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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 Socialists ALDE Grop of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats forEurope Verts/ALE Group of the Greens / European Free Alliance GUE/NGL Confederal Group of the European United Left – Nordic Green Left UEN Union for Europe of the Nations group EDD Group for a Europe of Democracies and Diversities NI Non-attached Members

Committees

AFET Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy BUDG Committee on Budgets CONT Committee on Budgetary Control LIBE Committee on Citizens’ Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs ECON Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs JURI Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market ITRE Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy EMPL Committee on Employment and Social Affairs ENVI Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy AGRI Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development PECH Committee on Fisheries RETT Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism CULT Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport DEVE Committee on Development and Cooperation AFCO Committee on Constitutional Affairs FEMM Committee on Women’s Rights and Equal Opportunities PETI Committee on Petitions

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CONTENTS

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

MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

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

MEMBERS’ ACTIVITIES

Written questions.............................................................................................................................. 12 Question Time (B6-0330/2005) ....................................................................................................... 22 Summary of Questions time - September I/2005 ............................................................................. 24 Written declarations ......................................................................................................................... 25

COMMITTEES

Appointment of rapporteurs and draftsmen...................................................................................... 28

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

Commission documents.................................................................................................................... 32

GENERAL INFORMATION

Common Foreign and Security Policy Declaration on the Ethiopian Elections ........................................................................................... 36 Declaration on Restrictions on technical assistance to Belarus ....................................................... 37 Declaration concerning Council Decision 2005/592/CFSP of 29 July 2005 implementing Common Position 2004/161/CFSP renewing restrictive measures against Zimbabwe ............................................................................................................................ 37 Declaration on recent disturbances in the Maldives ........................................................................ 38 Declaration on on the Death Penalty in Iraq.................................................................................... 39 Declaration in response to the statement of cease-fire by Chairman Pranchanda, CPN(M) ........... 40 Declaration regarding the formation of a new goverment of Albania ............................................. 40 Declaration on the presidential elections in Egypt .......................................................................... 41 Declaration on the obstruction of the activities of the "Ligue Tunisienne pour la Défence des Droits" ............................................................................................................. 42

CONTENTS

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ACTIVITIES OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

This document is available at :

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http://www.europarl.europa.eu/bulletins/postsession.htm

PRESIDENCY

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PRESIDENCY

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 communications to the Members of the European Parliament:

No 37/2005 : Access to public galleries during plenary sessions; No 39/2005 : Distribution of T-shirts; No 40/2005 : Article 21 of and Annexes I, II, IV and VIII to the Rules

governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members. 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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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BULGARIAN OBSERVERS AT THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

On 2 September 2005, the Bulgarian authorities forwarded the list of Bulgarian observers in the European Parliament. Parliament will take note of this at its sitting on 26 September 2005, with effect from 26 September 2005. Mr ABADJIEV Dimitar Ivanov Mr ALI Nedzhmi Niyazi Mr ARABADJIEV Alexander Stoyanov Mr BLIZNASHKI Georgi Petkov Mrs CAPPONE Maria Vassileva Mr DIMITROV Martin Dimitrov Mrs HRISTOVA Hristina Velcheva Mrs HYUSMENOVA Filiz Hakaeva Mr ILCHEV Stanimir Yankov Mrs IVANOVA Iglika Dimitrova Mr KAZAK Tchetin Hussein Mr KIRILOV Evgeni Zahariev Mr PAPARIZOV Atanas Atanassov Mrs PARVANOVA Antonyia Stefanova Mrs SHOULEVA Lydia Santova Mr SOFIANSKI Stefan Antonov Mr STOYANOV Dimitar Kinov Mr VIGENIN Kristian Ivanov

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APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS/END OF MEMBERS' TERMS OF OFFICE

OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ITALIAN MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

At its sitting of 5 September 2005 Parliament took note of the appointment of:

Mr Iles BRAGHETTO as a Member of the European Parliament, to replace Mr Antonio DE POLI (PPE-DE/IT), with effect from 28 July 2005.

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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A POLISH MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

At its sitting of 5 September 2005 Parliament took note of the appointment of:

Mr Andrzej Tomasz ZAPAŁOWSKI

as a Member of the European Parliament, to replace Mr Filip ADWENT (IND/DEM-PL), with effect from 12 July 2005.

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WRITTEN QUESTIONS (Situation at 16.09.2005) Author Subject No

Antonis Samaras Signature by Turkey of the Protocol adopting the Agreement of Ankara, together with a unilateral statement of non-recognition of the Republic of Cyprus

P-3027/05

Sajjad Karim Harmonisation of Member States' approach to combating terrorism

P-3028/05

Avril Doyle Amending the Habitats Directive P-3029/05

Sharon Bowles Foreign direct investment P-3030/05

Antonis Samaras Right of EU nationals to enrol in Greek schools in Turkey

E-3031/05

Antonis Samaras Property rights of minorities living in Turkey E-3032/05

Gay Mitchell WEEE Directive E-3033/05

Roberta Angelilli Funding for an educational archaeological theme-park E-3034/05

Roberta Angelilli Interest rates above the limits allowed by Italian law E-3035/05

Roberta Angelilli Availability of funds deposited with Italian credit institutions

E-3036/05

Dieter-Lebrecht Koch Schengen Agreement - restriction of civil rights E-3037/05

Baroness Sarah Ludford Alleged police brutality in the Czech Republic E-3038/05

Joseph Muscat Purchases from Internet E-3039/05

Sajjad Karim Israel: ICJ ruling re Separation Wall P-3040/05

Sajjad Karim Israel: ICJ ruling re: Separation Wall E-3041/05

Joseph Muscat Relocation of EU citizens E-3042/05

Joseph Muscat Relocation of EU citizens E-3043/05

Joachim Wuermeling Financial support for an underpass for toads in Ukraine E-3044/05

Philip Claeys Non-recognition of Cyprus by Turkey E-3045/05

Philip Claeys Non-recognition of Cyprus by Turkey E-3046/05

Marco Pannella Italian law on medically assisted human reproduction and violation of fundamental human rights and Community law

P-3047/05

Emma Bonino Arrest of the Turkish scholar Yektan Turkyilmaz in Armenia

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Emma Bonino Arrest of the Turkish scholar Yektan Turkyilmaz in Armenia

E-3049/05

Mairead McGuinness Charges for World Cup tickets P-3050/05

Graham Booth Gibraltar ~ IDD Number E-3051/05

Robert Evans Irradiation of foodstuffs E-3052/05

Ingeborg Gräßle Staff of the budget and finance units of European Commission directorates-general

E-3053/05

Jan Mulder European Commission's efforts in WTO negotiations on non-trade concerns

P-3054/05

Richard Corbett European City Guides E-3055/05

Richard Corbett Car insurance E-3056/05

Sajjad Karim Darfur, Sudan: continued indifference E-3057/05

Sajjad Karim Israel: Civil Wrongs (Liability of the State) Law E-3058/05

Sajjad Karim Israel: Civil Wrongs (Liability of the State) Law E-3059/05

Sajjad Karim Children unprotected in Jammu and Kashmir E-3060/05

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Protection of the cultural heritage in Istanbul E-3061/05

Alfredo Antoniozzi International terrorism: arrests in Italy of the McDonald's and Tribunale di Ostia attacker and Hamdi Adus Issac, and social centres

P-3062/05

Albert Maat Measures taken by the European Commission to combat avian influenza

P-3063/05

Dorette Corbey Overfishing P-3064/05

Dorette Corbey Overfishing E-3065/05

Cancelled question P-3066/05

Ole Christensen Acceptable Operator Exposure Levels P-3067/05

John Bowis Research into violence E-3068/05

John Bowis SEE Stability Pact Initiative E-3069/05

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Air transport safety P-3070/05

Erik Meijer Inadequate controls in individual EU Member States on the safety of aircraft, and measures to improve safety monitoring

E-3071/05


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Erik Meijer Reduction in the quality of public transport and of the environment in new and future Member States as a result of the scrapping of urban tram and trolley bus networks, a measure which contradicts modern trends

E-3072/05

Erik Meijer Future prospects for native inhabitants of the Sandžak region of Serbia and Montenegro, who regard themselves as Bosnians

E-3073/05

Erik Meijer Maintaining the relatively small size of banks in Italy and anomalous position of the Italian central bank in relation to the EU, EMU and the ECB

E-3074/05

Joseph Muscat Mergers and competition P-3075/05

Antonio Di Pietro Call for urgent temporary measures to support the 2006/2007 sugarbeet-growing season in southern Italy

P-3076/05

Joseph Muscat Transposition of directives E-3077/05

Alyn Smith Geographic second-level domains for '.eu' E-3078/05

Alyn Smith Language community second-level domains for '.eu' E-3079/05

Erik Meijer Tax advantages for nationals of EU Member States who are registered as residents of Monaco or of other small non-member states

E-3080/05

Erik Meijer Lack of water pipes in rural areas and leaking away of drinking water supplies intended for towns and cities in future European Union Member States

E-3081/05

Erik Meijer ILO conventions on maintaining welfare facilities for seamen, and cuts which could lead to the closure of seamen's institutes in the Netherlands

E-3082/05

Werner Langen Agricultural land used for mining pumice P-3083/05

James Allister Legal basis for proposed expansion of 'active European citizenship'

E-3084/05

James Allister Promotion of 'active European citizenship' E-3085/05

Erik Meijer Better information for airline passengers to enable them, when choosing between authorised airlines, to take account of safety as well as price

E-3086/05

Erik Meijer Persistent differences between Member States with regard to the SAFA Directive and avoiding unnecessary delays in adopting safety measures in aviation

E-3087/05

Erik Meijer Continued activity of unsafe and excluded airlines using name changes and registration of a new legal person

E-3088/05


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Erik Meijer Publication and updating of joint black lists of unsafe airlines banned by EU Member States

E-3089/05

Charlotte Cederschiöld Young people and summer jobs abroad E-3090/05

Charlotte Cederschiöld Civil liberties, civil rights and democracy E-3091/05

Charlotte Cederschiöld Terrorism associated with the events in London on 7 July 2005

E-3092/05

Albert Maat Uncertainty regarding application for recognition of 'ambachtelijke boerenkaas' (farmhouse cheese) as a 'traditional speciality guaranteed' (TSG)

E-3093/05

Anne Van Lancker Transposition of the directive establishing minimum requirements for informing and consulting employees - choice of thresholds

P-3094/05

Joseph Muscat Pay TV competition E-3095/05

Antonios Trakatellis Protection of public health from an influenza pandemic: the Union's response capability and the functioning of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

P-3096/05

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Air safety P-3097/05

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Low level of female employment in Greece E-3098/05

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Legality of State aid granted to French farmers E-3099/05

Dimitrios Papadimoulis Reform of the sugar sector E-3100/05

Christa Prets Successor programme to the Community initiative EQUAL from 2007

P-3101/05

Paulo Casaca Revision of the POSEI-fisheries programme P-3102/05

Jana Bobošíková Surplus stocks of agricultural products E-3103/05

Markus Ferber Import arrangements for New Zealand butter E-3104/05

Georgios Karatzaferis Air safety in the EU and implementation of Community regulations

E-3105/05

Erik Meijer and Kartika Liotard

The adverse impact on nature, the environment and food supplies of using palm oil and other tropical biofuels to generate electricity

E-3106/05


Increased opportunities, thanks to the Internet, for anonymous trading in rare and endangered exotic animal species and measures against transport and importation

E-3107/05


Change in the designated use of forest areas after major forest fires by revoking protection and selling the land for other purposes

E-3108/05


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The need for large aircraft to discharge surplus kerosene in the air if their schedules are disrupted and the impact on the environment and public health

E-3109/05

Esko Seppänen Taxation of pensions E-3110/05

Mogens Camre EU aid for street animals in Greece E-3111/05

James Nicholson Ongoing persecution of Christians in China E-3112/05

Frederika Brepoels Particle filters for diesel cars E-3113/05

Frederika Brepoels Subsidies for container transport E-3114/05

Proinsias De Rossa Labelling of clothes imports into the EU P-3115/05

Andreas Mölzer Council Presidency internet site P-3116/05

David Hammerstein Mintz Unsafe airlines operating at European airports P-3117/05

Gitte Seeberg Human rights situation in Sri Lanka P-3118/05

Caroline Jackson Reimbursement of expenses from the IGAD P-3119/05

Monica Frassoni Illegal construction in Northern Cyprus P-3120/05

Toine Manders Protectionism by France P-3121/05

Simon Busuttil Satellite television broadcasts E-3122/05

Caroline Jackson Withdrawal of medical insurance cover E-3123/05

Mario Borghezio Suspending Turkey's membership of the European Joint Aviation Authorities

E-3124/05

Philip Claeys Living conditions of prisoners in Turkey E-3125/05

Dorette Corbey and Emine Bozkurt

Migrants: health policy E-3126/05

Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna

Fighting forest fires on the Iberian Peninsula P-3127/05

Tomáš Zatloukal Construction of the Danube-Oder-Elbe canal P-3128/05

Diana Wallis 'Joint actions'/class actions in EU legal cases P-3129/05

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Initiatives to promote the seafaring profession E-3130/05

Diana Wallis CEN/CENELEC and EN standards E-3131/05

Marie-Line Reynaud Surge in oil prices E-3132/05

Marie-Line Reynaud Taxation - independent Community resources - redistribution

E-3133/05

Marie-Line Reynaud British Presidency of the EU, the United Kingdom and the euro

E-3134/05


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Frederika Brepoels Analysis of accidents E-3135/05

Frederika Brepoels Support for Sahrawi refugees in Algeria E-3136/05

Frederika Brepoels 'Television without frontiers' Directive E-3137/05

Frederika Brepoels Digital television platform decoders E-3138/05

Panagiotis Beglitis Implementation by Turkey of the Protocol on the extension of the Customs Union

P-3139/05

Sebastiano Musumeci Use of passengers' mother tongue in international air travel

P-3140/05

László Surján Political independence of the Commission's representation in Budapest

P-3141/05

Phillip Whitehead Freelance translators P-3142/05

Véronique De Keyser World Youth Days P-3143/05

Thomas Wise Compulsory Metrification P-3144/05

José García-Margallo y Marfil The ceramic tile industry and Moroccan tariffs P-3145/05

Emma Bonino Human rights violations in Cuba and the EU's policy of dialogue

P-3146/05

Sérgio Marques State of implementation of aid to Venezuela P-3147/05

Raül Romeva i Rueda Human rights issues in the cooperation projects with Colombia

E-3148/05

Raül Romeva i Rueda Funding of the reintegration programme in Colombia E-3149/05

Wolfgang Kreissl-Dörfler Possible infringement of the Treaty by the City of Neumarkt in Bavaria

E-3150/05

Karin Resetarits Infringement of freedom of speech in Turkey E-3151/05

Karin Resetarits Human rights violations in Turkey E-3152/05

Antonios Trakatellis and Manolis Mavrommatis

Ancient city of Allianoi in the region of Pergamon in Asia Minor

E-3153/05

Georgios Karatzaferis Recruitment of staff to manage Community programmes E-3154/05

Georgios Karatzaferis Facilities for the National Foundation for the Disabled (E.I.A.A.)

E-3155/05

Manolis Mavrommatis Protection of the caretta caretta turtle E-3156/05

Sebastiano Musumeci Use of dogs in drug testing in Croatia E-3157/05

Marco Pannella Human rights violations in Cuba and the EU's policy of dialogue

E-3158/05


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Philip Claeys Living conditions of prisoners in Turkey E-3159/05

Ole Christensen EU minimum prices for imports of Norwegian salmon P-3160/05

Diana Wallis Second Northern Dimension Action Plan P-3161/05

Sérgio Marques EC-US agreement on trade in wine P-3162/05

Teresa Riera Madurell Tourism: budget headings E-3163/05

Teresa Riera Madurell Tourism: promotion of Europe as a tourist destination E-3164/05

Teresa Riera Madurell Tourism: Sustainable Tourism Group E-3165/05

Elisabeth Schroedter Infringement of Directives 85/337/EEC, 92/43/EEC and 2000/60/EC in Brandenburg, Germany

E-3166/05

Manolis Mavrommatis Additional preventive and rehabilitative measures for forests following fires and floods

E-3167/05

Paulo Casaca World Trade Organisation - inclusion of animal welfare payments

E-3168/05

Philip Claeys Representative nature of activities supported by the IPE E-3169/05

Paulo Casaca Fishing by Community vessels in Morocco E-3170/05

Paulo Casaca Automatic transmission of satellite tracking data to the coastal Member State

E-3171/05

Paulo Casaca Transmission of data from satellite-based vessel-monitoring systems

E-3172/05

Paulo Casaca Transmission of data relating to the speed and course of fishing vessels obtained through satellite-based vessel monitoring systems

E-3173/05

Christofer Fjellner Private imports of motorcycles from third countries E-3174/05

Herbert Bösch EU aid for the Schloss Herberstein Zoo and Gardens P-3175/05

Jörg Leichtfried EU aid for the Schloss Herberstein Zoo and Gardens P-3176/05

Mary McDonald Biofuels P-3177/05

María Badía i Cutchet Anti-dumping measures for potassium chloride imports E-3178/05

Michl Ebner RALF pilot project E-3179/05

Herbert Bösch EIB and EIF staff - breakdown by nationality E-3180/05

Joseph Muscat Visa requirements E-3181/05

Joseph Muscat Visa requirements E-3182/05

Robert Evans World Trade Organisation and animal welfare E-3183/05

Mario Borghezio Publicising the effectiveness of avian flu controls E-3184/05


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Dirk Sterckx Interpretation of Article 6 of Directive 2003/48/EC E-3185/05

Marie-Noëlle Lienemann European airline blacklist P-3186/05

Pervenche Berès Study on the effects of liberalisation of the gambling and betting market

P-3187/05

Hiltrud Breyer Transposition of Directive 2003/4/EC in Germany E-3188/05

Hiltrud Breyer Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information and repealing Council Directive 90/313/EEC

E-3189/05

Georgios Papastamkos Civil aviation safety E-3190/05

Panagiotis Beglitis Violation of human rights and democratic freedoms by Turkey - prosecution of Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk

E-3191/05

Manolis Mavrommatis Dangerous products harmful to children's health E-3192/05

Terence Wynn Salmon fishery E-3193/05

Marie-Noëlle Lienemann Air transport safety E-3194/05

Marie-Noëlle Lienemann Passenger safety E-3195/05

Dirk Sterckx Interpretation of Article 4 of Directive 2003/48/EC E-3196/05

Johannes Blokland Implementation of Directive 96/62/EC and daughter directives by the Netherlands by means of the Air Quality Decree 2005

E-3197/05

Raül Romeva i Rueda Funding of the reintegration programme in Colombia E-3198/05

Raül Romeva i Rueda Human rights issues in the cooperation projects with Colombia

E-3199/05

Martin Callanan EMEA drug approval P-3200/05

David Hammerstein Mintz Construction of a hotel at El Algarrobico (Cabo de Gata Natural Park)

E-3201/05

Mario Borghezio EU must intervene in the Salvioli case E-3202/05

Mario Borghezio EU must intervene in the Salvioli case E-3203/05

Graham Watson Disenfranchisement of EU citizens E-3204/05

José García-Margallo y Marfil Change in point of supply of the Júcar-Vinalopó water transfer

P-3205/05

Richard Corbett Human rights violations in the Maldives E-3206/05

Richard Corbett CE mark E-3207/05


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Monica Frassoni Start of work on a golf course in Sardinia in the absence of an environmental impact assessment - continuation of Question P-2083/05 and Commission answer of 30 June 2005 (Mr Dimas)

E-3208/05

Frederika Brepoels Poultry meat P-3209/05

Hannes Swoboda Oil company profits P-3210/05

Albert Maat Spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) from Central Asia and Russia

P-3211/05

Christopher Heaton-Harris Onshore underground gas storage P-3212/05

Cancelled question E-3213/05

Glenys Kinnock West Africa Sahel crisis E-3214/05

Richard Corbett Better regulation E-3215/05

Paul van Buitenen Lessons learned from the Ombudsman's special report 2485/2004/GG

E-3216/05

Mario Borghezio Writer who condemned the Armenian genocide on trial in Turkey

E-3217/05


Commercial operations of housing corporations, encouraged by the Netherlands Government, and general exemption from requirement of notification of State aid

E-3218/05


Protection of the scope for Dutch housing corporations to play an active part in combating islands of poverty and ethnic segregation

E-3219/05


Panic and indignation in the Netherlands at the suggestion that the EU will force the sale of 1.5 million rented dwellings to businesses

E-3220/05

Jonas Sjöstedt Deportation from Israel of Swedish EU citizen P-3221/05

Georgios Karatzaferis Statements by Greek State Secretary concerning the Commission

E-3222/05

Georgios Karatzaferis Article concerning use of 3rd CSF funds for promotion of Greek cheese by private company

E-3223/05

Georgios Karatzaferis Strange recruitment procedure by the Greek Ministry of Justice in the context of an unspecified 'programme'

E-3224/05

Georgios Karatzaferis Turkey's nuclear programme E-3225/05

Mario Borghezio Writer who condemned the Armenian genocide on trial in Turkey

E-3226/05


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Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna

Early closure of the Greenland halibut fishery in NAFO P-3227/05

Emilio Menéndez del Valle The 'technical arrangement' on EU Israel customs cooperation

P-3228/05

Francesco Speroni Anti-competitive practices by car manufacturers P-3229/05

Erna Hennicot-Schoepges Research budget P-3230/05

Paul Rübig CO2 emissions trading - excessive burden on small emitters in particular

E-3231/05

Paul Rübig Deduction of input tax paid in the case of buildings used for more than one purpose

E-3232/05

James Nicholson Religious freedom in Eritrea E-3233/05

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QUESTION TIME (B6-0330/05) on 6 and 7 September 2005 24 Questions (Rule 109)

Author Subject No QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL Sajjad KARIM

EU's revised services offer in the Doha negotiations - mobility of natural persons

H-0564/05

Sarah LUDFORD

Data protection

H-0566/05

Chris DAVIES

Transparency and openness

H-0567/05

Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS

Statements by Mr Gül concerning the Patriarchate and the Halki School of Theology

H-0575/05

Bernd POSSELT

Preparations for Croatia's accession

H-0576/05

Claude MORAES

Transparency of EUROPOL

H-0579/05

Sahra WAGENKNECHT

Impunity law for paramilitaries in Colombia

H-0584/05

Struan STEVENSON

Postal sector and regulatory asymmetry

H-0589/05

Liam AYLWARD

Zimbabwe update

H-0590/05

Brian CROWLEY

Constraints on all political leaders in Myanmar

H-0592/05

Seán Ó NEACHTAIN

Rape as a weapon of war

H-0594/05

QUESTIONS TO THE COMMISSION Panagiotis BEGLITIS

Exports of products from FYROM

H-0581/05

Seán Ó NEACHTAIN

Internet spyware

H-0595/05

QUESTIONS TO DESIGNATED COMMISSIONERS Mrs GRYBAUSKAITÉ Nikolaos VAKALIS

Financial Perspective for 2007-2013

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Mrs WALLSTRÖM Justas PALECKIS

New measures to project the idea of a united Europe and tell citizens of the Member States about the EU's practical achievements

H-0612/05

Gay MITCHELL

Plan D

H-0623/05

Nils LUNDGREN

The EU's information strategy

H-0637/05

Mr FRATTINI Bart STAES

European legal framework for combating cross-border waste-related crime

H-0563/05

Sarah LUDFORD

US no-fly lists

H-0574/05

Bernd POSSELT

Police academy and external border controls

H-0577/05

Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS

European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union

H-0578/05

Claude MORAES

Transparency of EUROPOL

H-0580/05

Joachim WUERMELING

German visa scandal

H-0598/05

Inger SEGELSTRÖM

Resettlement and refugee quota

H-0617/05

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SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS TIME

MONTH SEPTEMBER I/2005

Institution

No. of questions

tabled

No. of questions

taken

Questions with

written answer

Supplementary questions

Lapsed questions (author absent)

Questions withdrawn

by the author

Questions already on the agenda

Representatives of the other Institutions

Council

37

11

25

12

0

1

0

M. ALEXANDER

Commission

57 13 40 10 4 0 0 M. KOVACS Mrs REDING M. McCREEVY Mrs GRYBAUSKAITÉ Mrs WALLSTRÖM M. FRATTINI

Total

94

24

65

22

4

1

0

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WRITTEN DECLARATIONS1 No.

EP No.

Author

Subject

Tabled

Closed on :

Signatures

35/2005

360.471

Glenys KINNOCK and Catherine STIHLER

On achieving progress towards the Millennium Development Goals

06.06.2005

06.09.2005

57

36/2005

360.472

Glenys KINNOCK

On the situation of Aung San Suu Kyi and the promotion of democracy in Burma

06.06.2005

06.09.2005

85

37/2005

360.675

Alessandra MUSSOLINI and Adriana POLI BORTONE

Suspending the euro

16.06.2005

16.09.2005

6

38/2005

360.876

Amalia SARTORI

Introduction of 1 and 2 euro banknotes

22.06.2005

22.09.2005

217

39/2005

361.247

Alessandra Mussolini

EU enlargement

04.07.2005

04.10.2005

3

40/2005

361.448

Alessandra Mussolini

Energy resources and alternative technologies

04.07.2005

04.10.2005

9

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41/2005

361.500

Richard HOWITT, David HAMMERSTEIN MINTZ, Ursula STENZEL, Admaos ADAMOU and Grażyna STANISZEWSKA

Theumatic diseases

05.07.2005

05.10.2005

352

42/2005

361.499

Jean-Claude MARTINEZ

A way out of the EU crisis

06.07.2005

06.10.2005

3

43/2005

363.288

Jana BOBOŠIKOVÁ, Miloslav RANSDORF, Jaromír KOHLÍČEK, Sahra WAGENKNECHT and Bogdan GOLIK

The challenge to the conclusions of the Postupim Agreement

05.09.2005

05.12.2005

13

44/2005

363.289

Christopher HEATON-HARRIS and Roger HELMER

Free trade

05.09.2005

05.12.2005

10

45/2005

363.290

Chris DAVIES, Nigel FARAGE, Timothy KIRKHOPE, Jean LAMBERT and Gary TITLEY

The Council of Ministers and secretive law-making

05.09.2005

05.12.2005

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COMMITTEES

COMMITTEES

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

Name

Subject Committee Date Proc.

Esteves Maria da Assunção (EPP-ED)

Citizens for Europe programme (2007-2013)

AFCO (O)

14/09/2005 2005/0041(COD)

Brok Elmar (EPP-ED)

The period of reflection: the structure, subjects and context for an assessment of the debate on the European Union

AFET (O)

29/08/2005 2005/2146(INI)

Schuth Willem (ALDE)


AGRI (O)

13/09/2005 2005/2146(INI)

Lewandowski Janusz (EPP-ED)

Improvement of the environmental performance of the freight transport system ('Marco Polo II')

BUDG (O)

26/10/2004 2004/0157(COD)

Trüpel Helga (Verts/ALE)

Integrated action programme in the field of lifelong learning

BUDG (O)

31/01/2005 2004/0153(COD)

Trüpel Helga (Verts/ALE)


CULT (O)

23/08/2005 2005/2146(INI)

van den Berg Margrietus (PSE)

Institutional aspects of creating a European service for external action

DEVE (O)

16/03/2005 2004/2207(INI)

Becsey Zsolt László (EPP-ED)

Arrangements for the refund of VAT to taxable persons established in another Member State

ECON (R)

05/09/2005 2005/0807(CNS)

Christensen Ole (PSE)

Minimising administrative costs imposed by legislation

EMPL (O)

12/09/2005 2005/2140(INI)

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Florenz Karl-Heinz (EPP-ED)

Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the noise emission by equipment for use outdoors

ENVI (R)

15/09/2005 2005/0149(COD)

Kauppi Piia-Noora (EPP-ED)

The 'Youth in Action' programme for the period 2007-2013

FEMM (O)

17/03/2005 2004/0152(COD)

Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou Marie (EPP-ED)

Programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007)

FEMM (O)

20/06/2005 2004/0151(COD)

Svensson Eva-Britt (GUE/NGL)

European Year of Equal Opportunities for All (2007) - towards a just society

FEMM (O)

31/08/2005 2005/0107(COD)

Ford Glyn (PSE)

The Human Rights and Democracy Clause in EU agreements

INTA (O)

30/08/2005 2005/2057(INI)

Chichester Giles (EPP-ED)

Pan-European land-based public radio paging (RMU)

ITRE (R)

13/09/2005 2005/0147(COD)

Barsi-Pataky Etelka (EPP-ED)

The term of office of the Executive Director of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority

ITRE (O)

13/09/2005 2005/0084(CNS)

Swoboda Hannes (PSE)


ITRE (O)

13/09/2005 2005/2146(INI)

Berger Maria (PSE)

Capital adequacy of investment firms and credit institutions (recast)

JURI (O)

03/02/2005 2004/0155(COD)

López-Istúriz White Antonio (EPP-ED)

Chemicals: REACH system and European Chemicals Agency (amendment of Directive 1999/45/EC and regulation on pollutants)

JURI (O)

13/07/2005 2003/0256(COD)

López-Istúriz White Antonio (EPP-ED)

Rapid Response and Preparedness Instrument for major emergencies

JURI (O)

13/07/2005 2005/0052(CNS)

COMMITTEES

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Brepoels Frederika (EPP-ED)

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (recast)

LIBE (R)

14/09/2005 2005/0166(COD)

La Russa Romano Maria (UEN)

Specific programme: Prevention, preparedness and consequence management in the fight against terrorism (2007-2013)

LIBE (R)

14/09/2005 2005/0034(CNS)

La Russa Romano Maria (UEN)

Specific programme to prevent and combat organised crime (2007-2013)

LIBE (R)

14/09/2005 2005/0035(CNS)

Casaca Paulo (PSE)

Community financial contribution towards Member States' fisheries control programmes

PECH (R)

30/08/2005 2005/0136(CNS)

Hammerstein Mintz David (Verts/ALE)

Chemicals: REACH system and European Chemicals Agency (amendment of Directive 1999/45/EC and regulation on pollutants)

PETI (O)

24/05/2005 2003/0256(COD)

Costa Paolo (ALDE)

Statistics of goods transport by inland waterways

TRAN (R)

29/08/2005 2005/0150(COD)

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COMMISSION DOCUMENTS Reports and Communications

Subject

Referral Doc.

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament: External Actions through Thematic Programmes under the Future Financial Perspectives 2007-2013

AFET DEVE INTA BUDG

COM(2005)0324

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Mid term review of the eTEN Programme

ITRE

COM(2005)0354

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council: The European Indicator of Language Competence

CULT

COM(2005)0356

Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament: Second monitoring report on steel restructuring in the Czech Republic and Poland

ITRE

COM(2005)0359

23rd Annual report from the Commission to the European Parliament on the community’s anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard activities (2004)

ECON INTA IMCO

COM(2005)0360

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council on granting a derogation pursuant to Article 19(1) of the EC Treaty, presented under Article 12(4) of Directive 94/80/EC on the right to vote and stand as a candidate in municipal elections

LIBE REGI AFCO

COM(2005)0382

Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the borrowing and lending activities of the European Communities in 2004

BUDG AFET DEVE INTA

COM(2005)0385

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council updating the mid-term review of Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000 LIFE

ENVI AFET

COM(2005)0394

Proposal for a Council decision concerning the provisional prohibition in Greece of the marketing of seeds of maize hybrids with the genetic modification MON 810 inscribed in the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species, pursuant to Directive 2002/53/EC

ENVI AGRI

COM(2005)0396

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

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Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Professional Services - Scope for more reform - Follow-up to the Report on Competition in Professional Services, COM(2004) 83 of 9 February 2004

ECON IMCO JURI

COM(2005)0405

Commission staff working document : 2004 Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the Northern Dimension Action Plan

AFET INTA EMPL ENVI ITRE TRAN REGI

SEC(2005)0688

Commission staff working paper - Report on the functioning of the derogation system introduced by Regulation 1295/2003 regarding measures envisaged to facilitate the procedures for applying for and issuing visas for members of the Olympic family taking part in the 2004 Olympic or Paralympic Games in Athens

LIBE

SEC(2005)1051

Commission staff working paper Annex to the Report from the Commission to the Council and to the European Parliament on the borrowing and lending activities of the Community in 2004

BUDG AFET DEVE INTA

SEC(2005)1053

Commission staff working document - Annex to the Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, responding to the Five-Year Assessment of Community research activities (1999-2003) carried out by high level independent experts

ITRE

SEC(2005)1054

Commission staff working paper - Sixth Annual Survey on the implementation and enforcement of Community environmental law 2004

ENVI

SEC(2005)1055

Commission staff working document - The market for solid fuels in the Community in 2003 and 2004

ITRE INTA

SEC(2005)1059

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on EAGGF Guarantee Section expenditure - Early warning system No 7/2005

CONT BUDG AGRI

SEC(2005)1091

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COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY 92/2005

Statement by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the Ethiopian Elections Brussels, 29 August 2005

The European Union notes the balanced and impartial preliminary statement of 25 August issued by the European Union Observation Mission's Chief Observer. While we await the EUOM final report due next month before commenting on the overall electoral process, we note the Chief Observer's preliminary comment that the picture was mixed, with some positive aspects up to the 15th May, and some negative aspects thereafter. We also note that the preliminary statement revealed deficiencies and irregularities in aspects of the complaints process, re-runs and Somali regional elections. However, the EU trusts that all aspects of the report will be received and addressed by the Government and all political parties in the constructive spirit in which they were intended. The EU congratulates once more the Ethiopian government for launching a more open electoral process, and for the decision to invite international observers. While the EU notes continuing issues of concern, including respect for human rights and balanced access to the media, the EU regards the elections as an important step forward in the democratisation process. We urge all political actors to use the coming period to work together peacefully and constitutionally to further embed multi-party democracy. Above all, the EU again congratulates the Ethiopian people for their faith in democracy shown by such high voter turn-out on 15 May. The EU request Ethiopia's political leaders of all parties to respond to that faith by continuing the process of reform and positive change in the democratic institutions and media- and by participating actively in the new Parliament, City Administration and other institutions. The EU reiterates its firm commitment to sustain and strengthen its partnership with Ethiopia and its people in all areas including that of further democratisation. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey and Croatia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration. * Croatia continues to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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93/2005 Declaration from the Presidency on behalf of the European Union

on Restrictions on technical assistance to Belarus Brussels, 30 August 2005

The European Union reaffirms its determination to support the needs of the population and democratisation in Belarus. It is the firm belief of the European Union that technical assistance to Belarus is of mutual benefit. Our goal is to help to develop civil society and independent media, strengthen the social and health sectors, improve the rule of law and the human rights situation, and develop small and medium enterprises. This assistance also aims to help the Belarusian government fulfil its international commitments, including its commitments in the framework of OSCE. The Belarusian government has agreed together with the EU on several programmes, e.g. TACIS and CORE. The EU is concerned that the restrictions introduced by President Lukashenko's decree on foreign aid (issued on 17. August) may seriously hamper the implementation of a wide range of mutually beneficial programmes and activities. The restrictions may lead to increased self-isolation of Belarus and adversely affect the population. The European Union calls on Belarus to seriously reconsider the implementation of the decree, particularly in the light of its negative impact on the people of Belarus. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey and Croatia *, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro and the EFTA country Iceland, member of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine aligns itself with this declaration. * Croatia continues to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union concerning Council Decision 2005/592/CFSP of 29 July 2005 implementing Common Position 2004/161/CFSP renewing restrictive

measures against Zimbabwe Brussels, 5 September 2005

The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey and Croatia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, declare that they share the objectives of Council Decision 2005/592/CFSP of 29 July 2005 implementing Common Position 2004/161/CFSP renewing restrictive measures against Zimbabwe. They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Decision. The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it. * Croatia continues to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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95/2005/rev.1

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on recent disturbances in the Maldives

Brussels, 8 September 2005 The Heads of Mission of the European Union (EU) based in Colombo and accredited to the Maldives sent a fact-finding mission to the Maldives from 24-26 August to evaluate the civil disturbances of 12-14 August 2005, the arrests of demonstrators, including the Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), and the implications for the reform process. The mission spoke to several Cabinet Ministers, the Commissioner of Police, members of the Human Rights Commission, the National Security Service (NSS), the acting UN Resident Representative, the Chief Government Spokesperson, members of the MDP, and some of those detained following the unrest. The EU expresses its concern at the recent disturbances, coming as they do a full year after previous disturbances in Male'. The latest events underline the continuing and urgent need for the Government of the Maldives, the opposition and all stakeholders in the Maldives to show genuine commitment to dialogue, democratic freedoms and proportionality in their actions. Having taken account of the mission's findings and without pre-empting planned court action, the EU takes note of the fact that only a few months after political parties were allowed to register for the first time, a number of opposition activists are now facing very serious charges. The credibility of the trial process and the evidence will come under close scrutiny. It is essential that the fundamental rights of all detainees are upheld. The EU calls on the Maldivian authorities to ensure that due process is observed. This includes adequate notice of court hearings to allow legal representatives sufficient time to prepare, and adherence to correct procedures. In relation to this the EU welcomes the permission granted by the government to allow the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) to observe trial proceedings. The EU will be paying close attention to the conduct and progress of the court cases. Given that those arrested have made allegations of human rights violations it is essential that the Human Rights Commission be able to conduct investigations into any complaints submitted. The EU encourages the Members of the People's Majlis to ensure that the Human Rights Commission Bill presented to the Majlis for its consideration is fully aligned with international standards, guarantees autonomy for the Commission and provides sufficient resources and investigative powers. The EU welcomes the fact that the government has now begun work on a draft paper to identify reform process milestones to be achieved within two years. This needs to be undertaken in a genuinely consultative manner involving all stakeholders and the wider public of the Maldives in order to raise awareness of and confidence in, the reform process. The EU urges the government to move forward with this without delay. Measures to allow the registration of political parties for the first time was an important democratic step forward. It is essential that the government of the Maldives continues to allow political parties to meet freely and to carry out peaceful political activities. An effective political party system requires all parties to work within agreed parameters. The EU urges the government of the Maldives and all political parties to engage in a constructive dialogue to make clear what these parameters are. In this regard the EU commends the good offices of the Commonwealth Secretary-General's Special Envoy.

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The EU reaffirms its support for further democratic reform in the Maldives and urges the Government and opposition to take steps to facilitate this and to avoid actions which will make it more difficult. Genuine commitment to democracy requires living up to the spirit as well as the letter of reform. A representative from the Canadian High Commission participated in the fact-finding mission and the Government of Canada wishes to be associated with this statement. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey and Croatia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration. * Croatia continues to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the Death Penalty in Iraq Brussels, 2 September 2005

The European Union was saddened to learn that three Iraqi nationals were executed on 1 September 2005 following a judicial process in Iraq. The EU is of the view that the death penalty does not serve as an effective deterrent and any miscarriage of justice, which might arise in any legal system, would be irreversible. The EU therefore regrets that the Government of Iraq has elected to implement the death penalty in these cases. The EU is strongly opposed to the death penalty and condemns its use. While recognising the sovereign right of the Government of Iraq to decide on judicial sentencing, we strongly urge that the death penalty should be abolished. The Acceding Country Romania, the Candidate Country Croatia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia and Montenegro, EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration. * Croatia continues to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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97/2005/rev.1

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union in response to the statement of cease-fire by Chairman Prachanda, CPN(M)

Brussels, 8 September 2005 The EU welcomes the declaration by the CPN(M) of a unilateral cease-fire. The EU urges the CPN(M) to take concrete steps towards a permanent end to the use of violence for political ends. The EU condemns such violence by the Maoists, which has caused considerable suffering and hardship to the Nepalese people. All political forces now need to work strenuously for a democratically based peace process leading to a durable negotiated solution, involving a national consensus and reintegration of the CPN(M) into a multi-party democracy. The EU therefore urges the CPN(M) to implement their latest undertakings in good faith, and the government to respond positively and concretely, with a view to building the necessary confidence required for a political solution to the conflict. The EU continues to believe that such a solution will require the assistance of an independent and credible external partner and the active support of the international community. In the wider context, the EU stands ready to consider positively requests for whatever types of assistance the Nepalese political forces agree are appropriate. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey and Croatia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, EFTA country Norway, member of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration. * Croatia continues to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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98/2005/rev.1

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union

regarding the formation of a new government of Albania Brussels, 15 September 2005

The EU welcomes the conclusion of the election process in Albania, which has resulted in the first peaceful transfer of power since the fall of Communism. The Union congratulates the Government of Prime Minister Berisha on its appointment by the new Parliament. It calls on the new Parliament and the new Government to advance Albania's progress towards EU integration by beginning work without delay and with genuine commitment on a clear and strong reform agenda. Tangible progress is required, on strengthening the rule of law and on electoral reform in particular. Recalling the conclusions of the General Affairs and External Relations Council on 18 July 2005, the EU reaffirms its commitment to support Albania's ambition of moving closer to the EU and stresses that the key to further progress is in the hands of the Albanian authorities. The Union encourages all political forces in Albania to unify their efforts to accelerate that process.

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The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey and Croatia*, and the EFTA countries Iceland and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this declaration.

* Croatia continues to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union

on the presidential elections in Egypt Brussels, 8 September 2005

The EU welcomes the first multi-candidate Presidential elections in Egypt's history which took place there on 7 September and congratulates the Government and people of Egypt on this important step towards political reform. The EU has followed the elections with close interest. The EU welcomes the open debate which has taken place, and the atmosphere of calm in which the campaign has been held. It welcomes the efforts by the state-owned broadcast media to ensure fair and balanced election coverage. The EU also welcomes commitments made during the campaign to further political reform. The EU takes note of the judicial supervision of the election and the efforts by civil society groups to observe it. The EU attaches great importance to the role played by civil society groups in the preparation and observation of elections and stands ready to support their efforts. The EU encourages the government of Egypt to build on what has been achieved in preparing for future elections, including the forthcoming parliamentary ones. It notes that international observation can play an important role in complementing domestic efforts to ensure fairness and transparency, and in reflecting their success to the wider international community, and underlines its readiness to assist in this regard in future elections, should it be invited to do so. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate County Croatia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, EFTA countries Iceland and Liechtenstein, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration. * Croatia continues to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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100/2005

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the obstruction of the activities of the « Ligue Tunisienne pour la Défense des Droits de l’Homme »

Brussels, 13 September 2005 The EU recalls that human rights are a significant element in its political dialogue with Tunisia within the framework of the EU-Tunisia Association Agreement. In this context the EU notes with concern the situation of the Ligue Tunisienne pour la Defense des Droits de l'Homme in Tunisia. The EU expresses its wish that the Ligue will be able to continue its work to promote and protect human rights in Tunisia. The Acceding Countries Bulgaria and Romania, the Candidate Countries Turkey and Croatia*, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, EFTA country Iceland, member of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration. * Croatia continues to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

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