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PPE-DE Group of the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats PSE Group of the Party of European Socialists ELDR Group of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party 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 ENQU Temporary Committee of Inquiry

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PRESIDENCY

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

MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

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

MEMBERS’ ACTIVITIES

Written questions ...... 10 Question Time (B5-0014/2002)...... 30 Summary of Questions time - April 2002 ...... 31 Written declarations...... 32

COMMITTEES

Appointment of rapporteurs and draftsmen...... 34

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

Commission documents...... 38

GENERAL INFORMATION

Common Foreign and Security Policy

Declaration on the Zhakuyanof case...... 42 Declaration on the parliamentary elections in Ukraine on 31 March 2002 ...... 42 Declaration on the signature of the memorandum between the Government of Angola and UNITA ...... 43 Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union ...... 43 Declaration on the recent visit to Pyongyang of the South Korean Special President Envoy, Mr Lim Dong-Won ...... 44 Declaration on Ethiopia/Eritrea ...... 44 Declaration on Madagascar ...... 45 Declaration on Madagascar ...... 46 Declaration on constitutional reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina ...... 47 Declaration on Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Council of Europe ...... 47 Declaration to mark the fourth anniversary of the murder of Bishop Gerardi ...... 48 Declaration on the Middle East ...... 49 Declaration on the extention of the Common Position on Burma/Myanmar ...... 49

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Declaration on Liberia ...... 50 Declaration on the situation in Burundi ...... 50

European Economic and Social Committee

Plenary Assembly of 20 and 21 March 2002 ...... 52

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 communications to the Members of the European Parliament:

No 06/2002 : Headed notepaper and envelopes;

No 09/2002 : Ban on smoking in the canteens in the ASP and LOW buildings between 12 noon and 2.30 p.m.;

No 10/2002 : Exhibitions and cultural events (COM-ART)-Availability of sound equipment;

No 11/2002 : Europe Day.

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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MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

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APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS/END OF MEMBERS’ TERMS OF OFFICE

Resignation of a Spanish Member of the European Parliament

Pursuant to Rule 8(3)

Mr Alejandro AGAG LONGO (PPE-DE/ES) has resigned as a Member of the European Parliament with effect from 12 April 2002.

Parliament took note of his resignation at the sitting of 24 April 2002.

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End of the term of office of a Portoguese Member of the European Parliament

At its sitting of 24 April 2002 Parliament took note of the appointment of:

M. Carlos COSTA NEVES (PPE-DE/PT) as State Secretary for European Affairs.

Pursuant to Rule 8(4), her membership of the European Parliament ended with effect from 9 April 2002.

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Official notification of the election of a Portuguese Member of the European Parliament

At its sitting of 24 April 2002 Parliament took note of the election of:

Mr Joaquim PISCARRETA to replace Mr Carlos COSTA NEVES (PPE-DE/PT) with effect from 17 April 2002.

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Official notification of the election of a Danish Member of the European Parliament

At its sitting of 25 April 2002 Parliament took note of the election of:

Mr Juan José BAYONA de PEROGORDO to replace Mr Alejandro AGAG LONGO (PPE-DE/ES) with effect from 24 April 2002.

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WRITTEN QUESTIONS (Situation at 02.05.2002)

Author Subject No Christopher Heaton-Harris Convention financing P-0807/02 Emilia Müller Purchase of mobile phones in Italy E-0808/02 Michl Ebner Definition of raw milk E-0809/02 Michl Ebner Clear ban on microfiltration E-0810/02 Michl Ebner Harmonisation of rules on motor vehicles E-0811/02 Michl Ebner Microfiltration of raw milk E-0812/02 Glyn Ford The Italian Government and the Second World War E-0813/02 Camilo Nogueira Román Cohesion strategies and fisheries policy: the case of E-0814/02 Galicia Camilo Nogueira Román European Maritime Safety Agency E-0815/02 Camilo Nogueira Román Development in Galicia and the example of Ireland E-0816/02 Camilo Nogueira Román The parallel economy in Spain E-0817/02 Camilo Nogueira Román Dwindling population and the rate of unemployment in E-0818/02 Galicia Camilo Nogueira Román Military action on the part of the United States and Russia E-0819/02 in the Pankisi Gorge in Georgia, on the frontier with Chechnya Sebastiano Musumeci Shipwrecked illegal immigrants: request to set up a crisis P-0820/02 unit Maria Sanders-ten Holte Payments by airlines for security officers on flights since P-0821/02 11 September María Sornosa Martínez Channelling and development work on the River Barxell P-0822/02 in Alcoy (Alicante) Karl von Wogau Evaluation of plant protection product safety E-0823/02 Karl von Wogau Conversion of a French driving licence in Germany E-0824/02 Chris Davies Jim Currie P-0825/02 Maurizio Turco State of OLAF inquiries P-0826/02 Stavros Xarchakos Staffing of Directorate-General for Education and Culture E-0827/02 Salvador Garriga Polledo Teaching entrepreneurial skills in schools E-0828/02

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Salvador Garriga Polledo The Achilles' heel of productivity E-0829/02 Salvador Garriga Polledo European register of companies practising alternative E-0830/02 dispute settlement Cancelled question E-0831/02 Jorge Hernández Mollar Requirement for solar panels to be fitted to new buildings E-0832/02 Jorge Hernández Mollar Spain's call for a sugar quota commensurate with the E-0833/02 amount of sugar it consumes Esko Seppänen Scrapping of fishing fleets E-0834/02 Colette Flesch Increase in the size of the Commission's translation E-0835/02 service Cancelled question E-0836/02 Caroline Jackson Article 151 of the EC Treaty and cultural heritage - co- E-0837/02 ordinating action outside the EU Caroline Jackson Article 151 of the EC Treaty and cultural heritage - E-0838/02 budgetary aspects Caroline Jackson Article 151 of the EC Treaty and cultural heritage - E-0839/02 relations with other European bodies Caroline Jackson Article 151 of the EC Treaty and cultural heritage - E-0840/02 relations with third countries Caroline Jackson Article 151 of the EC Treaty and cultural heritage - E-0841/02 response by the EU institutions Jan Andersson and Peter Skinner The 'Reprendre - City of Tomorrow' project and E-0842/02 application deadlines Isidoro Sánchez García Natural disasters in Latin America E-0843/02 Gabriele Stauner Funding of renovation of the Berlaymont building E-0844/02 Antonios Trakatellis Ban on conclusion of public contracts with media E-0845/02 companies Glyn Ford Paired trawling and dolphin deaths E-0846/02 Mary Banotti Airport taxes E-0847/02 Glenys Kinnock Diamonds E-0848/02 Rosa Miguélez Ramos Mobbing at work E-0849/02 Rosa Miguélez Ramos Mobbing at work E-0850/02 Maurizio Turco Euro: quantities of nickel and tributyl tin (TBT) used in E-0851/02 the production of coins and banknotes, and their effects on human health

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Jan Wiersma Blind spot mirrors E-0852/02 Maria Sanders-ten Holte Technical Assistance Offices for the Leonardo, Socrates E-0853/02 and Youth programmes Camilo Nogueira Román Chile's veto on access to its ports for the Community fleet E-0854/02 fishing in international waters Camilo Nogueira Román Internet access in rural parts of Galicia E-0855/02 Camilo Nogueira Román Murders committed by Ariel Sharon's troops in E-0856/02 Palestinian refugee camps Camilo Nogueira Román Priority use of the Structural Funds in training and E-0857/02 research and development: the case of Galicia Camilo Nogueira Román EU financial aid commitments for cooperation with the E-0858/02 poorest or least developed countries: the case of Spain Camilo Nogueira Román Ariel Sharon's murders in Ramallah E-0859/02 Camilo Nogueira Román Reform of the common fisheries policy and need for a E-0860/02 political agreement in the Council to put an end to the privileges and discrimination which currently characterise the CFP Lord Inglewood European art market P-0861/02 Karl-Heinz Florenz Transposition of Article 7 of Directive 91/271/EEC - E-0862/02 banning the discharge of domestic sewage into slurry and liquid manure tanks for agricultural use Herman Vermeer Disproportionate and discriminatory system of fines for P-0863/02 road traffic offences in Belgium Graham Watson Possible harmful effects of Xanthine Oxidase in Milk E-0864/02 Matti Wuori Stabilisation and association negotiations with the FRY E-0865/02 and cooperation with the ICTY Francis Decourrière Passing on the family business - French law E-0866/02 Erik Meijer Attracting students from other Member States as a means E-0867/02 of funding domestic educational institutes Jonas Sjöstedt Quality control of bathing water E-0868/02 Jonas Sjöstedt Pesticides in ground water E-0869/02 Jonas Sjöstedt Examination of possible breach of competition law E-0870/02 Jonas Sjöstedt Cyclamate - a health hazard? E-0871/02 Jonas Sjöstedt Protected bird species E-0872/02 Jonas Sjöstedt EU fisheries agreements in the future E-0873/02

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Jonas Sjöstedt International Air Transport Association (IATA) E-0874/02 Jonas Sjöstedt Government credit guarantees E-0875/02 Jonas Sjöstedt Commission's investigation of Telia's broadband tariffs E-0876/02 Jonas Sjöstedt Allocation of UMTS licences in Sweden E-0877/02 Marit Paulsen Violation of Decision 2000/766/EC (ban on processed P-0878/02 animal protein) Anna Karamanou Ill-treatment of minors in Albanian Prisons E-0879/02 Anna Karamanou Ill-treatment of minors in Albanian prisons E-0880/02 Patricia McKenna Algeria's refusal to issue visas to an EU technical E-0881/02 committee Patricia McKenna Algeria's refusal to issue visas to an EU technical E-0882/02 committee Elizabeth Lynne Commission action following the ECJ judgment in Case E-0883/02 C-1/00 of 13.12.2001 Laura González Álvarez Relief road through Arbón (Asturias, Spain) E-0884/02 Marjo Matikainen-Kallström Definition of waste and by-products E-0885/02 Marjo Matikainen-Kallström France and the internal energy market E-0886/02 Miquel Mayol i Raynal Official language in Italy E-0887/02 Cristiana Muscardini Il Forteto E-0888/02 Antonio Mussa Future of public health in the Member States following E-0889/02 enlargement of the European Union Antonio Di Pietro Health and safety of workers E-0890/02 Emmanouil Bakopoulos Regular meetings between Mr Prodi and Mr Schröder P-0891/02 Jules Maaten Cross-border contracting of general practitioners P-0892/02 Paul Lannoye ADP-SAB Partnership Agreement P-0893/02 Freddy Blak Unfair terms of competition in football P-0894/02 Herbert Bösch Staffing at customs authorities in the European Union E-0895/02 Bernd Lange OBD Directive 98/69/EC E-0896/02 Stavros Xarchakos Pupils dropping out of compulsory education E-0897/02 Baroness Sarah Ludford Export of live cattle to third countries E-0898/02 Richard Corbett Alleged persecution in Laos E-0899/02 Richard Corbett Federal Mogul Friction Products Ltd E-0900/02

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Alexander de Roo Environmental impact of the N-430 road in Extremadura, E-0901/02 Spain Esko Seppänen Reducing surplus appropriations E-0902/02 Esko Seppänen Promoting the sale of agricultural products E-0903/02 William Newton Dunn VAT rates for purchases by visually-disabled people P-0904/02 Bart Staes Patent granted to Myriad Genetics P-0905/02 Karla Peijs Discrimination against foreigners in the Belgian system of P-0906/02 traffic fines Luciana Sbarbati Regeneration of waste oils P-0907/02 Brigitte Langenhagen Duty charged retroactively on fisheries products from E-0908/02 Norway Brigitte Langenhagen Whale catches in the Faroe Islands E-0909/02 Gabriele Stauner and Paul Rübig SAPARD financing for Poland E-0910/02 Hiltrud Breyer Marketing of noni products E-0911/02 Emmanouil Bakopoulos Single Health Card E-0912/02 Emmanouil Bakopoulos Food safety problems E-0913/02 Konstantinos Hatzidakis Problems in the electronic submission of tax declarations E-0914/02 through TAXISNET Stavros Xarchakos Construction of the Acropolis Museum E-0915/02 Emmanouil Bakopoulos Reform of the Council E-0916/02 Giles Chichester SIDEX E-0917/02 Struan Stevenson Beef and live cattle exports to the Middle East and North E-0918/02 Africa Proinsias De Rossa Pollution of Lough Sheelin, County Cavan, Ireland P-0919/02 Monica Frassoni SIAs concerning trade agreements P-0920/02 Nuala Ahern Former Director-General of the DG for the Environment P-0921/02 joining BNFL Board Ilda Figueiredo Temporary protection scheme for the shipbuilding P-0922/02 industry Daniela Raschhofer Transporting of deceased persons within the European E-0923/02 Union Gabriele Stauner A Commission Deputy Director-General in Miami E-0924/02 Emmanouil Bakopoulos Referral of Greece to the European Court E-0925/02

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Richard Howitt The rights of ethnic minorities to be granted licences in St. E-0926/02 Lucia Roger Helmer Commission-funded information programmes on the euro E-0927/02 and the EU for Member States and non-EU Member States Bart Staes Price increases resulting from the introduction of the euro E-0928/02 Bart Staes Investigation into a cartel of plasterboard manufacturers E-0929/02 Bart Staes Logging concession in the rainforest in the Democratic E-0930/02 Republic of Congo Bart Staes Investigation into a possible cartel of coltan producers E-0931/02 Ilda Figueiredo Temporary protection mechanism for the shipbuilding E-0932/02 industry Pat Gallagher Member State legislation on health and safety for the self- P-0933/02 employed Paul Rübig Earlier extension of the PANCUM zone to south-east E-0934/02 Europe Paul Rübig Cross-border repatriation of deceased persons within the E-0935/02 EU Elspeth Attwooll The welfare of intensively farmed fish E-0936/02 Monica Frassoni Contact points for OECD guidelines for multinational E-0937/02 enterprises Robert Sturdy The classification of greyhounds E-0938/02 Christopher Huhne Trademark rights E-0939/02 Bart Staes Harmful gas emissions from the Reggio Emilia incinerator E-0940/02 between 1 January 2002 and 10 February 2002 Bart Staes Language discrimination - English native speakers E-0941/02 Nelly Maes The hydrological situation in north-west Slovakia E-0942/02 Ilda Figueiredo Road building E-0943/02 Ilda Figueiredo European Schools E-0944/02 Francesco Fiori Foal Levy imposed on breeders of thoroughbred horses P-0945/02 Marie Isler Béguin Making sea traffic safe E-0946/02 Marie Isler Béguin Making sea traffic safe E-0947/02 Konstantinos Hatzidakis Infringements of Community law in the Member States E-0948/02

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Konstantinos Hatzidakis Failure of Greece to comply with EU legislation E-0949/02 concerning taxation Konstantinos Hatzidakis Failure of Greece to comply with EU legislation E-0950/02 concerning the internal market Konstantinos Hatzidakis Failure of Greece to comply with EU legislation E-0951/02 concerning public health and consumer protection Konstantinos Hatzidakis Failure of Greece to comply with EU environmental E-0952/02 legislation Nuala Ahern Accidents at Sellafield E-0953/02 Pat Gallagher Health and safety in agriculture E-0954/02 Gilles Savary Infrastructure tariffs E-0955/02 Gilles Savary Linking infrastructure funding E-0956/02 Miquel Mayol i Raynal St Llorenç-Collserola Via Verda E-0957/02 Manuel dos Santos Ota airport P-0958/02 Astrid Thors Researchers' right to inventions P-0959/02 Bernd Lange Regulation (EEC) 2092/91 - transitional periods for P-0960/02 organically produced seeds Reinhold Messner Discrimination against people with disabilities E-0961/02 Gabriele Stauner Possible cases of favouritism in connection with EU funds E-0962/02 in Schwerin Gabriele Stauner Perrylux case - investigation of former OLAF employees E-0963/02 Anna Karamanou Framework decision on the sexual exploitation of children E-0964/02 and child pornography Elizabeth Lynne European Commission consultation document on the new E-0965/02 approach directives Lousewies van der Laan Internal Audit Service E-0966/02 Eurig Wyn The capturing and killing of dolphins in Devon and E-0967/02 Cornwall Glyn Ford Disability rights E-0968/02 Glyn Ford Disability rights E-0969/02 Glyn Ford Disability rights E-0970/02 Roberto Bigliardo Taxes on wine-growing in Italy E-0971/02 Nelly Maes Commission monitoring of the use of structural funds in E-0972/02 the Hainaut Province

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Jules Maaten Phone tapping at Europol E-0973/02 Brian Crowley Crisis in Madagascar P-0974/02 Sérgio Marques The Madeira International Business Centre (MIBC) P-0975/02 Ian Hudghton French ban on imports of British beef P-0976/02 Herbert Bösch Investigations relating to former officials of the anti-fraud E-0977/02 unit Herbert Bösch Approval of state aid for cableway installations in Italy E-0978/02 and Austria Herbert Bösch Missions by OLAF officials E-0979/02 Stavros Xarchakos The European Schools E-0980/02 Stavros Xarchakos Waste tips in Greece and the destruction of archaological E-0981/02 sites Íñigo Méndez de Vigo International adoption of Romanian children E-0982/02 Geneviève Fraisse Incorporation of sex-related indicators into the E-0983/02 Commission's assessment reports relating to the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises Cristiana Muscardini Community directives on waste oils E-0984/02 Toine Manders Damaging tax competition E-0985/02 Sérgio Marques First Progress Report on Cohesion E-0986/02 Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl Follow-up regulation to Regulation No 3528/86 on the E-0987/02 protection of forests against atmospheric pollution Daniela Raschhofer Enlargement and the Austrian farming industry E-0988/02 Paul Rübig Radiation assessment E-0989/02 Paul Rübig ILO World Commission E-0990/02 Dana Scallon Waste management in Ireland E-0991/02 Christopher Huhne Non-factor services E-0992/02 Christopher Huhne Trade E-0993/02 Christopher Huhne Trade in goods and non-factor services E-0994/02 Jillian Evans Legislative regions E-0995/02 Eurig Wyn Live animal transportation from South America E-0996/02 Alexander de Roo and Monica Development of Tajo-La Mancha waterworks following E-0997/02 Frassoni Annex II of the Spanish National Hydrological Plan

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José Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado International adoption of Romanian children E-0998/02 José Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado International adoption of Romanian children E-0999/02 José Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado International adoption of Romanian children E-1000/02 Carlos Bautista Ojeda Felling of the Bosque de Niebla in the Alcornocales E-1001/02 National Park María Valenciano Martínez-Orozco Endorsement of indicators relating to violence against E-1002/02 women María Valenciano Martínez-Orozco Honouring the commitments made to women in E-1003/02 connection with the Afghanistan reconstruction process María Valenciano Martínez-Orozco Honouring the commitments made to women in E-1004/02 connection with the Afghanistan reconstruction process Hanja Maij-Weggen Financial assistance by the Commission to Acharavi, E-1005/02 Corfu, for the setting-up of an animal home and construction of a laboratory Albert Maat Implementation of the restructuring plan arising from the E-1006/02 non-renewal of the fisheries agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco Bart Staes The enlargement negotiations, agriculture and the Sapard E-1007/02 programme Paulo Casaca Food products containing toys E-1008/02 Cancelled question P-1009/02 Paulo Casaca Maladministration of the town twinning programme P-1010/02 Alexandros Alavanos Operation of the subsidised unit 'Typopoiitiria Thivas' P-1011/02 Daniel Hannan Delay in answering question on funding of the Convention P-1012/02 Hans-Peter Martin Mergers vetted in 2001 P-1013/02 Gary Titley Competition policy in the energy market P-1014/02 W.G. van Velzen Article in the Financial Times of 27 March 2002 on P-1015/02 planned Commission crackdown on mobile phone operators' call termination charges Dirk Sterckx Application of the 'strawberry regulation' to France's P-1016/02 obstruction of rail freight transport through the Channel Tunnel Francesco Speroni Restrictions on the use of cheques made out in euro P-1017/02 Philip Bradbourn Water quality assessment P-1018/02

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Charles Tannock Regional policy with particular reference to Slovakia and E-1019/02 other applicant countries Joan Colom i Naval Execution of budget items B2-1411 and B5-3003 E-1020/02 Brice Hortefeux Air traffic noise E-1021/02 Bartho Pronk and others Question further to question E-2069/01 concerning free E-1022/02 movement of captains Christopher Huhne Public finance data P-1023/02 Claude Moraes Free movement of persons and death grants in the EU P-1024/02 Emmanouil Bakopoulos Events in the Middle East P-1025/02 Klaus-Heiner Lehne Discrimination arising from the introduction of local E-1026/02 environmental legislation in four Swedish cities Helmuth Markov Repayment of subsidies E-1027/02 Anna Karamanou Tragic death of 14 girls in Saudi Arabia E-1028/02 Anna Karamanou Tragic death of 14 girls in Saudi Arabia E-1029/02 Michiel van Hulten Appointment of senior Council officials E-1030/02 Philip Bushill-Matthews Human rights E-1031/02 Elizabeth Lynne Destruction of valuable wildlife habitats across Eastern E-1032/02 and Central Europe as a result of the development of transport infrastructure Christopher Huhne Reporting of public finance data E-1033/02 Daniel Hannan Unanswered questions about the ECB's role in E-1034/02 campaigning for the euro in Britain Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Adoptions in Romania E-1035/02 Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Adoption of children in Romania E-1036/02 Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna Svalbard prawn fishing E-1037/02 Theresa Zabell International adoption of Romanian children E-1038/02 Theresa Zabell International adoption of Romanian children E-1039/02 Theresa Zabell International adoption of Romanian children E-1040/02 Jules Maaten Annual company accounts publication requirement - P-1041/02 internet option José Pomés Ruiz Euronews and Gara: the only Spanish media which fail to P-1042/02 call ETA a terrorist group Antonios Trakatellis Management of water resources in Greece P-1043/02

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Theresa Zabell Sporting licences P-1044/02 Raina Echerer New Residence Act in Austria and the Schengen E-1045/02 Agreement Raina Echerer New Residence Act in Austria and the Schengen E-1046/02 Agreement Elisabeth Schroedter Extraction of gravel in Area 49 under the Habitats E-1047/02 Directive: Nordrügensche Boddenlandschaft (Neuendorfer Wiek) in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Chris Davies Commission action on shark finning E-1048/02 Claude Moraes Free movement of persons and death grants in the EU E-1049/02 Christopher Heaton-Harris Own resources including transport system E-1050/02 Graham Watson Israel's destruction of EU-funded projects E-1051/02 Laura González Álvarez Plan for waste treatment plant in Los Arcos (Navarre, E-1052/02 Spain) Laura González Álvarez Atmospheric and noise pollution in Logrezana (Carreño, E-1053/02 Asturias, Spain) Generoso Andria and Giuseppe Environmental impact of the 'La Marca' waste dump E-1054/02 Nisticò W.G. van Velzen Composition of the Independent Regulators Group E-1055/02 Michiel van Hulten Investigation into formation of cartel by Dutch breweries E-1056/02 Ilda Figueiredo Information policy on the revision of the common E-1057/02 fisheries policy Ilda Figueiredo Support for small-scale fisheries and small-scale coastal E-1058/02 fishing Camilo Nogueira Román Discrimination against family-run farms in Spain's E-1059/02 allocation of aid received from the EAGGF Guarantee Section: the case of Galicia Alexandros Alavanos Prevention of military operations against Iraq E-1060/02 Stavros Xarchakos Interchange of Data between Administrations (I.D.A.) E-1061/02 Stavros Xarchakos Seats of the EU Institutions E-1062/02 Stavros Xarchakos Seats of the EU Institutions E-1063/02 Stavros Xarchakos Protection of antiquities in European museums E-1064/02 Glyn Ford Retaliatory measures against the USA E-1065/02 Glyn Ford Retaliatory measures against the USA E-1066/02

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Glyn Ford Amendments to US immigration regulations and the E-1067/02 potential ending of the visa waiver scheme for EU citizens Glyn Ford Passports, biometric data and data protection E-1068/02 Glyn Ford Nickel cadmium batteries E-1069/02 Chris Davies Ship safety E-1070/02 Glenys Kinnock Fisheries agreements in the Pacific E-1071/02 Erik Meijer Imports of the tree fern Dicksonia antarctica and the E-1072/02 danger that this poses to the species Juan Ojeda Sanz International Adoptions in Romania E-1073/02 Monica Frassoni The 'Horse Country' equestrian centre in a site of E-1074/02 Community importance at San Vero Milis, Oristano Erik Meijer Increase in malformations in babies as a result of drinking E-1075/02 water from rivers contaminated with the female hormone oestrogen Erik Meijer Varying degrees of resistance to Staphylococcus aureus E-1076/02 (MRSA) and lack of hospital treatment as a result of quarantine Erik Meijer US pressure on the EU to restrict human rights by making E-1077/02 changes to criminal law and law enforcement Erik Meijer Cross-border rail link between Groningen and Bremen; E-1078/02 long delays in replacing the section of the track between Nieuweschans and Leer Erik Meijer Cross-border railway between Groningen and Bremen; E-1079/02 continuing failure to resume the service because of conflicting interests Erik Meijer Cross-border railway between Groningen and Bremen; E-1080/02 finding a publicly acceptable and appropriate solution for resumption of the service Erik Meijer Uncertainty as to progress in the ongoing renovation E-1081/02 work, funding and future use of the Berlaymont building in Brussels Jules Maaten Antibiotics in honey and other foodstuffs E-1082/02 Bart Staes Prevention of violation of the Habitats, Birds and EIR E-1083/02 Directives in connection with recommencement of work on the Deurganck dock Bart Staes Restarting of work on the Deurganck dock and E-1084/02 compensatory measures announced by the Flemish authorities

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Konstantinos Hatzidakis Funding of Community support framework programmes E-1085/02 in Greece Konstantinos Hatzidakis Progress in implementing the 'Agricultural Development' E-1086/02 and 'Fisheries' programmes in the third CSF in Greece Konstantinos Hatzidakis Progress of the Regional Operational Programmes in E-1087/02 Greece Emmanouil Bakopoulos Tampering with odometers in private cars E-1088/02 Emmanouil Bakopoulos Illegal importing of dogs to Belgium E-1089/02 Emmanouil Bakopoulos Referral of Member States to the European Court of E-1090/02 Justice for failure to apply Directive 98/84/EC Lousewies van der Laan, Emilio Arms embargo against Israel E-1091/02 Menéndez del Valle and Andrew Duff Glenys Kinnock ACP-EU Local Government Platform E-1092/02 Adriana Poli Bortone Priority in the Commission's transport policy E-1093/02 Paulo Casaca Management of ESF funds by the Madrid Institute for E-1094/02 Employment and Business Training (IMEFE) Luigi Cocilovo Failure to comply with European directives on P-1095/02 environmental impact assessment Rainer Wieland Discrimination against Germans in Austrian hunting areas P-1096/02 Gerhard Schmid Inclusion of Hungary in the list of non-cooperative P-1097/02 countries and territories (NCCT) in connection with the fight against money laundering Antonios Trakatellis Protection of workers from risks associated with exposure E-1098/02 to asbestos at work Alexandros Alavanos Tax rebate and judgment of the Court of Justice in case C- E-1099/02 249/00 Charles Tannock Bycatch of dolphins and other cetaceans in European E-1100/02 waters, especially that accruing as a result of pelagic trawling Daniel Hannan Giant sculptures in Sicily E-1101/02 Carlos Bautista Ojeda International adoptions between Spain and Romania E-1102/02 María Valenciano Martínez-Orozco Council Framework Decision on combating trafficking in E-1103/02 and Anna Terrón i Cusí human beings Isidoro Sánchez García Political measures to clarify relations between the E-1104/02 Canaries and Morocco

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Christopher Huhne Regional GDP figures E-1105/02 Christopher Huhne Exports of goods and services E-1106/02 Graham Watson Increase in deaths of dolphins E-1107/02 Alexandros Alavanos Measures against the Israeli Government E-1108/02 Christos Zacharakis and Protection of human rights in Algeria E-1109/02 Konstantinos Hatzidakis Christos Zacharakis and Protection of human rights in Algeria E-1110/02 Konstantinos Hatzidakis Ioannis Marinos Benefits of the Galileo programme E-1111/02 Richard Corbett Trade relations (USA, Singapore and the EU) E-1112/02 Carlos Bautista Ojeda Situation of local Ministry of Defence staff working for E-1113/02 the United States armed forces in Spain Luigi Cocilovo Legislative measures planned by the Commission in E-1114/02 response to the European Court of Justice ruling of 15 January 2002 (Case C-55/2000) Lousewies van der Laan Violation of the European Convention on Human Rights E-1115/02 by Netherlands emergency law on drug couriers Astrid Thors Credit card fraud in e-commerce in Europe E-1116/02 Dana Scallon Grocers' sales of younger leeks under Regulation (EC) No P-1117/02 2396/2001 André Brie Reaction to a statement by the British Defence Secretary, P-1118/02 Mr Geoff Hoon, about Britain's policy towards Iraq and the potential use of nuclear weapons Bartho Pronk Annex IIa to Article 10a of Regulation 1408/71 P-1119/02 Heinz Kindermann EU support for promotion and use of environmentally P-1120/02 friendly fishing methods and technologies Johannes Swoboda Possibility of EU subsidies for student halls of residence E-1121/02 Herbert Bösch Transport of mortal remains E-1122/02 Herbert Bösch Abolition of the requirement to display a road-toll sticker E-1123/02 on the S 16 trunk road Christopher Heaton-Harris PROMEURO E-1124/02 Isidoro Sánchez García Adoption of children in Romania E-1125/02 Astrid Lulling Differences between wholesale prices excluding VAT in E-1126/02 the European Union Luciana Sbarbati Fishing activities and marine resources E-1127/02

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Erik Meijer Obstacles to the provision of drinking water in the E-1128/02 Netherlands as a result of the increasing chemical pollution of the Rhine Erik Meijer The lack of openness and comparability in the financial E-1129/02 management of subsidies in the various Euregio areas Cancelled question E-1130/02 Brian Simpson Financial help being given to Alitalia, the Italian airline E-1131/02 Bart Staes Access to information about the STAR 21 talks P-1132/02 Ioannis Marinos Repatriation of corpses within the Community E-1133/02 Alexandros Alavanos Administrative costs of agricultural aid E-1134/02 Stavros Xarchakos Commissioner Patten's views on Albania E-1135/02 Glenys Kinnock and Eluned Trade in domestic dog and cat fur E-1136/02 Morgan Elspeth Attwooll Preservation of dugongs and international fisheries E-1137/02 agreements Erik Meijer The shift in Israeli government policy from peaceful E-1138/02 coexistence with an equal Palestinian state to ongoing domination Erik Meijer EU measures to take effective steps against continuing E-1139/02 colonisation, destruction and eviction activities by Israel in the Palestinian territories Erik Meijer Increasing dependence of the Polish economy on E-1140/02 agriculture and international road transport following contraction of the steel industry Erik Meijer Expulsions, homelessness and furthering of ethnic E-1141/02 differences as a result of outside interference in the two entities of Bosnia-Herzegovina Carlos Lage Food products containing free gifts E-1142/02 Jonas Sjöstedt Future cost of pharmaceuticals P-1143/02 William Newton Dunn State aid P-1144/02 Stavros Xarchakos Failure of Commission officials to use their mother tongue P-1145/02 Niels Busk Water framework directive P-1146/02 Jens-Peter Bonde International food standards E-1147/02 Michl Ebner Alpine Convention E-1148/02 Michl Ebner Alpine Convention - Italy E-1149/02

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Michl Ebner Year of Books and Literacy E-1150/02 Erik Meijer EU-US competition for the trade in works of art and E-1151/02 alternative methods of maintaining the European share Dominique Vlasto Exemption for nickel-cadmium batteries on electric E-1152/02 vehicles within the provisions of Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles Sebastiano Musumeci Replanting vines in Sicily P-1153/02 Jorge Hernández Mollar Commission presence at the Fifth World Avocado E-1154/02 Congress Jorge Hernández Mollar European quick-claims procedure E-1155/02 Jorge Hernández Mollar Collapse of bridge linking villages in the Spanish province E-1156/02 of Malaga Salvador Garriga Polledo Free movement of students and lecturers within the E-1157/02 Community Salvador Garriga Polledo Analysis of the teaching of mathematics in the European E-1158/02 Union María Sornosa Martínez Progress in the Commission's investigation into the P-1159/02 outbreaks of legionnaires' disease in Alcoy (Valencia region, Spain) Nelly Maes Arms embargo on Israel: halting military cooperation with P-1160/02 Israel Christopher Heaton-Harris DG statements of assurance E-1161/02 Mihail Papayannakis Oversized pig farm E-1162/02 Luis Berenguer Fuster State aid case concerning the 'Terra Mítica' theme park: E-1163/02 loan from the Spanish government Bart Staes Tourism volunteer project in Casina (Italy) E-1164/02 Camilo Nogueira Román Failure to implement the 2001 animal health campaign for E-1165/02 livestock in Galicia; Galician Government's dismissal of 129 vets employed in the scheme Cecilia Malmström Furniture directive E-1166/02 Rolf Berend Internal market in electricity and natural gas E-1167/02 Ruth Hieronymi Post of head of Commission Representation in Bonn P-1168/02 vacant Antonios Trakatellis Dispersal of hazardous substances in the sea E-1169/02 Ioannis Averoff and Konstantinos Construction of Athens tram system E-1170/02 Hatzidakis

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Carmen Cerdeira Morterero European Union participation at international summits E-1171/02 Esko Seppänen Working time and leave of Commission officials E-1172/02 Nelly Maes Arms embargo on Israel: halting military cooperation with E-1173/02 Israel Toine Manders Position of power of media undertakings E-1174/02 Erik Meijer and Herman Schmid Transfer of EU payments via the Al Barakaat 'remittance E-1175/02 bank' and consequences of UN Sanctions Committee restrictions Mogens Camre Muslim imams' incitement to violence E-1176/02 Mogens Camre Muslim imams' incitement to violence E-1177/02 Anneli Hulthén Sea transport of margarine fats in chemical tanks E-1178/02 Jonas Sjöstedt Printing of recommended retail price on books sold on the E-1179/02 internal market Piia-Noora Kauppi South Korea's distortion of the shipbuilding market: P-1180/02 referral to the WTO Karin Riis-Jørgensen South Korea's distortion of the shipbuilding market: P-1181/02 referral to the WTO Marco Cappato Worrying political situation on the island of Madagascar P-1182/02 María Izquierdo Rojo Amina Lawal sentenced to death by stoning P-1183/02 James Nicholson Persecution of Christians in China, Indonesia, Laos, E-1184/02 Vietnam and Burma Erik Meijer Ending exports of materials containing asbestos from EU E-1185/02 Member States to third countries after the introduction of a ban on asbestos use within the EU Jacques Poos Destruction of Palestinian infrastructure financed by the P-1186/02 EU Herbert Bösch Possible involvement of the Vatican in fraud relating to E-1187/02 agricultural subsidies Caroline Lucas Sustainability impact assessment for the EU-Mexico E-1188/02 Agreement Caroline Lucas Further development of the EU-Mexico Agreement E-1189/02 Caroline Lucas Trade and environment E-1190/02 Jacques Poos Destruction of EU-funded Palestinian infrastructures E-1191/02

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Erik Meijer Consequences of introduction of the euro: prices rises E-1192/02 experienced by consumers and their nostalgia for the old currencies Erik Meijer Consequences of introduction of the euro: measures to E-1193/02 protect people against price increases and a decline in purchasing power Erik Meijer Consequences of introduction of the euro: failure to E-1194/02 exchange national coins and notes which are no longer valid Erik Meijer Consequences of introduction of the euro: increase in E-1195/02 consumption and in individual bank accounts showing a deficit Giovanni Fava Mobile telephony market in Italy and Community P-1196/02 competition laws - Vertenza Blu S.p.A. Esko Seppänen Commissioners' salaries P-1197/02 Mogens Camre Road haulage companies with their registered places of E-1198/02 business in Luxembourg Christopher Huhne Procurement of emergency vaccines E-1199/02 Christopher Huhne Competitive tendering of contracts E-1200/02 Christopher Huhne Notification of contracts E-1201/02 Nirj Deva Administration E-1202/02 Phillip Whitehead Dog and cat fur E-1203/02 Glenys Kinnock ACP debt relief E-1204/02 Glenys Kinnock ACP debt relief E-1205/02 María Rodríguez Ramos Irregularities in submitting a European Employment E-1206/02 Network project Antonio Tajani, Guido Podestà and Light pollution E-1207/02 Amalia Sartori Yves Butel Industrial relocation P-1208/02 Mihail Papayannakis Construction of a housing complex on the coast at Vaya E-1209/02 on the island of Serifos Glyn Ford EU Health Card E-1210/02 Glyn Ford Mirko Tremaglia E-1211/02 James Provan Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy E-1212/02 Theresa Villiers Security seals in the transportation of goods E-1213/02

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Theresa Villiers Investment Services Directive and execution-only services E-1214/02 Carlos Bautista Ojeda Situation of pomace oil E-1215/02 Carlos Bautista Ojeda Proposal on the COM in rice E-1216/02 Cristiana Muscardini Classification of 'fresh milk' E-1217/02 Arlindo Cunha Food products containing free gifts E-1218/02 Daniela Raschhofer Subsidies for sports clubs E-1219/02 Daniela Raschhofer Management of the Erasmus and Socrates programmes E-1220/02 Michael Cashman The safety of lorry drivers with left-hand drive cabs on E-1221/02 roads in the United Kingdom Glyn Ford The removal of mercury amalgam fillings E-1222/02 Glyn Ford Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation E-1223/02 with Israel in respect of Framework Six Terence Wynn Ilois people of the Chagos Islands E-1224/02 Alejandro Cercas International adoptions in Romania E-1225/02 Robert Goebbels Location of the Commission's public health departments E-1226/02 Luciano Caveri Linguistic minorities in the European Union E-1227/02 Luciano Caveri Bilateral agreements with the Swiss Confederation E-1228/02 Luciano Caveri Alpine Convention E-1229/02 Luciano Caveri 'Telepass' standard E-1230/02 Franz Turchi Maritime mobile service E-1231/02 Camilo Nogueira Román ERDF funding of rural cellular telephone access (TRAC) E-1232/02 in Galicia Gabriele Stauner Supplements to Commissioners' salaries P-1233/02 Neil MacCormick Tax stamps and control of smuggling P-1234/02 Michl Ebner Recognition of the Dolomites as part of the World E-1235/02 Heritage Michl Ebner Europe-wide voluntary auxiliary service E-1236/02 Michl Ebner Emergency phone number in the EU E-1237/02 Glenys Kinnock Children's rights E-1238/02 Joan Colom i Naval and others Water contaminated with slurry in Catalonia E-1239/02 Theresa Zabell Change of airline E-1240/02

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Fernando Fernández Martín International adoption of Romanian children E-1241/02 Monica Frassoni Project to protect the Poetto coastline in Sardinia (Italy) E-1242/02 Luciano Caveri Information campaign on risks involved in eating honey E-1243/02 Luciano Caveri Modernisation of N2 motorway in Switzerland E-1244/02 Armando Cossutta Introduction of excise duty on wine E-1245/02 Jonas Sjöstedt Refusal to restore confiscated property to Assyrian E-1246/02 Syrians from Tur Abdin

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QUESTION TIME (B5-0014/2002) 10 APRIL 2002

10 Questions (Rule 43)

Author Subject No

QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL

Bernd POSSELT Concept of marriage in the EU H-0166/02 Camilo NOGUEIRA Power of large states in the EU's future: the Blair-Schröder H-0170/02 ROMÁN document Brian CROWLEY Peace in the Middle East H-0172/02 Marie ISLER BÉGUIN Community programme for environmental education H-0174/02 Francisca SAUQUILLO Ratification of the Cotonou Agreement H-0179/02 PÉREZ DEL ARCO Richard CORBETT Kashmir H-0183/02 Cecilia MALMSTRÖM Visitor's visa for leading Taiwanese citizens H-0187/02 María RODRÍGUEZ Action to unblock international adoptions in Romania H-0192/02 RAMOS Pat GALLAGHER International adoptions and Romania H-0219/02 Jonas SJÖSTEDT Extension of scope of SIS 2 H-0193/02

L'Heure des Questions à la Commission, prévue pour le 9 avril 2002, a été retirée de l'ordre du jour, les questions ont été répondues par écrit.

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SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS TIME ΑPRIL 2002

No. of No. of Questions Supplementary Lapsed Questions Questions Representatives Institution questions questions with questions questions withdrawn already on of the other tabled taken written (author by the the agenda Institutions answer absent) author

Council 40 10 39 8 1 0 0 Mr de MIGUEL

Commission 64 0 64 0 0 0 0 Written answers for all the questions

Total 104 10 103 8 1 0 0

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WRITTEN DECLARATIONS1

No. EP. No. Author Subject Tabled Closed on: Signatures 01/2002 314.008 Generoso Andria, Francesco Fiori, On the trade in dog and cat furs 16.01.2002 16.04.2002 122 Charles Tannock, Monica Frassoni and Fiorella Ghilardotti 02/2002 315.747 Glyn FORD On the decision to close Smurfit Corrugated in 25.02.2002 25.05.2002 7 Warrington

03/2002 316.160 Michael CASHMAN, Arlene On the risks of exposure to electromagnetic fields from 12.03.2002 12.06.2002 24 McCARTHY, Elisabeth LYNNE and radio frequency antennas and mobile telephones Caroline LUCAS

04/2002 316.161 Massimo CARRARO, Fiorella On the fight against terrorism and respect for human 12.03.2002 12.06.2002 18 GHILARDOTTI, Guido BODRATO rights and Luigi COCILOVO

05/2002 316.880 Umberto Scapagnini, Francesco On the continuing influx of illegal immigrants and 08.04.2001 08.07.2002 9 Musotto, Raffaele Lombardo and refugees into the European Union Giuseppe Nisticò

1 Situation as at 12.04.2002

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COMMITTEES

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

Name Subject Committee Date Doc.

BROK Progress in implementation of the AFET (R) 23.04.02 (PPE-DE) common foreign and security policy

PSE Group Protection of geographical indications AGRI (R) 17.04.02 C5-0178/02 and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

PPE-DE Group Food safety: additives for use in animal AGRI (R) 17.04.02 C5-0143/02 nutrition and drinking water

FÄRM Multiannual Community action plan for BUDG (O) 17.04.02 C5-0141/02 (PSE) safer use of the Internet (amendment of Decision 276/1999/EC)

GUY-QUINT Measures to terminate the service of BUDG (O) 17.04.02 C5-0155/02 (PSE) officials working in the Council general secretariat

GUY-QUINT Measures to terminate the service of BUDG (O) 17.04.02 C5-0156/02 (PSE) European Parliament officials and temporary staff working in political groups

PPE-DE Group Health and developing countries: BUDG (O) 17.04.02 C5-0114/02 reproductive and sexual rights (expiry of Regulation 1484/97/EC)

CASACA Amendment of Decision 96/411/EC on CONT (O) 16.04.02 C5-0064/02 (PSE) improving Community agricultural statistics

SØRENSEN Taxation systems in the internal market CONT (O) 16.04.02 C5-0027/02 (ELDR) (Fiscalis 2007 programme)

SØRENSEN Action programme for customs in the CONT (O) 16.04.02 C5-0031/02 (ELDR) Community (Customs 2007)

PSE Group Recognition of professional qualifications CULT (O) 18.04.02 C5-0113/02

FERRER Regional free-trade areas and the DEVE (O) 18.04.02 (PPE-DE) European Union's trade strategy

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Name Subject Committee Date Doc.

HOWITT Promoting core labour standards and DEVE (O) 18.04.02 C5-0162/02 (PSE) improving social governance in the context of globalisation

LANNOYE Towards a global partnership for DEVE (R) 17.04.02 C5-0173/02 (VERTS/ALE) sustainable development

SANDBÆK Health and developing countries: DEVE (R) 18.04.02 C5-0114/02 (EDD) reproductive and sexual rights (expiry of Regulation 1484/97/EC)

WIJKMAN Aid for poverty diseases (HIV/AIDS, DEVE (R) 18.04.02 C5-0100/02 (PPE-DE) malaria and tuberculosis) in developing countries

LIPIETZ Environmental liability with regard to the ECON (O) 15.04.02 C5-0088/02 (VERTS/ALE) prevention and remedying of environmental damage

MOMBAUR Guidelines for Trans-European Energy ECON (O) 15.04.02 C5-0111/02 (PPE-DE) Networks (amendment of Decision 1254/96/EC)

RANDZIO- Division of competences between the ECON (O) 15.04.02 PLATH European Union and the Member States (PSE)

RANDZIO- Repeal of the regulation on sanctions ECON (O) 15.04.02 C5-0132/02 PLATH against Afghanistan, flight restrictions (PSE) and freezing of Taliban funds

RANDZIO- Appointment to the European Central ECON (R) 15.04.02 C5-0186/02 PLATH Bank (PSE)

JACKSON Report on progress in the enlargement ENVI (O) 23.04.02 C5-0024/02 (PPE-DE) negotiations

McKENNA Aquaculture in the European Union: the ENVI (O) 23.04.02 (VERTS/ALE) present situation and future prospects

PPE-DE Group Food safety: additives for use in animal ENVI (O) 23.04.02 C5-0143/02 nutrition and drinking water

KARAMANOU A European area of lifelong learning: FEMM (O) 18.04.02 C5-0165/02 (PSE) strategy and priorities

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Name Subject Committee Date Doc.

KARAMANOU Multiannual Community action plan for FEMM (O) 18.04.02 C5-0141/02 (PSE) safer use of the Internet (amendment of Decision 276/1999/EC)

PPE-DE Group Health and developing countries: FEMM (O) 18.04.02 C5-0114/02 reproductive and sexual rights (expiry of Regulation 1484/97/EC)

PPE-DE Group Protection for temporary workers and the FEMM (O) 18.04.02 C5-0140/02 relationship between the agency and the worker

FERRI Protection of geographical indications JURI (O) 16.04.02 C5-0178/02 (PPE-DE) and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

PSE Group Protection for temporary workers and the JURI (O) 16.04.02 C5-0140/02 relationship between the agency and the worker

SCHMITT Criminal law protection against LIBE (R) 18.04.02 C5-0416/00 (PPE-DE) fraudulent or unfair conduct (German initiative)

CLEGG Air transport: protection against unfair RETT (R) 18.04.02 C5-0133/02 (ELDR) pricing practices by countries not members of the European Community

RIPOLL I Maritime safety: safety rules and RETT (R) 18.04.02 C5-0145/02 MARTINEZ standards for passenger ships BEDOY (amendment of Directive 98/18/EC) (PPE-DE)

PSE Group Maritime safety: specific stability RETT (R) 18.04.02 C5-0144/02 requirements for ro-ro passenger ships

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OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

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COMMISSION DOCUMENTS

Reports and Communications

Subject Referral Doc.

Commission Report to the European Parliament and the Council on AGRI SEC (02) 275 EAGGF Guarantee Section expenditure - Early warning system - No CONT final 2/2002

Commission Staff Working Paper: Report to the European Parliament and CONT SEC (02) 320 the Council on the implementation of the Grotius-civil programme 2001 LIBE final

Commission communication: First progress report on economic and social AFET COM (02) 46 cohesion AGRI final EMPL RETT

Report from the Commission: 25th Annual Activity Report of the EMPL COM (02) 52 Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at work - final 2000

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European CULT COM (02) 62 Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the ITRE final Regions: eEurope Benchmarking Report - Europe 2002

Report from the Commission: 24th Annual Activity Report of the advisory EMPL COM (02) 66 Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work - 1999 final

The Agricultural Situation in the European Union - 2000 Report ENVI COM (02) 67 AGRI final

Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament ECON COM (02) 68 on the implementation of the European Charter for small enterprises EMPL final JURI ITRE

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European CULT COM (02) 72 Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the ITRE final Regions: Commission's Action Plan for skills and mobility EMPL

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European FEMM COM (02) 89 Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the EMPL final Regions: Scoreboard on implementing the social policy agenda

Report from the Commission on the implementation of the 2001 Broad EMPL COM (02) 93 Economic Policy Guidelines ECON final

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Subject Referral Doc.

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the LIBE COM (02) 95 Council : Democratic Control over Europol final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European CULT COM (02) 96 Parliament: Next Generation Internet - priorities for action in migrating to LIBE final the new Internet protocol IPv6 ITRE

Council Decision approving a Commission Regulation on the application BUDG COM (02) 99 of Euratom safeguards ITRE final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European CULT COM (02) 116 Parliament on education and training in the context of poverty reduction in FEMM final developing countries DEVE

Communication from the Commission : Adapting to change in work and ENVI COM (02) 118 society: a new Community strategy on health and safety at work 2002- FEMM final 2006 EMPL

Report from the Commission: Environmental technology for sustainable EMPL COM (02) 122 development ENVI final RETT ITRE

Communication from the Commission to the European Council: Review ECON COM (02) 124 of the introduction of euro notes and coins final

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European ENVI COM (02) 132 Parliament: Water management in developing countries policy and DEVE final priorities for EU development cooperation

Commission opinion on amendments to the regulations and general PETI COM (02) 133 conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman's duties AFCO final

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY

43/2002 Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the Zhakiyanov case Brussels, 31 March 2002

The EU expresses its support to the efforts of the collocated Embassies aimed at finding a positive solution to the situation created by the decision of one the members of the political Board of the Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan, Mr. Galimzhan Zhakiyanov, to remain at the premises of the French Embassy in Almaty.

Hoping that the discussions conducted with the Kazakh authorities continue to be held in a friendly atmosphere and eventually result in a satisfactory outcome, the EU will not allow that its representation and the Member States Missions in Kazakhstan should be used as a political platform.

The EU reiterates its wish to maintain its excellent relations with Kazakhstan and its resolution not to obstruct the Kazakh justice and not to interfere in Kazakhstan’s internal affairs.

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44/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the parliamentary elections in Ukraine on 31 March 2002 Brussels, 10 April 2002

The European Union has taken cognisance of the international observer mission's preliminary report and notes the progress which Ukraine has made towards complying with international requirements as regards the parliamentary elections held on 31 March. It regards the presence of a large number of national and international observers as a positive development.

The European Union would also draw attention to the major flaws noted by the observers. It gives notice that, like the international observer mission, it will continue to monitor the electoral process in Ukraine until the final results have been certified before coming to any final conclusion on the extent to which these elections have been in compliance with the international undertakings and standards for democratic elections.

The European Union reiterates its readiness to cooperate with Ukraine to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two parties, on the basis of democratic principles and the rule of law. It is confident that these elections and the configuration of the new Verkhovna Rada (parliament) will help to strengthen institutions and the process of consolidating democracy and of reform in Ukraine.

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 align themselves with this declaration.

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45/2002

Declaration made by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on 4 April 2002 in Luanda on the signature of the memorandum between the Government of Angola and UNITA Brussels, 17 April 2002

The European Union expresses its satisfaction with the formal signature by the Government of Angola and UNITA of a memorandum of understanding in complement to the Lusaka Protocol for a cease-fire and other pending military issues.

The EU congratulates all parties involved in the process and the people of Angola for this agreement, and reiterates its solidarity commitment to assist the efforts made to consolidate, in a culture of dialogue and tolerance, the social and economic development of the country.

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 align themselves with this declaration.

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46/2002 Statement by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union Madrid, 11 April 2002

1. Today, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, the requirement of 60 ratifications for the entry into force of the Rome Statute, creating the International Criminal Court has been met. The European Union salutes this event, which is a step of great importance for the defense of fundamental rights of human beings and for the affirmation of law and justice in the world.

2. The European Union congratulates those States whose ratifications have made possible the establishment of the International Criminal Court and makes an appeal to other States to join the Statute so that the Court promptly reaches universality.

3. The European Union, which has actively contributed to the drafting, development and entry into force of the Rome Statute, reaffirms its commitment to support the early operation of the International Criminal Court in its seat at The Hague.

4. The International Criminal Court, the first great institution to come to life in the new millennium, will be an essential component in the struggle against impunity for acts of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, which are serious crimes of concern to the international community. It deserves the wholehearted support of all of us.

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 align themselves with this declaration.

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47/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the recent visit to Pyongyang of the South Korean Special Presidential Envoy, Mr Lim Dong-Won Brussels, 11 April 2002

The EU welcomes the positive outcome of the recent visit to Pyongyang (3-5 April) by the South Korean Presidential envoy, Mr Lim Dong-Won. The agreements that have resulted from this visit are encouraging and should be implemented in order to relaunch the inter-Korean dialogue process. Special importance should be attached to co-operation projects such as the fourth round of exchange of separated families, the next economic survey mission from the DPRK and the Seventh Round of the Ministerial Meeting.

The EU also expreses its satisfaction at welcome indications on the willingness of DPRK authorities to resume talks in the near future both with the United States and Japan.

The European Union is committed to helping enhance peace, security and freedom on the Korean Peninsula. It will continue to contribute further to the success of the current dialogue process between the DPRK and the Republic of Korea, which remains a key factor for the promotion of these ends.

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48/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on Ethiopia/Eritrea (Boundary Commission Decision) Brussels, 15 April 2002

The EU welcomes the decision of the Boundary Commission announced in The Hague on 13 April. The final legal settlement of the position of the Ethiopia/Eritrea border is a central element of the comprehensive peace agreement signed by the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea on 12 December 2000 and the peace process between the two countries.

The EU stresses the need for the implementation of all the provisions of the comprehensive peace agreement and the cessation of hostilities agreement. In this regard, the EU pledges its full support to the UN mission to Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) which has an important role to assist Ethiopia and Eritrea in implementing the decision of the Boundary Commission. The EU also expresses its support to the Special Representative of the Secretary General, Ambassador Legwaila. The EU underlines that in order to fulfill their facilitation role, UNMEE and, particularly, the SRSG, require permanent access to the appropriate government authorities.

The EU urges both sides to safeguard the peace on the ground by fully respecting the temporary security zone and maintaining continued separation of forces and ensuring there is no unilateral movement of population or troops as these arrangements will set the conditions necessary for the process of demarcation to begin.

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The war between Ethiopia and Eritrea had a devastating impact on both countries. The Boundary Commission Decision provides an opportunity for both parties to move forward and take the necessary steps to assist the normalisation of relations.

In this regard the EU calls upon the parties to further intensify dialogue with each other and other parties involved in the peace process, to ensure an orderly transfer of territorial control in line with the decision of the Boundary Commission.

The EU urges both parties to respect the rights of the individuals affected by the delimitation and demarcation of the border and to ensure that any movement of population will be carried out on a voluntary basis.

The European Union remains committed to support the peace process, especially through the Special Representative of the Presidency, Senator Serri. The EU also recognizes that international assistance is still required to address the immediate needs of civilians directly affected by the conflict, and declares its willingness to assist in both countries, within the context of implementation of the decision of the Boundary Commission, as well as to support all efforts towards normalization and lasting reconciliation between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

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

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49/2002 Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union concerning Madagascar Brussels, 17 April 2002

The European Union is concerned at the deterioration of the situation in Madagascar and condemns the outbreaks of violence and the human rights violations which have recently occurred there.

The European Union reiterates the urgent need for the senior Malagasy figures concerned to seize the opportunity afforded by their presence in Dakar to resume the dialogue under the aegis of the OAU in order to find a way out of the political crisis rocking the country and posing a potential serious threat to the future of the island.

The European Union urges the setting up of a government of national reconciliation, with the holding of new elections within six months as its chief objective.

The EU reiterates its readiness to provide political and technical support for such elections, inter alia by sending international observers.

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The EU condemns the deliberate attempts to disrupt the running of the economy of the entire country and the free movement of goods and persons, and calls for a return to conditions conducive to an immediate resumption of economic and social activities.

Finally, the European Union confirms its willingness to continue implementing its assistance and cooperation programmes on the island, but notes that if there is no political agreement the worsening situation will affect the partnership between the European Union and Madagascar.

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 align themselves with this declaration.

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50/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union concerning Madagascar Brussels, 22 April 2002

The European Union notes with satisfaction that Mr Ratsiraka and Mr Ravalomanana signed an agreement in Dakar on 18 April, under the auspices of the OAU and the UN and with the assistance of Presidents Wade, Kerekou, Gbagbo and Chissano.

The results achieved are in keeping with the objectives of the European Union: - pursuit of civilian peace; - respect for the principles of democracy; - political solution to the crisis.

The agreement is in line with the principles set forth by the European Union in its declaration of 17 April.

It is important that this agreement be applied in full with due regard for current Malagasy constitutional law and for public opinion. The European Union is prepared for its part to offer political and technical support for the implementation of the agreement and to assist in organising any elections, inter alia by sending international observers.

The agreement will enable the European Union to continue implementing its assistance and cooperation programmes.

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51/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on constitutional reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Brussels, 23 April 2002

The European Union welcomes the completion of the process of amendment of the constitutions in both entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in compliance with the Constitutional Court's decisions on the equal status of its constituent peoples throughout BiH.

The European Union commends those political leaders in both entities whose efforts have brought this constitutional reform process to a successful closing, in accordance with the 27 March Sarajevo Agreement. It also commends the efforts undertaken by the High Representative to facilitate those efforts. Other political actors of BiH, however, have cast some serious doubts on their abilities to engage as responsible partners of the International Community.

Bosnia and Herzegovina has taken an important step forward in terms of its democratic development and commitment to rule of law. The constitutional reform was indeed crucial for the future stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina and for the development of the country according to modern European standards. It signifies progress in BiH´s approximation to European structures. The European Union encourages all leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina to fully embrace this outcome and to engage in a swift implementation of the constitutional reforms.

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52/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on Bosnia and Herzegovina's accession to the Council of Europe Brussels, 24 April 2002

The European Union welcomes the decision by the Council of Europe inviting Bosnia and Herzegovina to become a member. It congratulates the authorities and the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the progress that has made this landmark achievement possible.

This is an important step forward on the road to European integration. With its admission into the Council of Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina will commit itself to fulfil basic post-admission criteria in order to meet the standards of a modern democracy as a multiethnic, multicultural and united society. The International Community will follow closely this process.

Now that a major step has been accomplished, Bosnia and Herzegovina must make every effort to ensure the fulfilment of all the conditions included in the European Union road map as it moves forward to further rapprochement to Europe and towards the perspective of a Stabilisation and Association Agreement.

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 align themselves with this declaration. ______53/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union to mark the fourth anniversary of the murder of Bishop Gerardi

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Brussels, 24 April 2002

On 26 April 2002 it will be four years to the day since the brutal murder of Bishop Gerardi, co-ordinator of the Recovery of Historic Memory (REMHI) report documenting human rights violations committed during Guatemala's internal conflict.

On that anniversary the EU wishes to honour the memory of Bishop Gerardi. It welcomes the holding of the initial trial, but regrets that the crime has not yet been fully cleared up and that not all of the culprits, including the murder's instigators, have been brought to justice. The European Union will be keeping a particularly close watch on the appeal proceedings, which it hopes to see open shortly, as scheduled.

At the same time, the EU would reiterate to the Guatemalan State its concern at the persistent intimidation, threats and aggressions continuing to be suffered by members of human rights organisations, journalists and law officers. Over the last two months, too, threats have been received by members of the Guatemalan Forensic Anthropology Foundation (FAFG) and the Centre for Forensic Anthropology and Applied Sciences (CAFCA) as well as by members of the Catholic Church, including the priest at Santa Cruz del Quiché, Rigoberto Pérez, and Bishop Alvaro Ramazzini and Father Juan J. Aldaz of San Marcos Diocese, and an arson attack carried out on a parish church in Nebaj. All those recent occurrences are directly related to the work of those concerned or their support for efforts to establish the truth of past events or to exhume remains.

March 2002 also brought the murder of Jorge A. Rosal Zea, a Patriotic Party militant. In view of the nature of the crime and the victim's membership of a political party, that incident needs to be effectively investigated.

However, the European Union wishes to express its satisfaction at the convening of the Government's Security and Human Rights Cabinet and its offer to work with human rights organisations, in co-ordination with the judiciary, in order to have the issue seriously addressed.

The European Union again calls on the Guatemalan State to show, by its deeds, its resolve to investigate, prosecute and punish those responsible for such human rights violations and to put a stop to the impunity with which they continue to be committed. The EU would point out that the cessation of human rights violations, the proper administration of justice and national reconciliation were conditions set by the EU for future co-operation with Guatemala, at the last meeting of the Contact Group for the country (Washington, February 2002).

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

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54/2002

Declaration by the Presidency On behalf of the European Union on the Middle East

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Brussels, 24 April 2002

The European Union urgently calls for medical and humanitarian organisations to have immediate access to the Palestinian population as called for in Resolution 1405 adopted last night by the United Nations Security Council, which stated its concern at the "dire humanitarian situation" of that population.

It stresses the importance of the initiative taken by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to obtain detailed information on the events that took place in the Jenin refugee camp; this initiative was endorsed by the Security Council and favourably received by the parties concerned.

The European Union calls upon all parties to make every effort to bring about a peaceful end to the siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

It warns against any use of force against the headquarters of the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah, which could endanger the physical safety of President Arafat and others on the premises.

The European Union is prepared to assist in finding a legal solution to the question of persons detained by the Palestinian Authority who are in the Palestinian presidential complex.

The European Union repeats the need for concerted and sustained international action to implement the Joint Declaration of the Quartet of 10 April 2002 and, in particular, the immediate application of Security Council Resolution 1402, as called for in Resolution 1403.

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56/20

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union regarding a declaration by 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 concerning the extension of the Common Position on Burma/Myanmar Brussels, 30 April 2002

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 share the objectives of common position 2002/310/CFSP defined by the Council of the European Union on 22 April 2002 on the basis of Article 15 of the Treaty on European Union concerning the extension of the Common Position on Burma/Myanmar. They will ensure that their national policies conform to that common position.

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

57/20

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union

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on Liberia Brussels, 30 April 2002

The European Union strongly condemns the recent arbitrary detention and degrading mishandling of prominent Liberian Human Rights lawyer, Tiawan Gongloe.

The EU calls upon the Government of Liberia to take immediate action to have the perpetrators of this serious abuse of Human Rights brought to justice.

The EU recalls the Government of Liberia’s recent commitment in the framework of consultations of the Cotonou Agreement to ensure improved respect for Human Rights, upholding of the Rule of Law and an end to the culture of impunity.

The EU has also noted with concern the closure by the police, on Thursday 28th April, of the newspaper The Analyst. Such acts are in clear contradiction with the Government of Liberia’s engagements to promote democracy and freedom of expression.

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58/2002

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the situation in Burundi Brussels, 3 May 2002

Almost six months after the transitional institutions began to be set up, the European Union is extremely concerned by the continuing violence and worsening humanitarian situation, particularly in rural Bujumbura. Once again it urges all warring factions to respect the civilian population in the name of international humanitarian law, and all parties to respect human rights.

The European Union condemns once again the logic of war, still apparently being followed by the armed groups. It urges all armed factions to continue current talks with the firm intention of bringing them to a successful conclusion. At the same time the EU calls on the Burundian Government to pursue a transparent and coherent policy of reintegrating armed groups into the Burundian army. It encourages the efforts to negotiate a definitive and permanent ceasefire which are continuing under Gabonese/South African facilitation and with the support of Tanzanian mediation. The European Union is ready to support this process, provided that a timetable and precise objectives are announced.

The European Union also encourages the Government and all the transitional institutions to consolidate the reform process which has already begun by implementing the transition programme in accordance with the planned timetable, so as to construct a Burundian society which complies with the contents of the agreement and caters for all Burundians. Within this framework, the European Union expresses its willingness to continue to support this process.

The European Union notes the beginning of the operation for the voluntary repatriation of Burundian refugees in Tanzania under the Tripartite Agreement between the UNHCR and the Burundian and Tanzanian Governments. It points out that, in accordance with the Arusha Agreement, the return of refugees must be voluntary and take place in dignity with guaranteed security, taking into account the particular vulnerability

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of women and children. The EU urges the armed groups to do everything possible to guarantee the security of refugees returning to Burundi. Reception mechanisms must be put in place before their return.

The Arusha Agreement also provides that preparatory activities are to be undertaken with a view to the rehabilitation and resettlement of refugees and displaced persons, such as the establishment of a National Commission for the Rehabilitation of Sinistrés, a Sub-Commission on Land and a National Fund for Sinistrés (Protocol IV, Chapter 1, Article 2(2)(c) and (d) and Articles 3 and 9). The EU calls on all the parties involved to deal with the question of the Burundian refugees' return home in unhurried fashion and with all the desired guarantees. It also asks that equal attention should be paid to all the victims of the Burundian crisis, including the internally regrouped and displaced.

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 align themselves with this declaration.

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ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE

PLENARY ASSEMBLY 20 AND 21 MARCH 2002 SUMMARY OF OPINIONS ADOPTED

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

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

The Plenary Assembly of 20 and 21 March was attended by Ms Loyola de Palacio, Vice- president, and Mr Pedro Solbes Mira, member of the European Commission.

1. THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND A COMMON ECONOMIC POLICY

• Broad economic policy guidelines – 2002 Rapporteur: Ms Konitzer (Workers – D)

- Reference: Own-initiative opinion – CES 356/2002

- Key points: The broad economic policy guidelines for 2002 are being formulated at a time when the EU's constitutional convention is meeting and when euro notes and coins have been successfully introduced.

There is a discrepancy between the success of the monetary union, on the one hand, and the EU's failure up to now to exploit its tremendous potential for employment and growth. Consequently, economic policy procedures and the content of economic policy need to undergo thorough reappraisal. The impending enlargement of the EU also makes it urgently necessary to reconsider the procedures for coordinating economic policy. For these reasons, the ESC has put forward, in this opinion, a number of initial suggestions covering the coordination procedures and the content of economic policy.

- Contact: Katarina Lindahl (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 92 54 – e-mail: [email protected])

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• Economic policies of the euro zone countries Rapporteur: Mr Nyberg (Workers – S)

- Reference: Additional own-initiative opinion – CES 361/2002

- Key points: The Committee points to some good national examples, which simultaneously fulfil the requirements for budget balance, debt reduction, inflation rate and growth and employment targets. A consistent policy should also include targets for reforming pensions systems so as to allow for the ageing population and financing public investments in key areas in accordance with the conclusions of the Lisbon summit. As to public finances, in the Committee's view a policy for high growth rates is the best debt reduction policy.

- Contact: Katarina Lindahl (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 92 54 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Community statistical programme 2003-2007 Rapporteur: Ms Florio (Workers – I)

- Reference: COM(2001) 683 final – 2001/0281 (COD) – CES 349/2002

- Key points: The Committee calls for cooperation between Eurostat and the national statistical institutes (including those of the candidate countries) to be made as effective as possible by improving Eurostat's coordinating role so as to secure greater harmonisation and effective comparability of data.

In order to ensure that statistics are more neutral, the Committee also thinks that the activity of private agencies working directly or indirectly within the ESS should be monitored.

Lastly, the Committee thinks that Eurostat's funding should be increased, with greater involvement of Member States' governments and a coherent role for the Commission.

- Contact: Mr Roberto Pietrasanta (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 93 13 – e-mail: [email protected])

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2. EUROPEAN AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE

• Immigration, integration and the role of civil society organisations Rapporteur: Mr Pariza Castaños (Workers – E) Co-rapporteur: Mr Melícias (Various Interests – P)

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- Reference: Initiative – CES 365/2002

- Key points: The concept of integration put forward in the present opinion is defined as "civic integration", and is based on bringing immigrants' rights (including access to nationality and citizenship and the right to vote) and duties, as well as access to goods, services and means of civic participation progressively into line with those of the rest of the population, under conditions of equal opportunities and treatment.

The European Commission must take the initiative and prepare a wide-ranging Community framework programme to promote the social integration of immigrants and refugees in the EU.

The role of civil society and its various components, including the European Economic and Social Committee in its capacity as representative body of organised civil society, is very important. During 2002, the European Economic and Social Committee plans to hold a conference in conjunction with the Commission on immigration and social integration in order to consolidate its role.

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

• Criteria and mechanisms – asylum requests Rapporteur: Mr Sharma (Various Interests – UK)

- Reference: COM(2001) 447 final – CES 352/2002

- Key points: The Committee's conclusion is that this Regulation is bringing into Community law the main features of a substantially flawed Dublin Convention. Even after the improvements proposed by the Commission, we will not have a Regulation that is clear, workable, effective, fair and humane.

The Committee does accept, however, that there may well be a political imperative to proceed with this Regulation at this moment in time. It therefore notes the greater emphasis which is put on the principle of a Member State’s responsibility for illegal entrants into its territory and those who have been resident illegally for a considerable length of time. The Committee also welcomes the greater importance attached to family unity, although this falls well short of the Commission’s proposals on family reunification. The Committee welcomes the much shorter procedural deadlines which it hopes will lead to earlier determination of asylum applications.

– Contact: Ms Susanne Johansson (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9619 – e-mail: [email protected])

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• Compensation – crime victims Rapporteur: Mr Melícias (Various Interests – P)

- Reference: COM(2001) 536 final – CES 353/2002

- Key points: Given that the main issue here is the best way to deal with the situation of cross- border victims, the Committee reiterates the view that in order to avoid the difficulties raised it is necessary to strive for the most stringent common standard possible, setting different starting levels and establishing subsequent steps to bring about a gradual alignment.

A strong emphasis must be placed on the principle of solidarity and equal treatment for people throughout the common area. The adoption of a maximum reference standard must mean that the Member States reach a minimum common denominator. To this end, the progressive development targets must be defined in terms of both content and timescale, and penalties must be devised for those who fail to meet them.

The proposal to apply a complementarity principle might prove difficult in practice, as most State compensation decisions are based not on objective legal criteria but on principles of fairness. This could lead to a dual assessment. It is just one point for discussion, as is the possibility of achieving complementarity by setting up a European fund in which the Member States would – via their respective contributions – converge towards the standard and to the agreed level of compensation.

– Contact: Ms Susanne Johansson (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9619 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Hospice work – an example of voluntary activities in Europe Rapporteur: Ms zu Eulenburg (Various Interests – D)

– Reference: Own-initiative opinion – CES 350/2002

–Key points: The opinion focuses on hospice work as an example of voluntary commitment, in order to illustrate the kind of work volunteers do and the conditions necessary for this. Voluntary work is a major force in shaping social solidarity and participative democracy. It is unpaid and creative, entailing commitment and personal involvement. On the basis of an analysis of voluntary work and experience in hospices, thought needs to be given to ways in which society can specifically promote voluntary work.

The Committee makes the following general proposals: Policy to promote voluntary work must promote dialogue between the supporting associations, authorities and social facilities. Forums and/or exchanges for volunteers must be established, providing detailed information on the many opportunities and areas of voluntary work at regional, national and European level. Financial and staffing provision must be made for the basic and further training and supervision of volunteers during their service. Research should be carried out into the basic conditions for voluntary work. Continuity of organisation, administration and basic counselling of volunteers must be ensured by a minimum presence of full-time professional staff. Statutory cover for risks to life and limb should be available to protect the livelihoods of the volunteers themselves and their families.

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– Contact: Ms Susanne Johansson (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9619 – e-mail: [email protected])

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3. LISBON STRATEGY

• Corporate Social Responsibility (Green Paper) Rapporteur: Ms Hornung-Draus (Employers– D) Co-rapporteur: Ms Engelen-Kefer (Workers – D) Co-rapporteur: Mr Hoffelt (Various Interests – B)

- Reference: (COM(2001) 366 final – CES 355/2002

- Key points: Social responsibility together with economic success contribute to a company's sustainability. It is therefore important to see social responsibility as a long-term undertaking, as a strategic investment.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not just about creating and safeguarding employment; it is also about developing better jobs with adequate health and safety at work, taking the needs of people with disabilities into account and promoting a culture of lifelong learning. Socially responsible behaviour means companies applying existing social rules in a committed way and endeavouring to build up a spirit of partnership. This also means developing labour relations and promoting negotiations with and participation of workers. The principles of CSR at global level are often enshrined in ILO agreements.

The principle that CSR measures are voluntary is particularly important in the EESC's view. Establishing detailed, binding pan-European rules would not be appropriate. Uniform, detailed CSR standards create a risk of companies, especially SMEs and companies in the social economy, being forced into a straitjacket. Companies should have the option of developing tailored, sector-specific and particularly efficient approaches that are appropriate to their specific situation. General European principles agreed by the social partners could help to promote more widely the CSR practices that many companies are already applying. The EESC therefore explicitly welcomes action by the social partners to flesh out certain aspects of CSR, e.g., in the spheres of occupational health and safety or promotion of equal opportunities. The specific EU context of CSR could be developed on the basis of joint initiatives and voluntary agreements between the social partners. The Commission could enhance transparency, coherence and good practice in this sphere by promoting partnership between the key CSR players.

CSR has both qualitative and quantitative aspects, varying according to sector and business situation, which means that monitoring and evaluation must also be managed differently.

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The EESC believes it is particularly important to invest in civic pride. Businesses can improve the climate for civic commitment by rewarding socially responsible behaviour and providing incentives to encourage staff to be socially committed.

- Contact: Mr Alan Hick (Tel.: 00 32 2 546.93.02 – e-mail: [email protected])

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4. EUROPEAN GOVERNANCE

• European governance: White Paper Rapporteur: Ms Engelen-Kefer (Workers – D) Co-rapporteur: Ms Pari (Employers– EL)

− Reference: COM(2001) 428 final – CES 357/2002

− Key points: This opinion represents the Committee's contribution to the drafting of the White Paper and in particular follows on from the Committee's opinion, adopted on 25 April 2001, on organised civil society and European governance, which was its contribution to the drafting of the said White Paper.

The aim of the Committee's considerations and propositions is two-fold and focuses:

• on the hand on the creation of new synergy among the EU institutions in order to improve governance and, • on the other hand, on the development of the EESC's role as a fundamental intermediary between the EU institutions and civil society organisations.

− Contact: Mr Patrick FEVE (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9616 – e-mail: [email protected])

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5. AGRICULTURE

• The Future of the CAP Rapporteur: Mr Ribbe (Various Interests – D)

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- Reference: Own-initiative opinion including two referrals from the European Parliament: – "Rural development in the framework of Agenda 2000" – ref. T07301 – "Interim situation concerning reform of common market organisation in respect of Agenda 2000" – ref. T07464 – CES 362/2002

- Key points: The own-initiative opinion on the Future of the CAP responds to the referrals from the EP on the intermediate re-examination of the CAP in the framework of Agenda 2000. The opinion, which is the outcome of intense dialogue between environmentalists, farmers and consumers and was also the subject of a hearing in London, sets out a series of innovative suggestions.

Following a detailed discussion of the CAP's history and a wide-ranging analysis of its ups and downs, the EESC closely examines the concept of "multifunctional agriculture" and points out how European farmers will have to provide additional services (quality of foodstuffs, environmental protection, animal welfare). Compensation – in the form of direct payments - for these additional services might form the socially acceptable basis for income-support measures for EU farmers.

The Committee would ask the Commission to consider whether, in future: a) a multi-tiered and varied system of direct payments is feasible, which is directed at active farmers who produce to harmonised European environmental standards; b) the first pillar of the CAP could be enhanced with new forms of support which enable each Member State to strengthen its support for those farms which accept additional commitments with regard to quality improvement, environmental protection and the safeguarding of jobs.

The Committee calls on the Commission to examine the possibility of making direct payments in the form of a standard per hectare premium to all farmers practising multifunctional agriculture.

The Committee would stress that in order to bring about overall progress in rural areas, Structural Fund measures must also be adequately applied.

The Committee considers it essential that research be conducted into the possible impact of the abolition of milk quotas and other quota systems on regional economies.

- Contact: Eleonora Di Nicolantonio (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9454 – e-mail: [email protected])

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6. CONSUMER AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• GMOs/traceability of food and feed products Rapporteur-general: Mr Espuny Moyano (Employers– E)

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- Reference: COM(2001) 182 final – 2001/0180 COD – CES 358/2002

- Key points: The use of GMOs has led to a great debate in society, in the course of which extreme positions lacking any serious scientific foundation have frequently been adopted. The Committee therefore recommends that the Commission carry out a public information campaign publicising the advantages and risks of the use of GMOs, in relation to food for human consumption, animal feed and the environment. Information produced by independent bodies is essential to help people make informed choices about the food they eat, including on an environmental and ethical basis, and concerning the technologies by which they are produced.

The proposed regulation for the labelling and traceability of products containing or consisting of GMOs at all stages in the food chain takes account of the precautionary principle and enhances transparency as a prerequisite for the consumer's freedom of choice.

However, for foods and feed products in which genetically modified material is no longer present but has been used, the traceability and labelling requirements are difficult to verify, which could lead to unfair practices and fraud. Appropriate additional resources should be allocated at Community and national level to ensure the effective implementation and control of the proposed legislation, so as to avoid diverting such resources from their fundamental mission: to monitor the safety of food and feed products. The Committee underlines that the costs of the new technology should fall on GM producers and products rather than on the traditional products through 'GM free' labelling. National governments in Europe and the EU's political bodies must ensure that more stringent requirements are also brought in at international level to protect humans and the environment.

It is unacceptable in the view of the Committee that neither this proposal nor the proposal for a Directive which has been submitted on environmental liability clarifies the issue of liability for GMOs.

- Contact: Mr Johannes Kind (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9111 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Consumer protection Rapporteur: Ms Davison (Various Interests – UK) - Reference: COM(2001) 531 final – CES 344/2002

- Key points: The Committee welcomes the Commission's initiative which responds in part to EESC proposals for simplification of legislation and a greater commitment to consumer protection1.

The Committee has been exploring the options for self regulation and co-regulation and considers that a general requirement for fair commercial practices could provide a basis for a more flexible approach to the detail of consumer protection in this area, although not for contract law.

However, the Committee would like to emphasise that the proposal for a framework directive and a general clause cannot be fully assessed on the basis of the Green Paper. In particular, further details are needed on mechanisms to be put in place to guarantee unified application and a level playing field across the EU. The Committee would propose the use of Article 153. The Committee points to

1 ESC Opinion on Simplification, OJ C 48 of 21.02.02

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a shortage of coordinated EU research on consumer issues and asks the new Framework Programme on Research to address this.

The general clause should be complemented by a series of definitions of practices, which should be considered as unfair.

A "grey" list of practices should also be included, which require vigilance because they could involve unfair practices, under certain defined and precise circumstances. Guidelines should be produced.

The Commission should consider the establishment of minimum EU standards of enforcement, based on a number of key principles such as efficacy and independence, and monitored by the Commission. The Commission should also establish a periodical evaluation of co-regulation and self-regulation schemes each two to three years, drafting a report on the experiences of self regulation in the member states and suggesting improvements.

The Commission could consider a scoreboard on implementation of consumer legislation similar to that of DG Markt on the Single Market.

There is also a need to develop European consumer education so that consumers themselves take action to secure their rights. The Committee regrets that the Commission tends to limit the concept of "consumer protection" solely to "economic interests".

- Contact: Mr João Pereira dos Santos (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9254 – e-mail: [email protected])

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7. INTERNAL MARKET

• European Company Statute for SMEs Rapporteur: Mr Malosse (Employers– F)

- Reference: Own-initiative opinion – CES 363/2002

- Key points: In its own-initiative opinion the Committee calls for the setting-up of a simplified European statute for SMEs, as a complement to the European Company Statute.

An analysis of needs confirms the necessity for a European company project for SMEs, above all so that they can be treated on an equal footing with bigger companies - which are more concerned by the European Company statute - and to offer them a European label to facilitate their activities in the internal market.

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To make it attractive, the new statute will have to remove the risk of multiple taxation and provide considerable legal flexibility, as well as facilities regarding setting-up formalities, advice and support for enterprise partnerships

The ESC would set this project in the context of the conclusions of the European Council in Lisbon, i.e. improving European competitiveness and entrepreneurship and creating new activities and jobs. It must also promote employee participation at European level, a factor on which the success of integration depends.

- Contact: Ms Birgit Fular (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9044 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Simplification Rapporteur: Mr WALKER (Employers– UK)

- Reference: Exploratory opinion: COM(2001) 726 final – CES 364/2002

- Key points: The Committee approves most of the initiatives contained in the Commission’s Communication. It agrees that there is a need to inculcate new habits and working methods and to develop a new administrative and political culture, welcomes the Commission’s intention to achieve a 25% reduction in the volume of existing legislation by the end of the current mandate and anticipates that this will produce a commensurate improvement in their quality.

The Committee fully agrees with the Commission’s commitment to strengthen and intensify the consultation process, reiterates the approval which it has previously expressed for the Commission’s plan to promote the use of co-regulation, and agrees with the Commission on the need for Member States to ensure that Community acts are transposed into national legislation correctly and within the set deadlines.

The Committee stresses the importance of introducing Regulatory Impact Analysis as part of an integrated decision support process, at both European and Member State level, and considers that the Council should create a Regulatory Assessment Office at European level and that the Member States should replicate this organisation in their national territories.

As its contribution to the finalisation by June 2002 of an action plan for improving and simplifying the regulatory environment, the Opinion sets out a plan of 59 specific points, directed not only towards itself, but also towards the Commission, the Council, the European Parliament, the Committee of the Regions, and the Member States.

- Contact: Mr Jakob Andersen (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9258- e-mail: [email protected])

• Motor vehicle emissions Rapporteur: Mr Colombo (Workers – I)

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- Reference: COM(2001) 543 final – 2001/0255 COD – CES 345/2002

- Contact: Mr João Pereira dos Santos (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9254 – e-mail: [email protected]

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8. TRANSPORT

• Revision-refocusing/TEN • Community financial aid/TEN Rapporteur: Mr Kleemann (Employers– A)

- References: COM(2001) 544 final – 2001/0229 COD – CES 360/2002 COM(2001) 545 final – 2001/0226 COD – CES 347/2002

- Key points: The ESC shares and supports the Commission's view that the guidelines for the trans-European networks should be tightened up and more focused, so that investment can be concentrated on problem areas. It also welcomes the approach, which sets out to eliminate existing bottlenecks in the major transport routes and to implement only a limited number of new projects. It also considers that in order to meet further strong growth in personal and goods traffic more targeted investment in both the rail and shipping sectors needs to be made.

It also stresses the importance of combined, integrated modes of transport and points to the increasing significance of intelligent traffic management systems and considers that too little consideration has been given to links with the applicant countries. All projects must take into consideration a series of aspects such as economic viability, environmental law, spatial and land-use planning and sustainability. Finally, it supports raising the minimum rate of Community financing for certain projects, which make an important contribution to TEN objectives, from 10% to 20%.

- Contact: Mr Siegfried Jantscher (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 8287 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Airport slot allocation 2002-2003 Rapporteur: Mr Tosh (Employers– UK)

- Reference: COM(2002) 7 final – 2002/0013 COD – CES 359/2002

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- Contact: Mr Luis Lobo (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9717 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Airport slot allocation Rapporteur: Mr Tosh (Employers– UK)

- References: COM(2001) 335 final – 2001/0140 COD – CES 346/2002

- Contact: Mr Luis Lobo (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9717 – e-mail: [email protected])

• Rules/noise-related/Community airports Rapporteur: Mr Green (Employers– DK)

- Reference: COM(2001) 695 final – 2001/0282 COD – CES 348/2002

- Contact: Mr Luis Lobo (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9717 – e-mail: [email protected])

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9. EXTERNAL RELATIONS

• The strategic partnership EU/Russia: what are the next steps? Rapporteur: Mr Hamro-Drotz (Employers – FIN)

- Reference: Own-initiative opinion – CES 354/2002

- Key points: The ESC focuses in this opinion on the following recommendations to achieve a functioning partnership: taking advantage of the experience of organised actors of civil society by engaging them in EU-Russian cooperation; anchoring the partnership in society by promoting public information and debate; supporting Russia's efforts to further improve institutional framework and dialogue, as well as the Russian civil society organisations' efforts to strengthen their contribution:

The Cooperation Council should establish a permanent consultative forum which is composed of the main components of organised civil society. The task of this forum would be to advise the cooperation bodies at different levels;

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The EU should initiate actions to enforce public information about and visibility of the EU-Russia partnership. The Member States, the European Parliament, the EU delegations, media and civil society organisations should be engaged in these efforts;

The Northern dimension of the EU should be purposefully implemented and further developed in the years to come, as it is a useful tool also to improve EU-Russia relations;

The ESC expresses its preparedness to participate and assist in forthcoming EU actions to achieve a dynamic EU-Russia partnership. Relations between Russian and European civil society organisations should be improved. The ESC would therefore penetrate appropriate ways to create and encourage regular contacts and dialogue with main actors of Russian organised civil society.

- Contact: Ms Durst (Tel.: 00 32 2 546 9845 – e-mail: [email protected])

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