antwerp E-2391/02

Kathleen Van Brempt Phthalates in cosmetics E-2392/02

Jules Maaten European policy on the funding of 'orphan' medicines E-2393/02

Ria Oomen-Ruijten MPA hormone scandal E-2394/02

Hiltrud Breyer Testing for illegally irradiated, unlabelled food productsby Member States

P-2395/02

Glyn Ford Cooperation with Iranian authorities in fight against drugtrafficking

E-2396/02


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Richard Corbett Closure of Selby coal mines and EU structural funding E-2397/02

David Bowe Neuroscience E-2398/02

David Bowe Legislation banning the sale of air weapons to youngpeople under 18

E-2399/02

Antonio Tajani False and damaging information on the Rome coastlineposted on a German tourist site on the Internet

E-2400/02

Antonio Tajani False and damaging information on the Rome coastlineposted on a German tourist site on the Internet

E-2401/02

Armin Laschet Direct aid of EUR 10 million per month to the PalestinianAuthority

P-2402/02

Wolfgang Ilgenfritz Money laundering directive P-2403/02

Karl-Heinz Florenz Imports into the EU of cigarette lighters from China E-2404/02

Jean Lambert GMO traceability in imported goods E-2405/02

Jean Lambert Exile of 13 Palestinian militants from the West Bank E-2406/02

Charles Tannock Human rights violations in Guatemala E-2407/02

Charles Tannock Conditions attached to the application of the EuropeanArrest Warrant

E-2408/02

Bob van den Bos Sudan E-2409/02

Bob van den Bos Peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of theCongo and Rwanda

E-2410/02

Margrietus van den Berg US undermining of the position of the InternationalCriminal Court in The Hague

P-2411/02

Mario Borghezio Meeting of Foreign Affairs Minister Louis Michel withthe Iraqi government

E-2412/02

Michiel van Hulten Further questions concerning the agricultural subsidygranted to Queen Beatrix

E-2413/02

Michiel van Hulten Congressional bill to combat Internet file-sharing services(e.g. Kazaa)

E-2414/02

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QUESTION TIME (B5-0253/02) on 2 and 3 July 2002

36 Questions (Rule 43)

Author Subject No

QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL

Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS Draft law on the media in Turkey H-0356/02

Alexandros ALAVANOS Revocation of Nice decisions on European military force H-0365/02

Olivier DUPUIS Georgia H-0371/02

Liam HYLAND WTO and imports from world's poorest countries H-0379/02

Dirk STERCKX Inadequacy of the 'strawberry regulation' in the event ofserious obstruction of the free movement of goods

H-0384/02

Marit PAULSEN Fishing for industrial purposes and the ban on processedanimal protein

H-0389/02

Cecilia MALMSTRÖM Measures against the Cuban Government and support for thedemocracy movement

H-0396/02

Lennart SACRÉDEUS UN special session on children H-0399/02

Carlos CARNEROGONZÁLEZ

Democratic opposition leaders on trial in Equatorial Guinea H-0402/02

Raimon OBIOLS i GERMÀ Arrest of opposition leaders in Equatorial Guinea H-0407/02

Bill NEWTON DUNN Cutting back on greenhouse gas emissions H-0405/02

Bernd POSSELT Loya Jirga and Afghanistan's future H-0408/02

Luigi VINCI The PKK and the 'anti-terrorist list' H-0412/02

Giuseppe DI LELLOFINUOLI

The European Union, the PKK and Turkey H-0414/02

Fausto BERTINOTTI Turkey, the PKK/KADEK and the 'anti-terrorist list' H-0416/02

Luisa MORGANTINI Turkey, KADEK and the 'anti-terrorist list' H-0421/02

Feleknas UCA Inclusion of the Kurdish Workers' Party on the European listof terrorist organisations

H-0428/02

Matti WUORI Peace process in Turkey H-0457/02

Eurig WYN Peace process in Turkey H-0463/02


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Nelly MAES Peace process in Turkey H-0477/02

Alain LIPIETZ Peace process in Turkey H-0478/02

Koldo GOROSTIAGAATXALANDABASO

Political dialogue in Turkey H-0479/02

KonstantinosALYSSANDRAKIS

Attempt to criminalise political beliefs in Slovakia H-0420/02

QUESTIONS TO THE COMMISSION

Ewa HEDKVISTPETERSEN

Measures to ensure legal certainty H-0487/02

Marit PAULSEN Concentrations in the foodstuffs sector H-0493/02

Brian CROWLEY The euro and bank charges H-0500/02

Bernd POSSELT Agreement concluded with the Czech Republic concerningtraditional recipes

H-0513/02

QUESTIONS TO DESIGNATED COMMISSIONERS

Mr LAMY

Lennart SACRÉDEUS Steel tariffs and jobs in Europe H-0496/02

Margrietus van den BERG The TRIPS Agreement and access to medicines H-0508/02

Mrs WALLSTRÖM

Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS Visit of delegation from Commission environment directorateto Greece

H-0469/02

Nuala AHERN Tritium measured off the Welsh coast H-0482/02

Mr FISCHLER

Carlos BAUTISTA OJEDA 'Pescaíto Frito' H-0471/02

John McCARTIN Introduction of new fishing capacity through Irish fleet H-0474/02


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Camilo NOGUEIRAROMÁN

Fishery resources in Community waters and the Danish fleet'scatches for fish meal

H-0476/02

María IZQUIERDO ROJO Tobacco cultivation H-0497/02

Caroline JACKSON The 'Atlantic Dawn' and the Mauritanian fishery H-0505/02

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SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS TIMEJULY 2002

InstitutionNo. of

questionstabled

No. ofquestions

taken

Questionswith

writtenanswer

Supplementaryquestions

Lapsedquestions(authorabsent)

Questionswithdrawn

by theauthor

Questionsalready onthe agenda

Representativesof the otherInstitutions

Council 53 23 28 3 2 0 0 Mr. HAARDER

Commission 33 13 20 8 0 0 0 Mr. VITORINOMr. BOLKESTEINMr. LAMYMrs. WALLSTRÖMMr. FISCHLER

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WRITTEN DECLARATIONS1

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

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 53

7/2002 317.600 Christopher HEATON-HARRIS On the independence of the media 17.04.2002 17.07.2002 9

8/2002 317.807 Fernando Fernández Martin On the constant flow of illegal immigrants andrefugees into the European Union

24.04.2002 24.07.200210

1 Situation as at 04.07.2002


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9/2002 319.290 Marie Anne Isler Béguin, YvesPiétrasanta, Marialiese Flemming yMyrsini Zorba

On a Community environmental education module inschools

23.05.2002 23.08.2002 20

10/2002 320.179 Mario Borghezio On declaring 9 November �Day of Freedom andIndependence of the European Peoples�

12.06.2002 12.09.2002 5

11/2002 321.150 Glyn FORD Οn the human rights abuses in the World Cup 03.07.2002 03.10.2002 3

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

Name Subject Committee Date Doc.

CORBETT(PSE)

Regulations and rules applicable toofficials and other servants of theEuropean Communities

AFCO (O) 16.07.02 C5-0262/02

BOURLANGES(PPE-DE)

The hierarchy of standards AFCO (R) 15.07.02

DAUL(PPE-DE)

Approved operators' organisations in theolive sector

AGRI (R) 10.07.02 C5-0353/02

DAUL(PPE-DE)

Mid-term review of the commonagricultural policy

AGRI (R) 11.07.02

VIRRANKOSKI(ELDR)

Human tissues and cells BUDG (O) 18.07.02 C5-0302/02

DELL'ALBA(NI)


CONT (O) 09.07.02 C5-0262/02

MULDER(ELDR)

The financing of the common agriculturalpolicy (amendment of Regulation (EC)No 1258/1999)

CONT (R) 09.07.02 C5-0358/02

PSE Group Annual and consolidated accounts ECON (O) 26.08.02 C5-0233/02

SBARBATI(ELDR)

The role of the regions in buildingEurope

EMPL (O) 09.07.02

JACKSON(PPE-DE)

The Commission's strategy for the NewDelhi conference on climate change (oralquestion to the Commission)

ENVI (R) 09.07.02

JACKSON(PPE-DE)

The Council's strategy for the New Delhiconference on climate change (oralquestion to the Council)

ENVI (R) 09.07.02

PPE-DE Group Human tissues and cells ENVI (R) 10.07.02 C5-0302/02

SWIEBEL(PSE)

The scope and status of the Charter ofFundamental Rights

FEMM (O) 10.07.02

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T. MANN(PPE-DE)

Assessment of the first five years of theguidelines on employment

FEMM (O) 10.07.02

VERTS/ALEGroup

Employment: action plan for skills andmobility

FEMM (O) 10.07.02 C5-0287/02

PPE-DE Group The role of the regions in buildingEurope

FEMM (O) 10.07.02

BARTOLOZZI(PPE-DE)

Human tissues and cells JURI (O) 11.07.02 C5-0302/02

GARGANI(PPE-DE)

The scope and status of the Charter ofFundamental Rights

JURI (O) 11.07.02

MalcolmHARBOUR andManuel MEDINAORTEGA


JURI (R) 11.07.02 C5-0262/02

COELHO(PPE-DE)

Terrorism: provision of some newfunctionalities for the SchengenInformation System - SIS II (Spanishinitiative)

LIBE (R) 09.07.02 C5-0316/02C5-0317/02

GALEOTEQUECEDO(PPE-DE)

Fight against terrorism: evaluation oflegal provisions/police cooperation(Spanish initiative)

LIBE (R) 09.07.02 C5-0281/02C5-0319/02

KARAMANOU(PSE)

Schengen rules on the issue of visas at theborder, including the issue of visas toseamen (Spanish initiative)

LIBE (R) 09.07.02 C5-0289/02

WATSON(ELDR)

Agreement between the EC, China andthe SAR of Hong Kong on thereadmission of persons residing withoutauthorisation

LIBE (R) 09.07.02 C5-0263/02

PSE Group Europol: Staff Regulations concerningdirectors and deputy directors (Belgian,Dutch and Luxembourgish initiative)

LIBE (R) 09.07.02 C5-0293/02

VARELASUANZES-CARPEGNA(PPE-DE)

Rules and arrangements regardingstructural assistance in the fisheries sector(amendment of Regulation2792/1999/EC)

PECH (R) 03.07.02 C5-0314/02

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VARELASUANZES-CARPEGNA(PPE-DE)

Emergency measure for scrapping fishingvessels

PECH (R) 03.07.02 C5-0315/02

CAMISONASENSIO(PPE-DE)

Regulation on rail transport statistics RETT (R) 10.07.02 C5-0052/01

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COMMISSION DOCUMENTS

Reports and Communications

Subject Referral Doc.

Commission from the European Communities: Article 299(2) -Implementation of the sustainable development - Strategy for theoutermost regions - Progress report and work programme with aprovisional timetable

RETT SEC (02) 692final

Report from the Commission: Experience gained and the convergenceachieved in applying the provisions laid down in the Directive on mediumand long term export credit insurance

ECONJURIITRE

COM (02) 212final

Report from the Commision to the European Parliament and the Council:Report on the implementation of the Decision 1999/51/EC of the Councilof 21 December 1998 on the promotion of European pathways in work-linked training, including apprenticeship

CULTEMPL

COM (02) 214final

Report from the Commission on the application during the years 1996 to1999 of Council Directive 92/106/EEC of 7 December 1992 on theestablishment of common rules for certain types of combined transport ofgoods between Member States

RETT COM (02) 215final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Towards integrated management of the external borders of themember states of the European Union

LIBE COM (02) 233final

BUDG COM (02) 237final

Communication from the Commission: A Project for the European Union AFETBUDGECONJURI

TOUTLIBEITREAFCO

COM (02) 247final

Communication from the Commission on the Action Plans foradministrative and judicial capacity, and the monitoring of commitmentsmade by the negotiating countries in the accession negotiations

TOUTAFET

COM (02) 256final

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Councilon the application of Directive 94/80/EC on the right to vote and to standas a candidate in municipal elections

JURI COM (02) 260final


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Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Biannual Update of the scoreboard to review progress on thecreation of an area of "Freedom, Security and Justice" in the EuropeanUnion (First Half of 2002)

JURILIBE

COM (02) 261final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Productivity: The Key to Competitiveness of EuropeanEconomies and Enterprises

ECONEMPLITRE

COM (02) 262final

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL,THE Communication from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of theRegions: eEurope 2005: Eine Informationsgesellschaft für alleAktionsplan zur Vorlage im Hinblick auf den Europäischen Rat vonSevilla am 21./22. Juni 2002

CULTITRE

COM (02) 263final

Communication from the Commission: A new type of office for managingsupport and administrative tasks at the European Commission

BUDGCONT

COM (02) 264final

Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament:Sixth Progress Report on the Financial Services Action Plan

JURIECON

COM (02) 267final

Communication from the Commission: European Governance: Betterlawmaking

AFCOTOUTJURI

COM (02) 275final

Communication from the Commission on impact assessment AFCOBUDGCONTTOUTJURI

COM (02) 276final

Communication from the Commission: Consultation document: Towards areinforced culture of consultation and dialogue - Proposal for generalprinciples and minimum standards for consultation of interested parties bythe Commission

AFCOTOUTJURI

COM (02) 277final

Communication from the Commission: Action plan "Simplifying andimproving the regulatory environment"

AFCOTOUTJURI

COM (02) 278final

Report from the Commission to the Council Explaining Europe'sEnlargement

CULTAFET

COM (02) 281final

Report from the Commission to the Council on using the Internet todevelop twinning between European Secondary Schools

ITRECULT

COM (02) 283final


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Report from the Commission on the results reached for the period 1996-2000 by the implementation of Commission Recommendation 98/480/ECof 22 July 1998, concerning good environmental practice for householdlaundry detergents

ITREENVI

COM (02) 287final

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council:European Agency for Reconstruction - Annual Report 2001

BUDGCONTITREAFET

COM (02) 288final

Proposal for a Council regulation on a Financial Regulation applicable tothe 9th European Development Fund

BUDGDEVECONT

COM (02) 290final

Report from the Commission to the Council: Review of progress ofworking with indigenous peoples

DEVEENVIAFET

COM (02) 291final

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of theRegions: Towards the Full Roll-Out of Third Generation MobileCommunications

ITRE COM (02) 301final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Civil protection - Progress made in implementing theprogramme for preparedness for possible emergencies

ITREENVI

COM (02) 302final

Council Recommendation on the prevention of smoking and on initiativesto improve tobacco control

CULTJURIENVI

COM (02) 303final

Report from the Commission: Annual Report from the Commission on theGuarantee Fund and its - Management in 2001

CONTBUDG

COM (02) 305final

Report from the Commission: JRC Annual Report 2001 BUDGCONTITRE

COM (02) 306final

Communicaiton from the Commission to the Council, the EuropeanParliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of theRegions: The programming of the Structural Funds 2000-2006 : an initialassessment of the Urban Initiative

BUDGCONTEMPLRETT

COM (02) 308final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the EuropeanParliament: Activities and Human Resources of the Commission in theEnlarged European Union

AFCOAFETJURI

BUDG

COM (02) 311final


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Report from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, theEuropean Court of Auditors, the Economic and Social Committee and theCommittee of the Regions: Tempus (Phare/CARDS and Tacis) - AnnualReport 2000

BUDGCONTITRECULT

COM (02) 323final

Communication from the Commission: A Methodological Note for theHorizontal Evaluation of Services of General Economic Interest

BUDGJURI

ECON

COM (02) 331final

Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament:concerning the Allocation of Financial Intermediation Services IndirectlyMeasured (FISIM) containing a qualitative and quantitative analysis of theresults of the trial calculations for allocating and calculating FISIM asdescribed in the Council Regulation (EC) No 448/98 of 16 February 1998

ECON COM (02) 333final

Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament:on the establishment of a database on payments under the GuaranteeSection of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund

AGRICONT

COM (02) 339final


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


Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of theCouncil relating to fertilizers

AGRIENVIITREJURI

COM (02) 318finalCOD010212

Amended proposal for a Council Directive on minimum standards onprocedures in Member States for granting and withdrawing refugee status

AFETBUDGFEMMJURILIBE

COM (02) 326finalCNS000238

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COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY

80/2002

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, 27 June 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 2002/462/CFSP of 17 June 2002 updating CommonPosition 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism and repealing CommonPosition 2002/340/CFSP. They will ensure that their national policies conform to that common position.

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

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81/2002

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

Brussels, 26 June 2002

The European Union reiterates its support for the conclusion of a lasting peace which takes into account theaspirations of all communities in Sri Lanka and does not undermine the principles of territorial integrity andthe unity of Sri Lanka.

The European Union urges the full implementation of the cease-fire agreement by the two parties and callson both sides to agree an early date for talks.

The European Union invites the LTTE to renounce terrorism and all forms of violence completely and urgesall parties to respect the principles of pluralism and Human Rights.

The European Union notes the important role played by Norway and the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission(SLMM) and calls on the parties to actively co-operate with the SLMM on the national as well as districtlevel in the efforts to monitor the cease-fire agreement.

The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associated countriesCyprus, Malta and Turkey, and Iceland and Liechtenstein countries members of the European EconomicArea, align themselves with this declaration.


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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union, the Central and Eastern Europeancountries associated with the European Union, the associated countries Cyprus and Malta, and theEFTA countries, members of the European Economic Area, concerning the adoption of Common

Position 2002/474/CFSP amending Common Position 2001/443/CFSP on the International CriminalCourt


The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associated countries,Cyprus and Malta and the EFTA countries, members of the European Economic Area, declare that they sharethe objectives of Commom Position 2002/474/CFSP defined by the Council of the European Union on 20June 2002 on the basis of Article 15 of the Treaty on European Union amending Common Position2001/443/CFSP on the International Criminal Court. They will ensure that their national policies conform tothat Common Position.


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83/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the situation in Southern Sudan


While welcoming the opening of substantive negotiations within the IGAD framework the European Unionremains highly concerned about the humanitarian situation in many parts of the Sudan and in particular inWestern Upper Nile, Eastern Equatoria and Bahr-El-Ghazal.

The European Union recalls the universal humanitarian principle, that civilian populations must be protectedfrom the consequences of military operations. The EU calls for unrestricted, immediate and unlimited accessby international humanitarian agencies, for the purpose of providing humanitarian assistance to these civilianpopulations, wherever they are directly or indirectly affected by the conflict.

The European Union calls on both the Government of Sudan and the SPLM/A to decisively engage in theIGAD Peace Process. In this respect, the EU reiterates its appeal for a comprehensive cease fire as part of acomprehensive and just peace negotiation process.

Subject to progress toward a peace settlement, the EU is ready to support the process of economic and socialdevelopment through the linkages between relief, rehabilitation and development with a view to alleviatingpoverty.


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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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84/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the election of Mr Moisiu as President of the Republic of Albania


The European Union welcomes the election of Mr Alfred Moisiu as President of the Republic of Albania bya large majority of the Albanian Parliament.

The Union believes that the wide understanding among political leaders and the orderly election of MrMoisiu are a sign of maturity conducive to an environment of political stability. In the terms of theconclusions of the Council of 17 June 2002, it also brings Albania a step closer to the opening ofnegotiations with the European Union of a Stabilisation and Association Agreement.

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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86/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionto mark the entry into force of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

Brussels, 1 July 2002

The entry into force today of the Statute for the International Criminal Court is a major leap in theprogressive development of international law.

Although many states, including European Union Member States, have since the time of the League ofNations supported the establishment of a permanent international criminal court, the drafting of a statute forsuch a court within the United Nations framework was delayed for many years. However, in the 1990�s, wesaw that the creation of international institutions for bringing to justice individuals suspected of grossviolations of human rights had become possible. A growing consensus was emerging as to the need for astrengthened international order. Although criminal law has traditionally been a national matter, theinternational community was increasingly willing to accept a criminal jurisdiction exercised by internationallegal bodies as a substitute to national jurisdiction with a view to enhancing international humanitarian lawand human rights. The setting up of the ad hoc tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia in 1993 and Rwanda in


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1994 constituted a turning point. The European Union fully supported their establishment and continues tosupport their operation.

However, many states continued to feel that a permanent court was called for - in other words, that furthersteps should be taken to develop the international legal order. The adoption of the Statute for a permanentInternational Criminal Court at the diplomatic conference in Rome in July 1998 was, therefore, a trulyhistoric moment in this process of furthering the rule of law and the fight against impunity.

So today we are at another historic milestone: Only four years after the adoption of the Statute of theInternational Criminal Court in Rome, we are celebrating its entry into force. No less than 74 States from allparts of the world have already become party to the Statute, and 139 States have signed it.

The European Union would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to those who promoted the idea of apermanent international criminal court during the years when even optimists thought the idea impossible. Itis also worth noting the powerful joining of efforts, which the idea of the court inspired. States, groups ofstates, international institutions and civil society, including academia - all have worked together, joined bythe common goal of putting an end to impunity for the most serious crimes of concern to the internationalcommunity as a whole. The European Union wishes to express in particular its acknowledgement andappreciation of the great work undertaken by the coalition of NGOs without which the project would nothave come this far.

We are now on a fast track towards the actual establishment of the International Criminal Court at TheHague. Much work still needs to be done. We must ensure through meticulous planning that the Court willbe in a position to carry out its work. In particular, we have to ensure that the appropriate mechanisms are inplace for the Court to begin functioning effectively as early as possible. The weighty responsibility forgetting the Court off to a successful start - for bringing it alive - rests on all of our shoulders. The EuropeanUnion will do its utmost to assist the Preparatory Commission and its Bureau in this task.

However, the European Union is of the opinion that contributing to the finalising of the outstanding issues isonly one of our responsibilities. The European Union is working towards making the Court truly universal byencouraging as many states as possible to ratify the Statute as the Court�s credibility and chances of workingeffectively are largely dependent on its general acceptance in the international community.

The European Union expresses a strong hope that also those countries hesitant at present towards adhering tothe Statute will join as soon as possible, so much so because we believe that the court will prove itself as aneffective, competent and fair legal institution. Furthermore, the European Union confirms that it stands readyto cooperate with those countries, which may request advice on the scope or operational modalities of theICC.

The EU deeply regrets that the US veto yesterday of a resolution extending the mandate of the UN mission inBosnia-Herzegovina has placed the Security Council members in a difficult situation with regard to supportfor UN peacekeeping and adherence to their commitment to the ICC Statute. The EU welcomes and affirmsthe positions set out in the statements made in explanation of vote in the Security Council by EU membersFrance, Ireland and the United Kingdom, concerning immunity of peacekeepers. The EU hopes thatmembers of the Security Council will adhere to the Secretary General�s strong appeal within the comingdays. The EU would accept any solution that respects the Statute and does not undermine the effectivefunctioning of the Court in conformity with the amended EU Council Common Position of 20 June 2002endorsed by a number of associated states.


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The past century witnessed the worst crimes in the history of mankind. Yet, few perpetrators have beenbrought to justice. Let us together establish a credible, fair and effective International Criminal Court whichwill serve as a deterrent - as a signal that impunity will no longer be tolerated.

Let us together bring this Court alive.

The countries of Central and Eastern Europe associated with the European Union: Bulgaria, Czech Republic,Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and the associated countriesCyprus and Malta align themselves with this statement.

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87/2002

Declaration by the Presidency, on behalf of the European Union,on the situation in Nicaragua

Brussels, 28 juin 2002

Now that President Bolaños has been in office for almost six months, the European Union welcomes themeasures taken by the new administration to achieve good governance and fight corruption.

The European Union fully supports the efforts of President Bolaños to raise ethical standards in public lifeand to modernise and rationalise the Nicaraguan economy. Those efforts enjoy the support of the people ofNicaragua. The reforms advocated by the Government are essential in order to strengthen the rule of law andall the democratic institutions.

It is with concern that the European Union has been following recent events in Nicaragua, which evidence adeterioration in the political climate in the country. The situation will make it difficult to achieve theconsensus which Nicaraguan society requires to implement the reforms mentioned. The European Unionaccordingly urges the other institutions of State to collaborate with the Government so that the challengesahead may be met.

The European Union hopes that a constructive dialogue between the various political forces will enable thenecessary legislative reforms to be approved and will facilitate the new appointments at the Supreme Courtof Justice and the Supreme Electoral Council.

The European Union is convinced that it is only through national dialogue that the initiatives necessary forthe development of the country can be carried through to a successful conclusion.

The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associated countriesCyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the EFTA countries which are members of the European Economic Areaalign themselves with this declaration.

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88/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the African UnionBrussels, 9 July 2002

The European Union warmly welcomes the inauguration today of the African Union at its first summit inDurban. With this historic event, African nations have taken an important step towards creating a strongerand more coherent framework for peace, stability, good governance and economic development in Africa.

The tasks of the South African AU Presidency are enormous, especially with regard to giving impetus to thetransformation process and operationalizing links with the subregional organizations. The European Union isencouraged by the perspectives presented for the implementation of the AU, and looks to African leaders todemonstrate the resolve and take the concrete actions necessary to make it operational. The EU is fullysupportive of the AU Presidency in this process.

In this context, the European Union also reiterates its support for NEPAD as a catalyst for Africa'sdevelopment, in line with the aims of the African Union. The EU attaches special importance to the NEPADprinciples of democracy, human rights, the rule of law and political and economic good governance as wellas conflict prevention as cornerstones for the creation of a more conducive environment for peace, stabilityand development in Africa.

In line with the Cairo Declaration, the EU reiterates its support for the African efforts to make the AfricanUnion a success. The EU looks forward to the opportunities which the AU brings to build on earlier co-operation and to deepen political dialogue.

The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associated countriesCyprus and Malta, and the EFTA countries Norway and Liechtenstein, members of the European EconomicArea, align themselves with this declaration.

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89/2002

Declaration by the Presidency, on behalf of the European Union,on the Bolivian elections


The European Union congratulates the Bolivian people and political parties for the peaceful and orderlymanner in which the presidential and parliamentary elections were conducted on Sunday 30th of June thusconfirming the consolidation and maturity of the democracy in Bolivia.

The European Union recognizes the positive role played by the National and Departmental Electoral Courtsin accordance with the electoral legislation.

The European Union reaffirms its commitment to continue to develop the excellent relations with Boliviathrough political dialogue, economic collaboration and support to cooperation programmes in order tofurther develop the democratic process, combat corruption and drugs, reduce poverty and reform the publicsector.


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The European Union looks forward to working with the new government to continue the reform process andthe implementation of the PRSP (Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper) and to engage in constructive measuresto revitalise the economy and alleviate the social repercussions of the present economic crisis.

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

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90/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the Occasion of the Inauguration of President Kabbah in Sierra Leone on 12 July


The EU extends its congratulations to President Kabbah on his inauguration as Sierra Leone's Head of State.The ceremony marks another important milestone in Sierra Leone's return to democracy. The EU reiteratesits commitment to helping the new government of Sierra Leone meet the huge challenge of rebuilding thecountry after the long and brutal civil war.

The EU will also remain engaged in helping to promote stability in the sub-region, in particular through theEU Presidency Special Representative to the Mano River Union countries, Mr Hans Dahlgren.

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

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91/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon death of Afghan Vice President


DENMARK AS PRESIDENCY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION DECLARES:

The European Union strongly deplores the tragic assassination of the Vice President in the AfghanTransitional Authority Haji Abdul Qadir. This tragic event should not be allowed to disrupt the restoration ofAfghanistan or undermine the achievements reached in recent months.

The EU strongly urges all Afghan parties to continue and further strengthen efforts to implement the BonnAgreement as it is the only way to bring peace to the country.

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92/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the reconciliation process in Madagascar


The European Union warmly welcomes and supports the reconciliation process in Madagascar launched byPresident Marc Ravalomanana. The European Union hopes that this process will lead to peace and stabilityfor the people of Madagascar.

The European Union stands ready to assist Madagascar with its preparations for the foreseen Parliamentaryelections and to contribute substantially to Madagascar�s efforts to restore the economic and social situationin the country.

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

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93/rev.I/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the outcome of the appeal by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

against his conviction on 14th April 1999Brussels, 19 July 2002

The European Union has continued to monitor closely the legal proceedings against Datuk Seri AnwarIbrahim, the former Deputy Prime Minister in Malaysia.

The European Union recalls its deep concern about the fairness of the trial that was concluded on 14th April1999 and expresses its disappointment that the verdict has been upheld on final appeal.

Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, the Slovak Republic andSlovenia, Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus and Malta, and the EFTA countries Norway and Liechtenstein, members of the EuropeanEconomic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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94/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon Haiti


The European Union welcomes the detailed and comprehensive report of the Commission of Inquiry into theevents of 17 December 2001 in Haiti and encourages both the Government of Haiti and the opposition to


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accept and implement the recommendations of the report and engage in confidence-building measures toreach a political agreement that will give new impetus to a democratic process in the country.

The European Union reiterates its full support of the efforts of the OAS to bring about durable politicalsolutions to the existing difficulties in Haiti ensuring a strengthening of democracy and the rule of law to thebenefit of the population of Haiti. The EU also welcomes and supports the work of the OAS/CARICOMmission in Haiti.

The EU recalls the decision of the Council of 22 January 2002 to suspend partially its financial aid and toallow for a gradual re-activation of all its development co-operation instruments only once the Haitian partiesconcerned have reached a basic political agreement and taken the necessary steps in line with a substantiveimplementation of that agreement. The EU will continue to closely monitor relevant developments in Haiti.


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95/2002

Declaration by the Presidency, on behalf of the European Union,upon the inauguration of President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia

Brussels, 8 August 2002

The European Union congratulates His Excellency Mr Alvaro Uribe on his inauguration as constitutionalPresident of the Republic of Colombia and offers its most sincere good wishes for his success in the highoffice to which he has been elected, for his personal well-being and for that of the Colombian people.

The new Government of Colombia is facing substantial political, economic and social challenges. TheEuropean Union and its Member States will support President Uribe in his efforts to meet these challenges.In this respect the EU welcomes the commitment of the new Government to the principles of democracy,respect for human rights and the rule of law as well as its intentions to strengthen the institutions of the stateand to work for increased security and to fight against terrorism and drug trafficking.

The EU condemns vigorously all violations of human rights and of international humanitarian law inColombia and calls upon all parties to work for a negotiated solution to the conflict as the only way to bringabout a lasting peace. The EU also denounces vigorously the campaign of intimidation against the mayorsand the town councillors, which represents an unacceptable offence against the local liberties and the runningof the democratic institutions.

Against this background the EU attaches great importance to President Uribe's commitment to seek anegotiated solution and would welcome discussions between the Government of Colombia and the illegalarmed groups once the necessary conditions are met. The EU welcomes the invitation to the UN to play acentral role as facilitator.

The EU will fully support the efforts of the new Government to end impunity and recalls the importance ofbringing the full force of the law to bear on those responsible for the crimes committed.


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The EU considers that special attention must be paid to social and economic reforms in order to achieve along lasting solution. The EU stands ready to assist the Government in planning and implementing suchreforms in addition to its continuing efforts to support initiatives aimed at promoting peace andreconciliation.


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96/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union,concerning Georgia, the recent attack on the Liberty Institute in Tbilisi and other incidents


The European Union expresses its deep concern about the attack carried out on 10 July 2002 against theLiberty Institute Centre in Tbilisi. This attack, as well as other incidents against non-governmental andreligious organisations, undermines freedom of thought and religion in Georgia.

The European Union calls on the Government of Georgia to respect its commitments as a member of theCouncil of Europe and the OSCE. All Georgian citizens have the legitimate right to engage in peacefulactivities, without fear of criminal and violent acts. Failure to improve the current security environment andconsolidate the rule of law will negatively influence both the political and economic situation in Georgia.

The European Union calls upon the Government of Georgia to do all in its power to ensure a rapid andthorough investigation into the incident, so as to bring to justice those responsible for the attack. The EUfurther invites the Georgian authorities to take appropriate measures to ensure the security of non-governmental and religious organisations as well as their staff.

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

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97/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon Sudan


The European Union warmly welcomes the agreement reached between the Government of Sudan and theSPLM/A in Machakos, Kenya, on 20 July 2002 on the two most contentious issues, namely the right to selfdetermination for the people of South Sudan and state and religion.


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The EU strongly urges all parties to the conflict in Sudan to adhere to the agreement and to work in adedicated manner to accomplish a comprehensive peace agreement when negotiations resume in mid-August2002.

The EU confirms its strong support for the IGAD peace process, Kenyas facilitative role therein and thoseexternal partners who have played a crucial role in making this result come through.

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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98/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon Montenegro


The European Union recalls the importance it attaches to media and electoral legislation being in conformitywith European standards and urges all parties in Montenegro - before taking any legislative steps - to acceptthe advice offered by the OSCE and the Council of Europe to make legislation meet European standards.

The European Union recalls that adoption and implementation of legislation in conformity with Europeanstandards is an important condition for moving closer to Europe and joining European institutions.

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99/2002

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 European Union's contribution to combating the destabilising accumulation and spread ofsmall arms and light weapons


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 Joint Action 2002/589/CFSP of 12 July 2002 on the European Union'scontribution to combating the destabilising accumulation and spread of small arms and light weapons andrepealing Joint Action 1999/34/CFSP.


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100/2002

Declaration by the Presidency, on behalf of the European Union, on the trial in Egyptagainst Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim and the employees of the

Ibn Khaldoun Centre and Hoda AssociationBrussels, 30 July 2002

The European Union has closely monitored the legal proceedings in Egypt against Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahimand the employees of the Ibn Khaldoun Centre and Hoda Association (League of Egyptian Women Voters).

The European Union believes that a vibrant civil society is a prerequisite for the social and economicdevelopment of Egypt.

The European Union is deeply concerned about the sentences passed by the Egyptian State Security Court on29 July against Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim and his co-defendants.

The European Union expresses its surprise at the hasty manner in which the ruling was delivered which mayquestion the respect for due process in the trial.

The Ibn Khaldoun Centre and the Hoda Association have - on the basis of duly signed contracts - receivedproject funds worth a total of EURO 315.000 from the European Commission. On the basis of independentaudits, there is no evidence of the alleged falsification of documents which seem to have been central to thecase for the prosecution. In this respect, the EU reiterates its full support of the defendants whom in the viewof the European Union only have carried out their scientific work in a responsible manner.

The European Union is of the opinion that the verdict against Dr. Ibrahim and his co-defendants has doneserious damage to Egypt�s image abroad.

In view of possible new cassation or appeals proceedings, which are allowed under Egyptian law, theEuropean Union will continue to follow Dr. Ibrahim�s case with attention and will remain in contact with theEgyptian authorities.

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101/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon human rights in SyriaBrussels, 8 August 2002

The EU noted with satisfaction the early promises of political and economic reform in Syria immediatelyfollowing President Bashar Al-Assad�s accession to office, but is concerned about the limited progress so far.The EU therefore invites the Syrian Government to urgently proceed with the reform efforts as initiallyenvisaged.

The ongoing dialogue between Syria and the EU includes matters pertaining to human rights andfundamental freedoms. The dialogue takes place inter alia on the basis of the mutually accepted principles on


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respect for human rights of the Barcelona Declaration, and will be reinforced by the future AssociationAgreement now being negotiated between Syria and the EU. Both parties have recognized that a respectfuland continued dialogue is natural between partners and the EU appreciates the positive attitude by the Syrianside towards the ongoing dialogue.

In the context of the human rights dialogue, the EU has on several occasions during the last few years voicedits concern to the Syrian Government on politically motivated arrests and trials of prominent members ofcivil society for peacefully exercising their right to freedom of speech.

The EU deeply regrets the prison sentences passed recently against Riad al-Turk, Habib Saleh, Mamoun al-Homsi, Riad Seif, Aref Dalila, Walid al-Bunni, and other individuals peacefully exercising their legitimateright to freedom of speech and urges Syria to release all political prisoners.

The EU welcomes the fact that its diplomatic representatives were allowed to observe the civil court trialagainst the two members of Parliament, Riad Seif and Mamoun al-Homsi, but regrets having been preventedfrom attending other trials taking place in the State Security Court.

In the context of freedom of speech the EU is also concerned about the continued worsening of workingconditions of the regional and international media in Syria.

The EU will continue to monitor the human rights situation in Syria, in particular in the context of a futureAssociation Agreement. The EU calls on the Syrian Government to respect human rights, including the ruleof law and freedom of expression, in accordance inter alia with the International Covenant on Civil andPolitical Rights, to which both Syria and the Member States of the EU are parties.

The EU looks forward to continuing the dialogue on human rights with the Syrian Government.

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102/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionconcerning municipal elections in Southern Serbia


The European Union welcomes the orderly holding of municipal elections in Southern Serbia on28 July 2002 and the fact that they were generally conducted in accordance with international standards.

It commends the outstanding job done by the OSCE and the Council of Europe and other internationalobservers which enabled polling to pass smoothly.

These elections are a further step towards the stabilisation of the region. The participation of all communitiesin the process is a sign of maturity, conducive to an environment of political stability as well as economicand social development.

The EU invites all parties involved to continue working in a spirit of dialogue and cooperation and to set upthe new municipal bodies as soon as final results have been certified.

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103/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the signingceremony in Pretoria on July 30, 2002 on the Agreements between the Government of the Democratic

Republic of the Congo and the Government of the Republic of RwandaBrussels, 30 July 2002

On the occasion of the signing ceremony in Pretoria on July 30, 2002, the Presidency on behalf of theEuropean Union congratulates the Governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic ofRwanda on the signing of �The Peace Agreement between the Governments of the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo and the Republic of Rwanda on the withdrawal of the Rwandan troops from the Territory of theDemocratic Republic of the Congo and the Dismantling of the ex-FAR and Interahamwe forces in theDemocratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)� and of the Programme of Implementation of the same agreement.

On behalf of the European Union, the Presidency expresses the strong hope that the Congolese parties willuse the present momentum to promote an all-inclusive conclusion of the Inter Congolese Dialogue.

The Presidency on behalf of the European Union reassures all parties of its continued support to the ongoingprocess of securing peace and security for all countries and people in the region.

The Presidency on behalf of the European Union recognizes the important contribution made by the SouthAfrican Chairmanship of the AU and the Secretary General of the United Nations and emphasizes theimportance of unified support by the international community.

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104/2002

Declaration of the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the human rights situation inLiberia


The European Union remains highly preoccupied by the human rights situation in Liberia and urges thegovernment of Liberia to fully respect its recent assurances that the fundamental rights of all citizens andresidents in Liberia would be upheld.

In particular, the European Union strongly condemns the arbitrary detention of Hassan Bility, the editor of'The Analyst' newspaper and two others. The three were arrested on 24 June and accused of being dissidentactivists. They failed to appear in court as scheduled on 1 July.

The EU calls upon the Government of Liberia to take immediate action to reassure the EU of the welfare ofall three and to initiate legal proceedings against them or release them.

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105/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon forthcoming "Presidential elections" in Nagorno Karabakh


The European Union confirms its support for the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, and recalls that it doesnot recognise the independence of Nagorno Karabakh. The EU has always emphasised the need to establisha stable political agreement concerning Nagorno Karabakh, which should be acceptable to both Armenia andAzerbaijan. The EU cannot consider legitimate the "presidential elections" that are scheduled to take placeon 11 August 2002 in Nagorno Karabakh. The EU does not believe that these elections should have animpact on the peace process.

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

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106/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionregarding Turkey


The European Union fully supports every effort towards Turkey meeting all the priorities in the AccessionPartnership.

Accordingly, the European Union warmly welcomes the package of reforms adopted by the TurkishParliament on 3 August. It is a first impression that the present reform package constitutes an important stepin the right direction. In its forthcoming Regular Report, the Commission will assess more thoroughly thepackage, as well as all other initiatives and legal amendments undertaken since the last Regular Report. TheCommission�s Regular Report will also evaluate effective implementation and enforcement of the reforms.

The European Union would like to encourage Turkey to continue the efforts made. The European Unionunderlines the need for swift and comprehensive implementation. In this regard, we encourage the Turkishauthorities to enact the regulations mentioned in the present package quickly in order for the letter and spiritof the reforms to take effect without delay.

As underlined by the European Council in Seville, new decisions regarding Turkey's candidature could betaken in the light of developments between the Seville and Copenhagen European Councils, on the basis ofthe Regular Report to be submitted by the Commission in October 2002 and in accordance with the Helsinkiand Laeken conclusions.

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107/2002

Statement by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on BurundiBrussels, 5 August 2002

The European Union condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the new outbreak of violence against thecivil population and, in particular, the recent indiscriminate bombing of the capital, Bujumbura, by armedgroups. It shares the suffering of the entire population, which is being severely tested.

Confronted by this insane spiral of violence, it takes note with confidence of the announcement of talks inTanzania between the Transitional Government and the armed groups on the conclusion of a cease-fire. Itagain urges the latter to return to the negotiating table and urgently calls on all parties to embark on thisprocess with the firm resolve to give precedence to peace and stability. It calls on countries of the region tocease all support for the military activities of the armed groups involved in the Burundi conflict.

The EU finally repeats its support for South Africa's efforts at mediation and the regional initiative forBurundi. It supports the undertaking by the countries of the sub-region, in particular by Tanzania, to bringan end to the violence and to achieve a cease-fire at the earliest possible date for the greatest good of Burundiand the whole region.

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108/2002

Declaration by the Presidency, on behalf of the European Union,following the inauguration of the President Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada on August 6, 2002


The European Union notes with satisfaction that the electoral process has been conducted and completedaccording to the Bolivian law and has resulted in the formation of a new government. The European Unioncongratulates Mr. Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada as the Constitutional President of the Republic of Bolivia.

The European Union shares the view of the new government that poverty, social exclusion, unemployment,economic crisis and corruption constitute the major issues to be addressed and looks forward to cooperatingwith the new government in these areas.

The European Union stresses the importance of continuing the already ongoing process of reform of thepublic sector and strengthening public institutions at central and local levels in order to solve the social andeconomic problems.

The European Union reaffirms its commitment to maintain its support in the fight against illegal cultivationand trafficking of drugs.

The European Union emphasizes the importance of solving major problems through dialogue and urges thenew government, the political parties and civil society organizations to commit themselves to find solutions


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through negotiation and broad national consensus in the framework on the existing democratic system ofBolivia.


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109/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the violence in Kashmir and Pakistan


The European Union strongly condemns the senseless attacks on Hindu pilgrims at Nunwan in Kashmir on 6August. The European Union equally deplores the attack on innocent civilians at a Christian school andchurch complex in Murree, Pakistan, on 5 August.

The European Union is saddened by the loss of civilian lives and expresses its condolences to the bereavedfamilies and the governments of India and Pakistan.

The heinous attacks only serve to underline the importance of keeping up the fight against terrorism.

The European Union stresses the importance of promoting a spirit of religious tolerance.

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

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110/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the elections in Cameroon on 30 June 2002


The EU is pleased that the recent legislative and municipal elections were conducted peacefully andwelcomes the establishment of the National Elections Observatory.

The EU is nevertheless concerned at indications of irregularities in the electoral process and would like toimpress upon the government of Cameroon the need for substantial electoral reform before the Presidentialelections due in 2004.


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The EU looks forward to co-operating with the government of Cameroon in further strengthening therelevant institutions and introducing the procedures necessary to achieve this.

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113/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the outcome of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), Indonesia


The European Union has followed the deliberations of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)concerning the amendment of the Indonesian constitution with interest and considers the decisions taken animportant step towards the further strengthening of democracy in Indonesia.

The fourth amendment to the Constitution of 1945 paves the way for the direct election of the President andVice-President and for a future composition of the MPR consisting entirely of members elected, therebybecoming directly accountable to the Indonesian people.

With the amended constitution and the decision to establish a constitutional commission the MPR hasprepared the ground for the elections in 2004 as well as for a more thorough review of the constitution.

The European Union will follow the implementation of the new regulations with interest and is willing toprovide support if needed and where possible.

Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic andSlovenia, Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union, the associatedcountries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, and Liechtenstein and Norway, EFTA countries members of theEuropean Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

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114/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on Sudan:Donors/UN Urgent Call for Unimpeded Humanitarian Access


Representatives of Donor Missions and UN Agencies in Khartoum welcome the recent progress at the IGADpeace talks in Machakos, Kenya, the meeting between President Bashir and SPLM Chairman Garang inKampala, and the reconvening of the peace talks in Kenya on August 12. However, we are concerned aboutthe serious humanitarian situation that exists in parts of southern Sudan, due to continuing militaryoperations and lack of humanitarian access.

We urge the Government of Sudan and SPLM to make a dramatic gesture on the humanitarian front to matchthe progress in the peace talks, by allowing relevant humanitarian agencies to have immediate free andunimpeded access to all populations in need.


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We note that both parties have already agreed to do this when they signed the 15 December 1999 TCHAAgreement on Implementation of Principles Governing the Protection and Provision of HumanitarianAssistance to War Affected Civilians. We call on the parties to put this agreement into immediate effect.


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115/rev.1/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the recent progress in the peace process in Sri Lanka


The European Union welcomes the agreement reached in Oslo on August 14 between the Sri LankanGovernment and the LTTE to start formal talks in September in Thailand. This agreement comes after aperiod of general progress in the implementation of the ceasefire agreement from February 2002. Thesepositive developments are seen as clear signs of the commitment of the parties to the peace process and asignificant step forward in this process.

The European Union urges both sides to ensure that peace talks start as scheduled and that the ceasefireagreement is fully adhered to. The Eurpean Union congratulates Norway on its facilitating role and the SriLanka Monitoring Mission for its contribution to the peace process.

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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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the Ad Hoc Human Rights Tribunal for Crimes committed in East Timor


The European Union welcomed the establishment of the Ad Hoc Human Rights Tribunal on East Timor.Bearing in mind that the first verdicts of the Tribunal have just been delivered, the European Union wishes tostate the following:

The European Union has been following closely the trials of the Indonesian Ad Hoc Human Rights Tribunalon East Timor and is concerned that the proceedings, so far, have not taken full account of the violence thattook place in East Timor in 1999. The European Union has noted with concern the limited number ofvictims that have been summoned to testify, as well as the absence of witnesses from UNAMET andindependent observers who were in East Timor at that time.


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The European Union has also noted that important evidence made available from investigations in EastTimor was not taken into account to substantiate the cases before the Ad Hoc Human Rights Court.

The European Union fears that failure to produce such relevant witnesses and evidence will jeopardize thecredibility of the Tribunal's verdicts. Furthermore, the European Union continues to be concerned at thelimited jurisdiction of the Ad Hoc Human Rights Tribunal.

Finally, the European Union would like to underline that only by bringing the perpetrators of serious humanrights violations and crimes against humanity to justice can trust in the judiciary be enhanced. The EuropeanUnion urges the Indonesian authorities to ensure that the proceedings of the Tribunal takes place inconformity with the rule of law � and in full respect of the international human rights standards.


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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionregarding Belarus


The European Union reiterates its wish to welcome Belarus among the democratic states in Europe. Howeverthe EU is seriously concerned about the situation on human rights and democracy in the country.

The EU is concerned about the draft of the law �On freedom of conscience and religious organisations�which was approved on June 27 by the House of Representatives to be submitted later to the Council of theRepublic for final approval.

If the said law receives final approval this will further weaken the freedom of conscience in Belarus. The EUis concerned that the draft law will open up for discrimination of religious communities by dividing religionsaccording to their �value� with respect to Belarus, that it will provide a basis for censorship by demandingreligious literature to be submitted to Belarusian authorities before distribution, and that it will be a means togovernment control of religious organisations and make them subjects to sanctions for which circumstancesare not clearly defined.

It is questionable whether the law - if approved - would be in accordance with international agreements towhich Belarus has subscribed.

The European Union encourages the Council of the Republic not to approve the law in question.


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118/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionconcerning recent arrests in Kosovo


The Presidency, on behalf of the European Union, regrets the statements from the meeting of the KosovoGovernment, which imputes a political motivation into efforts to uphold the rule of law in Kosovo.

The EU Presidency is fully confident that recent arrests have taken place in accordance with the establishedjudicial process and have been carried out regardless of the ethnic, national or political affiliation of thesuspects.

The EU Presidency calls upon all Kosovan politicians to contribute to a society that respects the rule of law,and where the judiciary performs its functions without political interference. This is a basic requirement forprogress in Kosovo as well as for closer relations with the European Union.

The EU fully supports UNMIK�s efforts. The EU appreciates the Government�s commitment to realise itsProgramme and reminds its members that authority over law and order rests with UNMIK.

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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the death sentence by stoning of Ms Amina Lawal


The Funtua Upper Sharia Court in Katsina State dismissed the appeal on 19 August lodged by Amina Lawalagainst her conviction in March 2002 for adultery and sentence of stoning to death. The panel of judgesruled that the original trial had been conducted properly and the verdict had been a correct one under Sharialaw and the penal code. They further ruled that, in line with earlier decision by the lower court, Lawal wouldnot be executed until she had weaned the child born out of wedlock - a period set to end in January 2004.

The European Union is deeply concerned about the decision of the court of appeal. The European Unionexpects that Ms Lawal will have all opportunities for appeal at federal level. The European Union willfollow the further proceedings of the case closely. The European Union considers that abolition of the deathpenalty contributes to the enhancement of human dignity and the progressive development of human rights.


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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Unionon the kidnapping of humanitarian aid workers in the Northern Caucasus


The European Union condemns the recent abductions in the Northern Caucasus of Nina Davidovich of theRussian NGO Druzhba and Arhan Erkel of Medecins Sans Frontieres.

Such actions can only exacerbate the already difficult humanitarian conditions in the region.

The European Union demands the immediate and safe return of the hostages.


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ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE

PLENARY SESSION 17 AND 18 JULY 2002

SUMMARY OF OPINIONS ADOPTED

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

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

The plenary session of 17 and 18 July was attended by Ms Diamantopoulou, Member ofthe European Commission, who spoke on EU employment and social policy, and by Mr Frederiksen,Danish Minister for Employment, who presented the Danish Presidency's priorities. Both these statementswere followed by a general discussion. The Committee also discussed and adopted its updated Rules ofProcedure.

1. CONSUMER AFFAIRS

• Services of general interest Rapporteur: Mr Hernández Bataller (Various interests - E)

� Reference: Exploratory opinion � CES 860/2002

� Key points:

At the November 2001 plenary session, and subsequently by letter of 10 January 2002, Mr Prodi,President of the European Commission, had asked the European Economic and Social Committee todraw up an exploratory opinion on this subject.

Services of general interest play a vital role in the daily lives of citizens and are one of the values underlyingthe European social model. Accordingly, the Committee believes that:

� Article 3 of the EC Treaty should include a reference to the provision of services of general interest

in the list of activities to be undertaken by the Community to achieve its objectives;� there is a need for the Commission to present a proposal for a flexible framework Directive

consolidating the political principles governing services of general economic interest. In somecases, there will be a need for sector-specific Directives in addition to the framework Directive;

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� a protection and information system must be established to safeguard consumers' rights and giveeffect to their rights quickly and effectively;

� in order to improve democratic participation and the participation of citizens, general interestservice operators must consult users, in particular consumer associations, and workers and theirrepresentatives regarding the way in which these services are organised;

� it might be a good idea to set up an observatory for services of general interest to assess theservices provided in the Member States;

� in order to distinguish between economic and non-economic activities, services associated withnational education systems, the basic social security scheme, and services provided by not-for-profit social, charitable and cultural entities, must be exempt from competition and internal marketrules;

� a specific focus needs to be given to the provision and financing of public broadcasting services inorder to safeguard the protection of fundamental rights.

� Contact: Raffaele Del Fiore

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

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* * 2. COHESION AND REGIONAL POLICY • EU economic and social cohesion strategy

Rapporteur: Mr Christie (Workers - UK)

− Reference: Own-initiative opinion � CES 866/2002 � Key points: The Committee intends this opinion as a contribution to the debate on the future of cohesion policy.

Starting from the results so far achieved and the objective difficulties which the policy will encounter inthe short term, the Committee points out the challenges confronting the EU (enlargement, globalisation,worsening of core-periphery imbalances, macroeconomic stability etc.) and goes on to sketch out thesteps which in its view should be taken, in particular:

� maintenance of Objective 1 support after 2006; � measures to overcome the negative statistical impact of enlargement on the average per capita GDP; � raising the ceiling of 0.45% of GDP for the Structural Funds; � establishing a budget instrument for stabilising regional income in the event of unforeseen economic

shocks; � strengthening the programme of Community initiatives;

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� adopting an open method of coordination to tackle Objective 2 regions' problems of economic andsocial cohesion;

� giving priority to investments in disadvantaged areas.

− Contact: Roberto Pietrasanta

(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 93 13 - e-mail: [email protected])

• The future of cohesion policy in the context of enlargement and the learning society Rapporteur: Mr Malosse (Employers - F)

� Reference: Own-initiative opinion � CES 848/2002 � Key points:

In this additional opinion to the opinion on the Second report on economic and social cohesion, adoptedon 25April 2001, the Committee calls for a far-reaching reform of the cohesion policy's principles,general conditions, structure and arrangements in preparation for the accession of the CEEC to the EU.

Given the need for streamlining, the Committee is recommending the setting up of a single Fund,providing for sufficient flexibility, which would help in achieving more simple, and hence moretransparent, procedures.

− Contact: Roberto Pietrasanta

(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 93 13 - e-mail: [email protected])

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* * 3. THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, TRADE AND THE SINGLE MARKET • Direct company taxation

Rapporteur: Mr Malosse (Employers - F) − Reference: Own-initiative opinion � CES 850/2002

− Key points:

The Committee first of all supports the European Commission's proposals aimed at speeding up measuresto avoid double taxation, particularly the proposal to set up a Joint EU Forum on transfer pricing. The Committee feels it is essential to create tax code transparency in the EU prior to establishingconditions for fair competition. With this in mind, the fourth option proposed by the Commission, that ofa harmonised basis of assessment, is the only option to meet this aim.




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The objective of a harmonised tax base for all EU companies is compatible with the tax sovereignty of theEU's Member States and regions because it preserves their power to fix the level of tax. It must bestressed here that the transparency of a harmonised tax base would enable economic players to put strongpressure on national authorities, which is not the case today because tax codes are so opaque. The Committee thinks the process for having a harmonised tax base should be tried by companies thathave opted for a European statute, on the understanding that they will have no tax privileges comparedwith other companies. To help them, however, and to make European statutes attractive, one couldpropose to them a consolidated tax base in accordance with the European Commission's second option,which would simplify matters for companies with transnational activities.

− Contact: Alberto Allende (Tel. 00 32 2 546 9679 - e-mail: [email protected]) • Merger control

Rapporteur: Mr Lagerholm (Employers � S)

� References: COM(2001) 745 final � CES 862/2002

� Key points:

The Committee commends the Commission for opening the debate on how to improve the overallsystem of European merger control, and for its endeavours to put forward constructive ideas to thateffect in a drive to speed up and simplify European merger control procedures.

The Committee's Opinion addresses in detail the jurisdictional, substantive and procedural issues raisedby the Green Paper.

� Contact: João Pereira dos Santos

(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 92 45 – e-mail: [email protected]) • Special scheme for travel agents

Rapporteur: Mr Walker (Employers - UK) − References: COM(2002) 64 final � 2002/0041 CNS � CES 852/2002

� Key points:

Overall the Committee welcomes the Commission�s proposal, but

� regrets that Member States have been given discretion on the application of the global margincalculation;

� is concerned by the potential complexities of the �opt-out� arrangements; and




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� anticipates that difficulties will be encountered in obtaining compliance from operators basedoutside the EU: then the incentive for EU-based operators to move off-shore will not be removed.

− Contact: Katarina Lindahl (Tel. 00 32 2 546 9254 - e-mail: [email protected]) • European contract law

Rapporteur: Mr Retureau (Workers - F)


� Contact: João Pereira dos Santos (Tel.: 32 2 546 9245 - e-mail: [email protected]) • Customs 2007

Rapporteur: Mr Simpson (Various interests - UK)

� References: COM(2002) 26 final � 2002/0029 COD � CES 837/2002

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

• Improving the operation of taxation systems in the internal market (Fiscalis 2007)

Rapporteur: Mr Bento Gonçalves (Various interests - P) − References: COM(2002) 10 final � 2002/0015 COD � CES 851/2002

� Key points:

The Committee endorses the Commission's proposal to extend the first Fiscalis programme, adapting itto the new circumstances in the world of economics and taxation, devoting particular attention to thecandidate countries and - as the Committee had cause to recommend in 1997 - broadening Fiscalis 2007to take in the important area of direct taxation.

− Contact: Alberto Allende (Tel. 00 32 2 546 9679 - e-mail: [email protected]) • Internal market strategy (2002)

Rapporteur: Mr Walker (Employers - UK)

� References: COM(2002) 171 final � CES 871/2002 � Key points: The Commission Communication is the third annual review of the Internal Market Strategy launched in

November 1999. It draws together the different strands of Internal Market policy in a single documentand provides a roadmap for the next 18 months. It is based on an analysis of the areas where the InternalMarket still needs to be improved and sets out a series of target actions aimed at filling these gaps.

The Committee notes the Commission�s admission of missed target dates, including that for the Better

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Nevertheless, the Committee concurs with the Commission�s assessment that the major portion of theblame for this lack of progress must be laid at the door of the European Parliament, the Council and theMember States.

The incorporation of European legislation into national law in such a way as to produce the necessary

degree of harmony to make a reality of the Internal Market requires the fulfilment of a number ofconditions so the process can be completed. Cardinal among them are:• transposition of the legislation in a uniform and timely manner;• creation of the necessary administrative capacity to enable effective implementation;• exercise of the political will to secure enforcement.

The opinion comments on, and generally agrees with the Commission�s proposed target actions in the

following areas:• Modernising markets;• Improving business conditions;• Meeting citizens' needs; and• Anticipating enlargement.

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

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* * 4. ENLARGEMENT

• Romania on the road to accession

Rapporteur: Mr Bedossa (Various interests � F)

− Reference: Own-initiative opinion � CES 858/2002 � Key points:

It is essential for Romania's successful accession to the EU that the vital role of organised civil societyin a democratic society be enshrined in practice, both through social dialogue and also through civildialogue, as yet insufficiently developed.

From a general standpoint, the Committee takes the view that Romania has continued to make progressin complying with the Copenhagen criteria and adopting the existing body of EU law but that thisprogress has not in all cases gone hand in hand with improvements in respect of administrative capacityand the implementation of EU law.

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• Slovenia on the road to accession Rapporteur: Mr Confalonieri (Various interests - I) � Reference: Own-initiative opinion � CES 870/2002 � Key points:

The Committee hails the progress Slovenia has made towards accession.

The Committee stresses that Slovenia has shown its considerable ability to forge links with theEuropean Union in all aspects: politics and institutions, economy and society, culture andcommunications. This is confirmed by the fact that 90% of the chapters contained in the acquiscommunautaire have been transposed and implemented, and also by the development of trade andcooperation with the following countries in particular, in order of importance: Germany, Italy, Franceand Austria.

The Committee highlights the strategic importance of Slovenia's EU accession for stability in theBalkan region. It notes Slovenia has asserted and is strengthening its position in markets of considerable interest to theEU. In its opinion, the Committee analyses:� Slovenia's historical and cultural identity and minorities in the run-up to accession;� the transition process, the progress of privatisation, opening up to foreign investment, employment

policy and the labour market;� the role of the social partners and strategies for future development;� the state of affairs in Slovenia regarding environment, transport, tourism, social services and

consumer protection. The Committee notes that the transformation from a monocracy to a pluralist democracy, from a stateeconomy to a market economy, and the subsequent changes to society, social relations and the needsand aspirations that shape both individual and collective behaviour have all been guided by existingmodels in the EU.

� Contact: Jacques Kemp (Tel. 00 32 2 546 9810 - e-mail: [email protected])

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* * 5. EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND EDUCATION • New strategy for health and safety at work Rapporteur: Mr Etty (Workers - NL) � References: COM(2002) 118 final � CES 855/2002



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� Key points: The European Economic and Social Committee draws attention to its earlier Exploratory Opinion, muchof which has been taken on board by the Commission. The main problems in occupational health andsafety are addressed; what is clearly missing is an action plan. This omission is worrying. TheCommittee relates it directly to the concerns it has expressed repeatedly in several opinions about thelack of resources. The Committee calls on the Commission to present as soon as possible an action planon implementation of the strategy.

Sections on gender and age in the analytical part of the Communication have not been reflected in theaction-oriented part of the document. The figures regarding consequences of "non-quality" of workappear to be far too low.

Important elements deal with the planned legislative action on ergonomic issues. The VDU Directive isnot an adequate vehicle for additional measures, as there are many more RSI risk factors which are notlinked to visual display screen work. The Committee refers to its observations on psychosocial riskfactors in its previous Opinion.

The Committee notes with interest the way the Commission envisages promoting well-being at work.

A major element in the Committee's Exploratory Opinion comprised suggestions for open coordination.It would have liked to see firmer support for it. Member States should be expected, rather than simplybe encouraged, to achieve joint precise targets in order to reduce work-related accidents and work-related illnesses.

The Committee is somewhat disappointed by the relative lack of attention paid to small and medium-sized enterprises.

There is nothing in the Communication on the recognition of work-related diseases. The Committeeunderscores the importance of harmonising statistics on work-related accidents and illnesses.

The Committee would like to support the idea of setting up a "risk observatory", especially on newrisks.

The Committee strongly recommends that public procurement policy contain a health and safetyparagraph. Contracts should only be granted to contractors who have proper safety and health policiesand practices.

� Contact: Alan Hick (Tel. 00 32 2 546 9302 - e-mail: [email protected]) • State aid for employment

Rapporteur-general: Mr Zöhrer (Workers - A)

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� Key points: The Committee broadly welcomes the Commission's proposal. However:

• the proposed regulation should also apply to aid granted to "sheltered employment" schemes. Theiroperations cannot be equated with those of a commercial enterprise;

• the Committee proposes setting an overall aid intensity ceiling of 20% for enterprises andorganisations operating in the social field;

• a possible amendment to the Commission recommendation of 3 April 1996 concerning the definitionof small and medium-sized enterprises during the present regulation's period of validity should be takeninto account;

• young people who have already had an employment contract as part of work-linked training shouldalso be included in the proposal;

• the proposed age limits for older workers are too rigid;• the two-year average period for calculating the unemployment rate for women is too long;• the chosen definition for disabled workers is too restrictive;• a simpler method for calculating aid intensity should be introduced.

� Contact: Alan Hick (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 93 02 - e-mail: [email protected]) • Health and safety at work: self-employed workers

Rapporteur: Ms Schweng (Employers - A)

� References: COM(2002) 166 final - 2002/0079 (CNS) � CES 863/2002

� Key points: The Committee welcomes the fact that the Commission has presented a non-binding instrument. It does,however, regret that the Commission has failed to take adequate account of the difference between self-employed workers and employed workers. The EESC takes the view that self-employed workers shouldonly be included in health and safety legislation in cases where such workers may place employedworkers at risk.

The Committee also draws attention to the fact that Framework Directive 89/391, which has beentransposed into national law by the Member States, sets out rights and duties for employees andemployers. This clear division of rights and duties embodied in the Framework Directive would not befeasible if its scope were extended to include self-employed workers.

It would be desirable for the Proposal for a Recommendation to make provision not just for legislativemeasures but also for measures to help increase the level of awareness of self-employed workersconcerning their own health and safety.

The Committee welcomes and supports the recommendations on access for self-employed workers toservices or bodies with a view to ensuring that these workers have the relevant information at theirdisposal. The EESC also welcomes the recommendation on access to training.

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• Integration of disabled people in society

Rapporteur: Mr Cabra de Luna (Various interests � E) � Reference: Own-initiative opinion � CES 853/2002 � Key points:

Concrete proposals by the Committee to integrate disabled people into society are:

� to establish a disability specific action programme should be established at EU level;� to support the establishment of an open method of coordination in the field of disability;� to strengthen the participation of representative disability organisations in the civil dialogue at EU

level and to involve welfare associations and foundations;� to approve an EU directive based on Article 13 making it unlawful to discriminate against disabled

people in all spheres of life. In order to increase the employment levels of disabled people: EU Member States should ensure theimplementation of the EU directive on equal treatment in the workplace; the European Commissionshould propose strengthening current guideline 7 in the Employment Guidelines; the social partners atEU level should propose new initiatives for the employment of disabled people; EU directives on publicprocurement should allow for public authorities to include the employment of disabled people as anaward criteria and, finally, the EU Labour Force Survey should include information on the situation ofdisabled people. The Committee hereby commits itself to mainstream disability throughout its work and it will beactively involved in the evaluation of the European Year of People with Disabilities.

� Contact: Susanne Johansson (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 96 19 – e-mail: [email protected]) • Family reunion

Rapporteur working alone: Mr Mengozzi (Various interests � I) � References: COM(2002) 225 final � 1999/0258 (CNS) � CES 857/2002 � Key points: The new proposal contains a series of procedures which are more restrictive than those envisaged in the

1999 draft. The changes reflect the prevailing attitude which emerged in the Council debate.

The most significant of the proposed changes are as follows:

� the requirement of having "reasonable prospects of obtaining the right of permanent residence";

� the derogation enabling a Member State to verify, in the case of a child aged over 12 years, whether"he or she meets a condition for integration provided for by its existing legislation on the date ofadoption of this Directive";



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� extension of the time-limit for responding to the application for reunification, from six tonine months;

� Member States may require an applicant to have resided legally on their territory for a period not

exceeding two years;

� the "family relationship" may be verified (Article 5(2)) through interviews and other investigationsat the discretion of the Member States;

� in the chapter on "penalties and redress" it is regarded as normal to demand morally impeccable

behaviour on the part of a third-country nationals, in terms of family relationships, in contrast towhat is normally expected of EU citizens.

The Committee cannot support the important proposed changes to the 1999 text. However, it does notwish formally to issue a negative opinion, in the hope � rather than a firm belief � that this final stagewill lead to rapid completion of the procedure and the definitive adoption of the directive.

� Contact: Alan Hick (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 93 02 – e-mail: [email protected]) • Social policy agenda - Scoreboard

Rapporteur: Mr Bloch-Lainé (Various interests - F) Co-rapporteur: Mr Koryfidis (Workers � EL) � References: COM(2002) 89 final � CES 856/2002 � Key points:

The Committee intends to participate actively in the mid-term assessment of the Agenda in 2003, whichis not so far away. However, the Committee wishes at this stage to stress the following:

The recognition of the multi-dimensional nature of poverty is an important step forward. However,

further progress is needed in this direction. The ultimate target must be access to all fundamental rights.The European Union should be more attentive and imaginative vis-à-vis the right to asylum andimmigration, and be more concerned about the social impact of "enlargement". This scoreboard does notalways emphasise sufficiently the role played by "not-for-profit private social services" that work for thegeneral interest in Europe. When it comes to implementing the Social Agenda, consideration must begiven to non-institutional groups set up and led by the so-called "excluded". With regard todiscrepancies in terms of unemployment and exclusion within the Union, the Committee stresses theneed to improve synergies between employment policies and regional policies. Finally, it reiterates theneed to continue with the difficult task of putting into place quality indicators.

� Contact: Susanne Johansson (Tel. 00 32 2 546 9619 - e-mail: [email protected]) • Amendments - Socrates

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� References: COM(2002) 193 final � CES 854/2002 � Key points:

The Committee welcomes the proposal for a technical amendment regarding the method of grantingfinancial aid to projects organised under this programme. However, the Committee asks theCommission to give due attention to, over and above the revision to apply the principles ofsimplification and proportionality to the co-financing procedure, the following needs: 1) ensuringcoherence, coordination and transparency of decentralised actions in an enlarged Union, 2) improvinginformation and the dissemination of results, 3) increased and enhanced synergies with otherCommunity programmes, 4) ensuring the efficiency of the new system of indicators, standardisation andcomparability of data, monitoring and control in order to carry out impact assessments, without causingan unnecessary and unconstructive administrative burden for recipients, 5) further streamlining andaccelerating procedures, especially those regarding the payment of often very modest amounts offunding.

� Contact: Susanne Johansson (Tel. 00 32 2 546 96 19 - e-mail: [email protected])

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* * 6. FOODSTUFFS AND AGRICULTURE • Protection of geographical indications and designations of origin Rapporteur: Mr de las Heras Cabañas (Various interests - E)

� References: COM(2002) 139 final � 2002/0066 CNS � CES 845/2002

� Key points:

The Committee supports the tightening-up of PDO and PGI systems as an effective way of protectingthe rights of the consumer and meeting the consumer's legitimate wish for safe, high-quality food.

The Committee is convinced that action must be taken to stamp out fraudulent use of a designation,and calls on the Commission and Council to tighten up monitoring provisions; it also call son theCommission to devise an aggressive strategy to improve protection of PDO and PGI under the TRIPSagreements so that the level of protection and requirements are on a par with those that apply within theCommunity market.

With a view to encouraging the development of a larger number of rural areas, the Committee considersthat Annex II of Regulation 2081/92 could easily be extended to other agricultural products.

The Committee supports the amendments proposed by the Commission as a way of protecting EUdesignations at world level. This will make it possible for all members to object to a registration andwill also help avoid conflicts.




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In the Committee's view, a policy of reciprocity is a logical step, with the possibility of allowing third-country products to be registered on the Community market if this means equal protection for EUproducts in those countries.

Lastly, the Committee highlights the importance of promoting PDO/PGI products.

� Contact: Eleonora di Nicolantonio

(Tel.: 32 2 5469454 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Transboundary movement of GMOs Rapporteur: Mr Espuny Moyano (Employers - E)


� Contact: Johannes Kind (Tel.: 32 2 546 9111 – e-mail: [email protected]) • Marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants Rapporteur: Mr Sabin (Various interests - F) � References: COM(2002) 232 final � 2002/0105 CNS � CES 847/2002 � Contact: Eleonora di Nicolantonio (Tel.: 32 2 5469454 – e-mail: [email protected])

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* * 7. ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND RESEARCH • Research and energy

Rapporteur: Mr Wolf (Various interests - D)

� Reference: Additional opinion � CES 838/2002

� Key Points: Securing a low-price, environmentally sound and sustainable energy supply within the EU is an issue atthe heart of the decisions taken at the Lisbon, Gothenburg and Barcelona Councils.

The Committee urges the Commission to draw up an integrated European energy research strategy as

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The issues included in the resultant research programme should include all appropriate user-related

aspects, including households, buildings, industry and transport, and should also take account of thevarious supply, conversion, distribution and application technologies, including energy saving and thedevelopment of new concepts.

The Committee would urge governments, industry and Member States' research establishments to

become involved in any European strategy of this kind, and to play a part in any European energyresearch programme.

� Contact: João Pereira dos Santos

(Tel.: 32 2 546 9245 - e-mail: [email protected])

• Environmental liability Rapporteur: Ms Sánchez Miguel (Workers - E)


� Key points: The EESC welcomes the objective system of environmental liability proposed, since its deterrent and

preventive effect may encourage better enforcement of environmental legislation, which is oftenignored.

The Committee notes a number of restrictions to the sphere of application, covering only damage to

biodiversity to areas protected by the Natura 2000 network, and the exclusions where there areinternational treaties on these matters.

The Committee also calls for a more precise definition of the terms "biodiversity", "qualified entity"

(capable of working in the sphere of environmental liability) and "environmental damage", and for aclarification of the responsibilities of the various authorities to ensure there is no overlap or duplicationof their action.

With regard to the "financial security", the Committee is concerned that if insurance is not compulsory,

the effectiveness of the proposal could be diluted. It therefore suggests the creation of national orregional funds financed by the financial penalties applicable for failure to comply with the directiveslisted in Annex I.

� Contact: Silvia Calamandrei (Tel.: 32 2 546 9657 – e-mail: [email protected]) • Amendment/Energy TENs

Rapporteur: Mr von Schwerin (Workers - D) � References: COM(2001) 775 final � 2001/0311 COD � CES 865/2002

Contact: Siegfried Jantscher (Tel.: 32 2 546 8287 - e-mail: [email protected])





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• Participation rules – RTD (Euratom)

Rapporteur: Mr Malosse (Employers - F)

� References: COM(2001) 823 final/2 � 2001/0327 CNS � CES 867/2002

� Contact: João Pereira dos Santos (Tel.: 32 2 546 9245 - e-mail: [email protected]) • Import and export of dangerous chemicals

Rapporteur: Mr Sklavounos (Various interests - EL)

� References: COM(2001) 803 final � 2002/0026 ACC � CES 844/2002

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

• Control of radioactive sources Rapporteur: Mr Wolf (Various interests - D)


� Contact: Siegfried Jantscher (tel.: 32 2 546 8287 - e-mail: [email protected])

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• White Paper - Transport 2010

Rapporteur: Mr García Alonso (Employers - E) � References: COM(2001) 370 final � CES 869/2002

� Key points:

While greeting the White Paper on transport with interest, the EESC would criticise the excessivelyuniform treatment of the problems discussed and the solutions proposed, both on a territorial and on aneconomic, social, environmental and cultural level. Situations and circumstances vary across the fifteenMember States, and different approaches are thus required wherever possible. It also considers that: � some of the measures proposed to shift the balance between modes of transport must not distort

competition. The EESC shares the view, however, that the principle of "regulated competition"





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should apply to services of general economic interest, including the various forms of publictransport;

� the strategic importance of goods transport for countries' development and in supplying

mountainous, isolated or very remote regions or areas with lower economic potential must not beoverlooked. Incorporating transport into sustainable development policy and strategy should begeared to steering demand towards the most underused, safe and environmentally-friendly modesof transport, with a view to achieving a more balanced modal distribution;

� insufficient account is taken of the role of public transport regarding the mobility of persons.

Attempts must be made to promote alternatives to private road transport, rather than penalising it; � finally, improving energy and transport efficiency should be made a stated objective of transport

policy and action programmes. Practical measures could include the use of more efficient heavygoods vehicles and alternative fuels.

Contact: Luis Lobo (Tel.: 32 2 546 9717 - e-mail: [email protected]) • Intermodality programme/Marco Polo

Rapporteur: Mr Levaux (Employers - F) � References: COM(2002) 54 final � 2002/0038 COD � CES 842/2002

� Key points:

The Committee generally endorses the proposal for the Marco Polo programme, but believes it shouldbe bolstered with practical measures including:

� tighter inspections and more severe penalties in the event of labour law infringements;� public financing of modal transport infrastructure;� requiring operators to pledge to provide new ongoing services;� procedures for extending the Marco Polo programme up to 2010;� tasking a management committee to monitor actions;� provision for actions involving air and pipeline transport;� approval for projects located in a single Member State provided they have a beneficial impact on

international shipments;� a "European Guide" of multimodal platforms and their characteristics.

With a view to reducing road congestion and improving the environmental performance of the whole

European transport system, which are among the objectives of the Marco Polo programme, theCommittee emphasises the need for a global approach which would change certain economic practices,and for a sufficient increase in financial resources.

� Contact: Raffaele Del Fiore (tel.: 32 2 546 9794 - e-mail: [email protected])




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• Action programme/Implementation of the Single European Sky Rapporteur: Mr Tosh (Employers - UK)

� References: COM(2001) 123 final � 2001/0060 COD COM(2001) 564 final � 2001/0235-0236-0237 COD � CES 839/2202

� Key points: The EESC believes that there remains much detail to be worked out in the Commission's proposals,

particularly regarding the precise operation of the new framework, consultation arrangements and thesetting and monitoring of targets.

More specifically, the EESC considers that:

� supplementary action to develop additional runway capacity and other landside infrastructure,minimising local environmental impacts, is essential if airspace capacity is to be optimised;

� the premise that safety precedes in ranking order, all other aspects of these proposals, should beenshrined into every element of them. To this end it is expected that standards will be establishedand continuously reviewed;

� the Community must make available adequate instruments for front-end R&D input to assure thecreation and retention of centres of excellence;

� the charging regime to airspace users must be transparent to ensure that the right incentives are givenfor matching investments to user demand;

� the European Regulator must ensure that the payments' regime recognises and rewards the investors�impact wherever it occurs in the chain.

� Contact: Luis Lobo (Tel.: 32 2 546 9717 - e-mail: [email protected]) • Amendment/denied boarding

Rapporteur: Mr Green (Employers - DK) � References: COM(2001) 784 final � 2001/0305 COD � CES 840/2002

� Contact: Raffaele Del Fiore (Tel.: 32 2 546 9794 - e-mail: [email protected]) • Aircraft safety/third countries

Rapporteur: Mr Santillán Cabeza (Workers - E) � References: COM(2002) 8 final � 2002/0014 COD � CES 841/2001

� Contact: Siegfried Jantscher (Tel.: 32 2 546 8287 - e-mail: [email protected])

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9. INSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS - GOVERNANCE • Provisions relating to committees which assist the Commission Rapporteur-general: Mr Hernández Bataller (Various interests - E) � References: COM(2001) 789 final � 2001/0313 (AVC) 2001/0314 (COD) 2001/0315 (CNS) 2001/0316 (CNS) � CES 861/2002 � Key points:

The purpose of the Commission's proposal is to harmonise and simplify the consultative procedure(comitology).

The Committee highlights the importance of the proposal by the Commission as an important step towards acoordinated strategy for simplifying Community lawmaking and improving European governance.

The Committee proposes:

firstly, that the information procedure applied vis-à-vis the European Parliament be extended to theCommittee;

and secondly, that committees which assist the Commission, and on which representatives of civil society sit,be kept informed in accordance with their particular remit.

− Contact: Fritz Rath

(Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9250 - e-mail: [email protected]

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