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14.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CE 89/27

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MINUTES

(2004/C 89 E/04)

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING

IN THE CHAIR: Pat COX

President

1.   Opening of sitting

The sitting opened at 09.05.

2.   Presentation of the Court of Auditors' annual report

Mr Fabra Vallés, President of the Court of Auditors, presented the annual report.

Michaele Schreyer (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Diemut R. Theato, chairman of the Committee on Budgetary Control, who spoke on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Helmut Kuhne, on behalf of the PSE Group, Jan Mulder, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Jonas Sjöstedt, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Heide Rühle, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Mogens N. J. Camre, on behalf of the UEN Group, María Antonia Avilés Perea, Michiel van Hulten and Ole B. Sørensen.

IN THE CHAIR: Catherine LALUMIÈRE

Vice-President

The following spoke: Gianfranco Dell'Alba, Non-attached Member, Juan José Bayona de Perogordo, Paulo Casaca, Herbert Bösch, Eluned Morgan and Fabra Vallés.

The debate closed.

3.   Alignment of social security rights and the simplification of procedures ***I (debate)

(debate)

Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons and their families moving within the Community, and Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 fixing the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71, in respect of the alignment of rights and the simplification of procedures [COM(2003) 378 — C5-0290/2003 — 2003/0138(COD)] — Committee on Employment and Social Affairs.

Rapporteur: (A5-0399/2003).

Stavros Dimas (Member of the Commission) spoke.

Anne Elisabet Jensen introduced the report.

The following spoke: Manuel Pérez Álvarez, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Anne E. M. Van Lancker, on behalf of the PSE Group, Anne André-Léonard, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Ilda Figueiredo, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Nuala Ahern, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Brian Crowley, on behalf of the UEN Group, Johannes (Hans) Blokland, on behalf of the EDD Group, Regina Bastos, Ieke van den Burg, Ioannis Patakis, Lennart Sacrédeus, Alejandro Cercas, Carlo Fatuzzo, Proinsias De Rossa, Claude Moraes and Stavros Dimas.

IN THE CHAIR: David W. MARTIN

Vice-President

The debate closed.

Vote: Item 23

Item 23

Robert Atkins called for the timing of votes to be adhered to.

4.   Vote on request for urgent procedure

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation concerning transitional measures for the reform of the Staff Regulations, in particular with regard to pay and pensions (COM(2003) 612 — C5-0492/2003 — 2003/0241(CNS)) — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteurs: Manuel Medina Ortega and Malcolm Harbour (A5-0453/2003).

Stavros Dimas (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The request for urgent procedure was approved.

The vote on the report concerned would be included in voting time that day (Item 18).

(Item 18)

5.   Approval of Minutes of previous sitting

The Minutes of the previous sitting were approved.

VOTING TIME

Details of voting (amendments, separate and split votes, etc.) appear in Annex I to the Minutes.

Details of voting (amendments, separate and split votes, etc.) appear in Annex I to the Minutes.

6.   Request for waiver of the immunity of Mr Korakas (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the request for waiver of the immunity of Efstratios Korakas [2003/2117(IMM)] — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteur: Neil MacCormick (A5-0420/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 1)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 1)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0527)

(P5_TA(2003)0527)

7.   Request for waiver of the immunity of Mr Marchiani (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the request for waiver of the immunity of Jean-Charles Marchiani [2003/2071(IMM)] — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteur: Klaus-Heinen Lehne (A5-0422/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 2)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 2)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0528)

(P5_TA(2003)0528)

8.   Request for waiver of the immunity of Mr Marchiani (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the request for waiver of the immunity of Jean-Charles Marchiani [2003/2115(IMM)] — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteur: Klaus-Heiner Lehne (A5-0423/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 3)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 3)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0529)

(P5_TA(2003)0529)

9.   Defence of privileges and immunities of Mr Cappato (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the request for the defence of privileges and immunities made by Marco Cappato [2003/2142(IMM)] — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteur: Neil MacCormick (A5-0433/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 4)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 4)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0530)

(P5_TA(2003)0530)

10.   EC-Morocco scientific and technological cooperation agreement * (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco [COM(2003) 551 — C5-0470/2003 — 2003/0211(CNS)] — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.

Rapporteur: Luis Berenguer Fuster (A5-0403/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 5)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 5)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0531)

(P5_TA(2003)0531)

11.   EC-Tunisia scientific and technological cooperation agreement * (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Tunisian Republic [COM(2003) 549 — C5-0469/2003 — 2003/0213(CNS)] — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.

Rapporteur: Luis Berenguer Fuster (A5-0404/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 6)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 6)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0532)

(P5_TA(2003)0532)

12.   Amending budget 6/2003 (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on Draft Amending Budget No 6 of the European Union for 2003, Section III — Commission [2003/2197(BUD)] — Committee on Budgets.

Rapporteur: Göran Färm (A5-0428/2003).

(Qualified majority)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 7)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 7)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0533)

(P5_TA(2003)0533)

13.   Amending budget 7/2003 (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on Draft Amending Budget No 7 of the European Union for 2003, Section III — Commission [15276/2003 — C5-0568/2003 — 2003/2234(BUD)] — Committee on Budgets.

Rapporteur: Göram Färm (A5-0429/2003).

(Qualified majority)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 8)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 8)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0534)

(P5_TA(2003)0534)

14.   Conversion of fishing vessels and fishermen * (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2561/2001 aiming to promote the conversion of fishing vessels and of fishermen that were, up to 1999, dependent on the fishing agreement with Morocco [COM(2003) 437 — C5-0357/2003 — 2003/0157(CNS)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Rosa Miguélez Ramos (A5-0407/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 9)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 9)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL, AMENDMENTS and DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0535)

(P5_TA(2003)0535)

15.   Compensation for regions' remoteness * (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation introducing a scheme to compensate for the additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain fishery products from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and the French departments of Guiana and Réunion as a result of those regions' remoteness [COM(2003) 516 — C5-0390/2003 — 2003/0202(CNS)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Margie Sudre (A5-0411/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 10)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 10)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL, AMENDMENTS and DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0536)

(P5_TA(2003)0536)

16.   Fleets in the outermost regions * (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation on the management of fishing fleets registered in the outermost regions [COM(2003) 175 — C5-0243/2003 — 2003/0062(CNS)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Margie Sudre (A5-0409/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 11)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 11)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL, AMENDMENTS and DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0537)

(P5_TA(2003)0537)

17.   Extension of generalised tariff preferences for 2005 * (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 2501/2001 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2004 and extending it to 31 December 2005 [COM(2003) 634 — C5-0544/2003 — 2003/0259(CNS)] — Committee on Development and Cooperation.

Rapporteur: Margrietus J. van den Berg (A5-0424/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 12)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 12)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL, AMENDMENTS and DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0538)

(P5_TA(2003)0538)

18.   Transitional measures for the reform of the Staff Regulations * (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation concerning transitional measures for the reform of the Staff Regulations, in particular with regard to pay and pensions(COM(2003) 612 — C5-0492/2003 — 2003/0241(CNS)) — Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market.

Rapporteurs: Manuel Medina Ortega and Malcolm Harbour (A5-0453/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 13)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 13)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0539)

(P5_TA(2003)0539)

19.   European governance (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on European governance [COM(2002) 704 — COM(2002) 705 — COM(2002) 713 — C5-0200/2003 — 2003/2085(INI)] — Committee on Constitutional Affairs.

Rapporteur: Margrietus J. van den Berg (A5-0402/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 14)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 14)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0540)

(P5_TA(2003)0540)

20.   Reduction of atmospheric emissions from ships (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on a European Union strategy to reduce atmospheric emissions from seagoing ships [COM(2002) 595 — 2003/2064(INI)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy.

Rapporteur: Caroline Lucas (A5-0400/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 15)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 15)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0541)

(P5_TA(2003)0541)

21.   EU policy against corruption (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee — On a Comprehensive EU Policy Against Corruption [2003/2154(INI)] — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Francesco Rutelli (A5-0367/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 16)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 16)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0542)

(P5_TA(2003)0542)

22.   Financial and technical assistance for migration and asylum ***I (vote)

(vote)

Report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a programme for financial and technical assistance to third countries in the area of migration and asylum [COM(2003) 355 — C5-0267/2003 — 2003/0124(COD)] — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Giacomo Santini (A5-0405/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 17)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 17)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0543)

(P5_TA(2003)0543)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0543)

(P5_TA(2003)0543)

The rapporteur spoke.

23.   Alignment of social security rights and the simplification of procedures ***I (vote)

(vote)

Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons and their families moving within the Community, and Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 fixing the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71, in respect of the alignment of rights and the simplification of procedures [COM(2003) 378 — C5-0290/2003 — 2003/0138(COD)] — Committee on Employment and Social Affairs.

Rapporteur: Anne Elisabet Jensen (A5-0399/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 18)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 18)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0544)

(P5_TA(2003)0544)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0544)

(P5_TA(2003)0544)

24.   Organic production of agricultural products * (vote)

(vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto in agricultural products and foodstuffs [COM(2003) 14 — C5-0021/2003 — 2003/0002(CNS)] — Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development.

Rapporteur: Danielle Auroi (A5-0392/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 19)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 19)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0545)

(P5_TA(2003)0545)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0545)

(P5_TA(2003)0545)

25.   EC-Mozambique fisheries agreement * (vote)

(vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation on the conclusion of the Fisheries Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mozambique [COM(2003) 419 — C5-0354/2003 — 2003/0154(CNS)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Struan Stevenson (A5-0406/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 20)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 20)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0546)

(P5_TA(2003)0546)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0546)

(P5_TA(2003)0546)

26.   Reduced rates of VAT * (vote)

(vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 77/388/EEC as regards reduced rates of value added tax [COM(2003) 397 — C5-0359/2003 — 2003/0169(CNS)] — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

Rapporteur: Christa Randzio-Plath (A5-0410/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 21)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 21)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0547)

(P5_TA(2003)0547)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0547)

(P5_TA(2003)0547)

The following spoke:

The following spoke:

| — | the rapporteur on amendments other than those tabled by the committee responsible. |
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the rapporteur on amendments other than those tabled by the committee responsible.

| — | Astrid Lulling, to move an oral amendment to amendment 22. |
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Astrid Lulling, to move an oral amendment to amendment 22.

27.   Preparation of the European Council (Brussels, 12/13 December 2003), including the social summit (vote)

(vote)

Motions for resolution B5-0514, 0519, 0521, 0522, 0523 and 0525/2003

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 22)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 22)

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION RC-B5-0514/2003

(replacing B5-0514, 0523 and 0525/2003):

tabled by the following Members:

| — | Hans-Gert Poettering, Ilkka Suominen, Jorge Salvador Hernández Mollar, Othmar Karas, Philippe Morillon, Arie M. Oostlander and Hubert Pirker, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, |
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Hans-Gert Poettering, Ilkka Suominen, Jorge Salvador Hernández Mollar, Othmar Karas, Philippe Morillon, Arie M. Oostlander and Hubert Pirker, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group,

| — | Enrique Barón Crespo, Margrietus J. van den Berg, Robert Goebbels, Stephen Hughes, Jan Marinus Wiersma, Anna Terrón i Cusí, Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, Jannis Sakellariou and Martin Schulz, on behalf of the PSE Group, |
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Enrique Barón Crespo, Margrietus J. van den Berg, Robert Goebbels, Stephen Hughes, Jan Marinus Wiersma, Anna Terrón i Cusí, Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, Jannis Sakellariou and Martin Schulz, on behalf of the PSE Group,

| — | Jules Maaten, Sarah Ludford, Bob van den Bos and Ole Andreasen, on behalf of the ELDR Group, |
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—

Jules Maaten, Sarah Ludford, Bob van den Bos and Ole Andreasen, on behalf of the ELDR Group,

| — | Gerard Collins, on behalf of the UEN Group. |
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Gerard Collins, on behalf of the UEN Group.

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0548)

(P5_TA(2003)0548)

(Motions for resolutions B5-0519, 0521 and 0522/2003 fell.)

28.   Progress report on the Intergovernmental Conference (vote)

(vote)

Motions for resolution B5-0513, 0526, 0527, 0525, 0529, 0530 and 0531/2003

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 23)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 23)

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION RC-B5-0513/2003

(replacing B5-0513, 0527, 0530 and 0531/2003):

tabled by the following Members:

| — | Hans-Gert Poettering, Íñigo Méndez de Vigo and Elmar Brok, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, |
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Hans-Gert Poettering, Íñigo Méndez de Vigo and Elmar Brok, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group,

| — | Enrique Barón Crespo, Klaus Hänsch, Giorgio Napolitano and Richard Corbett, on behalf of the PSE Group, |
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—

Enrique Barón Crespo, Klaus Hänsch, Giorgio Napolitano and Richard Corbett, on behalf of the PSE Group,

| — | Andrew Nicholas Duff, on behalf of the ELDR Group, |
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—

Andrew Nicholas Duff, on behalf of the ELDR Group,

| — | Johannes Voggenhuber, Monica Frassoni and Neil MacCormick, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group. |
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—

Johannes Voggenhuber, Monica Frassoni and Neil MacCormick, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group.

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0549)

(P5_TA(2003)0549)

(Motions for resolution B5-0526, 0528 and 0529/2003 fell.)

The following spoke:

The following spoke:

| — | Pervenche Berès moved an oral amendment to amendment 10. |
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—

Pervenche Berès moved an oral amendment to amendment 10.

29.   Contracts and tripartite agreements (vote)

(vote)

Report on the communication from the Commission: a framework for contracts and tripartite agreements between the Community, the States and the regional and local authorities [COM(2002) 709 — 2003/2088(INI)] — Committee on Constitutional Affairs.

Rapporteur: Neil MacCormick (A5-0401/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 24)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 24)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0550)

(P5_TA(2003)0550)

30.   Announcement by the President

On behalf of Parliament, the President paid tribute to seven Spanish citizens who had been killed in Iraq on 29 November 2003.

Parliament observed a minute's silence.

Konstantinos Alyssandrakis spoke.

31.   Assessment of OLAF (vote)

(vote)

Report on the Commission report on the assessment of the activities of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) [COM(2003) 154 — 2002/2237(INI)] — Committee on Budgetary Control.

Rapporteur: Herbert Bösch (A5-0393/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 25)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 25)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0551)

(P5_TA(2003)0551)

32.   Repatriation of mortal remains (vote)

(vote)

Report on the adoption of measures concerning the repatriation of mortal remains [2003/2032(INI)] — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Michael Cashman (A5-0362/2003).

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 26)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 26)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0552)

(P5_TA(2003)0552)

*

- *

Christian Foldberg Rovsingspoke in support of the remarks made by Robert Atkins on the need to adhere to the planned voting time (see Item 3) and asked that the matter be referred to the Conference of Presidents (the President replied that he would inform the President of Parliament).

(see Item 3)

33.   Explanations of vote

Written explanations of vote:

Written explanations of vote:

Explanations of vote submitted in writing under Rule 137(3) appear in the verbatim report of proceedings for this sitting.

34.   Corrections to votes

Corrections to votes were submitted by the following Members:

Report Rutelli — A5-0367/2003

| — | single vote

  for: Nicole Thomas-Mauro, Isabelle Caullery

  abstention: Efstratios Korakas |
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single vote

for: Nicole Thomas-Mauro, Isabelle Caullery

for:

abstention: Efstratios Korakas

abstention:

Preparation of the European Council (Brussels, 12/13 December 2003), including the social summit RC-B5-0514/2003

| — | paragraph 2, first part

  against: Jean-Claude Martinez

  abstention: Marie-Françoise Garaud |
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—

paragraph 2, first part

against: Jean-Claude Martinez

against:

abstention: Marie-Françoise Garaud

abstention:

| — | paragraph 2, second part

  abstention: Marie-Françoise Garaud |
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—

paragraph 2, second part

abstention: Marie-Françoise Garaud

abstention:

| — | amendment 6

  against: Charlotte Cederschiöld, Bruno Gollnisch, Seán Ó Neachtain, Jean Saint-Josse, Christos Folias

  abstention: Olga Zrihen |
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amendment 6

against: Charlotte Cederschiöld, Bruno Gollnisch, Seán Ó Neachtain, Jean Saint-Josse, Christos Folias

against:

abstention: Olga Zrihen

abstention:

Progress report on the Intergovernmental Conference RC-B5-0513/2003

| — | amendment 8

  for: Eija-Riitta Anneli Korhola, Dana Rosemary Scallon

  against: Emmanouil Mastorakis |
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—

amendment 8

for: Eija-Riitta Anneli Korhola, Dana Rosemary Scallon

for:

against: Emmanouil Mastorakis

against:

| — | amendment 9

  for: Charlotte Cederschiöld

  against: Elizabeth Lynne |
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—

amendment 9

for: Charlotte Cederschiöld

for:

against: Elizabeth Lynne

against:

| — | paragraph 12, first part

  for: Roy Perry |
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—

paragraph 12, first part

for: Roy Perry

for:

| — | paragraph 12, second part

  for: Concepció Ferrer

  against: Stephen Hughes, José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Brian Simpson |
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—

paragraph 12, second part

for: Concepció Ferrer

for:

against: Stephen Hughes, José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Brian Simpson

against:

| — | resolution (as a whole)

  for: Richard Corbett, Anne Elisabet Jensen

  abstention: Cristina García-Orcoyen Tormo, Alejo Vidal-Quadras Roca |
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—

resolution (as a whole)

for: Richard Corbett, Anne Elisabet Jensen

for:

abstention: Cristina García-Orcoyen Tormo, Alejo Vidal-Quadras Roca

abstention:

Report Bösch — A5-0393/2003

| — | amendment 22

  for: Olga Zrihen |
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—

amendment 22

for: Olga Zrihen

for:

| — | amendment 6

  for: Olga Zrihen |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 6

for: Olga Zrihen

for:

| — | paragraph 15, third part

  for: Françoise Grossetête, José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra

  against: Marielle De Sarnez |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 15, third part

for: Françoise Grossetête, José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra

for:

against: Marielle De Sarnez

against:

| — | amendment 16

  for: Olga Zrihen

  against: Dagmar Roth-Behrendt |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 16

for: Olga Zrihen

for:

against: Dagmar Roth-Behrendt

against:

| — | amendment 13

  for: Olga Zrihen

  against: Stephen Hughes, Eryl Margaret McNally, Gary Titley |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 13

for: Olga Zrihen

for:

against: Stephen Hughes, Eryl Margaret McNally, Gary Titley

against:

| — | amendment 15

  for: Olga Zrihen

  against: Stephen Hughes, Eryl Margaret McNally, Gary Titley |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 15

for: Olga Zrihen

for:

against: Stephen Hughes, Eryl Margaret McNally, Gary Titley

against:

END OF VOTING TIME

35.   Membership of committees and delegations

At the request of the PPE-DE Group, Parliament ratified the following appointment:

| — | Martin Kastler as a member of the ENVI Committee and of the Delegation to the EU-Slovak Republic Joint Parliamentary Committee. |
| --- | --- |

—

Martin Kastler as a member of the ENVI Committee and of the Delegation to the EU-Slovak Republic Joint Parliamentary Committee.

36.   Authorisation to draw up reports — Withdrawal of reports — cooperation between committees

Authorisation to draw up own-initiative reports, pursuant to Rule 163

LIBE Committee

| — | Own-initiative report on the risk of breaches of fundamental rights in the European Union, and in Italy in particular, in respect of freedom of expression and information as referred to in particular in Article 11(2) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU (Freedom of the press and media pluralism shall be respected) (2003/2237(INI))
  (asked for opinion: CULT, AFCO, JURI)
  (Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 20 November 2003) |
| --- | --- |

—

Own-initiative report on the risk of breaches of fundamental rights in the European Union, and in Italy in particular, in respect of freedom of expression and information as referred to in particular in Article 11(2) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU (Freedom of the press and media pluralism shall be respected) (2003/2237(INI))

(asked for opinion: CULT, AFCO, JURI)

(Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 20 November 2003)

Authorisation to draw up own-initiative reports, pursuant to Rules 47(2) and 163

CONT Committee:

| — | Protection of the financial interests of the Communities and fight against fraud annual report 2002 (COM(2003) 445 — C5-0593/2003 — 2003/2248(INI))
  (asked for opinion: ECON, JURI, LIBE)
  (Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 20 November 2003) |
| --- | --- |

—

Protection of the financial interests of the Communities and fight against fraud annual report 2002 (COM(2003) 445 — C5-0593/2003 — 2003/2248(INI))

(asked for opinion: ECON, JURI, LIBE)

(Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 20 November 2003)

AFCO Committee:

| — | Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union. Respect for and promotion of the values on which the Union is based (COM(2003) 606 — C5-0594/2003 -2003/2249(INI))
  (asked for opinion: CULT, LIBE, JURI)
  (Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 20 November 2003) |
| --- | --- |

—

Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union. Respect for and promotion of the values on which the Union is based (COM(2003) 606 — C5-0594/2003 -2003/2249(INI))

(asked for opinion: CULT, LIBE, JURI)

(Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 20 November 2003)

Drawing up of own-initiative report, pursuant to Rule 49

AFET Committee:

| — | Application of Croatia for accession to the EU (B5-0476/2003 — 2003/2254(INI)) |
| --- | --- |

—

Application of Croatia for accession to the EU (B5-0476/2003 — 2003/2254(INI))

Decision to draw up two reports, pursuant to Rule 180

AFCO Committee:

| — | Precautionary measures to apply general rules of multilinguism (amendment of the Rules)
  (Following the Bureau's decision of 20 October 2003) (2003/2227(REG)) |
| --- | --- |

—

Precautionary measures to apply general rules of multilinguism (amendment of the Rules)

(Following the Bureau's decision of 20 October 2003) (2003/2227(REG))

| — | Restructuring of the European Parliament's Rules of Procedure (amendment of the Rules)
  (Following the letter of the President of 21 October 2003) (2003/2233(REG)) |
| --- | --- |

—

Restructuring of the European Parliament's Rules of Procedure (amendment of the Rules)

(Following the letter of the President of 21 October 2003) (2003/2233(REG))

Withdrawal of an own-inititative report already authorised by the Conference of Presidents

CONT Committee:

| — | Criteria for designation of the members of the European Court of Auditors (2003/2076(INI))
  (Minutes of 5 June 2003) |
| --- | --- |

—

Criteria for designation of the members of the European Court of Auditors (2003/2076(INI))

(Minutes of 5 June 2003)

Cooperation between committees — Rule 162a had been applied to the following report:

FEMM Committee:

| — | Promoting gender equality in development co-operation (COM(2003) 465 — C5-0367/2003 — 2003/0176(COD)
  (asked for opinion: BUDG, DEVE)
  Rule 162a procedure between FEMM and DEVE
  (Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 20 November 2003) |
| --- | --- |

—

Promoting gender equality in development co-operation (COM(2003) 465 — C5-0367/2003 — 2003/0176(COD)

(asked for opinion: BUDG, DEVE)

Rule 162a procedure between FEMM and DEVE

(Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 20 November 2003)

37.   Communication of common positions of the Council

The President announced, pursuant to Rule 74(1), that the following common position had been received from the Council, together with the reasons which had led to its adoption, and the Commission's position on:

| — | a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting a programme of Community action (2004-2008) to prevent and combat violence against children, young people and women and to protect victims and groups at risk (the Daphne II programme) — (C5-0599/2003 — 2003/0025(COD) — 13816/1/2003 — 15099/03 — SEC(2003) 1371)






  referred | to responsible: FEMM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | asked for opinion at first reading: BUDG, LIBE |

—

a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting a programme of Community action (2004-2008) to prevent and combat violence against children, young people and women and to protect victims and groups at risk (the Daphne II programme) — (C5-0599/2003 — 2003/0025(COD) — 13816/1/2003 — 15099/03 — SEC(2003) 1371)

referred

to responsible: FEMM

asked for opinion at first reading: BUDG, LIBE

The three-month period available to Parliament to adopt its position would therefore begin the following day, 5 December 2003.

38.   Forwarding of texts adopted during the sitting

Pursuant to Rule 148(2), the Minutes of that day's sitting would be submitted to Parliament for its approval at the beginning of the next sitting.

With Parliament's agreement, the texts that had been adopted would be forwarded forthwith to the bodies named therein.

39.   Dates for next sittings

The next sittings would be held from 15 to 18 December 2003.

40.   Adjournment of session

The session of the European Parliament was adjourned.

The sitting closed at 12.10.

Julian Priestley

Secretary-General

Pat Cox

President

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ATTENDANCE REGISTER

The following signed:

Almeida Garrett, Andreasen, André-Léonard, Andrews, Andria, Angelilli, Arvidsson, Atkins, Attwooll, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Bakopoulos, Baltas, Banotti, Barón Crespo, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Belder, Berend, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Bergaz Conesa, Berger, Berlato, Bernié, Berthu, Beysen, Bigliardo, Blak, Blokland, Bodrato, Böge, Bösch, von Boetticher, Boogerd-Quaak, Booth, Borghezio, van den Bos, Boumediene-Thiery, Bourlanges, Bouwman, Bowe, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brunetta, Buitenweg, Bullmann, van den Burg, Bushill-Matthews, Busk, Butel, Calò, Camisón Asensio, Campos, Camre, Cappato, Cardoso, Carlotti, Carrilho, Caullery, Cederschiöld, Celli, Cesaro, Chichester, Claeys, Cocilovo, Coelho, Collins, Corbett, Corbey, Cornillet, Corrie, Paolo Costa, Coûteaux, Cox, Crowley, Cushnahan, van Dam, Darras, Dary, Davies, De Clercq, Decourrière, Dehousse, De Keyser, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, De Rossa, De Sarnez, Descamps, Désir, Deva, De Veyrac, Dhaene, Díez González, Di Lello Finuoli, Dillen, Dimitrakopoulos, Di Pietro, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Dührkop Dührkop, Duff, Duhamel, Duin, Dupuis, Dybkjær, Ebner, Echerer, El Khadraoui, Elles, Eriksson, Esclopé, Ettl, Jillian Evans, Robert J.E. Evans, Färm, Farage, Fatuzzo, Fava, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrández Lezaun, Ferreira, Ferrer, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Fiori, Fitzsimons, Flautre, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Formentini, Foster, Fourtou, Frahm, Fraisse, Frassoni, Friedrich, Fruteau, Gahler, Gahrton, Galeote Quecedo, Garaud, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garot, Garriga Polledo, Gasòliba i Böhm, de Gaulle, Gawronski, Gebhardt, Gemelli, Ghilardotti, Gill, Gillig, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glante, Glase, Goebbels, Goepel, Görlach, Gollnisch, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Gouveia, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Graça Moura, Gröner, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hager, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Haug, Hazan, Heaton-Harris, Hedkvist Petersen, Helmer, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hoff, Honeyball, Hortefeux, Howitt, Hudghton, Hughes, Huhne, van Hulten, Hume, Hyland, Iivari, Ilgenfritz, Imbeni, Inglewood, Isler Béguin, Izquierdo Collado, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Jensen, Jöns, Jonckheer, Jové Peres, Junker, Karamanou, Karas, Karlsson, Kastler, Katiforis, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Keßler, Khanbhai, Kindermann, Glenys Kinnock, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korakas, Korhola, Koukiadis, Koulourianos, Krarup, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Krivine, Kronberger, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lagendijk, Lalumière, Lang, Lange, Langen, Langenhagen, Lannoye, de La Perriere, Laschet, Lavarra, Lechner, Lehne, Leinen, Linkohr, Lisi, Lombardo, Lucas, Ludford, Lulling, Lund, Lynne, Maat, Maaten, McAvan, McCarthy, McCartin, MacCormick, McKenna, McMillan-Scott, McNally, Maes, Malliori, Malmström, Manders, Manisco, Erika Mann, Thomas Mann, Marchiani, Marini, Marinos, Markov, Marques, Marset Campos, Martens, David W. Martin, Hans-Peter Martin, Hugues Martin, Martinez, Martínez Martínez, Mastella, Mastorakis, Mathieu, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Hans-Peter Mayer, Mayol i Raynal, Medina Ortega, Meijer, Méndez de Vigo, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Mennea, Menrad, Messner, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Modrow, Monsonís Domingo, Montfort, Moraes, Morgan, Morillon, Müller, Mulder, Murphy, Musotto, Myller, Napoletano, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Newton Dunn, Nisticò, Nordmann, Obiols i Germà, Ojeda Sanz, Ó Neachtain, Onesta, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Ortuondo Larrea, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Pacheco Pereira, Paciotti, Pack, Paisley, Pannella, Papayannakis, Parish, Pasqua, Pastorelli, Patakis, Patrie, Paulsen, Pérez Álvarez, Pérez Royo, Perry, Pesälä, Pex, Piecyk, Piétrasanta, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Poettering, Pohjamo, Poignant, Poos, Posselt, Prets, Procacci, Pronk, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Raschhofer, Raymond, Read, Redondo Jiménez, Ribeiro e Castro, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rocard, Rod, de Roo, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Rovsing, Rübig, Rühle, Rutelli, Sacconi, Sacrédeus, Saint-Josse, Sakellariou, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Sandberg-Fries, Sandbæk, Sanders-ten Holte, Santer, Santini, dos Santos, Sartori, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scallon, Scarbonchi, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Gerhard Schmid, Herman Schmid, Olle Schmidt, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schörling, Ilka Schröder, Jürgen Schröder, Schulz, Schwaiger, Seppänen, Simpson, Sjöstedt, Smet, Soares, Sörensen, Sommer, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Speroni, Staes, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sterckx, Stevenson, Stihler, Stirbois, Stockmann, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Swoboda, Sørensen, Tajani, Tannock, Terrón i Cusí, Theato, Thomas-Mauro, Thors, Thyssen, Titley, Torres Marques, Trakatellis, Trentin, Tsatsos, Turchi, Turco, Turmes, Twinn, Uca, Vachetta, Väyrynen, Vairinhos, Valdivielso de Cué, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Van Lancker, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vatanen, Vattimo, Veltroni, Vermeer, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Vinci, Virrankoski, Voggenhuber, Volcic, Wachtmeister, Wallis, Walter, Watson, Watts, Weiler, Wenzel-Perillo, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wuori, Wurtz, Wyn, Wynn, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimeray, Zimmerling, Zissener, Zorba, Zrihen.

Observers:

Bagó Zoltán, Balla Mihály, Biela Adam, Brejc Mihael, Chronowski Andrzej, Chrzanowski Zbigniew, Ciemniak Grażyna, Cilevičs Boriss, Cybulski Zygmunt, Demetriou Panayiotis, Didžiokas Gintaras, Eörsi Mátyás, Filipek Krzysztof, Gadzinowski Piotr, Gawłowski Andrzej, Grabowska Genowefa, Gruber Attila, Grzebisz-Nowicka Zofia, Grzyb Andrzej, Hegyi Gyula, Ilves Toomas Hendrik, Kamiński Michał Tomasz, Kiršteins Aleksandrs, Klich Bogdan, Kłopotek Eugeniusz, Klukowski Wacław, Kósa Kovács Magda, Kowalska Bronisława, Kriščiūnas Kęstutis, Kuzmickas Kęstutis, Kvietkauskas Vytautas, Laar Mart, Landsbergis Vytautas, Lepper Andrzej, Lewandowski Janusz Antoni, Liberadzki Bogusław, Liepina Liene, Lisak Janusz, Lydeka Arminas, Łyżwiński Stanisław, Maldeikis Eugenijus, Manninger Jenő, Matsakis Marios, Németh Zsolt, Őry Csaba, Pasternak Agnieszka, Peterle Alojz, Plokšto Artur, Podgórski Bogdan, Podobnik Janez, Protasiewicz Jacek, Savi Toomas, Siekierski Czesław, Smoleń Robert, Smorawiński Jerzy, Surján László, Szájer József, Szent-Iványi István, Tabajdi Csaba, Tomczak Witold, Valys Antanas, Vareikis Egidijus, Varnava George, Vastagh Pál, Vėsaitė Birutė, Wenderlich Jerzy, Widuch Marek, Wiśniowska Genowefa, Żenkiewicz Marian.

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ANNEX I

RESULTS OF VOTES

Abbreviations and symbols

| + | adopted |
| --- | --- |
| - | rejected |
| ↓ | lapsed |
| W | withdrawn |
| RCV (..., ..., ...) | roll-call vote (for, against, abstentions) |
| EV (..., ..., ...) | electronic vote (for, against, abstentions) |
| split | split vote |
| sep | separate vote |
| am | amendment |
| CA | compromise amendment |
| CP | corresponding part |
| D | deleting amendment |
| = | identical amendments |
| § | paragraph |
| art | article |
| rec | recital |
| MOT | motion for a resolution |
| JT MOT | joint motion for a resolution |
| SEC | secret ballot |

+

adopted

-

rejected

↓

lapsed

W

withdrawn

RCV (..., ..., ...)

roll-call vote (for, against, abstentions)

EV (..., ..., ...)

electronic vote (for, against, abstentions)

split

split vote

sep

separate vote

am

amendment

CA

compromise amendment

CP

corresponding part

D

deleting amendment

=

identical amendments

§

paragraph

art

article

rec

recital

MOT

motion for a resolution

JT MOT

joint motion for a resolution

SEC

secret ballot

1.   Request for waiver of the immunity of Mr Korakas

Report: MacCORMICK (A5-0420/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

2.   Request for waiver of the immunity of Mr Marchiani

Report: LEHNE (A5-0422/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | EV | + | 274, 182, 9 |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

EV

+

274, 182, 9

3.   Request for waiver of the immunity of Mr Marchiani

Report: LEHNE (A5-0423/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

4.   Defence of priviliges and immunities of Mr Cappato

Report: MacCORMICK (A5-0433/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

5.   EU-Morocco scientific and technological cooperation agreement *

Report: BERENGUER FUSTER (A5-0403/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

6.   EU-Tunisia scientific and technological cooperation agreement *

Report: BERENGUER FUSTER (A5-0404/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

7.   Amending budget 6/2003

Report: FÄRM (A5-0428/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

8.   Amending budget 7/2003

Report: FÄRM (A5-0429/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

9.   Conversion of fishing vessels and fishermen *

Report: MIGUÉLEZ RAMOS (A5-0407/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

10.   Compensation for regions remoteness *

Report: SUDRE (A5-0411/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | RCV | + | 450, 9, 42 |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

RCV

+

450, 9, 42

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE: single vote

11.   Fleets in the outermost regions *

Report: SUDRE (A5-0409/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

12.   Extension of generalised tariff preferences for 2005 *

Report: VAN DEN BERG (A5-0424/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

13.   Reform of the Staff Regulations; pay and pensions *

Report: HARBOUR/MEDINA ORTEGA (A5-0453/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

14.   European governance

Report: VAN DEN BERG (A5-0402/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

15.   Reduction of atmospheric emissions from ships

Report: LUCAS (A5-0400/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

16.   EU policy against corruption

Report: RUTELLI (A5-0367/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | RCV | + | 455, 12, 42 |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

RCV

+

455, 12, 42

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE: final vote

ELDR: final vote

17.   Financial and technical assistance for migration and asylum ***I

Report: SANTINI (A5-0405/2003)

| Subject | Amendment No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 1-41 | committee | | + | |
| vote: amended proposal | RCV | + | 430, 45, 41 |
| vote: legislative resolution | RCV | + | 428, 43, 41 |

Subject

Amendment No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

1-41

committee

+

vote: amended proposal

RCV

+

430, 45, 41

vote: legislative resolution

RCV

+

428, 43, 41

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE: amended proposal and final vote

18.   Alignment of social security rights and the simplification of procedures ***I

Report: JENSEN (A5-0399/2003)

| Subject | Amendment No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| text as a whole | Block 1 | ELDR + PPE-DE + PSE + Verts/ALE + GUE/NGL + UEN | | + | |
| Block 2 | committee | | ↓ | |
| vote: amended proposal | | + | |
| vote: legislative resolution | | + | |

Subject

Amendment No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

text as a whole

Block 1

ELDR + PPE-DE + PSE + Verts/ALE + GUE/NGL + UEN

+

Block 2

committee

↓

vote: amended proposal

+

vote: legislative resolution

+

Block 1 = 27 amendments of 6 political groups (amendments 8 to 34)

Block 2 = 7 amendments from the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (amendments 1 to 7)

19.   Organic production of agricultural products *

Report: AUROI (A5-0392/2003)

| Subject | Amendment No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 1-11 | committee | | + | |
| art 7a, 10b, annex 6 | 12 | Verts/ALE | EV | - | 225, 260, 6 |
| 13 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| 14 | Verts/ALE | EV | + | 281, 214, 13 |
| vote: amended proposal | | + | |
| vote: legislative resolution | | + | |

Subject

Amendment No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

1-11

committee

+

art 7a, 10b, annex 6

12

Verts/ALE

EV

-

225, 260, 6

13

Verts/ALE

-

14

Verts/ALE

EV

+

281, 214, 13

vote: amended proposal

+

vote: legislative resolution

+

20.   EU-Mozambique fisheries agreement *

Report: STEVENSON (A5-0406/2003)

| Subject | Amendment No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 1-3 | committee | | + | |
| vote: amended proposal | | + | |
| vote: legislative resolution | | + | |

Subject

Amendment No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

1-3

committee

+

vote: amended proposal

+

vote: legislative resolution

+

21.   Reduced rates of VAT *

Report: RANDZIO-PLATH (A5-0410/2003)

| Subject | Amendment No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 1-12
  17-20 | committee | | + | |
| art 28, § 2 | 24 | PPE-DE | EV | + | 299, 194, 16 |
| art 28, § 6 | 22 | PPE-DE | | + | amended orally |
| annex H, category 3 | 25 | PPE-DE | | + | 342, 152, 7 |
| annex H, category 4 | 26 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| 13 | committee | | + | |
| annex H, after category 6 | 21 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| 15 | committee | | ↓ | |
| annex H, category 10 | 16 =
  27 = | committee


  PPE-DE | | + | |
| annex K | 23 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| vote: amended proposal | | + | |
| vote: legislative resolution | | + | |

Subject

Amendment No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

1-12

17-20

committee

+

art 28, § 2

24

PPE-DE

EV

+

299, 194, 16

art 28, § 6

22

PPE-DE

+

amended orally

annex H, category 3

25

PPE-DE

+

342, 152, 7

annex H, category 4

26

PPE-DE

+

13

committee

+

annex H, after category 6

21

Verts/ALE

+

15

committee

↓

annex H, category 10

16 =

27 =

committee

PPE-DE

+

annex K

23

PPE-DE

+

vote: amended proposal

+

vote: legislative resolution

+

Amendment 14 did not concern all language versions and was therefore not put to the vote [Rule 140(1)(d)].

Other information

Mrs LULLING moved an oral amendment to amendment 22, to replace the words ‘the date referred to in Article 2 of this Direcitve’ with ‘the date of the entry into force of the present Directive’

The President established that there was no objection to this oral amendment.

22.   Preparation of the European Council (Brussels, 12/13 December 2003), including the social summit

Motions for resolutions: (B5-0514, 0519, 0521, 0522, 0523, 0525/2003)

| Subject | Amendment No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| joint motion for a resolution RC5-0514/2003




  (PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Collins) |
| § 2 | 5 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| 2 | ELDR | | - | |
| § | original text | split/RCV | | |
| 1 | + | 403, 94, 13 |
| 2 | + | 360, 121, 23 |
| after § 3 | 6 | Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 80, 401, 25 |
| § 9 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 10 | | original text | split | | |
| 1 | + | |
| 2/EV | + | 299, 192, 12 |
| § 15 | 3 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| 4 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| § 17 | | original text | sep | + | |
| after § 41 | 1 | ELDR | | + | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |
| motions for resolutions by political groups |
| B5-0514/2003 | | ELDR | | ↓ | |
| B5-0519/2003 | | GUE/NGL | | ↓ | |
| B5-0521/2003 | | Verts/ALE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0522/2003 | | UEN | | ↓ | |
| B5-0523/2003 | | PSE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0525/2003 | | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |

Subject

Amendment No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

joint motion for a resolution RC5-0514/2003

(PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Collins)

§ 2

5

Verts/ALE

-

2

ELDR

-

§

original text

split/RCV

1

+

403, 94, 13

2

+

360, 121, 23

after § 3

6

Verts/ALE

RCV

-

80, 401, 25

§ 9

original text

sep

+

§ 10

original text

split

1

+

2/EV

+

299, 192, 12

§ 15

3

Verts/ALE

-

4

Verts/ALE

-

§ 17

original text

sep

+

after § 41

1

ELDR

+

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

motions for resolutions by political groups

B5-0514/2003

ELDR

↓

B5-0519/2003

GUE/NGL

↓

B5-0521/2003

Verts/ALE

↓

B5-0522/2003

UEN

↓

B5-0523/2003

PSE

↓

B5-0525/2003

PPE-DE

↓

Mr Quieró also signed PR B5-0522/2003.

Requests for roll-call votes

ELDR: § 2

Verts/ALE: am 6

Requests for separate vote

UEN: § 17

Verts/ALE: § 9

Requests for split votes

PSE

§ 10

1st part: up to ‘entrepreneurship’

2nd part: remainder

ELDR

§ 2

1st part: up to ‘defended’

2nd part: remainder

23.   Progress report on the Intergovernmental Conference

Motions for resolutions: (B5-0513, 0526, 0527, 0525, 0529, 0530, 0531/2003)

| Subject | Amendment No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| joint motion for a resolution RC5-0513/2003




  (PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE) |
| § 1 | 5 | PPE-DE | EV | - | 199, 298, 12 |
| after § 1 | 1 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| after § 4 | 10 | PSE | | + | amended orally |
| § 6 | 2 | Verts/ALE | EV | - | 207, 278, 26 |
| § 8 | 8 | UEN | RCV | - | 147, 319, 49 |
| § | original text | split | | |
| 1 | + | |
| 2/EV | + | 316, 152, 39 |
| after § 9 | 9 | UEN | RCV | - | 213, 283, 17 |
| 11 | PSE | EV | - | 226, 272, 10 |
| § 11 | 3 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| 6 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| after § 11 | 7 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| § 12 | | original text | split/RCV | | |
| 1 | + | 476, 34, 8 |
| 2 | - | 219, 269, 25 |
| after § 12 | 4 | Verts/ALE | EV | - | 183, 320, 5 |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | RCV | + | 346, 106, 58 |
| motions for resolutions by political groups |
| B5-0513/2003 | | ELDR | | ↓ | |
| B5-0526/2003 | | UEN | | ↓ | |
| B5-0527/2003 | | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0528/2003 | | EVANS et al | | ↓ | |
| B5-0529/2003 | | GUE/NGL | | ↓ | |
| B5-0530/2003 | | Verts/ALE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0531/2003 | | PSE | | ↓ | |

Subject

Amendment No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

joint motion for a resolution RC5-0513/2003

(PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE)

§ 1

5

PPE-DE

EV

-

199, 298, 12

after § 1

1

Verts/ALE

-

after § 4

10

PSE

+

amended orally

§ 6

2

Verts/ALE

EV

-

207, 278, 26

§ 8

8

UEN

RCV

-

147, 319, 49

§

original text

split

1

+

2/EV

+

316, 152, 39

after § 9

9

UEN

RCV

-

213, 283, 17

11

PSE

EV

-

226, 272, 10

§ 11

3

Verts/ALE

-

6

PPE-DE

+

after § 11

7

PPE-DE

-

§ 12

original text

split/RCV

1

+

476, 34, 8

2

-

219, 269, 25

after § 12

4

Verts/ALE

EV

-

183, 320, 5

vote: resolution (as a whole)

RCV

+

346, 106, 58

motions for resolutions by political groups

B5-0513/2003

ELDR

↓

B5-0526/2003

UEN

↓

B5-0527/2003

PPE-DE

↓

B5-0528/2003

EVANS et al

↓

B5-0529/2003

GUE/NGL

↓

B5-0530/2003

Verts/ALE

↓

B5-0531/2003

PSE

↓

Requests for separate vote

ELDR: § 8

Requests for roll-call votes

ELDR: § 12, final vote

UEN: ams 8, 9

Requests for split votes

PSE

§ 8

1st part: up to ‘Commission’

2nd part: remainder

§ 12

1st part: text as a whole except the words ‘the promotion of nuclear energy and’

2nd part: those words

Other information

Pervenche Berès moved an oral amendment to add a final sentence to amendment 10, as follows: ‘which should not, however, be mentioned as a value’. The President established that there was no objection to this oral amendment.

24.   Contracts and tripartite agreements

Report: MacCORMICK (A5-0401/2003)

| Subject | Amendment No. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| § 3 | 13 | Verts/ALE | EV | - | 231, 258, 4 |
| after § 5 | 14 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| § 9 | 15 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| after § 12 | 16 | Verts/ALE | EV | + | 257, 234, 9 |
| § 13 | 17 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| § 14 | 18 | Verts/ALE | EV | + | 269, 220, 11 |
| § 15 | 19 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| § 16 | 20 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| after recital A | 1 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| recital B | 6 D | Verts/ALE | EV | + | 257,237,4 |
| after recital B | 2 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| after recital C | 3 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| rec D | 8 | Verts/ALE | | + | inserted after current rec F |
| after recital D | 4 | Verts/ALE | split | | |
| 1 | + | |
| 2 | + | |
| recital E | 9 | Verts/ALE | EV | + | 317, 184, 9 |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | RCV | + | 430, 60, 28 |

Subject

Amendment No.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

§ 3

13

Verts/ALE

EV

-

231, 258, 4

after § 5

14

Verts/ALE

+

§ 9

15

Verts/ALE

+

after § 12

16

Verts/ALE

EV

+

257, 234, 9

§ 13

17

Verts/ALE

+

§ 14

18

Verts/ALE

EV

+

269, 220, 11

§ 15

19

Verts/ALE

+

§ 16

20

Verts/ALE

+

after recital A

1

Verts/ALE

+

recital B

6 D

Verts/ALE

EV

+

257,237,4

after recital B

2

Verts/ALE

+

after recital C

3

Verts/ALE

+

rec D

8

Verts/ALE

+

inserted after current rec F

after recital D

4

Verts/ALE

split

1

+

2

+

recital E

9

Verts/ALE

EV

+

317, 184, 9

vote: resolution (as a whole)

RCV

+

430, 60, 28

Amendments 5, 7, 10, 11 and 12 were also deemed inadmissible (Rule 140(2)) and were therefore not put to the vote.

Requests for roll-call votes

Verts/ALE, HEATON-HARRIS ao

Requests for split votes

HEATON HARRIS ao

am 4

1st part: up to ‘as a model’

2nd part: remainder

Other information

Recital A was inserted after recital D, recital C after recital G, recital F after recital H, recital G after recital I and recital H after recital J.

25.   Assessment of OLAF

Report: BÖSCH (A5-0393/2003)

| Subject | Amendment No. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| § 1 | 22 | PPE-DE | RCV | + | 269, 229, 3 |
| § 2 | 5 | ELDR + Verts/ALE | split | | |
| 1 | + | |
| 2/RCV | + | 404, 102, 7 |
| § | original text | | ↓ | |
| § 3 | 17 | PSE | EV | + | 277, 232, 5 |
| after § 4 | 23 | PPE-DE | RCV | + | 361, 148, 5 |
| § 9 | 24 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| after § 9 | 25 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| § 12 | 6 | ELDR + Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 188, 305, 18 |
| after § 12 | 18 | PSE | | + | |
| 26 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| after § 13 | 19 | PSE | | ↓ | |
| § 14 | 7 | ELDR + Verts/ALE | | - | |
| 27 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| § 15 | 8D | ELDR + Verts/ALE | | W | |
| § | original text | split/RCV | | |
| 1 | + | 498, 14, 2 |
| 2 | + | 408, 84, 6 |
| 3 | + | 478, 11, 2 |
| § 16 | 9 D | ELDR + Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 147, 352, 12 |
| 28 mod | PPE-DE | | + | |
| after § 16 | 20 | PSE | | + | |
| 29 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| § 22 | 10 | ELDR + Verts/ALE | EV | + | 299, 184, 19 |
| § 23 | 30 | PPE-DE | split | | |
| 1 | + | |
| 2 | - | |
| § 27 | 11 | ELDR + Verts/ALE | EV | + | 249, 236, 13 |
| § 32 | 16 | PPE-DE | RCV | - | 232, 256, 12 |
| § 37 | 12 | ELDR + Verts/ALE | | + | |
| § 44 | 13 | ELDR + Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 199, 289, 16 |
| § 48 | 14 | ELDR + Verts/ALE | | - | |
| § 49 | 15 | ELDR + Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 186, 305, 9 |
| rec D | 1 | ELDR + Verts/ALE | | + | |
| rec G | 2 | ELDR + Verts/ALE | | - | |
| 21 | PPE-DE | EV | + | 250, 242, 3 |
| recital K | 3 | ELDR + Verts/ALE | | - | |
| recital N | 4 | ELDR + Verts/ALE | | - | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | RCV | + | 381, 88, 18 |

Subject

Amendment No.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

§ 1

22

PPE-DE

RCV

+

269, 229, 3

§ 2

5

ELDR + Verts/ALE

split

1

+

2/RCV

+

404, 102, 7

§

original text

↓

§ 3

17

PSE

EV

+

277, 232, 5

after § 4

23

PPE-DE

RCV

+

361, 148, 5

§ 9

24

PPE-DE

+

after § 9

25

PPE-DE

+

§ 12

6

ELDR + Verts/ALE

RCV

-

188, 305, 18

after § 12

18

PSE

+

26

PPE-DE

+

after § 13

19

PSE

↓

§ 14

7

ELDR + Verts/ALE

-

27

PPE-DE

-

§ 15

8D

ELDR + Verts/ALE

W

§

original text

split/RCV

1

+

498, 14, 2

2

+

408, 84, 6

3

+

478, 11, 2

§ 16

9 D

ELDR + Verts/ALE

RCV

-

147, 352, 12

28 mod

PPE-DE

+

after § 16

20

PSE

+

29

PPE-DE

-

§ 22

10

ELDR + Verts/ALE

EV

+

299, 184, 19

§ 23

30

PPE-DE

split

1

+

2

-

§ 27

11

ELDR + Verts/ALE

EV

+

249, 236, 13

§ 32

16

PPE-DE

RCV

-

232, 256, 12

§ 37

12

ELDR + Verts/ALE

+

§ 44

13

ELDR + Verts/ALE

RCV

-

199, 289, 16

§ 48

14

ELDR + Verts/ALE

-

§ 49

15

ELDR + Verts/ALE

RCV

-

186, 305, 9

rec D

1

ELDR + Verts/ALE

+

rec G

2

ELDR + Verts/ALE

-

21

PPE-DE

EV

+

250, 242, 3

recital K

3

ELDR + Verts/ALE

-

recital N

4

ELDR + Verts/ALE

-

vote: resolution (as a whole)

RCV

+

381, 88, 18

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE: ams 6, 9D, 16, 22, § 15

PSE: final vote

ELDR: ams 6, 13, 15, 23

HEATON-HARRIS ao: § 2 [2nd part], am 5 [2nd part]

Requests for split votes

PPE-DE

am 30

1st part: up to ‘Supervisory Committee’

2nd part: remainder

ELDR

§ 15

1st part up to ‘without delay’

2nd part:‘aimed at remedying ... to be amended’

3rd part: remainder

HEATON HARRIS

am 5

1st part: text as a whole except the words ‘the idea of a European Public Prosecutor and’

2nd part: those words

Other information

The ELDR and Verts/ALE Groups had withdrawn amendment 8

The PPE-DE Group withdrew the whole of amendment 28 except the final sentence ‘the posts of accountant and internal auditor should be filled after an open invitation to tender’

26.   Repatriation of mortal remains

Report: CASHMAN (A5-0362/2003)

| Subject | Amendment No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Amendment No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

---

ANNEX II

RESULT OF ROLL-CALL VOTES

1.   Sudre report A5-0411/2003

For: 450

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, Coûteaux, van Dam, Esclopé, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Sandbæk

ELDR: André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Scarbonchi, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Mennea, Paisley, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brunetta, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Sudre, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Berlato, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Wuori

Against: 9

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

ELDR: Malmström, Paulsen, Schmidt

PPE-DE: Perry

Verts/ALE: Cohn-Bendit, Frassoni

Abstention: 42

GUE/NGL: Blak, Eriksson, Frahm, Sjöstedt

NI: Borghezio, Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Speroni, Turco

PPE-DE: Atkins, Bowis, Bradbourn, Callanan, Chichester, Corrie, Deva, Dover, Foster, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, McMillan-Scott, Parish, Provan, Purvis, Scallon, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Twinn, Villiers, Wijkman

PSE: Lund

UEN: Camre

2.   Rutelli report A5-0367/2003

For: 455

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, Coûteaux, van Dam, Esclopé, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Frahm, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Papayannakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Cappato, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Mennea, Pannella, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Souchet, Stirbois, Turco

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brunetta, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Coelho, Cornillet, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, Mann Thomas, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba

UEN: Andrews, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 12

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

GUE/NGL: Modrow

NI: Borghezio, Garaud, Speroni

UEN: Berlato, Caullery, Pasqua, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

Abstention: 42

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Figueiredo, Patakis

NI: Paisley

PPE-DE: Atkins, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Corrie, Deva, Dover, Fiori, Foster, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Lehne, McMillan-Scott, Mauro, Parish, Perry, Provan, Purvis, Scallon, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Twinn, Villiers

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Nobilia, Poli Bortone

3.   Santini report A5-0405/2003

For: 430

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Coûteaux, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Garaud, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, de La Perriere, Mennea, Pannella, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Souchet, Turco

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brunetta, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Coelho, Cornillet, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Sudre, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 45

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

UEN: Berlato

Abstention: 41

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse

NI: Borghezio, Paisley, Speroni

PPE-DE: Atkins, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Corrie, Deva, Dover, Foster, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, McMillan-Scott, Parish, Perry, Provan, Purvis, Scallon, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Twinn, Villiers

PSE: Hoff

4.   Santini report A5-0405/2003

For: 428

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Coûteaux, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Garaud, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, de La Perriere, Mennea, Pannella, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Souchet, Turco

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brunetta, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grossetête, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sudre, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sakellariou, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 43

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Caudron, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

UEN: Berlato

Abstention: 41

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse

NI: Borghezio, Paisley, Speroni

PPE-DE: Atkins, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Corrie, Deva, Dover, Foster, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, McMillan-Scott, Parish, Perry, Provan, Purvis, Scallon, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Twinn, Villiers

PSE: Hoff

5.   B5-0514/2003 — RC — European Council

For: 403

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Blak

NI: Beysen, Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, Martinez, Paisley, Pannella, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Turco

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Chichester, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Twinn, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Keyser, De Rossa, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Berlato, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Gahrton, Turmes

Against: 94

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Booth, Butel, Coûteaux, Esclopé, Farage, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Titford

ELDR: Riis-Jørgensen

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Lang, de La Perriere, Souchet, Speroni, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Ferrer, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado

PSE: Désir, Ferreira, Guy-Quint, Izquierdo Collado

UEN: Camre, Marchiani

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lucas, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Abstention: 13

NI: Garaud, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Mennea

PPE-DE: Fiori, Montfort, Scallon

PSE: Bullmann, Schmid Gerhard

UEN: Bigliardo, Nobilia, Poli Bortone, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Schörling

6.   B5-0514/2003 — RC — European Coucncil

For: 360

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Formentini

GUE/NGL: Blak

NI: Beysen, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, Lang, Martinez, Mennea, Paisley, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Chichester, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mayer Hans-Peter, Menrad, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Twinn, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Keyser, De Rossa, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Berlato, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Marchiani, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Against: 121

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Booth, Butel, Coûteaux, Esclopé, Farage, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Titford

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Fraisse, Korakas, Krivine, Manisco, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Vachetta

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Speroni, Turco

PSE: Désir, Ferreira

UEN: Camre

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Abstention: 23

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Caudron, Dary, Jové Peres, Koulourianos, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Scarbonchi, Schröder Ilka, Uca, Vinci

NI: Garaud, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Fiori, Mauro, Montfort, Scallon

PSE: Schmid Gerhard

Verts/ALE: Schörling

7.   B5-0514/2003 — RC — European Council

For: 80

EDD: Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Mathieu, Raymond, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Fiebiger, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Koulourianos, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Scarbonchi, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Gollnisch

PPE-DE: De Veyrac, Folias, Hortefeux, Provan, Xarchakos

PSE: De Keyser, Glante, Kinnock, Lund, Martin Hans-Peter, Mendiluce Pereiro

UEN: Andrews, Fitzsimons, Marchiani, Ó Neachtain, Poli Bortone

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 401

EDD: Belder, Blokland, Booth, van Dam, Farage, Saint-Josse, Titford

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, van den Bos, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Cappato, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Mennea, Paisley, Pannella, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Souchet, Speroni, Stirbois, Turco

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cesaro, Chichester, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Twinn, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, De Rossa, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Berlato, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Nobilia, Ribeiro e Castro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Hudghton

Abstention: 25

EDD: Abitbol, Coûteaux

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Blak, Eriksson, Figueiredo, Frahm, Korakas, Krivine, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt

NI: Berthu, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Konrad, Scallon, Wijkman

PSE: Bullmann, Dehousse, Désir, Ferreira, Hoff, Schulz

8.   B5-0513/2003 — RC — Intergovernmental conference

For: 147

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, van den Bos, Busk, Dybkjær, Gasòliba i Böhm, Jensen, Ludford, Maaten, Manders, Mulder, Paulsen, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vinci

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Mennea, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Souchet, Speroni, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Arvidsson, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bastos, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Coelho, Cushnahan, Doyle, Ferrer, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Kauppi, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lulling, Maat, Marques, Mauro, Montfort, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Sacrédeus, Stenmarck, Wachtmeister, Wijkman

PSE: Andersson, van den Berg, Campos, Carrilho, Casaca, De Rossa, Färm, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, Karlsson, Lund, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Myller, Paasilinna, Poos, Sandberg-Fries

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Berlato, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Marchiani, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Auroi, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Ortuondo Larrea, de Roo, Schörling

Against: 319

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

ELDR: André-Léonard, Attwooll, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Formentini, Huhne, Malmström, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Sterckx, Vallvé, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Fraisse, Scarbonchi

NI: Beysen, Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Pannella, Turco

PPE-DE: Andria, Averoff, Ayuso González, Bartolozzi, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brunetta, Camisón Asensio, Cesaro, Cocilovo, Cornillet, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hieronymi, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Podestà, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenzel, Stockton, Sudre, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Karamanou, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Segni

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Abstention: 49

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Coûteaux, Esclopé, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak, Lynne, Nordmann

GUE/NGL: Krivine, Vachetta

NI: Paisley

PPE-DE: Atkins, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Corrie, Deva, Dover, Foster, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, McMillan-Scott, Parish, Perry, Provan, Purvis, Scallon, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tannock, Twinn, Villiers

PSE: Lage, dos Santos, Schmid Gerhard, Torres Marques

Verts/ALE: Jonckheer

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For: 213

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Mennea, Paisley, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Souchet, Speroni, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cesaro, Chichester, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hieronymi, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Twinn, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Berlato, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Marchiani, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Against: 283

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bernié, Booth, Butel, Esclopé, Farage, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Sandbæk, Titford

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Pannella, Turco

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Cederschiöld, Cocilovo, De Mita, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Stenmarck, Wachtmeister, Xarchakos

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Segni

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Abstention: 17

EDD: Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Coûteaux, van Dam

ELDR: Nordmann

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Inglewood, Kauppi, Scallon, Suominen, Wijkman

PSE: Hoff, Marinho, Schmid Gerhard

Verts/ALE: Flautre, Lannoye

10.   B5-0513/2003 — RC — Intergovernmental conference

For: 476

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, Mennea, Paisley, Pannella, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Speroni, Turco

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Twinn, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Berlato, Bigliardo, Caullery, Nobilia, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Onesta, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 34

EDD: Bernié, Booth, Butel, Esclopé, Farage, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Titford

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Lulling, Perry

PSE: Casaca, Dehousse, Gröner

UEN: Andrews, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Marchiani, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro

Abstention: 8

EDD: Coûteaux

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Patakis

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Scallon

UEN: Camre

Verts/ALE: Ortuondo Larrea

11.   B5-0513/2003 — RC — Intergovernmental conference

For: 219

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Sørensen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Blak, Eriksson, Frahm, Fraisse, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt

NI: Borghezio, Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, Pannella, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Turco

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Arvidsson, Camisón Asensio, Cederschiöld, Ferrer, Grönfeldt Bergman, Mastella, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Stenmarck, Wachtmeister

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbey, Darras, De Rossa, Díez González, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Hughes, Hume, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Karamanou, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuhne, Lalumière, Lange, Linkohr, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Poignant, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Andrews, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Onesta, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 269

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Butel, Coûteaux, van Dam, Esclopé, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Fiebiger, Jové Peres, Koulourianos, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Scarbonchi, Schröder Ilka, Uca, Vinci

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Mennea, Paisley, Souchet, Speroni, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Andria, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Cardoso, Cesaro, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Twinn, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Bowe, Carlotti, Casaca, Cashman, Dehousse, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, Iivari, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kuckelkorn, Leinen, McAvan, McCarthy, Martin David W., Miller, Moraes, Morgan, Murphy, O'Toole, Poos, Read, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Berlato, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Marchiani, Nobilia, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 25

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

ELDR: Schmidt, Väyrynen

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Krivine, Manisco, Patakis, Vachetta

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PSE: Baltas, Corbett, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Ferreira, Hänsch, van Hulten, Lage, Müller, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Schmid Gerhard

Verts/ALE: Ortuondo Larrea

12.   B5-0513/2003 — RC — Intergovernmental conference

For: 346

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Blak, Fraisse

NI: Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Mennea, Pannella, Sichrovsky, Turco

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brunetta, Cardoso, Cesaro, Cornillet, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hieronymi, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Morillon, Musotto, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Rovsing, Rübig, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenzel, Stockton, Sudre, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbey, Darras, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, Paciotti, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Terrón i Cusí, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Berlato, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Marchiani, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Poli Bortone, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lipietz, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Messner, Onesta, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 106

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Booth, Butel, Coûteaux, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Sandbæk, Titford

ELDR: Pesälä, Pohjamo, Väyrynen, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Patakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Atkins, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Corrie, Deva, Dover, Foster, Goodwill, Grönfeldt Bergman, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, McMillan-Scott, Parish, Perry, Provan, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Scallon, Stenmarck, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Twinn, Villiers, Wachtmeister

PSE: Casaca, Dehousse, Lund, Martin Hans-Peter, Poos

UEN: Camre, Pasqua, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Gahrton, McKenna

Abstention: 58

ELDR: Jensen, Malmström, Paulsen, Schmidt, Sørensen

GUE/NGL: Papayannakis

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, Paisley, Raschhofer, Speroni

PPE-DE: Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Camisón Asensio, Coelho, Fernández Martín, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Garriga Polledo, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Lulling, Montfort, Naranjo Escobar, Oreja Arburúa, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Wijkman

PSE: Adam, Bowe, Cashman, Evans Robert J.E., Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, McAvan, McCarthy, Martin David W., Miller, Moraes, Morgan, Murphy, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Patrie, Read, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead

Verts/ALE: Hudghton, Lucas, Ortuondo Larrea, Schörling

13.   MacCormick report A5-0401/2003

For: 430

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Bakopoulos, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Fiebiger, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Koulourianos, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Scarbonchi, Uca, Vinci

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Cappato, Claeys, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Pannella, Speroni, Turco

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brunetta, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Cocilovo, Cornillet, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sudre, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Berlato, Bigliardo, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 60

EDD: Abitbol, Booth, Coûteaux, Farage, Titford

GUE/NGL: Eriksson, Frahm, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt

NI: Berthu, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Mennea, Paisley, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Atkins, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Coelho, Corrie, Deva, Dover, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Foster, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, McMillan-Scott, Parish, Perry, Provan, Purvis, Scallon, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Twinn, Villiers

PSE: Menéndez del Valle

UEN: Poli Bortone

Abstention: 28

EDD: Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Figueiredo, Korakas, Krivine, Manisco, Patakis, Schröder Ilka, Vachetta

NI: Garaud, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Inglewood

PSE: Poos

UEN: Camre, Caullery, Marchiani, Pasqua, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

14.   Bösch report A5-0393/2003

For: 269

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Booth, Butel, Coûteaux, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Sandbæk, Titford

ELDR: Vallvé

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Garaud, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Mennea, Paisley, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Souchet, Speroni

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Twinn, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Bösch, Bowe, Dehousse, De Keyser, Ettl, Guy-Quint, Martin Hans-Peter, Prets

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Marchiani, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Against: 229

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Davies, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Fraisse

NI: Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Pannella, Turco

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Berlato

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Abstention: 3

NI: Kronberger

Verts/ALE: Hudghton, McKenna

15.   Bösch report A5-0393/2003

For: 404

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Koulourianos, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Scarbonchi, Schröder Ilka, Uca, Vinci

NI: Beysen, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brunetta, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sudre, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Segni

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber

Against: 102

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Booth, Butel, Coûteaux, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Sandbæk, Titford

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Eriksson, Korakas, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Cappato, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Mennea, Paisley, Pannella, Souchet, Speroni, Stirbois, Turco

PPE-DE: Atkins, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Corrie, Deva, Dover, Fernández Martín, Foster, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Lehne, McMillan-Scott, Parish, Perry, Provan, Purvis, Scallon, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Twinn, Villiers

PSE: Lund, Poos

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Berlato, Bigliardo, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Marchiani, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Schörling, Wuori

Abstention: 7

ELDR: Väyrynen

GUE/NGL: Frahm, Krivine, Vachetta

PSE: Wynn

UEN: Caullery, Thomas-Mauro

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For: 361

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Booth, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Sandbæk, Titford

ELDR: van den Bos

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Cappato, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Mennea, Paisley, Pannella, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Souchet, Speroni, Stirbois, Turco

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Twinn, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbey, Darras, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, Malliori, Marinho, Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miranda de Lage, Müller, Myller, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Torres Marques, Van Lancker, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Berlato, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Marchiani, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Against: 148

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Jensen, Ludford, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

PPE-DE: De Mita, Goodwill, Hortefeux

PSE: Adam, Bowe, Carraro, Cashman, Corbett, Dehousse, Evans Robert J.E., Ghilardotti, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Imbeni, Kinnock, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Moraes, Morgan, Murphy, Napoletano, O'Toole, Paciotti, Read, Sacconi, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Simpson, Stihler, Titley, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Volcic, Watts, Whitehead

UEN: Bigliardo, Segni

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Abstention: 5

EDD: Coûteaux

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PSE: Wynn

Verts/ALE: Hudghton, McKenna

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For: 188

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Ilgenfritz, Kronberger, de La Perriere, Mennea, Paisley, Pannella, Raschhofer, Turco

PPE-DE: Atkins, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Deva, Dover, Foster, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Liese, McMillan-Scott, Mastella, Parish, Perry, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Scallon, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Thyssen, Twinn, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers

PSE: Dehousse, De Keyser, Kinnock, Lund, Mendiluce Pereiro, Zimeray

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Marchiani, Nobilia, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 305

NI: Beysen, Hager, Sichrovsky

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brunetta, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Coelho, Cornillet, Cushnahan, Daul, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sudre, Suominen, Theato, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Andrews, Berlato, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Abstention: 18

EDD: Abitbol, Booth, Coûteaux, Farage, Titford

ELDR: Nordmann

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Souchet, Speroni, Stirbois

18.   Bösch report A5-0393/2003

For: 498

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Kronberger, de La Perriere, Mennea, Paisley, Pannella, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Souchet, Speroni, Turco

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Twinn, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Marchiani, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 14

EDD: Abitbol, Booth, Farage, Titford

NI: Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Hortefeux

UEN: Berlato

Abstention: 2

EDD: Coûteaux

NI: Garaud

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For: 408

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Booth, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Sandbæk, Titford

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Hager, Kronberger, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Mennea, Paisley, Raschhofer, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Twinn, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Simpson, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Berlato, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Marchiani, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Maes, Schörling, Turmes

Against: 84

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Fraisse

NI: Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Pannella, Turco

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Abstention: 6

EDD: Coûteaux

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Speroni

PPE-DE: von Boetticher, Jean-Pierre

Verts/ALE: McKenna

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For: 478

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Booth, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Sandbæk, Titford

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Hager, Kronberger, Lang, de La Perriere, Mennea, Paisley, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marinos, Martens, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Twinn, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, De Keyser, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Lund, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Berlato, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Marchiani, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 11

ELDR: Mulder, Sanders-ten Holte

NI: Borghezio, Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Martinez, Pannella, Speroni, Turco

Abstention: 2

EDD: Coûteaux

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

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For: 147

EDD: Abitbol

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Berthu, Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Garaud, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Kronberger, de La Perriere, Mennea, Pannella, Raschhofer, Souchet, Turco

PPE-DE: von Boetticher, Doorn, Ebner, Gawronski, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hortefeux

PSE: Adam, Barón Crespo, Cashman, Corbett, Dehousse, De Keyser, El Khadraoui, Evans Robert J.E., Goebbels, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Kinnock, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Mendiluce Pereiro, Miller, Moraes, Morgan, Murphy, O'Toole, Poignant, Read, Simpson, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Andrews, Berlato, Bigliardo, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Marchiani, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 352

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Booth, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Sandbæk, Titford

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Manisco, Markov, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vinci

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Hager, Paisley, Sichrovsky, Speroni

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Dover, Doyle, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pisicchio, Podestà, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Suominen, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Twinn, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbey, Darras, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, Ettl, Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, Malliori, Marinho, Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zimeray

UEN: Angelilli, Camre

Verts/ALE: McKenna

Abstention: 12

EDD: Coûteaux

ELDR: Nordmann

GUE/NGL: Krivine, Vachetta

NI: Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

Verts/ALE: Schörling

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For: 232

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Coûteaux, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Lynne, Newton Dunn

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Cappato, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Hager, Kronberger, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Mennea, Paisley, Pannella, Raschhofer, Sichrovsky, Speroni, Stirbois, Turco

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cesaro, Chichester, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Scallon, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Suominen, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Twinn, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Dehousse, De Keyser, El Khadraoui, Poos, Roth-Behrendt, Van Lancker

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Berlato, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Marchiani, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Piétrasanta, Voggenhuber

Against: 256

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vinci

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Cocilovo, Dell'Utri, De Mita, De Veyrac, Hermange, Hortefeux, Lulling

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Darras, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Mendiluce Pereiro, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Segni

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Wuori

Abstention: 12

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse

ELDR: Nordmann

GUE/NGL: Vachetta

NI: Berthu, Souchet

UEN: Camre

Verts/ALE: Schörling

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For: 199

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Blokland, Coûteaux, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Fraisse, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Berthu, Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Garaud, Kronberger, de La Perriere, Mennea, Paisley, Raschhofer, Souchet, Turco

PPE-DE: Atkins, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Corrie, Deva, Dover, Foster, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Lulling, McMillan-Scott, Parish, Perry, Provan, Purvis, Scallon, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Tannock, Twinn, de Veyrinas, Villiers

PSE: Carlotti, Dehousse, De Keyser, Duin, Hänsch, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hughes, Hume, Jöns, Junker, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Lage, McNally, Marinho, Mendiluce Pereiro, Patrie, Poos, Roure, Schulz, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Titley, Van Lancker

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Berlato, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Marchiani, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Poli Bortone, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 289

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Booth, Farage, Sandbæk, Titford

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Hager, Sichrovsky, Speroni

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brunetta, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lehne, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sudre, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Haug, Hoff, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kuhne, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, Malliori, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Simpson, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre

Verts/ALE: McKenna

Abstention: 16

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse

ELDR: Nordmann

NI: Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

Verts/ALE: Lucas

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For: 186

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Booth, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Sandbæk, Titford

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Calò, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Scarbonchi, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vinci

NI: Borghezio, Cappato, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Kronberger, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Mennea, Paisley, Pannella, Raschhofer, Speroni, Stirbois, Turco

PPE-DE: Atkins, Bowis, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Corrie, Deva, Dover, Florenz, Foster, Goodwill, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, McMillan-Scott, Parish, Perry, Provan, Purvis, Scallon, Sturdy, Tannock, Twinn, Villiers

PSE: Dehousse, De Keyser, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Lund, Mendiluce Pereiro, Poos, Van Lancker

UEN: Berlato, Marchiani, Pasqua, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 305

NI: Beysen, Hager, Sichrovsky

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brunetta, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Jean-Pierre, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Sudre, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Terrón i Cusí, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Andrews, Angelilli, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Poli Bortone, Turchi

Abstention: 9

EDD: Abitbol, Coûteaux

ELDR: Nordmann

GUE/NGL: Vachetta

NI: Berthu, Garaud, Souchet

PPE-DE: Stevenson

UEN: Caullery

25.   Bösch report A5-0393/2003

For: 381

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Mathieu, Raymond, Saint-Josse, Sandbæk

ELDR: Calò

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Blak, Dary, Di Lello Finuoli, Eriksson, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Frahm, Jové Peres, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Scarbonchi, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Cappato, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Kronberger, Mennea, Paisley, Pannella, Sichrovsky, Speroni, Turco

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Arvidsson, Atkins, Avilés Perea, Ayuso González, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bayona de Perogordo, Bébéar, Berend, Böge, von Boetticher, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bremmer, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Cardoso, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cornillet, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Dell'Utri, De Mita, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Foster, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gawronski, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grönfeldt Bergman, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hermange, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Karas, Kastler, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Knolle, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marini, Martens, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Montfort, Morillon, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Oreja Arburúa, Pack, Parish, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Posselt, Provan, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rovsing, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Scallon, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schmitt, Schnellhardt, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stauner, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sudre, Suominen, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Twinn, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, de Veyrinas, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wachtmeister, Wenzel-Perillo, Wijkman, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Carraro, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Ceyhun, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Darras, Dehousse, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, Díez González, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Ghilardotti, Gillig, Glante, Goebbels, Görlach, Gröner, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hoff, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Hume, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Morgan, Müller, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pérez Royo, Piecyk, Poignant, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Read, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Berlato, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Poli Bortone, Ribeiro e Castro, Turchi

Against: 88

EDD: Abitbol

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Clegg, Davies, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Dybkjær, Formentini, Gasòliba i Böhm, Huhne, Jensen, Ludford, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Pesälä, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Sørensen, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Fraisse

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois

UEN: Marchiani, Pasqua, Segni

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Dhaene, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Flautre, Frassoni, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Wuori

Abstention: 18

EDD: Booth, Farage, Titford

ELDR: Duff

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Patakis, Schröder Ilka

PPE-DE: Andria, Cesaro

PSE: Poos

UEN: Camre, Caullery, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Echerer, Lucas, McKenna, Schörling

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TEXTS ADOPTED

P5_TA(2003)0527

Request for waiver of the immunity of Mr Korakas

European Parliament decision on the request for waiver of the immunity of Efstratios Korakas (2003/2117(IMM))

The European Parliament,

| — | having received a letter from Mr Athanasios Psarrakis, public prosecutor at the Athens Court of the First Instance, forwarded on 13 January 2003, and a request for waiver of the immunity of Efstratios Korakas, forwarded by Filippos Petsalnikos, Minister of Justice of the Greek Republic, on 6 May 2003 and announced in plenary sitting on 5 June 2003, |
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having received a letter from Mr Athanasios Psarrakis, public prosecutor at the Athens Court of the First Instance, forwarded on 13 January 2003, and a request for waiver of the immunity of Efstratios Korakas, forwarded by Filippos Petsalnikos, Minister of Justice of the Greek Republic, on 6 May 2003 and announced in plenary sitting on 5 June 2003,

| — | having heard Mr Efstratios Korakas, pursuant to Rule 6a(3) of the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament, who requested that his parliamentary immunity not be waived, |
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—

having heard Mr Efstratios Korakas, pursuant to Rule 6a(3) of the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament, who requested that his parliamentary immunity not be waived,

| — | having regard to Article 10 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities of 8 April 1965, and to Article 4(2) of the Act concerning the Election of Representatives to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage of 20 September 1976, |
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having regard to Article 10 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities of 8 April 1965, and to Article 4(2) of the Act concerning the Election of Representatives to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage of 20 September 1976,

| — | having regard to the judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 (1), |
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—

having regard to the judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 (1),

| — | having regard to Rules 6 and 6a of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 6 and 6a of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0420/2003), |
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—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0420/2003),

| 1. | Decides not to waive the immunity of Efstratios Korakas; |
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1.

Decides not to waive the immunity of Efstratios Korakas;

| 2. | Instructs its President immediately to forward this decision and the report of its committee to the appropriate authority of the Republic of Greece. |
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2.

Instructs its President immediately to forward this decision and the report of its committee to the appropriate authority of the Republic of Greece.

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(1)  See Case 101/63: Wagner v. Fohrmann and Krier [1964] ECR, English special edition, 195 and Case 149/85: Wybot v. Faure [1986] ECR 2391.

P5_TA(2003)0528

Request for waiver of the immunity of Mr Marchiani

European Parliament decision on the request for waiver of the immunity of Jean-Charles Marchiani (2003/2071(IMM))

The European Parliament,

| — | having received a request for waiver of the immunity of Jean-Charles Marchiani, forwarded by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the French Republic on 8 April 2003 and announced in plenary sitting on 10 April 2003, |
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having received a request for waiver of the immunity of Jean-Charles Marchiani, forwarded by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the French Republic on 8 April 2003 and announced in plenary sitting on 10 April 2003,

| — | having regard to Article 10 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities of 8 April 1965, and to Article 4(2) of the Act concerning the Election of Representatives to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage of 20 September 1976, |
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—

having regard to Article 10 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities of 8 April 1965, and to Article 4(2) of the Act concerning the Election of Representatives to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage of 20 September 1976,

| — | having regard to the judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 (1), |
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having regard to the judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 (1),

| — | having regard to Article 26 of the Constitution of the French Republic, |
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—

having regard to Article 26 of the Constitution of the French Republic,

| — | having regard to Rules 6 and 6a of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 6 and 6a of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0422/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0422/2003),

| 1. | Decides not to waive the immunity of Jean-Charles Marchiani; |
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1.

Decides not to waive the immunity of Jean-Charles Marchiani;

| 2. | Instructs its President immediately to forward this decision and the report of its committee to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the French Republic. |
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2.

Instructs its President immediately to forward this decision and the report of its committee to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the French Republic.

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(1)  See Case 101/63: Wagner v. Fohrmann and Krier [1964] ECR, English special edition, 195 and Case 149/85: Wybot v. Faure [1986] ECR 2391.

P5_TA(2003)0529

Request for waiver of the immunity of Mr Marchiani

European Parliament decision on the request for waiver of the immunity of Jean-Charles Marchiani (2003/2115(IMM))

The European Parliament,

| — | having received a request for waiver of the immunity of Jean-Charles Marchiani, forwarded by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the French Republic on 29 April 2003 and announced in plenary sitting on 12 May 2003, |
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—

having received a request for waiver of the immunity of Jean-Charles Marchiani, forwarded by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the French Republic on 29 April 2003 and announced in plenary sitting on 12 May 2003,

| — | having regard to Article 10 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities of 8 April 1965, and to Article 4(2) of the Act concerning the Election of Representatives to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage of 20 September 1976, |
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—

having regard to Article 10 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities of 8 April 1965, and to Article 4(2) of the Act concerning the Election of Representatives to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage of 20 September 1976,

| — | having regard to the judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 (1), |
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—

having regard to the judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 (1),

| — | having regard to Article 26 of the Constitution of the French Republic, |
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—

having regard to Article 26 of the Constitution of the French Republic,

| — | having regard to Rules 6 and 6a of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 6 and 6a of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0423/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0423/2003),

| 1. | Decides not to waive the immunity of Jean-Charles Marchiani; |
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1.

Decides not to waive the immunity of Jean-Charles Marchiani;

| 2. | Instructs its President immediately to forward this decision and the report of its committee to Minister for Foreign Affairs of the French Republic. |
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2.

Instructs its President immediately to forward this decision and the report of its committee to Minister for Foreign Affairs of the French Republic.

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(1)  See Case 101/63 Wagner v. Fohrmann and Krier [1964] ECR, English Special Edition, 195 and Case 149/85 Wybot v. Faure [1986] ECR 2391.

P5_TA(2003)0530

Defence of privileges and immunities of Mr Cappato

European Parliament decision on the request for the defence of privileges and immunities made by Marco Cappato (2003/2142(IMM))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to a request for the defence of privileges and immunities in connection with a seizure of documents and other items made by an investigating judge of a French Tribunal de Grande Instance in connection with criminal proceedings brought against third parties, submitted by Marco Cappato on 11 June 2003 and announced in plenary sitting on 3 July 2003, |
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having regard to a request for the defence of privileges and immunities in connection with a seizure of documents and other items made by an investigating judge of a French Tribunal de Grande Instance in connection with criminal proceedings brought against third parties, submitted by Marco Cappato on 11 June 2003 and announced in plenary sitting on 3 July 2003,

| — | having regard to Articles 9 and 10 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities of 8 April 1965, and to Article 4(2) of the Act concerning the Election of Representatives to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage of 20 September 1976, |
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—

having regard to Articles 9 and 10 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities of 8 April 1965, and to Article 4(2) of the Act concerning the Election of Representatives to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage of 20 September 1976,

| — | having regard to the judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 (1), |
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—

having regard to the judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 (1),

| — | having regard to Article 26 of the Constitution of the French Republic and Article 80 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assemblée Nationale, |
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—

having regard to Article 26 of the Constitution of the French Republic and Article 80 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assemblée Nationale,

| — | having regard to Rules 6 and 6a of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 6 and 6a of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0433/2003), |
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—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0433/2003),

| A. | whereas Mr Cappato complains in essence that a French investigating judge refused to restitute certain documents and items belonging to him that were seized at the premises of a third party on the ground that they were needed for the pending judicial investigation and required as evidence, |
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A.

whereas Mr Cappato complains in essence that a French investigating judge refused to restitute certain documents and items belonging to him that were seized at the premises of a third party on the ground that they were needed for the pending judicial investigation and required as evidence,

| B. | whereas, since Mr Cappato was elected in Italy, Article 10(b) of the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities, which provides that MEPs enjoy in the territory of any other Member State immunity from any measure of detention and from legal proceedings, is the only provision of the Protocol which might apply, given that it is not claimed that the documents and articles seized constitute opinions expressed in the performance of the Member's duties, |
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B.

whereas, since Mr Cappato was elected in Italy, Article 10(b) of the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities, which provides that MEPs enjoy in the territory of any other Member State immunity from any measure of detention and from legal proceedings, is the only provision of the Protocol which might apply, given that it is not claimed that the documents and articles seized constitute opinions expressed in the performance of the Member's duties,

| C. | whereas it is not without relevance in this context that Article 26 of the Constitution of the French Republic covers only arrest, detention, measures constituting deprivation or restriction of liberty or proceedings brought against a Member of Parliament; whereas, under Article 80(8) of the Rules of Procedure of the French Assemblée Générale, the Assembly can only decide that detention or all or part of the measures in question may be suspended, |
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C.

whereas it is not without relevance in this context that Article 26 of the Constitution of the French Republic covers only arrest, detention, measures constituting deprivation or restriction of liberty or proceedings brought against a Member of Parliament; whereas, under Article 80(8) of the Rules of Procedure of the French Assemblée Générale, the Assembly can only decide that detention or all or part of the measures in question may be suspended,

| D. | whereas the legal proceedings in connection with which Mr Cappato's request has been made were brought against third parties, |
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D.

whereas the legal proceedings in connection with which Mr Cappato's request has been made were brought against third parties,

| E. | whereas, in certain circumstances, bringing proceedings against third parties could constitute a breach of a Member's privileges and immunities, |
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E.

whereas, in certain circumstances, bringing proceedings against third parties could constitute a breach of a Member's privileges and immunities,

| F. | whereas, however, fumus persecutionis does not appear to be present in this case, |
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F.

whereas, however, fumus persecutionis does not appear to be present in this case,

| 1. | Decides not to defend the privileges and immunities of Marco Cappato. |
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1.

Decides not to defend the privileges and immunities of Marco Cappato.

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(1)  See Case 101/63: Wagner v. Fohrmann and Krier [1964] ECR, English special edition, 195 and Case 149/85: Wybot v. Faure [1986] ECR 2391.

P5_TA(2003)0531

EC-Morocco *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (COM(2003) 551 — C5-0470/2003 — 2003/0211(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2003) 551) (1), |
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having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2003) 551) (1),

| — | having regard to Articles 170 and 300(2), first subparagraph of the EC Treaty, |
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having regard to Articles 170 and 300(2), first subparagraph of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Article 300(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0470/2003), |
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having regard to Article 300(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0470/2003),

| — | having regard to Rules 67, 97(7) and 158(1) of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 67, 97(7) and 158(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (A5-0403/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (A5-0403/2003),

| 1. | Approves conclusion of the agreement; |
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1.

Approves conclusion of the agreement;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the Kingdom of Morocco. |
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2.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the Kingdom of Morocco.

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

P5_TA(2003)0532

EC-Tunisia *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Tunisian Republic (COM(2003) 549 — C5-0469/2003 — 2003/0213(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2003) 549) (1), |
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having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2003) 549) (1),

| — | having regard to Articles 170 and 300(2), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, |
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having regard to Articles 170 and 300(2), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Article 300(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0469/2003), |
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—

having regard to Article 300(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0469/2003),

| — | having regard to Rules 67, 97(7) and 158(1) of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 67, 97(7) and 158(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (A5-0404/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (A5-0404/2003),

| 1. | Approves conclusion of the agreement; |
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1.

Approves conclusion of the agreement;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the Tunisian Republic. |
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2.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the Tunisian Republic.

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

P5_TA(2003)0533

Amending Budget 6/2003

European Parliament resolution on Draft Amending Budget No 6/2003 of the European Union for the financial year 2003 (14836/2003 — C5-0567/2003 — 2003/2197(BUD))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to Article 272 of the EC Treaty and Article 177 of the Euratom Treaty, |
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having regard to Article 272 of the EC Treaty and Article 177 of the Euratom Treaty,

| — | having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (1), and particularly Articles 37 and 38 thereof, |
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having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (1), and particularly Articles 37 and 38 thereof,

| — | having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2003, as finally adopted on 19 December 2002 (2), |
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having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2003, as finally adopted on 19 December 2002 (2),

| — | having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (3), |
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having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (3),

| — | having regard to preliminary Draft Amending Budget No 7/2003 of the European Union for the financial year 2003, which the Commission presented on 29 October 2003 (SEC(2003) 1111), |
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having regard to preliminary Draft Amending Budget No 7/2003 of the European Union for the financial year 2003, which the Commission presented on 29 October 2003 (SEC(2003) 1111),

| — | having regard to Draft Amending Budget No 6/2003 of the European Union for the financial year 2003, which the Council established on 25 November 2003 (14836/2003 — C5-0567/2003), |
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having regard to Draft Amending Budget No 6/2003 of the European Union for the financial year 2003, which the Council established on 25 November 2003 (14836/2003 — C5-0567/2003),

| — | having regard to Rule 92 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rule 92 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0428/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0428/2003),

| A. | whereas the proposal to reduce by EUR 5 billion the payment appropriations entered in the 2003 budget for the completion of pre-2000 structural fund programmes runs contrary to the priority of effectively implementing EU programmes rather than postponing them year after year or even cancelling them altogether, |
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A.

whereas the proposal to reduce by EUR 5 billion the payment appropriations entered in the 2003 budget for the completion of pre-2000 structural fund programmes runs contrary to the priority of effectively implementing EU programmes rather than postponing them year after year or even cancelling them altogether,

| B. | whereas such tendencies are particularly worrying in a situation where the political will to finally implement and close the pre-2000 programmes must now be questioned, |
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B.

whereas such tendencies are particularly worrying in a situation where the political will to finally implement and close the pre-2000 programmes must now be questioned,

| C. | whereas, however, a global agreement was reached on the 2004 budget, as well as on Amending Budgets Nos 7 and 8, at the Budgetary Conciliation between Parliament and the Council on 24 November 2003, |
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C.

whereas, however, a global agreement was reached on the 2004 budget, as well as on Amending Budgets Nos 7 and 8, at the Budgetary Conciliation between Parliament and the Council on 24 November 2003,

| 1. | Reiterates its dissatisfaction with the under-implementation of payment appropriations for Structural Funds, particularly for the pre-2000 programmes, and points out that outstanding commitments at 7 November 2003 amount to EUR 12,8 billion; |
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1.

Reiterates its dissatisfaction with the under-implementation of payment appropriations for Structural Funds, particularly for the pre-2000 programmes, and points out that outstanding commitments at 7 November 2003 amount to EUR 12,8 billion;

| 2. | Considers that the proposal to reduce by EUR 5 billion the payment appropriations for pre-2000 programmes in the 2003 budget weakens the political priority, which has been repeatedly expressed, of making headway in implementing and closing these programmes; |
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2.

Considers that the proposal to reduce by EUR 5 billion the payment appropriations for pre-2000 programmes in the 2003 budget weakens the political priority, which has been repeatedly expressed, of making headway in implementing and closing these programmes;

| 3. | Points out that the Preliminary Draft Budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 contains only EUR 984 million in payment appropriations for these programmes and questions whether all payment claims can be met under such circumstances; recalls that the Commission has been invited by the Budgetary Authority to present an amending budget, should payment needs exceed the appropriations entered in the 2004 Budget; |
| --- | --- |

3.

Points out that the Preliminary Draft Budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 contains only EUR 984 million in payment appropriations for these programmes and questions whether all payment claims can be met under such circumstances; recalls that the Commission has been invited by the Budgetary Authority to present an amending budget, should payment needs exceed the appropriations entered in the 2004 Budget;

| 4. | Approves without amendment Draft Amending Budget No 6/2003; |
| --- | --- |

4.

Approves without amendment Draft Amending Budget No 6/2003;

| 5. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission. |
| --- | --- |

5.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission.

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(1)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 54, 28.2.2003.

(3)  OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. Agreement as amended by Decision 2003/429/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 147, 14.6.2003, p. 25).

P5_TA(2003)0534

Amending Budget 7/2003

European Parliament resolution on Draft Amending Budget No 7/2003 of the European Union for the financial year 2003 (15276/2003 — C5-0568/2003 — 2003/2234(BUD))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to Article 272 of the EC Treaty and Article 177 of the Euratom Treaty, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 272 of the EC Treaty and Article 177 of the Euratom Treaty,

| — | having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (1), and particularly Articles 37 and 38 thereof, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (1), and particularly Articles 37 and 38 thereof,

| — | having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2003, as finally adopted on 19 December 2002 (2), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2003, as finally adopted on 19 December 2002 (2),

| — | having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (3), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (3),

| — | having regard to preliminary Draft Amending Budget No 8/2003 of the European Union for the financial year 2003, which the Commission presented on 18 November 2003 (SEC(2003) 1297), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to preliminary Draft Amending Budget No 8/2003 of the European Union for the financial year 2003, which the Commission presented on 18 November 2003 (SEC(2003) 1297),

| — | having regard to Draft Amending Budget No 7/2003 of the European Union for the financial year 2003, which the Council established on 25 November 2003 (15276/2003 — C5-0568/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Draft Amending Budget No 7/2003 of the European Union for the financial year 2003, which the Council established on 25 November 2003 (15276/2003 — C5-0568/2003),

| — | having regard to Rule 92 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rule 92 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0429/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0429/2003),

| A. | whereas the Budget Conciliation of 24 November 2003 achieved a global package on the 2004 budget, including the agreement to approve Amending Budgets Nos 7 and 8, |
| --- | --- |

A.

whereas the Budget Conciliation of 24 November 2003 achieved a global package on the 2004 budget, including the agreement to approve Amending Budgets Nos 7 and 8,

| B. | whereas the purpose of Draft Amending Budget No 7/2003 is to safeguard budgetary needs under heading 5 of the Financial Perspective in 2004, |
| --- | --- |

B.

whereas the purpose of Draft Amending Budget No 7/2003 is to safeguard budgetary needs under heading 5 of the Financial Perspective in 2004,

| 1. | Approves without amendment Draft Amending Budget No 7/2003; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Approves without amendment Draft Amending Budget No 7/2003;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the other institutions and bodies concerned. |
| --- | --- |

2.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the other institutions and bodies concerned.

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(1)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 54, 28.2.2003.

(3)  OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. Agreement as amended by Decision 2003/429/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 147, 14.6.2003, p. 25).

P5_TA(2003)0535

Conversion of fishing vessels and fishermen *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2561/2001 aiming to promote the conversion of fishing vessels and of fishermen that were, up to 1999, dependent on the fishing agreement with Morocco (COM(2003) 437 — C5-0357/2003 — 2003/0157(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 437) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 437) (1),

| — | having regard to Articles 36 and 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0357/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Articles 36 and 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0357/2003),

| — | having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A5-0407/2003). |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A5-0407/2003).

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty; |
| --- | --- |

2.

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty;

| 3. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
| --- | --- |

3.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 4. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
| --- | --- |

4.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

| 5. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
| --- | --- |

5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission.

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION | AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |
| --- | --- |
| Amendment 1 |
| Recital 2a (new) |
| | (2a) In view of the frequency with which fishing opportunities are severely restricted, whether as a result of failure to renew international fisheries agreements or owing to the implementation of stock recovery plans in internal or external waters, special socio-economic flanking measures need to be adopted and provision should thus be made for the socioeconomic flanking measures adopted under Regulation (EC) No 2561/2001 by means of the amendment of Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999. |
| Amendment 2 |
| ARTICLE 1, PARAGRAPH 1, SUBPARAGRAPH (b)
  Article 2, paragraph 2 (Regulation (EC) No 2561/2001) |
| 2. The derogation rules laid down in paragraph 1 shall apply only to premiums and public aid that have been granted under an administrative decision by the authorities referred to in Article 6, taken between 1 July 2001 and 30 June 2003. The latter date shall be 30 June 2004 for the premiums referred to in
  Article 12(3)(b). | 2. The derogation rules laid down in paragraph 1 shall apply only to premiums and public aid that have been granted under an administrative decision by the authorities referred to in Article 6, taken between 1 July 2001 and 30 June 2003. The latter date shall be 30 June 2004 for the premiums referred to in
  Article 12(3)(a),(b) and (c). |
| Amendment 3 |
| ARTICLE 1, PARAGRAPH 2
  Article 5, paragraph 4 (Regulation (EC) No 2561/2001) |
| 4. The expenses actually paid by the final beneficiary from 1 July 2001 shall be eligible for the Community contribution under this measure. The deadline for eligibility of the expenditure shall be 31 December 2003. That date shall be 31 December 2004 for the premiums referred to in
  Article 12(3)(b).


  The last date for submission to the Commission of the request for payment of the balance shall 30 June 2004. That date shall be 30 June 2005 for the premiums referred to in
  Article 12(3)(b). | 4. The expenses actually paid by the final beneficiary from 1 July 2001 shall be eligible for the Community contribution under this measure. The deadline for eligibility of the expenditure shall be 31 December 2003. That date shall be 31 December 2004 for the premiums referred to in
  Article 12(3)(a), (b) and (c).


  The last date for submission to the Commission of the request for payment of the balance shall 30 June 2004. That date shall be 30 June 2005 for the premiums referred to in
  Article 12(3)(a), (b) and (c). |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

Recital 2a (new)

(2a) In view of the frequency with which fishing opportunities are severely restricted, whether as a result of failure to renew international fisheries agreements or owing to the implementation of stock recovery plans in internal or external waters, special socio-economic flanking measures need to be adopted and provision should thus be made for the socioeconomic flanking measures adopted under Regulation (EC) No 2561/2001 by means of the amendment of Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999.

Amendment 2

ARTICLE 1, PARAGRAPH 1, SUBPARAGRAPH (b)

Article 2, paragraph 2 (Regulation (EC) No 2561/2001)

2. The derogation rules laid down in paragraph 1 shall apply only to premiums and public aid that have been granted under an administrative decision by the authorities referred to in Article 6, taken between 1 July 2001 and 30 June 2003. The latter date shall be 30 June 2004 for the premiums referred to in
  Article 12(3)(b).

2. The derogation rules laid down in paragraph 1 shall apply only to premiums and public aid that have been granted under an administrative decision by the authorities referred to in Article 6, taken between 1 July 2001 and 30 June 2003. The latter date shall be 30 June 2004 for the premiums referred to in
  Article 12(3)(a),(b) and (c).

Amendment 3

ARTICLE 1, PARAGRAPH 2

Article 5, paragraph 4 (Regulation (EC) No 2561/2001)

4. The expenses actually paid by the final beneficiary from 1 July 2001 shall be eligible for the Community contribution under this measure. The deadline for eligibility of the expenditure shall be 31 December 2003. That date shall be 31 December 2004 for the premiums referred to in
  Article 12(3)(b).

The last date for submission to the Commission of the request for payment of the balance shall 30 June 2004. That date shall be 30 June 2005 for the premiums referred to in
  Article 12(3)(b).

4. The expenses actually paid by the final beneficiary from 1 July 2001 shall be eligible for the Community contribution under this measure. The deadline for eligibility of the expenditure shall be 31 December 2003. That date shall be 31 December 2004 for the premiums referred to in
  Article 12(3)(a), (b) and (c).

The last date for submission to the Commission of the request for payment of the balance shall 30 June 2004. That date shall be 30 June 2005 for the premiums referred to in
  Article 12(3)(a), (b) and (c).

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

P5_TA(2003)0536

Compensation for regions' remoteness *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation introducing a scheme to compensate for the additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain fishery products from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and the French departments of Guiana and Reunion as a result of those regions' remoteness (COM(2003) 516 — C5-0390/2003 — 2003/0202(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 516) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 516) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0390/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0390/2003),

| — | having regard to the opinion of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market on the proposed legal basis, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the opinion of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market on the proposed legal basis,

| — | having regard to Rules 67 and 63 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rules 67 and 63 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets and the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0411/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets and the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0411/2003),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty; |
| --- | --- |

2.

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty;

| 3. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
| --- | --- |

3.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 4. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
| --- | --- |

4.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

| 5. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
| --- | --- |

5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION | AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |
| --- | --- |
| Amendment 1 |
| Citation 1 |
| Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular
  Article 37
  thereof, | Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular
  Article 299(2)
  thereof, |
| Amendment 2 |
| Recital 4 |
| (4) The regions concerned are facing specific development problems, and in particular additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain products as a result of their remoteness. | (4) The regions concerned are facing specific development problems, and in particular additional costs incurred in the
  production and
  marketing of certain products as a result of their remoteness
  and other restrictive factors. |
| Amendment 3 |
| Article 8, paragraph 2a (new) |
| | 2a. The Commission may, in accordance with the same procedure, revise on an annual basis the quantities referred to in Articles 3 to 7. In so doing, it shall take account of the rates of utilisation of appropriations in each of the regions concerned, without prejudice to the key for distributing the financial amounts available under this Regulation for the following years, and after verifying that the possibility for modulation within regions belonging to the same Member State, or among species, has not resulted in the full use of the amounts available. |
| Amendment 4 |
| Article 10, paragraphs 1 and 2 |
| 1. The Commission shall be assisted
  by the Management Committee for Fishery Products (hereafter ‘the Committee’). | 1. The Commission shall be assisted by
  an Advisory Committee
  . |
| 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph,
  Articles 4 and 7
  of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. | 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph,
  Articles 3 and 7
  of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply
  , having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof
  . |
| The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/CE shall be one month. | |
| Amendment 5 |
| Article 12, paragraph 1a (new) |
| | In addition, by 1 May each year, the Commission shall submit to the budgetary authority a report on the implementation of this Regulation, accompanied by an updated financial statement. |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

Citation 1

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular
  Article 37
  thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular
  Article 299(2)
  thereof,

Amendment 2

Recital 4

(4) The regions concerned are facing specific development problems, and in particular additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain products as a result of their remoteness.

(4) The regions concerned are facing specific development problems, and in particular additional costs incurred in the
  production and
  marketing of certain products as a result of their remoteness
  and other restrictive factors.

Amendment 3

Article 8, paragraph 2a (new)

2a. The Commission may, in accordance with the same procedure, revise on an annual basis the quantities referred to in Articles 3 to 7. In so doing, it shall take account of the rates of utilisation of appropriations in each of the regions concerned, without prejudice to the key for distributing the financial amounts available under this Regulation for the following years, and after verifying that the possibility for modulation within regions belonging to the same Member State, or among species, has not resulted in the full use of the amounts available.

Amendment 4

Article 10, paragraphs 1 and 2

1. The Commission shall be assisted
  by the Management Committee for Fishery Products (hereafter ‘the Committee’).

1. The Commission shall be assisted by
  an Advisory Committee
  .

2. Where reference is made to this paragraph,
  Articles 4 and 7
  of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.

2. Where reference is made to this paragraph,
  Articles 3 and 7
  of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply
  , having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof
  .

The period referred to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/CE shall be one month.

Amendment 5

Article 12, paragraph 1a (new)

In addition, by 1 May each year, the Commission shall submit to the budgetary authority a report on the implementation of this Regulation, accompanied by an updated financial statement.

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

P5_TA(2003)0537

Fleets in the outermost regions *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation on the management of fishing fleets registered in the outermost regions (COM(2003) 175 — C5-0243/2003 — 2003/0062(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 175) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 175) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0243/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0243/2003),

| — | having regard to the opinion of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market on the proposed legal basis, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the opinion of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market on the proposed legal basis,

| — | having regard to Rules 67 and 63 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rules 67 and 63 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A5-0409/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A5-0409/2003),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty; |
| --- | --- |

2.

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty;

| 3. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
| --- | --- |

3.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 4. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
| --- | --- |

4.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

| 5. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
| --- | --- |

5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION | AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |
| --- | --- |
| Amendment 1 |
| Citation 1 |
| Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular
  Article 37
  thereof, | Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular
  Article 299(2)
  thereof, |
| Amendment 2 |
| Recital 2a (new) |
| | (2a) Article 299(2) of the Treaty recognises the particular handicaps affecting the economic and social situation of the outermost regions, made worse by their remoteness and insularity. The same also applies to the fishing industry. |
| Amendment 3 |
| Article 1, paragraph 2 |
| 2. Implementing rules for this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 5. | 2. Implementing rules for this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 5
  and must be the same for all outermost regions with no possibility of discrimination. |
| Amendment 4 |
| Article 2, point 1a (new) |
| | 1a. | by way of derogation from Article 9(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999, public aid to renovate the fleet in terms of tonnage and/or power may be granted until 31 December 2006; |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

Citation 1

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular
  Article 37
  thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular
  Article 299(2)
  thereof,

Amendment 2

Recital 2a (new)

(2a) Article 299(2) of the Treaty recognises the particular handicaps affecting the economic and social situation of the outermost regions, made worse by their remoteness and insularity. The same also applies to the fishing industry.

Amendment 3

Article 1, paragraph 2

2. Implementing rules for this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 5.

2. Implementing rules for this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 5
  and must be the same for all outermost regions with no possibility of discrimination.

Amendment 4

Article 2, point 1a (new)

1a.

Amendment 5

Article 2, point 3

| 3. | the derogations laid down in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall cease to apply as soon as the reference levels are reached
  , and in any case not later than 31 December 2006
  . |
| --- | --- |

3.

the derogations laid down in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall cease to apply as soon as the reference levels are reached
  , and in any case not later than 31 December 2006
  .

| 3. | the derogations laid down in points 1 and 2 shall cease to apply as soon as the reference levels are reached. |
| --- | --- |

3.

the derogations laid down in points 1 and 2 shall cease to apply as soon as the reference levels are reached.

Amendment 6

Article 5a (new)

Article 5a

Reporting

The Commission shall report on the implementation of these measures by 31 December 2006. With particular regard to the measures referred to in Article 2, it shall suggest any adjustments that may be required in the light of changes in the social and economic needs of the regions concerned and the state of the fish stocks fished by their fleets.

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

P5_TA(2003)0538

Extension of generalised tariff preferences for 2005 *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 2501/2001 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2004 and extending it to 31 December 2005 (COM(2003) 634 — C5-0544/2003 — 2003/0259(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 634) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 634) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 133 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0544/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 133 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0544/2003),

| — | having regard to the WTO Ministerial Statement adopted on 14 September 2003, in Cancún (Mexico) (2), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the WTO Ministerial Statement adopted on 14 September 2003, in Cancún (Mexico) (2),

| — | having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Development and Cooperation (A5-0424/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Development and Cooperation (A5-0424/2003),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty; |
| --- | --- |

2.

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty;

| 3. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
| --- | --- |

3.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 4. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
| --- | --- |

4.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

| 5. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
| --- | --- |

5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION | AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |
| --- | --- |
| Amendment 1 |
| RECITAL 3a (new) |
| | (3a) The discussion on the new ten-year guidelines and first implementing Regulation, taking into account the outcome of the WTO Doha round, should be started sufficiently early to allow for proper involvement and consultation of partner countries, non-state actors and EU institutions, including the European Parliament. |
| Amendment 2 |
| RECITAL 6a (new) |
| | (6a) The enhanced flexibility in applying special incentive arrangements for the protection of labour rights should not undermine the authority of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the effectiveness of its instruments and supervisory bodies. |
| Amendment 3 |
| ARTICLE 1, POINT 4
  Article 14, paragraph 2, point (b) (Regulation (EC) No 2501/2001) |
| (b) | which is engaged in significant ongoing efforts to incorporate and apply the substance of these standards
  . |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

RECITAL 3a (new)

(3a) The discussion on the new ten-year guidelines and first implementing Regulation, taking into account the outcome of the WTO Doha round, should be started sufficiently early to allow for proper involvement and consultation of partner countries, non-state actors and EU institutions, including the European Parliament.

Amendment 2

RECITAL 6a (new)

(6a) The enhanced flexibility in applying special incentive arrangements for the protection of labour rights should not undermine the authority of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the effectiveness of its instruments and supervisory bodies.

Amendment 3

ARTICLE 1, POINT 4

Article 14, paragraph 2, point (b) (Regulation (EC) No 2501/2001)

(b)

which is engaged in significant ongoing efforts to incorporate and apply the substance of these standards
  .

| (b) | the national legislation of which has incorporated the substance of the standards referred to in point (a), and whose commitment to applying them has been positively assessed by the ILO. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

(2)  WT/MIN (03)/20, 23 September 2003.

P5_TA(2003)0539

Reform of the Staff Regulations; pay and pensions *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation concerning transitional measures for the reform of the Staff Regulations, in particular with regard to pay and pension (COM(2003) 612 — C5-0492/2003 — 2003/0241(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 612) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 612) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 283 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0492/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 283 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0492/2003),

| — | having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0453/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0453/2003),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal; |
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1.

Approves the Commission proposal;

| 2. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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2.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 3. | Calls for initiation of the conciliation procedure under the Joint Declaration of 4 March 1975 if the Council intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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3.

Calls for initiation of the conciliation procedure under the Joint Declaration of 4 March 1975 if the Council intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 4. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
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4.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

| 5. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
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5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

P5_TA(2003)0540

European governance

European Parliament resolution on European governance (COM(2002) 704 — COM(2002) 705 — COM(2002) 713 — C5-0200/2003 — 2003/2085(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the report from the Commission on European Governance (COM(2002) 705 — C5-0200/2003), |
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having regard to the report from the Commission on European Governance (COM(2002) 705 — C5-0200/2003),

| — | having regard to the communication from the Commission ‘Towards a reinforced culture of consultation and dialogue — General principles and minimum standards for consultation of interested parties by the Commission’ (COM(2002) 704), |
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having regard to the communication from the Commission ‘Towards a reinforced culture of consultation and dialogue — General principles and minimum standards for consultation of interested parties by the Commission’ (COM(2002) 704),

| — | having regard to the communication from the Commission ‘on the collection and use of expertise by the Commission: principles and guidelines — Improving the knowledge base for better policies’ (COM(2002) 713), |
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—

having regard to the communication from the Commission ‘on the collection and use of expertise by the Commission: principles and guidelines — Improving the knowledge base for better policies’ (COM(2002) 713),

| — | having regard to the Commission's White Paper of 25 July 2001 on European Governance (1), |
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having regard to the Commission's White Paper of 25 July 2001 on European Governance (1),

| — | having regard to the opinion delivered by the Committee of the Regions on 2 July 2003 concerning the follow-up to the Commission's White Paper on European Governance (2), |
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having regard to the opinion delivered by the Committee of the Regions on 2 July 2003 concerning the follow-up to the Commission's White Paper on European Governance (2),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 29 November 2001 on the Commission's White Paper on European Governance (3), |
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having regard to its resolution of 29 November 2001 on the Commission's White Paper on European Governance (3),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 14 January 2003 on the role of regional and local authorities in European integration (4), |
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having regard to its resolution of 14 January 2003 on the role of regional and local authorities in European integration (4),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 24 September 2003 on the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe and the European Parliament's opinion on the convening of the Intergovernmental Conference (5), |
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—

having regard to its resolution of 24 September 2003 on the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe and the European Parliament's opinion on the convening of the Intergovernmental Conference (5),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 9 October 2003 on the conclusion of an Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Lawmaking between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission (6), |
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having regard to its resolution of 9 October 2003 on the conclusion of an Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Lawmaking between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission (6),

| — | having regard to Rules 47(2) and 163 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 47(2) and 163 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and the opinions of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market and the Committee on the Employment and Social Affairs (A5-0402/2003) |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and the opinions of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market and the Committee on the Employment and Social Affairs (A5-0402/2003)

| A. | whereas in its above-mentioned resolution of 29 November 2001 it welcomed the Commission's readiness to examine critically and without exception the way in which powers were exercised at European level — ‘European governance’, |
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A.

whereas in its above-mentioned resolution of 29 November 2001 it welcomed the Commission's readiness to examine critically and without exception the way in which powers were exercised at European level — ‘European governance’,

| B. | whereas the Commission has within two years acted on a great many of the objectives stated in the White Paper by publishing a number of communications which contain detailed practical proposals based on the action points listed in the White Paper, |
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B.

whereas the Commission has within two years acted on a great many of the objectives stated in the White Paper by publishing a number of communications which contain detailed practical proposals based on the action points listed in the White Paper,

| C. | whereas various action points listed in the White Paper, such as ‘a review of the Union's international representation’, still need to be taken further by drafting practical proposals, |
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C.

whereas various action points listed in the White Paper, such as ‘a review of the Union's international representation’, still need to be taken further by drafting practical proposals,

| D. | whereas improving governance is a task for all the European institutions and not only the Commission, and whereas interinstitutional cooperation in this field is therefore very important, |
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D.

whereas improving governance is a task for all the European institutions and not only the Commission, and whereas interinstitutional cooperation in this field is therefore very important,

| E. | whereas it expects the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Lawmaking to enter into force without delay, particularly the arrangements on consultation preceding presentation of legislative proposals and the provision of information to the European Parliament and the Council that forms part of this, |
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E.

whereas it expects the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Lawmaking to enter into force without delay, particularly the arrangements on consultation preceding presentation of legislative proposals and the provision of information to the European Parliament and the Council that forms part of this,

| F. | whereas the process of improving governance is a reform within the limits of the European treaties and must therefore be distinguished from the wider process of drafting a European constitution, for which the European Convention has made important proposals on amendment of the treaties and institutional reform, |
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F.

whereas the process of improving governance is a reform within the limits of the European treaties and must therefore be distinguished from the wider process of drafting a European constitution, for which the European Convention has made important proposals on amendment of the treaties and institutional reform,

| G. | whereas the drafting of a European constitution by the European Convention on a new institutional structure, particularly for foreign policy, and a reduction and simplification of the number of types of legal act, will make an important contribution to improving European governance, and as such should be adopted by the Intergovernmental Conference, |
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G.

whereas the drafting of a European constitution by the European Convention on a new institutional structure, particularly for foreign policy, and a reduction and simplification of the number of types of legal act, will make an important contribution to improving European governance, and as such should be adopted by the Intergovernmental Conference,

| H. | whereas the number of advisory bodies which assist the Commission is very large and it is not easy to keep track of them all, which means that Parliament is insufficiently able to monitor the legislative process, and whereas the Commission still does not publish a full list of the committees and working groups involved in formal and permanent consultation, |
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H.

whereas the number of advisory bodies which assist the Commission is very large and it is not easy to keep track of them all, which means that Parliament is insufficiently able to monitor the legislative process, and whereas the Commission still does not publish a full list of the committees and working groups involved in formal and permanent consultation,

| 1. | Is satisfied with the proposals which the Commission has made with regard to the various topics from the White Paper, and expresses its appreciation of the method of public consultation which the Commission has used in this connection; draws attention to the fact, however, that such consultation must not slow the process down; |
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1.

Is satisfied with the proposals which the Commission has made with regard to the various topics from the White Paper, and expresses its appreciation of the method of public consultation which the Commission has used in this connection; draws attention to the fact, however, that such consultation must not slow the process down;

| 2. | Calls for more interinstitutional cooperation between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission in order to implement the action points from the White Paper on European Governance; |
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2.

Calls for more interinstitutional cooperation between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission in order to implement the action points from the White Paper on European Governance;

Improving legislation

| 3. | Supports the Commission's proposal to reduce the volume of legislation by repealing legal acts and by means of a programme of consolidation and codification; notes, however, that the reduction in the volume of legislation must not be achieved at the expense of the Community acquis, which forms an essential element in the present European Union; |
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3.

Supports the Commission's proposal to reduce the volume of legislation by repealing legal acts and by means of a programme of consolidation and codification; notes, however, that the reduction in the volume of legislation must not be achieved at the expense of the Community acquis, which forms an essential element in the present European Union;

| 4. | Reiterates its view that improving the quality of legislation, transparency and the opening-up of the institutions to so-called ‘organised civil society’, to professional, trade union and business sectors and to citizens in general cannot be a substitute for citizens' access to public power by means of open and increasingly democratic electoral processes; |
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4.

Reiterates its view that improving the quality of legislation, transparency and the opening-up of the institutions to so-called ‘organised civil society’, to professional, trade union and business sectors and to citizens in general cannot be a substitute for citizens' access to public power by means of open and increasingly democratic electoral processes;

| 5. | Urges that the improvement of the bond between citizens and the European Union's institutions should be achieved primarily by increasing Parliament's legislative powers, through uniform electoral legislation to provide increasingly direct communication between Members of the European Parliament and their voters and by means of genuine transparency in the work, sessions and proceedings of the Council, at least as far as its legislative function is concerned; |
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5.

Urges that the improvement of the bond between citizens and the European Union's institutions should be achieved primarily by increasing Parliament's legislative powers, through uniform electoral legislation to provide increasingly direct communication between Members of the European Parliament and their voters and by means of genuine transparency in the work, sessions and proceedings of the Council, at least as far as its legislative function is concerned;

| 6. | Considers that the introduction of an ex-ante impact assessment (‘citizens' criterion’) as a non-legal instrument for assessing the social, ecological and economic impact of legislative proposals on people's everyday lives can be a good way of placing members of the public at centre-stage in the European policymaking process; |
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6.

Considers that the introduction of an ex-ante impact assessment (‘citizens' criterion’) as a non-legal instrument for assessing the social, ecological and economic impact of legislative proposals on people's everyday lives can be a good way of placing members of the public at centre-stage in the European policymaking process;

| 7. | Stresses the important role which may be played in the integration of the European Union by citizens acting together in the form of social organisations. |
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7.

Stresses the important role which may be played in the integration of the European Union by citizens acting together in the form of social organisations.

Greater involvement

| 8. | Notes that, although the EUR-Lex portal has become more user-friendly and contains more documents, there is still not a single uniform on-line contact point for all institutions where members of the public can monitor the formulation of policy proposals throughout the whole decision-making process; calls on all the institutions, therefore, to combine the various internet sites to create a single portal; |
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8.

Notes that, although the EUR-Lex portal has become more user-friendly and contains more documents, there is still not a single uniform on-line contact point for all institutions where members of the public can monitor the formulation of policy proposals throughout the whole decision-making process; calls on all the institutions, therefore, to combine the various internet sites to create a single portal;

| 9. | Welcomes the Commission's proposals for minimum standards for the consultation of third parties by the Commission; considers that, in a parliamentary democracy, it is important that such consultation should take place in a transparent and efficient manner in order not to slow down the legislative process and in order to guarantee openness; |
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9.

Welcomes the Commission's proposals for minimum standards for the consultation of third parties by the Commission; considers that, in a parliamentary democracy, it is important that such consultation should take place in a transparent and efficient manner in order not to slow down the legislative process and in order to guarantee openness;

| 10. | Considers, similarly, that the Commission, throughout the whole process of taking advice before a piece of draft legislation is put forward, should enjoy adequate political and professional freedom. |
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10.

Considers, similarly, that the Commission, throughout the whole process of taking advice before a piece of draft legislation is put forward, should enjoy adequate political and professional freedom.

| 11. | Considers it essential that the implementation of the Commission's framework for consultation be dealt with in the annual report on ‘better lawmaking’. |
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11.

Considers it essential that the implementation of the Commission's framework for consultation be dealt with in the annual report on ‘better lawmaking’.

| 12. | Considers, however, that an Interinstitutional Agreement laying down uniform minimum rules for consultation for all institutions would be even more effective; urges that ways of concluding such an agreement be investigated as soon as possible; |
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12.

Considers, however, that an Interinstitutional Agreement laying down uniform minimum rules for consultation for all institutions would be even more effective; urges that ways of concluding such an agreement be investigated as soon as possible;

| 13. | Warns, however, that such consultation must not become a substitute for parliamentary democracy which is based on the role of the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers as co-legislator and proper control by national and regional parliaments when the European legislator cannot or is not permitted to perform that role; |
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13.

Warns, however, that such consultation must not become a substitute for parliamentary democracy which is based on the role of the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers as co-legislator and proper control by national and regional parliaments when the European legislator cannot or is not permitted to perform that role;

| 14. | Considers that the Commission, in the collection and use of expert opinions, must ensure compliance with the duty of responsibility, pluralism and the integrity of experts. |
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14.

Considers that the Commission, in the collection and use of expert opinions, must ensure compliance with the duty of responsibility, pluralism and the integrity of experts.

| 15. | Stresses that the European Union already has dialogues with the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions; point out that the first of these bodies is made up of the legitimate representatives of civil society, the two sides of industry, the second of representatives of regional and local authorities; stresses also that there is a need for greater institutionalisation of the social dialogue and consultation of the two sides of industry; takes the view, therefore, that the consultation process should always make use of the expertise of these bodies; |
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15.

Stresses that the European Union already has dialogues with the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions; point out that the first of these bodies is made up of the legitimate representatives of civil society, the two sides of industry, the second of representatives of regional and local authorities; stresses also that there is a need for greater institutionalisation of the social dialogue and consultation of the two sides of industry; takes the view, therefore, that the consultation process should always make use of the expertise of these bodies;

| 16. | Welcomes the cooperation protocols which the Commission has concluded with the Committee of the Regions and the Economic and Social Committee; urges that these protocols be put to use correctly and as often as possible; calls moreover for more frequent use of Articles 262 and 265 of the EC Treaty, which provide for consultation of these committees; |
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16.

Welcomes the cooperation protocols which the Commission has concluded with the Committee of the Regions and the Economic and Social Committee; urges that these protocols be put to use correctly and as often as possible; calls moreover for more frequent use of Articles 262 and 265 of the EC Treaty, which provide for consultation of these committees;

| 17. | Takes the view, however, that this consultation must not affect the right of the representatives of civil society and the regional and local authorities to approach the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers and the European Commission directly; |
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17.

Takes the view, however, that this consultation must not affect the right of the representatives of civil society and the regional and local authorities to approach the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers and the European Commission directly;

Use of experts

| 18. | Considers that the minimum standards which the Commission proposes and the three basic principles applied in this connection — openness, effectiveness and quality — are a good step towards greater harmonisation and clarity of the use of experts; |
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18.

Considers that the minimum standards which the Commission proposes and the three basic principles applied in this connection — openness, effectiveness and quality — are a good step towards greater harmonisation and clarity of the use of experts;

| 19. | Recognises the added value of experts as a source of information during the legislative process; expresses, however, a decided preference for parliamentary democracy over a democracy of experts; urges the Commission, therefore, to publish the evidence and the way in which it is used in the legislative process so as to inform the European Parliament about how fundamental policy choices are made; |
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19.

Recognises the added value of experts as a source of information during the legislative process; expresses, however, a decided preference for parliamentary democracy over a democracy of experts; urges the Commission, therefore, to publish the evidence and the way in which it is used in the legislative process so as to inform the European Parliament about how fundamental policy choices are made;

| 20. | Is critical of the fact that there are still no clear lists showing which committees and working groups the Commission has consulted, although the Commission announced the publication of these lists by June 2001 in its 2000 White Paper on Reform of the Commission (COM(2000) 200), and reiterates therefore its previous call for the Commission to attach to each legislative proposal or communication a list of all committees, experts, associations, organisations, institutions and other parties consulted for the purpose of drafting those documents; |
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20.

Is critical of the fact that there are still no clear lists showing which committees and working groups the Commission has consulted, although the Commission announced the publication of these lists by June 2001 in its 2000 White Paper on Reform of the Commission (COM(2000) 200), and reiterates therefore its previous call for the Commission to attach to each legislative proposal or communication a list of all committees, experts, associations, organisations, institutions and other parties consulted for the purpose of drafting those documents;

| 21. | Urges the Commission to maintain constant dialogue also with representatives of local and regional authorities during the preparatory stage in order to increase the practicability and acceptance of legislation at an early stage; notes in this connection that these representatives, who have direct experience of the ultimate implementation and handling of European Union policies and rules, are either themselves elected representatives or have to be monitored by elected representatives of the people; also hopes that a more systematic consultation procedure between the Commission and representatives of the relevant European organisations can be established at an early stage, when the Commission submits initiatives; considers that this consultation requirement should be standardised and publicised; |
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21.

Urges the Commission to maintain constant dialogue also with representatives of local and regional authorities during the preparatory stage in order to increase the practicability and acceptance of legislation at an early stage; notes in this connection that these representatives, who have direct experience of the ultimate implementation and handling of European Union policies and rules, are either themselves elected representatives or have to be monitored by elected representatives of the people; also hopes that a more systematic consultation procedure between the Commission and representatives of the relevant European organisations can be established at an early stage, when the Commission submits initiatives; considers that this consultation requirement should be standardised and publicised;

Global governance

| 22. | Considers that the EU can play an important part in promoting global governance as a way of attaining objectives relating to sustainable development, security, peace and equality worldwide; |
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22.

Considers that the EU can play an important part in promoting global governance as a way of attaining objectives relating to sustainable development, security, peace and equality worldwide;

| 23. | Considers that the EU should attach higher priority to the consistency of its policy and therefore, in all policy decisions, should take account of the possible impact of decisions on third countries, on the basis of the fundamental principles laid down in the Treaty; |
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23.

Considers that the EU should attach higher priority to the consistency of its policy and therefore, in all policy decisions, should take account of the possible impact of decisions on third countries, on the basis of the fundamental principles laid down in the Treaty;

| 24. | Considers that the recent failure of the WTO Conference in Cancun demonstrates the need to reform the rules, procedures and decision-making mechanisms of the WTO in order to create a more efficient, transparent and democratic organisation in which a parliamentary dimension must comprise an important element; calls on the Commission to make proposals to this end; |
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24.

Considers that the recent failure of the WTO Conference in Cancun demonstrates the need to reform the rules, procedures and decision-making mechanisms of the WTO in order to create a more efficient, transparent and democratic organisation in which a parliamentary dimension must comprise an important element; calls on the Commission to make proposals to this end;

| 25. | Considers that the EU's own international representation should be so revised that in the near future the European Union can be represented by a seat of its own in international organisations; |
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25.

Considers that the EU's own international representation should be so revised that in the near future the European Union can be represented by a seat of its own in international organisations;

| 26. | Hopes that, as proposed in the draft constitution, a reinforced EU will in future also be able, through a common European diplomatic service headed by its foreign ministers, to represent the principles of better global governance on the international stage; |
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26.

Hopes that, as proposed in the draft constitution, a reinforced EU will in future also be able, through a common European diplomatic service headed by its foreign ministers, to represent the principles of better global governance on the international stage;

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| 27. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the governments and parliaments of the Member States, accession states and applicant countries. |
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27.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the governments and parliaments of the Member States, accession states and applicant countries.

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(1)  OJ C 287, 12.10.2001, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 256, 24.10.2003, p. 24.

(3)  OJ C 153 E, 27.06.2002, p. 314.

(4)  P5_TA(2003)0009.

(5)  P5_TA(2003)0407.

(6)  P5_TA(2003)0426.

P5_TA(2003)0541

Reduction of atmospheric emission from ships

European Parliament resolution on a European Union strategy to reduce atmospheric emissions from seagoing ships (COM(2002) 595 — 2003/2064(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on a European Union strategy to reduce atmospheric emissions from seagoing ships (COM(2002) 595), |
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having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on a European Union strategy to reduce atmospheric emissions from seagoing ships (COM(2002) 595),

| — | having regard to Decision No 1600/2002/EC (1) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme, |
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having regard to Decision No 1600/2002/EC (1) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme,

| — | having regard to Directive 2001/81/EC (2) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2001 on national emission ceilings for certain atmospheric pollutants, |
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having regard to Directive 2001/81/EC (2) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2001 on national emission ceilings for certain atmospheric pollutants,

| — | having regard to the proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 1999/32/EC (3) as regards the sulphur content of marine fuels and its position of 4 June 2003 thereon (4), |
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having regard to the proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 1999/32/EC (3) as regards the sulphur content of marine fuels and its position of 4 June 2003 thereon (4),

| — | having regard to Rules 47(2) and 163 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rules 47(2) and 163 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0400/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0400/2003),

| A. | whereas the Community's environmental policy, as set out in the action programmes on the environment and in particular in the Sixth Environmental Action Programme on the basis of principles enshrined in Article 174 of the Treaty, aims to achieve levels of air quality that do not give rise to unacceptable impacts on, and risks to, human health and the environment, |
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A.

whereas the Community's environmental policy, as set out in the action programmes on the environment and in particular in the Sixth Environmental Action Programme on the basis of principles enshrined in Article 174 of the Treaty, aims to achieve levels of air quality that do not give rise to unacceptable impacts on, and risks to, human health and the environment,

| B. | whereas emissions from shipping due to the combustion of marine fuels with a high sulphur content contribute to air pollution in the form of sulphur dioxide and particulate matter harming human health and contributing to acidification, |
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B.

whereas emissions from shipping due to the combustion of marine fuels with a high sulphur content contribute to air pollution in the form of sulphur dioxide and particulate matter harming human health and contributing to acidification,

| 1. | Welcomes the aim of the Commission, as spelled out in section 1.1 of the aforementioned Communication, to ‘set out a broad series of objectives, actions and recommendations’ for reducing the emissions of air pollutants from seagoing ships over the next ten years; |
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1.

Welcomes the aim of the Commission, as spelled out in section 1.1 of the aforementioned Communication, to ‘set out a broad series of objectives, actions and recommendations’ for reducing the emissions of air pollutants from seagoing ships over the next ten years;

| 2. | Welcomes the initiatives of the European Commission's White Paper on the ‘European Transport Policy for 2010: time to decide’ (COM(2001) 370), linking up the modes of transport and including short sea shipping as well as sea transport highways, emphasising the environmental benefits of waterborne transport; underlines, however, that it is crucial to oblige seagoing ships, by means of concerted action in the IMO and other international fora, to become cleaner and assitance should be provided to allow them them retain the environmental bonus of waterborne transport (similar to rail transport); |
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2.

Welcomes the initiatives of the European Commission's White Paper on the ‘European Transport Policy for 2010: time to decide’ (COM(2001) 370), linking up the modes of transport and including short sea shipping as well as sea transport highways, emphasising the environmental benefits of waterborne transport; underlines, however, that it is crucial to oblige seagoing ships, by means of concerted action in the IMO and other international fora, to become cleaner and assitance should be provided to allow them them retain the environmental bonus of waterborne transport (similar to rail transport);

| 3. | Agrees with the Commission that the main atmospheric emissions to be addressed in such a strategy are sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, particulates, carbon dioxide and halon; however, suggests that the Commission also consider including polycyclic aromatics (such as PAH) and heavy metals (e.g. Nickel and Vanadium) (section 1.1); |
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3.

Agrees with the Commission that the main atmospheric emissions to be addressed in such a strategy are sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, particulates, carbon dioxide and halon; however, suggests that the Commission also consider including polycyclic aromatics (such as PAH) and heavy metals (e.g. Nickel and Vanadium) (section 1.1);

| 4. | As one of the aims of the present strategy is to contribute to the ‘Clean Air For Europe’ (CAFE) programme, stresses that, whilst taking account of the conclusions following from the programme's development in the various legislative acts, an additional objective to this strategy should be the contribution to the EU's long-term goal of not exceeding critical loads and levels, as provided in Article 7, paragraph 2(f) of the Sixth Community Environment Programme (section 1.1); |
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4.

As one of the aims of the present strategy is to contribute to the ‘Clean Air For Europe’ (CAFE) programme, stresses that, whilst taking account of the conclusions following from the programme's development in the various legislative acts, an additional objective to this strategy should be the contribution to the EU's long-term goal of not exceeding critical loads and levels, as provided in Article 7, paragraph 2(f) of the Sixth Community Environment Programme (section 1.1);

| 5. | Stresses that one of the objectives of the Sixth Environmental Action Programme is to achieve ‘levels of air quality that do not give rise to significant negative impacts on, and risks to, human health and the environment’; emphasises that this wording cannot necessarily be equated to that used in section 1.2 of the Commission's strategy, namely to avoid ‘unacceptable impacts’; |
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5.

Stresses that one of the objectives of the Sixth Environmental Action Programme is to achieve ‘levels of air quality that do not give rise to significant negative impacts on, and risks to, human health and the environment’; emphasises that this wording cannot necessarily be equated to that used in section 1.2 of the Commission's strategy, namely to avoid ‘unacceptable impacts’;

| 6. | Supports the Commission's overall objective (section 6.1) to reduce the contribution of ships' atmospheric emissions to environmental and human health problems in the EU; underlines, however, that this overall objective should be extended so as to explicitly aim to reduce ships' emissions of greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide) and their contribution to global warming; |
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6.

Supports the Commission's overall objective (section 6.1) to reduce the contribution of ships' atmospheric emissions to environmental and human health problems in the EU; underlines, however, that this overall objective should be extended so as to explicitly aim to reduce ships' emissions of greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide) and their contribution to global warming;

| 7. | Notes that emissions from international maritime traffic are currently excluded from Directive 2001/81/EC (National Emissions Ceilings), and asks the Commission to study the ways in which they could be included in the context of the review process; |
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7.

Notes that emissions from international maritime traffic are currently excluded from Directive 2001/81/EC (National Emissions Ceilings), and asks the Commission to study the ways in which they could be included in the context of the review process;

| 8. | Fully agrees with the Commission's conclusions that EU regulation on emission standards is ‘the best way to reduce emissions from ships in EU ports, territorial waters and exclusive economic zones’ (section 6.3), that ‘economic instruments are one of the best means of promoting good environmental performance’ (section 6.4), and that in order ‘to achieve effective global reductions in atmospheric emissions the EU and its Member States need to work closely with key shipping nations at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)’; consequently, calls on the Commission to adapt its policy proposals to these conclusions (section 2.2); |
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8.

Fully agrees with the Commission's conclusions that EU regulation on emission standards is ‘the best way to reduce emissions from ships in EU ports, territorial waters and exclusive economic zones’ (section 6.3), that ‘economic instruments are one of the best means of promoting good environmental performance’ (section 6.4), and that in order ‘to achieve effective global reductions in atmospheric emissions the EU and its Member States need to work closely with key shipping nations at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)’; consequently, calls on the Commission to adapt its policy proposals to these conclusions (section 2.2);

| 9. | Notes with concern that the aforementioned proposal for a Directive amending Directive 1999/32/EC relating to the sulphur content of marine fuels, would only reduce sulphur emissions from seagoing ships in European sea areas by about 10 %, as compared to emission levels for 2000, but that in order to achieve the objectives of the Sixth Community Environment Programme, emissions need to be reduced by at least 80% (section 6.3); |
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9.

Notes with concern that the aforementioned proposal for a Directive amending Directive 1999/32/EC relating to the sulphur content of marine fuels, would only reduce sulphur emissions from seagoing ships in European sea areas by about 10 %, as compared to emission levels for 2000, but that in order to achieve the objectives of the Sixth Community Environment Programme, emissions need to be reduced by at least 80% (section 6.3);

| 10. | Considers that the Commission, in the context of the revision of Directive 1999/32/EC relating to the sulphur content of marine fuels, has set only limited targets as regards the limit values proposed and the sea areas to be covered by such limit values; calls, therefore, on the Commission to amend this proposal in accordance with the position of the European Parliament of 4 June 2003, which aims to reduce sulphur emissions by 80 %; |
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10.

Considers that the Commission, in the context of the revision of Directive 1999/32/EC relating to the sulphur content of marine fuels, has set only limited targets as regards the limit values proposed and the sea areas to be covered by such limit values; calls, therefore, on the Commission to amend this proposal in accordance with the position of the European Parliament of 4 June 2003, which aims to reduce sulphur emissions by 80 %;

| 11. | Calls on the Commission to urgently analyse the costs and benefits of alternative, more far-reaching abatement measures and, in particular, the costs and benefits of the measures adopted by the European Parliament in its position of 4 June 2003; |
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11.

Calls on the Commission to urgently analyse the costs and benefits of alternative, more far-reaching abatement measures and, in particular, the costs and benefits of the measures adopted by the European Parliament in its position of 4 June 2003;

| 12. | Notes the Commission's intention to bring forward a proposal to reduce NOX emissions from seagoing vessels within, and in cooperation with, the IMO, and in line with the Tier 2 standards proposed by the US Environment Protection Agency; is concerned, however, that the Commission may link this action to future developments in the IMO, i.e. that the Commission will only take this action if, by the end 2006, the IMO has not proposed higher international NOX standards for marine engines (section 6.3); |
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Notes the Commission's intention to bring forward a proposal to reduce NOX emissions from seagoing vessels within, and in cooperation with, the IMO, and in line with the Tier 2 standards proposed by the US Environment Protection Agency; is concerned, however, that the Commission may link this action to future developments in the IMO, i.e. that the Commission will only take this action if, by the end 2006, the IMO has not proposed higher international NOX standards for marine engines (section 6.3);

| 13. | Calls on the Commission to present, before the end of 2004, a proposal for NOX emission standards for ships, based on the use of best available techniques (BAT), and which aims to reduce NOX emissions from ship engines, and to pursue BAT-based NOX emission standards which can be accepted also by the IMO; |
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13.

Calls on the Commission to present, before the end of 2004, a proposal for NOX emission standards for ships, based on the use of best available techniques (BAT), and which aims to reduce NOX emissions from ship engines, and to pursue BAT-based NOX emission standards which can be accepted also by the IMO;

| 14. | Notes that the Commission expresses its intention to look again ‘in future’ at the possibility of regulating VOC emissions from ship-loading, and calls on the Commission to update its study on the cost-effectiveness of such measures in the light of recent technological developments and, if appropriate, to come forward with proposals for such a regulation before June 2005 (section 6.3); |
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14.

Notes that the Commission expresses its intention to look again ‘in future’ at the possibility of regulating VOC emissions from ship-loading, and calls on the Commission to update its study on the cost-effectiveness of such measures in the light of recent technological developments and, if appropriate, to come forward with proposals for such a regulation before June 2005 (section 6.3);

| 15. | Notes with concern that the Commission has not yet come forward with proposals for an EU-system of differentiated charges for all transport modes which takes into account marginal social costs including the external costs of air pollution and climate change, despite it being announced in the strategy that such a proposal was due ‘early 2003’ (section 6.4); |
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15.

Notes with concern that the Commission has not yet come forward with proposals for an EU-system of differentiated charges for all transport modes which takes into account marginal social costs including the external costs of air pollution and climate change, despite it being announced in the strategy that such a proposal was due ‘early 2003’ (section 6.4);

| 16. | Calls on the Commission to present, before the end of 2004, proposals for EU-wide economic instruments aimed at reducing atmospheric emissions from ships; |
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16.

Calls on the Commission to present, before the end of 2004, proposals for EU-wide economic instruments aimed at reducing atmospheric emissions from ships;

| 17. | Welcomes the Commission's initiative to launch a new ‘Clean Marine Award Scheme’ (section 6.5); |
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17.

Welcomes the Commission's initiative to launch a new ‘Clean Marine Award Scheme’ (section 6.5);

| 18. | Notes that the Commission urges the international bunker industry to make available significant quantities of 1,5 % sulphur marine heavy fuel oils in states bordering SOX emission control areas; underlines, however, that this request should be extended so as to also meet the demand for marine fuels with a maximum sulphur content of 0,5 %, in all Community sea areas (section 6.5); |
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18.

Notes that the Commission urges the international bunker industry to make available significant quantities of 1,5 % sulphur marine heavy fuel oils in states bordering SOX emission control areas; underlines, however, that this request should be extended so as to also meet the demand for marine fuels with a maximum sulphur content of 0,5 %, in all Community sea areas (section 6.5);

| 19. | Notes that the Commission urges port authorities to consider introducing voluntary speed reductions and to require, provide incentives or facilitate ships' use of land-based electricity or of clean power produced on-board while in port; emphasises, however, that such measures could be facilitated by producing a report describing successful examples of these measures, as well as their costs and benefits (section 6.5); points out at the same time, that particular attention must be paid to, and derogations provided for, remote island regions; |
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19.

Notes that the Commission urges port authorities to consider introducing voluntary speed reductions and to require, provide incentives or facilitate ships' use of land-based electricity or of clean power produced on-board while in port; emphasises, however, that such measures could be facilitated by producing a report describing successful examples of these measures, as well as their costs and benefits (section 6.5); points out at the same time, that particular attention must be paid to, and derogations provided for, remote island regions;

| 20. | Notes with concern that, despite the promising statements made by the Member States to the Commission last year, still only five Member States (Sweden, Denmark, Greece, Germany and Spain) have ratified Annex VI of the Marpol Convention, and it consequently has not yet received the sufficient number of country ratifications needed to enter into force; calls, therefore, on all Member States and Accession countries that have not yet ratified it, to do so as a matter of urgency (sections 2.3 and 4.1); |
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20.

Notes with concern that, despite the promising statements made by the Member States to the Commission last year, still only five Member States (Sweden, Denmark, Greece, Germany and Spain) have ratified Annex VI of the Marpol Convention, and it consequently has not yet received the sufficient number of country ratifications needed to enter into force; calls, therefore, on all Member States and Accession countries that have not yet ratified it, to do so as a matter of urgency (sections 2.3 and 4.1);

| 21. | Notes that the NOX emission standards contained in Annex VI of the Marpol Convention were defined in 1997, and have already been applied to new marine engines built since 2000; calls on Member States to make submissions to the IMO as soon as Annex VI of the Convention enters into force, proposing higher global NOX standards for new marine engines which are more in line with the best available technology, and considering the introduction of NOX standards for existing vessels; |
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21.

Notes that the NOX emission standards contained in Annex VI of the Marpol Convention were defined in 1997, and have already been applied to new marine engines built since 2000; calls on Member States to make submissions to the IMO as soon as Annex VI of the Convention enters into force, proposing higher global NOX standards for new marine engines which are more in line with the best available technology, and considering the introduction of NOX standards for existing vessels;

| 22. | Notes the Commission's intention to identify and undertake specific actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from marine shipping if the IMO has not adopted a concrete, ambitious strategy on ship greenhouse gas emissions by 2003; calls on Member States to support the adoption of the draft resolution on its greenhouse gas strategy at the IMO Assembly of 2003, and subsequently to submit proposals to the IMO aimed at developing and implementing the strategy in a concrete and ambitious manner (sections 4.1 and 6.2); |
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22.

Notes the Commission's intention to identify and undertake specific actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from marine shipping if the IMO has not adopted a concrete, ambitious strategy on ship greenhouse gas emissions by 2003; calls on Member States to support the adoption of the draft resolution on its greenhouse gas strategy at the IMO Assembly of 2003, and subsequently to submit proposals to the IMO aimed at developing and implementing the strategy in a concrete and ambitious manner (sections 4.1 and 6.2);

| 23. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments of the Member States and the Accession countries and the International Maritime Organisation. |
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23.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments of the Member States and the Accession countries and the International Maritime Organisation.

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(1)  OJ L 242, 10.9.2002, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 309, 27.11.2001, p. 22.

(3)  OJ L 121, 11.5.1999, p. 13.

(4)  P5_TA(2003)0248.

P5_TA(2003)0542

EU policy against corruption

European Parliament resolution on the communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee — On a Comprehensive EU Policy Against Corruption (COM(2003) 317 — 2003/2154(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission communication (COM(2003) 317), |
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having regard to the Commission communication (COM(2003) 317),

| — | having regard to the draft United Nations Convention against corruption, which will be opened for signature on 9-11 December 2003, |
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having regard to the draft United Nations Convention against corruption, which will be opened for signature on 9-11 December 2003,

| — | having regard to its position of 20 November 2002 on the initiative of the Kingdom of Denmark with a view to the adoption of a Council Framework Decision on combating corruption in the private sector (1), |
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having regard to its position of 20 November 2002 on the initiative of the Kingdom of Denmark with a view to the adoption of a Council Framework Decision on combating corruption in the private sector (1),

| — | having regard to the Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between the Member States (2), |
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having regard to the Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between the Member States (2),

| — | having regard to its resolutions of 15 December 1995 on combating corruption in Europe (3) and of 6 October 1998 on a Union policy against corruption (4), |
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having regard to its resolutions of 15 December 1995 on combating corruption in Europe (3) and of 6 October 1998 on a Union policy against corruption (4),

| — | having regard to the resolution adopted in Strasbourg on 7 November 2000 by the civil service and public administration ministers, |
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having regard to the resolution adopted in Strasbourg on 7 November 2000 by the civil service and public administration ministers,

| — | having regard to the OECD's 2003 recommendation on guidelines for managing conflict of interest in the public service, |
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having regard to the OECD's 2003 recommendation on guidelines for managing conflict of interest in the public service,

| — | having regard to Articles 29, 31 and 34 of the EU Treaty, |
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having regard to Articles 29, 31 and 34 of the EU Treaty,

| — | having regard to Article 47(2) and Rule 163 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Article 47(2) and Rule 163 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs and the opinions of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0367/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs and the opinions of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (A5-0367/2003),

| A. | whereas, thanks partly to the European Union's contribution during the negotiations, the future United Nations Convention will serve as an effective instrument in the fight against corruption world-wide, |
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A.

whereas, thanks partly to the European Union's contribution during the negotiations, the future United Nations Convention will serve as an effective instrument in the fight against corruption world-wide,

| B. | whereas Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA refers to corruption as one of the 32 offences which fall within the scope of the European arrest warrant and to which double criminal liability will no longer apply, |
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B.

whereas Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA refers to corruption as one of the 32 offences which fall within the scope of the European arrest warrant and to which double criminal liability will no longer apply,

| C. | whereas the entry into force of Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA on 1 January 2004 makes it urgently necessary to define at European level the key elements of the offence of corruption, active and passive, in both public and private sectors as well as the penalties to be applied, |
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C.

whereas the entry into force of Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA on 1 January 2004 makes it urgently necessary to define at European level the key elements of the offence of corruption, active and passive, in both public and private sectors as well as the penalties to be applied,

| D. | whereas the majority of Member States have still to sign and/or ratify the Council of Europe's Civil Law and Criminal Law Conventions on corruption, although virtually all the candidate countries have already acceded to and ratified both conventions, |
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D.

whereas the majority of Member States have still to sign and/or ratify the Council of Europe's Civil Law and Criminal Law Conventions on corruption, although virtually all the candidate countries have already acceded to and ratified both conventions,

| E. | whereas, despite the ratification by all the Member States of the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, only a small number of cases of corruption have been investigated under that convention, |
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E.

whereas, despite the ratification by all the Member States of the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, only a small number of cases of corruption have been investigated under that convention,

| F. | whereas judicial cooperation both within the European Union and with third countries is an essential means of reducing corruption; |
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F.

whereas judicial cooperation both within the European Union and with third countries is an essential means of reducing corruption;

| G. | whereas, in addition to setting up legislative and monitoring instruments, it is important to make the general public in the EU more aware of the harm caused by corruption to the operation of democratic institutions, civil harmony, the competitiveness of businesses and, in general terms, the European economy, |
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G.

whereas, in addition to setting up legislative and monitoring instruments, it is important to make the general public in the EU more aware of the harm caused by corruption to the operation of democratic institutions, civil harmony, the competitiveness of businesses and, in general terms, the European economy,

| H. | whereas the fight against corruption will only succeed if its essential nature is recognised by all forces in society, especially society's leaders and politicians, who should be the first to abide by the anticorruption rules whose effective implementation they demand, |
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H.

whereas the fight against corruption will only succeed if its essential nature is recognised by all forces in society, especially society's leaders and politicians, who should be the first to abide by the anticorruption rules whose effective implementation they demand,

| I. | whereas corruption among politicians undermines public trust in the entire political class and the credibility of political parties and their leaders, and this has already, in some cases, led to a high degree of alienation of public opinion from politics, |
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I.

whereas corruption among politicians undermines public trust in the entire political class and the credibility of political parties and their leaders, and this has already, in some cases, led to a high degree of alienation of public opinion from politics,

| J. | whereas if corruption is to be prevented and fought effectively it must be made clear that the holders of public office must act exclusively in the interest of the common good, that conflicts of interest must not be allowed to persist, and that the key objective of the fight against corruption is to create a more transparent relationship between public authorities and the business world, |
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J.

whereas if corruption is to be prevented and fought effectively it must be made clear that the holders of public office must act exclusively in the interest of the common good, that conflicts of interest must not be allowed to persist, and that the key objective of the fight against corruption is to create a more transparent relationship between public authorities and the business world,

| K. | whereas corruption of the political classes is not only a violation of criminal law, but also a violation of democratic principles and laws on transparency, free trade and impartiality of institutions, which are the foundations of any constitutional state and the principle of equality of citizens before the law, |
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K.

whereas corruption of the political classes is not only a violation of criminal law, but also a violation of democratic principles and laws on transparency, free trade and impartiality of institutions, which are the foundations of any constitutional state and the principle of equality of citizens before the law,

| L. | whereas the funds used for corruption escape legal and tax controls, and whereas the prevention of corruption should therefore include severe measures against falsification of accounts, tax evasion and money laundering, |
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L.

whereas the funds used for corruption escape legal and tax controls, and whereas the prevention of corruption should therefore include severe measures against falsification of accounts, tax evasion and money laundering,

| M. | whereas freedom of information and pluralism in the media are essential preconditions for making public opinion fully aware of the serious threat posed by corruption and ensuring that political corruption can be exposed by journalists in a climate of freedom and independence, |
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M.

whereas freedom of information and pluralism in the media are essential preconditions for making public opinion fully aware of the serious threat posed by corruption and ensuring that political corruption can be exposed by journalists in a climate of freedom and independence,

| N. | whereas freedom of information and the press should fully respect the rights of persons under investigation for corruption, in particular the right to be considered innocent until a final sentence is passed against them, |
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N.

whereas freedom of information and the press should fully respect the rights of persons under investigation for corruption, in particular the right to be considered innocent until a final sentence is passed against them,

| O. | whereas freedom of information and the media with regard to corruption is one of the twelve guidelines laid down by the first Global Forum on Fighting Corruption, held in Washington from 24 to 26 February 1999; whereas, in its resolution of 20 November 2002 on media concentration (5), the European Parliament specifically called on the Commission to submit to the European Convention a proposal for a legal basis for the protection of the principle of media pluralism and freedom, and to prepare a directive on the matter. |
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O.

whereas freedom of information and the media with regard to corruption is one of the twelve guidelines laid down by the first Global Forum on Fighting Corruption, held in Washington from 24 to 26 February 1999; whereas, in its resolution of 20 November 2002 on media concentration (5), the European Parliament specifically called on the Commission to submit to the European Convention a proposal for a legal basis for the protection of the principle of media pluralism and freedom, and to prepare a directive on the matter.

Legislative framework at Community and international level

| 1. | Welcomes the fact that the ad hoc committee has completed negotiations on the United Nations Convention against corruption, and urges the EU Member States and the candidate countries to sign and then swiftly to ratify this global instrument against corruption; |
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1.

Welcomes the fact that the ad hoc committee has completed negotiations on the United Nations Convention against corruption, and urges the EU Member States and the candidate countries to sign and then swiftly to ratify this global instrument against corruption;

| 2. | Deplores the fact that criminalisation of passive bribery of international public officials, illegal funding of political parties and effective monitoring of the Convention are not sufficiently covered by the draft UN Convention, and calls therefore on the Member States, the candidate countries and the Commission to make clear statements at the conference organised for the signing of the UN Convention in Mérida (Mexico) from 9-11 December 2003, allowing for the inclusion of these issues to be considered by the future Conference of States Parties to the Convention; |
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2.

Deplores the fact that criminalisation of passive bribery of international public officials, illegal funding of political parties and effective monitoring of the Convention are not sufficiently covered by the draft UN Convention, and calls therefore on the Member States, the candidate countries and the Commission to make clear statements at the conference organised for the signing of the UN Convention in Mérida (Mexico) from 9-11 December 2003, allowing for the inclusion of these issues to be considered by the future Conference of States Parties to the Convention;

| 3. | Calls on:






  — | the Council Presidency to sign the United Nations Convention insofar as it falls within the competence of the European Union (Articles 24 and 38 of the TEU — by analogy with the procedure followed on EU-US agreements), and |
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3.

Calls on:

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the Council Presidency to sign the United Nations Convention insofar as it falls within the competence of the European Union (Articles 24 and 38 of the TEU — by analogy with the procedure followed on EU-US agreements), and

| — | the Commission to sign the Convention insofar as it falls within the competence of the Community, and calls for the European Parliament to be consulted on both types of competence; |
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the Commission to sign the Convention insofar as it falls within the competence of the Community, and calls for the European Parliament to be consulted on both types of competence;

| 4. | Welcomes the Council's adoption on 22 July 2003 of Framework Decision 2003/568/JHA (6) on combating corruption in the private sector; |
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4.

Welcomes the Council's adoption on 22 July 2003 of Framework Decision 2003/568/JHA (6) on combating corruption in the private sector;

| 5. | Calls on the Member States to transpose Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA into national law no later than 1 January 2004; |
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5.

Calls on the Member States to transpose Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA into national law no later than 1 January 2004;

| 6. | Calls on the Council to adopt without delay the two proposals for framework decisions on confiscation of crime-related proceeds, instrumentalities and property (7) and the execution in the European Union of confiscation orders (8), which will require Member States to guarantee mutual recognition of decisions to freeze assets, including the proceeds of corruption; |
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Calls on the Council to adopt without delay the two proposals for framework decisions on confiscation of crime-related proceeds, instrumentalities and property (7) and the execution in the European Union of confiscation orders (8), which will require Member States to guarantee mutual recognition of decisions to freeze assets, including the proceeds of corruption;

| 7. | Calls on the Commission to fill any gaps not covered by the existing international conventions on corruption, while bringing forward proposals designed to achieve a measure of legal coordination and consolidation at EU level, so as, in particular, to make manifest the Union's determination to introduce and enforce an anti-corruption culture at all levels of political, public and private life; |
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7.

Calls on the Commission to fill any gaps not covered by the existing international conventions on corruption, while bringing forward proposals designed to achieve a measure of legal coordination and consolidation at EU level, so as, in particular, to make manifest the Union's determination to introduce and enforce an anti-corruption culture at all levels of political, public and private life;

| 8. | Urges the Member States to ratify all outstanding international conventions in this field without further delay and encourages the Commission to adopt a policy of ‘naming and shaming’ of those Member States which have not lived up to their undertakings to ratify; |
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8.

Urges the Member States to ratify all outstanding international conventions in this field without further delay and encourages the Commission to adopt a policy of ‘naming and shaming’ of those Member States which have not lived up to their undertakings to ratify;

| 9. | Deplores the fact that some Member States had not yet ratified and notified, as at 1 December 2001, the Second Protocol to the Convention on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests (9) and the Convention on the fight against corruption involving officials of the European Communities or officials of Member States of the European Union (10), as called for in March 2000 in the prevention and control of organised crime: a European Union Strategy for the beginning of a new millennium (11); calls once more, therefore, on those Member States which have still to do so to ratify and notify the aforementioned texts no later than 1 January 2004; |
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9.

Deplores the fact that some Member States had not yet ratified and notified, as at 1 December 2001, the Second Protocol to the Convention on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests (9) and the Convention on the fight against corruption involving officials of the European Communities or officials of Member States of the European Union (10), as called for in March 2000 in the prevention and control of organised crime: a European Union Strategy for the beginning of a new millennium (11); calls once more, therefore, on those Member States which have still to do so to ratify and notify the aforementioned texts no later than 1 January 2004;

| 10. | Calls on the Council to adopt without delay the proposal for a directive on the criminal-law protection of the Community's financial interests (12), which includes a common definition of active and passive corruption against the Community's financial interests, and on which Parliament adopted its position on 29 November 2001 (13); |
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10.

Calls on the Council to adopt without delay the proposal for a directive on the criminal-law protection of the Community's financial interests (12), which includes a common definition of active and passive corruption against the Community's financial interests, and on which Parliament adopted its position on 29 November 2001 (13);

| 11. | Calls on the ten Member States which have still to sign and/or ratify the Council of Europe's Criminal Law Convention on Corruption, which entered into force on 1 July 2002, to do so no later than 1 January 2004; calls, similarly, on the thirteen Member States which have still to ratify the Council of Europe's Civil Law Convention on Corruption to do so no later than 1 January 2004; |
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11.

Calls on the ten Member States which have still to sign and/or ratify the Council of Europe's Criminal Law Convention on Corruption, which entered into force on 1 July 2002, to do so no later than 1 January 2004; calls, similarly, on the thirteen Member States which have still to ratify the Council of Europe's Civil Law Convention on Corruption to do so no later than 1 January 2004;

| 12. | Calls on the Commission, should the deadline of 1 January 2004 not be respected, to convert the existing Community conventions on corruption into binding legal instruments under Articles 29, 31(1)(e) and 34(2)(b) of the EU Treaty; |
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12.

Calls on the Commission, should the deadline of 1 January 2004 not be respected, to convert the existing Community conventions on corruption into binding legal instruments under Articles 29, 31(1)(e) and 34(2)(b) of the EU Treaty;

| 13. | Calls on the Commission to prepare the European Community's accession to the Council of Europe's two Conventions on corruption; calls on the two Member States which have still not done so to join the Council of Europe's GRECO Group (Group of States against corruption); calls on the Member States and the candidate countries to offer their unconditional support in the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers to the European Community's request for accession; |
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13.

Calls on the Commission to prepare the European Community's accession to the Council of Europe's two Conventions on corruption; calls on the two Member States which have still not done so to join the Council of Europe's GRECO Group (Group of States against corruption); calls on the Member States and the candidate countries to offer their unconditional support in the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers to the European Community's request for accession;

| 14. | Calls on the Commission and Council to pave the way for the establishment at a later date of an evaluation system that would be independent of the Council of Europe's system, with a view to monitoring the proper implementation by the Member States of anti-corruption legislative measures in the Union's various spheres of action; |
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14.

Calls on the Commission and Council to pave the way for the establishment at a later date of an evaluation system that would be independent of the Council of Europe's system, with a view to monitoring the proper implementation by the Member States of anti-corruption legislative measures in the Union's various spheres of action;

| 15. | Calls on the Commission to require the candidate countries and the Member States to make equivalent efforts in the fight against corruption, and calls on the Commission to draw up a set of principles with a view to stepping up the fight against corruption, both in the candidate countries and in the Member States, based on the Council of Europe's 20 guidelines, and to submit a report every two years to the Council, the European Parliament and the national parliaments; |
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15.

Calls on the Commission to require the candidate countries and the Member States to make equivalent efforts in the fight against corruption, and calls on the Commission to draw up a set of principles with a view to stepping up the fight against corruption, both in the candidate countries and in the Member States, based on the Council of Europe's 20 guidelines, and to submit a report every two years to the Council, the European Parliament and the national parliaments;

| 16. | Reiterates that Eurojust and Europol should be the appropriate bodies to ensure judicial and police cooperation between the national authorities responsible for anti-corruption measures, and calls on both bodies to consider cases of crossborder corruption as priority areas of action at European level; |
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16.

Reiterates that Eurojust and Europol should be the appropriate bodies to ensure judicial and police cooperation between the national authorities responsible for anti-corruption measures, and calls on both bodies to consider cases of crossborder corruption as priority areas of action at European level;

| 17. | Advocates strengthening the role of Europol and examining harmonised principles with regard to witness protection and whistleblowers, while having proper regard to the rights of the defence and procedural guarantees; |
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17.

Advocates strengthening the role of Europol and examining harmonised principles with regard to witness protection and whistleblowers, while having proper regard to the rights of the defence and procedural guarantees;

| 18. | Considers that the coordination of investigative activities should be enhanced by strengthening Eurojust; |
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18.

Considers that the coordination of investigative activities should be enhanced by strengthening Eurojust;

| 19. | Calls on the Member States and the candidate countries to establish bodies specialised in fighting corruption, to improve the investigation mechanisms available to them, and to set up national administrative and judicial networks and contact points for dealing specifically with instances of corruption with a view to facilitating international cooperation in this field; |
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19.

Calls on the Member States and the candidate countries to establish bodies specialised in fighting corruption, to improve the investigation mechanisms available to them, and to set up national administrative and judicial networks and contact points for dealing specifically with instances of corruption with a view to facilitating international cooperation in this field;

| 20. | Hopes that the office of the independent European Public Prosecutor will be created as soon as possible, with powers of investigation and prosecution in the criminal sphere and with responsibilities including handling cases of corruption perpetrated against the Communities' financial interests; |
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20.

Hopes that the office of the independent European Public Prosecutor will be created as soon as possible, with powers of investigation and prosecution in the criminal sphere and with responsibilities including handling cases of corruption perpetrated against the Communities' financial interests;

Political commitment and awareness-raising

| 21. | Calls on the Commission to prepare proposals for the introduction of rules and codes of good practice aimed at preventing and avoiding conflict of interest for public authorities whose activities are susceptible to private-sector interests (in such areas as media ownership, award of public concessions, etc.), and to draw up guidelines on conflict of interest, along the lines of those set out by the OECD in its abovementioned recommendation; |
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21.

Calls on the Commission to prepare proposals for the introduction of rules and codes of good practice aimed at preventing and avoiding conflict of interest for public authorities whose activities are susceptible to private-sector interests (in such areas as media ownership, award of public concessions, etc.), and to draw up guidelines on conflict of interest, along the lines of those set out by the OECD in its abovementioned recommendation;

| 22. | Considers that pluralism in the media and freedom of information are essential factors in an effective anti-corruption strategy, both at national and at European level, and therefore urges the Commission to ensure that these principles, which are included in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the draft European Constitution, are fully respected by the Member States; |
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22.

Considers that pluralism in the media and freedom of information are essential factors in an effective anti-corruption strategy, both at national and at European level, and therefore urges the Commission to ensure that these principles, which are included in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the draft European Constitution, are fully respected by the Member States;

| 23. | Invites the Commission, therefore, pursuant to Parliament's call in its abovementioned resolution of 20 November 2002, to submit a directive on the protection of media pluralism, as a necessary condition if the media are to play an active and independent role in ensuring that the public is properly informed regarding measures to prevent and counter corruption in the Member States; |
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23.

Invites the Commission, therefore, pursuant to Parliament's call in its abovementioned resolution of 20 November 2002, to submit a directive on the protection of media pluralism, as a necessary condition if the media are to play an active and independent role in ensuring that the public is properly informed regarding measures to prevent and counter corruption in the Member States;

| 24. | Considers that, although much has been achieved in the financial sector, more still needs to be done in order to ensure that there is a level playing field and that the sector is permeated by a uniform anticorruption culture throughout the EU; efforts should also be made to ensure that financial journalism, in particular, is untainted by any suggestion of corruption; |
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24.

Considers that, although much has been achieved in the financial sector, more still needs to be done in order to ensure that there is a level playing field and that the sector is permeated by a uniform anticorruption culture throughout the EU; efforts should also be made to ensure that financial journalism, in particular, is untainted by any suggestion of corruption;

| 25. | Endorses the Commission's view on the need to ensure maximum transparency in the area of party political funding and election expenditure; calls on the Commission to draw up proposals for rules and best practice with a view to achieving transparency in the field of party political funding and election expenditure and averting conflicts of interest, as promised in the communication; |
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25.

Endorses the Commission's view on the need to ensure maximum transparency in the area of party political funding and election expenditure; calls on the Commission to draw up proposals for rules and best practice with a view to achieving transparency in the field of party political funding and election expenditure and averting conflicts of interest, as promised in the communication;

| 26. | Believes strongly that politics should be made more transparent, with a public register of financial and other interests for all political office-holders at EU, national, regional and local levels; this should also extend to members of the judiciary and office-holders in quasi-governmental organisations; |
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26.

Believes strongly that politics should be made more transparent, with a public register of financial and other interests for all political office-holders at EU, national, regional and local levels; this should also extend to members of the judiciary and office-holders in quasi-governmental organisations;

| 27. | Calls on the Commission and the Member States to introduce common rules on the taking of evidence, the establishment of specific investigative techniques, the protection of those reporting acts of corruption, as well as victims and witnesses thereof, and the confiscation of the proceeds of corruption, with a view to facilitating investigative and judicial activities and the proper prosecution of corruption offences; |
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27.

Calls on the Commission and the Member States to introduce common rules on the taking of evidence, the establishment of specific investigative techniques, the protection of those reporting acts of corruption, as well as victims and witnesses thereof, and the confiscation of the proceeds of corruption, with a view to facilitating investigative and judicial activities and the proper prosecution of corruption offences;

Prevention of corruption

| 28. | Calls on the Member States to step up prevention of corruption by adopting stringent measures to punish the falsification of accounts, tax evasion and money laundering; |
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28.

Calls on the Member States to step up prevention of corruption by adopting stringent measures to punish the falsification of accounts, tax evasion and money laundering;

| 29. | Considers that corruption can be prevented by ensuring proper transparency in decision-making procedures and efficient, effective and economically sound administration; |
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29.

Considers that corruption can be prevented by ensuring proper transparency in decision-making procedures and efficient, effective and economically sound administration;

| 30. | Welcomes the fact that the new directives on calls for tenders include the obligation to exclude from such procedures any bidder who has been sentenced by a judgment which has the force of res judicata for acts of corruption, fraud or participation in organised crime, and calls on the Commission to monitor the effectiveness of the new legislation, including in funding agreements with third countries; |
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30.

Welcomes the fact that the new directives on calls for tenders include the obligation to exclude from such procedures any bidder who has been sentenced by a judgment which has the force of res judicata for acts of corruption, fraud or participation in organised crime, and calls on the Commission to monitor the effectiveness of the new legislation, including in funding agreements with third countries;

| 31. | Takes the view that the Commission should encourage programmes designed to inculcate an anticorruption culture throughout society, starting with civic education in schools and the adoption of codes of conduct and professional ethics; to this end, successful prosecutions should be more widely publicised as a dissuasive measure and so as to raise public awareness; |
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31.

Takes the view that the Commission should encourage programmes designed to inculcate an anticorruption culture throughout society, starting with civic education in schools and the adoption of codes of conduct and professional ethics; to this end, successful prosecutions should be more widely publicised as a dissuasive measure and so as to raise public awareness;

| 32. | Believes that simple and clear law decreases the power of a bureaucracy and is a proper way to limit the scope for corruption; believes that the Commission should review the current rules with a view to reducing and simplifying EU law, especially concerning the internal market; |
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32.

Believes that simple and clear law decreases the power of a bureaucracy and is a proper way to limit the scope for corruption; believes that the Commission should review the current rules with a view to reducing and simplifying EU law, especially concerning the internal market;

| 33. | Endorses the Commission's request that signatories to the Charter of European Professional Associations further strengthen their self-regulation systems with a view to supporting the fight against crime and corruption, and that they be attentive to the proper implementation of codes of conduct; |
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33.

Endorses the Commission's request that signatories to the Charter of European Professional Associations further strengthen their self-regulation systems with a view to supporting the fight against crime and corruption, and that they be attentive to the proper implementation of codes of conduct;

| 34. | Endorses the Commission's views on the importance of the independence of statutory auditors; calls on the Commission, therefore, to make the existing recommendations on this subject binding, prohibiting auditors from carrying out audits if they have any relationship with the client that might compromise their independence; also calls on the Commission to submit a proposal for a directive laying down harmonised rules on the auditor's profession; |
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34.

Endorses the Commission's views on the importance of the independence of statutory auditors; calls on the Commission, therefore, to make the existing recommendations on this subject binding, prohibiting auditors from carrying out audits if they have any relationship with the client that might compromise their independence; also calls on the Commission to submit a proposal for a directive laying down harmonised rules on the auditor's profession;

| 35. | Agrees with the Commission that the Member States should promote the liability of legal persons, as provided for in the conventions of the Council of Europe, the UN and the EU on action against corruption; |
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35.

Agrees with the Commission that the Member States should promote the liability of legal persons, as provided for in the conventions of the Council of Europe, the UN and the EU on action against corruption;

| 36. | Calls on the Commission to renew its efforts to continue the negotiations in the WTO, on the basis of the Doha agenda and despite the failure of the Cancún summit, with a view, notably, to concluding the agreements on transparency in customs procedures and in the rules on public contracts, as an instrument in the fight against corruption in international trade; |
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36.

Calls on the Commission to renew its efforts to continue the negotiations in the WTO, on the basis of the Doha agenda and despite the failure of the Cancún summit, with a view, notably, to concluding the agreements on transparency in customs procedures and in the rules on public contracts, as an instrument in the fight against corruption in international trade;

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| 37. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the UN Secretary-General, the Council, the Commission, the parliaments of the Member States and of the candidate countries. |
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37.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the UN Secretary-General, the Council, the Commission, the parliaments of the Member States and of the candidate countries.

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(1)  P5_TA(2002)0541.

(2)  OJ L 190, 18.7.2002, p. 1.

(3)  OJ C 17, 22.1.1996, p. 443.

(4)  OJ C 328, 26.10.1998, p. 46.

(5)  P5_TA(2002)0554.

(6)  OJ L 192, 31.7.2003, p. 54.

(7)  OJ C 184, 2.8.2002, p. 3.

(8)  OJ C 184, 2.8.2002, p. 8.

(9)  OJ C 221, 19.7.1997, p. 12.

(10)  OJ C 195, 25.6.1997, p. 2.

(11)  OJ C 124, 3.5.2000, p. 1.

(12)  OJ C 240 E, 28.8.2001, p. 125.

(13)  OJ C 153 E, 27.6.2002, p. 253.

P5_TA(2003)0543

Financial and technical assistance for migration and asylum ***I

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation establishing a programme for financial and technical assistance to third countries in the area of migration and asylum (COM(2003) 355 — C5-0267/2003 — 2003/0124(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 355) (1), |
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 355) (1),

| — | having regard to Articles 251(2) and Articles 179(1) and 181a of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0267/2003), |
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having regard to Articles 251(2) and Articles 179(1) and 181a of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0267/2003),

| — | having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets and the Committee on Development and Cooperation (A5-0405/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets and the Committee on Development and Cooperation (A5-0405/2003),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it intends to amend the proposal substantially or replace it with another text; |
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2.

Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it intends to amend the proposal substantially or replace it with another text;

| 3. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
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3.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

P5_TC1-COD(2003)0124

Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 4 December 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No .../2004 establishing a programme for financial and technical assistance to third countries in the areas of migration and asylum (Aeneas)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 179(1) and Article 181a thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (3),

Whereas:

| (1) | The European Council, at its special meeting in Tampere on 15 and 16 October 1999, underlined the need for a comprehensive approach to migration addressing political, human rights and development issues in third countries and regions and called for greater coherence between the internal and external policies of the European Union. It stressed the need for more efficient management of migration flows at all their stages and the fact that partnership with third countries would be a key element for the success of such a policy, with a view to promoting co-development. |
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(1)

The European Council, at its special meeting in Tampere on 15 and 16 October 1999, underlined the need for a comprehensive approach to migration addressing political, human rights and development issues in third countries and regions and called for greater coherence between the internal and external policies of the European Union. It stressed the need for more efficient management of migration flows at all their stages and the fact that partnership with third countries would be a key element for the success of such a policy, with a view to promoting co-development.

| (2) | The European Council of Seville on 21 and 22 June 2002 highlighted the integration of immigration into the Union's relations with third countries and the importance of intensified cooperation with third countries for the management of migration, including the prevention and combating of illegal migration and trafficking in human beings. |
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(2)

The European Council of Seville on 21 and 22 June 2002 highlighted the integration of immigration into the Union's relations with third countries and the importance of intensified cooperation with third countries for the management of migration, including the prevention and combating of illegal migration and trafficking in human beings.

| (3) | In its conclusions of 18 November 2002, the Council asked the Community to consider making appropriate assistance available to third countries for implementing the clause on joint management of migratory flows and compulsory readmission in cases of illegal immigration to be included in any future cooperation, association or equivalent agreement. |
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(3)

In its conclusions of 18 November 2002, the Council asked the Community to consider making appropriate assistance available to third countries for implementing the clause on joint management of migratory flows and compulsory readmission in cases of illegal immigration to be included in any future cooperation, association or equivalent agreement.

| (4) | Improved management of migratory flows, especially certain aspects of migration such as the emigration of highly skilled nationals and the movement of refugees between neighbouring countries, is also a matter of major concern for the development of some countries. |
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(4)

Improved management of migratory flows, especially certain aspects of migration such as the emigration of highly skilled nationals and the movement of refugees between neighbouring countries, is also a matter of major concern for the development of some countries.

| (5) | The Community's external cooperation and development programmes and policies contribute indirectly to dealing with the main factors causing migratory pressure. More specifically, since the Tampere European Council, the Commission has been trying to incorporate migration-related concerns into the programming of the Community's external aid in order to give direct support to third countries in their efforts to deal with the problems arising from legal, illegal or forced migration. |
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(5)

The Community's external cooperation and development programmes and policies contribute indirectly to dealing with the main factors causing migratory pressure. More specifically, since the Tampere European Council, the Commission has been trying to incorporate migration-related concerns into the programming of the Community's external aid in order to give direct support to third countries in their efforts to deal with the problems arising from legal, illegal or forced migration.

| (6) | To underpin this programming, the budgetary authority entered specific appropriations in the general budgets of the European Union from 2001 to 2003 for the financing of preparatory actions carried out in partnership with third countries and regions in connection with issues of migration and asylum. |
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(6)

To underpin this programming, the budgetary authority entered specific appropriations in the general budgets of the European Union from 2001 to 2003 for the financing of preparatory actions carried out in partnership with third countries and regions in connection with issues of migration and asylum.

| (7) | Taking account of those preparatory actions, and referring to the Commission Communication on integrating migration issues in the European Union's relations with third countries, it is considered necessary to endow the Community from 2004 with a multi-annual programme designed to provide a specific, additional response to the needs of third countries in their efforts to manage more effectively all aspects of migratory flows, and in particular to stimulate third countries' readiness to conclude readmission agreements, and to assist them in coping with the consequences of such agreements. |
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(7)

Taking account of those preparatory actions, and referring to the Commission Communication on integrating migration issues in the European Union's relations with third countries, it is considered necessary to endow the Community from 2004 with a multi-annual programme designed to provide a specific, additional response to the needs of third countries in their efforts to manage more effectively all aspects of migratory flows, and in particular to stimulate third countries' readiness to conclude readmission agreements, and to assist them in coping with the consequences of such agreements.

| (8) | To ensure the consistency of the Community's external action, operations financed under this new instrument should be specific and complementary to operations financed under other Community development cooperation instruments. |
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(8)

To ensure the consistency of the Community's external action, operations financed under this new instrument should be specific and complementary to operations financed under other Community development cooperation instruments.

| (9) | In its Conclusions on Migration and Development of 19 May 2003, the Council affirmed the need for greater coordination between these separate but interrelated policy areas. The Conclusions highlighted a number of areas of potential synergy where the European Union could focus its activities in support of both policy fields. |
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(9)

In its Conclusions on Migration and Development of 19 May 2003, the Council affirmed the need for greater coordination between these separate but interrelated policy areas. The Conclusions highlighted a number of areas of potential synergy where the European Union could focus its activities in support of both policy fields.

| (10) | The issues arising from migration call for effective, flexible and in some cases prompt decision-making with a view to financing Community operations. |
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(10)

The issues arising from migration call for effective, flexible and in some cases prompt decision-making with a view to financing Community operations.

| (11) | The implementation of this programme will benefit from the evaluation of the preparatory actions. |
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(11)

The implementation of this programme will benefit from the evaluation of the preparatory actions.

| (12) | The measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (4). |
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(12)

The measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (4).

| (13) | This Regulation lays down, for the entire duration of the programme, a financial framework constituting the prime reference, within the meaning of point 33 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (5), for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure. |
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(13)

This Regulation lays down, for the entire duration of the programme, a financial framework constituting the prime reference, within the meaning of point 33 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (5), for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure.

| (14) | Since the objectives of the proposed action, namely to promote, within the framework of a comprehensive approach to migration, a more efficient management of migration flows in close cooperation with the third countries concerned, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale or impact of the action, be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |
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(14)

Since the objectives of the proposed action, namely to promote, within the framework of a comprehensive approach to migration, a more efficient management of migration flows in close cooperation with the third countries concerned, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale or impact of the action, be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

| (15) | The protection of the Community's financial interests and the fight against fraud and irregularities form an integral part of this Regulation. In particular, contracts concluded pursuant to this Regulation should authorise the Commission to carry out the measures provided for in Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (6), |
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(15)

The protection of the Community's financial interests and the fight against fraud and irregularities form an integral part of this Regulation. In particular, contracts concluded pursuant to this Regulation should authorise the Commission to carry out the measures provided for in Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (6),

HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

CHAPTER I

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS

Article 1

1.   The Community hereby establishes a cooperation programme (hereinafter referred to as ‘the programme’) which aims to give specific and complementary financial and technical aid to third countries in order to support their efforts to improve the management of migratory flows in all their dimensions.

2.   The programme is particularly, but not exclusively, intended for those third countries actively engaged in preparing or implementing a readmission agreement initialled, signed or concluded with the European Community.

3.   The programme shall finance appropriate actions which bring together, in a coherent and complementary way, the general principles of Community cooperation and development policy and national and regional Community cooperation and development strategies regarding the third countries concerned and which supplement the actions — in particular in the fields of management of migratory flows, return and reintegration of migrants in their country of origin, asylum, border control, refugees and displaced people — provided for in the implementation of those strategies and financed from other Community instruments in the field of cooperation and development. The actions financed on the basis of the programme shall be consistent with the Community efforts which contribute to addressing the root causes of migration.

4.   The respect of democratic principles and the rule of law, as well as of human and minority rights and fundamental freedoms, constitutes an essential element for the application of this Regulation. If necessary, and as far as possible, the actions financed under this Regulation shall be associated with measures aimed at strengthening democracy, human rights and the rule of law.

Article 2

1.   The programme aims to promote cooperation between the Community and third countries by contributing in the third countries concerned, and in partnership with those countries, to the following objectives:

| (a) | the development of their legislation in the field of legal immigration, in particular as regards admission rules, the rights and status of persons admitted, equal treatment of legal residents, integration and non-discrimination as well as measures to combat racism and xenophobia; |
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(a)

the development of their legislation in the field of legal immigration, in particular as regards admission rules, the rights and status of persons admitted, equal treatment of legal residents, integration and non-discrimination as well as measures to combat racism and xenophobia;

| (b) | the development of legal migration, in accordance with an analysis of the demographic, economic and social situation in the countries of origin and in the host countries and of the host countries' reception capacity, as well as the raising of public awareness of the advantages of legal migration and the consequences of illegal migration; |
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(b)

the development of legal migration, in accordance with an analysis of the demographic, economic and social situation in the countries of origin and in the host countries and of the host countries' reception capacity, as well as the raising of public awareness of the advantages of legal migration and the consequences of illegal migration;

| (c) | the development of their legislation and national practices as regards international protection, with a view to their complying with the provisions of the Geneva Convention of 1951 on the status of refugees and of the Protocol of 1967 and other relevant international instruments, to ensuring observance of the principle of ‘non refoulement’ and to improving the capacity of the third countries concerned which receive asylum seekers and refugees; |
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(c)

the development of their legislation and national practices as regards international protection, with a view to their complying with the provisions of the Geneva Convention of 1951 on the status of refugees and of the Protocol of 1967 and other relevant international instruments, to ensuring observance of the principle of ‘non refoulement’ and to improving the capacity of the third countries concerned which receive asylum seekers and refugees;

| (d) | the establishment in the third countries concerned of an effective and preventive policy in the fight against illegal migration, including the fight against trafficking in human beings and smuggling of migrants, and the development of relevant legislation; |
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(d)

the establishment in the third countries concerned of an effective and preventive policy in the fight against illegal migration, including the fight against trafficking in human beings and smuggling of migrants, and the development of relevant legislation;

| (e) | the readmission, in full respect of the law, and durable reintegration, into the third country concerned of persons who have illegally entered or remained on the territory of Member States or of persons who have unsuccessfully applied for asylum in the European Union or benefited from international protection there. |
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(e)

the readmission, in full respect of the law, and durable reintegration, into the third country concerned of persons who have illegally entered or remained on the territory of Member States or of persons who have unsuccessfully applied for asylum in the European Union or benefited from international protection there.

2.   In order to achieve these objectives the programme may in particular support the following actions:

| (a) | setting up of information campaigns, and provision of legal advice, on the consequences of illegal immigration, trafficking in human beings and smuggling of migrants, and clandestine employment in the European Union; |
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(a)

setting up of information campaigns, and provision of legal advice, on the consequences of illegal immigration, trafficking in human beings and smuggling of migrants, and clandestine employment in the European Union;

| (b) | dissemination of information and legal advice on the possibilities of working legally in the European Union, both on a short and long-term basis, and on the procedures to be followed to this end; |
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(b)

dissemination of information and legal advice on the possibilities of working legally in the European Union, both on a short and long-term basis, and on the procedures to be followed to this end;

| (c) | development of actions aimed at maintaining links between local communities in the country of origin and their legal emigrants and facilitating the contribution of migrants to the social and economic development of communities in their country of origin, including facilitating the use of remittances for productive investments and development initiatives, as well as providing support to microcredit programmes; |
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(c)

development of actions aimed at maintaining links between local communities in the country of origin and their legal emigrants and facilitating the contribution of migrants to the social and economic development of communities in their country of origin, including facilitating the use of remittances for productive investments and development initiatives, as well as providing support to microcredit programmes;

| (d) | facilitation of dialogue and exchange of information between the institutions of the third country and the nationals of that country who are considering emigrating; |
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(d)

facilitation of dialogue and exchange of information between the institutions of the third country and the nationals of that country who are considering emigrating;

| (e) | support for capacity-building in the field of drafting, implementing and ensuring the effectiveness of national legislation and management systems as regards asylum, migration and the fight against criminal activities, including organised crime and corruption, connected with illegal immigration, and development of the training of staff working in the areas of migration and asylum; |
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(e)

support for capacity-building in the field of drafting, implementing and ensuring the effectiveness of national legislation and management systems as regards asylum, migration and the fight against criminal activities, including organised crime and corruption, connected with illegal immigration, and development of the training of staff working in the areas of migration and asylum;

| (f) | evaluation, and possible improvement, of the institutional and administrative framework and of the capacity to implement border controls as well as improvement in the management of border controls, including by means of operational cooperation; |
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(f)

evaluation, and possible improvement, of the institutional and administrative framework and of the capacity to implement border controls as well as improvement in the management of border controls, including by means of operational cooperation;

| (g) | capacity-building in the areas of security of travel documents and visas, including their conditions of issue, identification and documentation of illegal migrants, including own nationals, and detection of false documents and visas; |
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(g)

capacity-building in the areas of security of travel documents and visas, including their conditions of issue, identification and documentation of illegal migrants, including own nationals, and detection of false documents and visas;

| (h) | introduction of systems for data collection; observation and analysis of migratory phenomena; identification of the root causes of migratory movements and the definition of measures aimed at tackling them; facilitation of the exchange of information on migratory movements, in particular on migratory flows towards the European Union; |
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(h)

introduction of systems for data collection; observation and analysis of migratory phenomena; identification of the root causes of migratory movements and the definition of measures aimed at tackling them; facilitation of the exchange of information on migratory movements, in particular on migratory flows towards the European Union;

| (i) | development of regional and sub-regional dialogue on asylum and migration, including illegal migration; |
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(i)

development of regional and sub-regional dialogue on asylum and migration, including illegal migration;

| (j) | assistance in the negotiation by the third countries concerned of their own readmission agreements with relevant countries; |
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(j)

assistance in the negotiation by the third countries concerned of their own readmission agreements with relevant countries;

| (k) | support for capacity-building in the third countries concerned in the fields of reception conditions and protection capacity for asylum seekers, of readmission and the durable reintegration of returnees and of resettlement programmes; |
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(k)

support for capacity-building in the third countries concerned in the fields of reception conditions and protection capacity for asylum seekers, of readmission and the durable reintegration of returnees and of resettlement programmes;

| (l) | support for targeted socio-economic reintegration of returnees into their country of origin, including training and capacity-building aimed at facilitating their integration into the labour market. |
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(l)

support for targeted socio-economic reintegration of returnees into their country of origin, including training and capacity-building aimed at facilitating their integration into the labour market.

Article 3

With a view to pursuing the objectives and actions laid down in Article 2, the programme may support, including inter alia:

| 1. | Measures necessary for the identification and preparation of actions, including inter alia:






  (a) | feasibility studies; |
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1.

Measures necessary for the identification and preparation of actions, including inter alia:

(a)

feasibility studies;

| (b) | the exchange of technical know-how and experience between Member States, third countries, European organisations and bodies and international organisations; |
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(b)

the exchange of technical know-how and experience between Member States, third countries, European organisations and bodies and international organisations;

| (c) | general studies concerning the Community's action within the scope of this Regulation. |
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(c)

general studies concerning the Community's action within the scope of this Regulation.

| 2. | Implementation of projects:






  (a) | technical assistance to help implement the actions, including from expatriate and local staff; |
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2.

Implementation of projects:

(a)

technical assistance to help implement the actions, including from expatriate and local staff;

| (b) | training and other services; |
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(b)

training and other services;

| (c) | purchasing and/or providing any product or equipment, supplies and investment expenditure strictly necessary for the implementation of the actions, including, in exceptional circumstances and when duly justified, the purchasing or leasing of premises. |
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(c)

purchasing and/or providing any product or equipment, supplies and investment expenditure strictly necessary for the implementation of the actions, including, in exceptional circumstances and when duly justified, the purchasing or leasing of premises.

| 3. | Measures for the monitoring, auditing and evaluation of actions. |
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3.

Measures for the monitoring, auditing and evaluation of actions.

| 4. | Activities to explain the objectives and results of these actions to the general public. |
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4.

Activities to explain the objectives and results of these actions to the general public.

| 5. | Actions, including technical assistance, to assess for the benefit of either the Community or third countries the implementation of these operations. |
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5.

Actions, including technical assistance, to assess for the benefit of either the Community or third countries the implementation of these operations.

The necessary measures shall be taken to emphasise the Community character of the assistance provided under this Regulation.

CHAPTER II

PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAMME

Article 4

1.   Partners eligible for financial support under the programme may include regional and international organisations and agencies (in particular, UN agencies), as well as non-governmental organisations or other non-State actors, federal, national, provincial and local governments, their departments and agencies, institutes, associations and public and private operators, both in the European Union and in the third countries concerned, with the emphasis being placed on partnership between them.

2.   Operations financed by the Community under this Regulation shall be implemented by the Commission.

Article 5

Without prejudice to the institutional and political environment in which the partners referred to in Article 4 operate, the following factors shall in particular be considered when determining a body's suitability for Community funding:

| 1. | Its experience in the matters referred to in Article 2(1) and especially with actions in the areas of asylum and migration; |
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1.

Its experience in the matters referred to in Article 2(1) and especially with actions in the areas of asylum and migration;

| 2. | Its commitment to defending, respecting and promoting human rights and democratic principles in a non-discriminatory manner; |
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2.

Its commitment to defending, respecting and promoting human rights and democratic principles in a non-discriminatory manner;

| 3. | Its administrative and financial management capacities; |
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3.

Its administrative and financial management capacities;

| 4. | Its technical and logistical capacity in relation to the planned action; |
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4.

Its technical and logistical capacity in relation to the planned action;

| 5. | The results, where relevant, of any previous actions carried out, in particular those financed by the Community, the Member States and international organisations. |
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5.

The results, where relevant, of any previous actions carried out, in particular those financed by the Community, the Member States and international organisations.

CHAPTER III

PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OPERATIONS

Article 6

1.   The financial framework for the implementation of this Regulation for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2008 is set at EUR 250 million, of which EUR 120 million is for the period until 31 December 2006.

For the period following 31 December 2006, the amount shall be deemed to be confirmed if it is consistent for this phase with the financial perspectives in force for the period commencing in 2007, in light of information made available pursuant to Article 10(2) and (3).

2.   The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspectives.

3.   The Community co-financing of an action under the programme shall not exceed 80 %, without prejudice to other applicable provisions of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (7) (hereinafter referred to as the Financial Regulation) and, in particular, Article 169 thereof. It shall be exclusive of any other financing by another programme financed by the general budget of the European Union.

4.   Community funding under this Regulation shall be awarded in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation. The financing decisions and contracts arising therefrom shall be subject to financial control by the Commission and to audits by the Court of Auditors.

5.   The Commission shall take any necessary initiative with a view to ensuring proper coordination with other donors.

Article 7

1.   The Commission shall ensure overall consistency and complementarity with other relevant Community policies, instruments, actions and programmes.

2.   In order to strengthen consistency and complementarity between actions financed by the Community and those financed by Member States with the aim of guaranteeing optimal effectiveness of these actions, the Commission shall take all necessary coordination measures.

Article 8

1.   The Commission shall be responsible for the management and implementation of the programme.

2.   The Commission shall manage the programme in accordance with the Financial Regulation and Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 (8) laying down detailed rules for the implementation of the Financial Regulation, in particular as regards procurement and grants.

3.   To implement the programme, the Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 9(2), produce an annual work programme. In accordance with the objectives and criteria of this Regulation, the work programme shall establish the priorities for the actions to be supported in terms of potential geographic and thematic areas of intervention, the specific objectives, the anticipated results as well as the indicative amount. As far as possible, a general balance between these priorities shall be sought for the establishment of the work programme. The Commission may consult other interested parties in relation to the work programme.

4.   The work programme must be consistent with and complementary to the Country Strategy Papers and the Regional Strategy Papers and the development cooperation programmes drawn up in the framework of the Community policy for cooperation and development.

5.   The Commission shall adopt the list of selected projects in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 9(2).

Article 9

1.   The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee.

2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

The period laid down to in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.

3.   The Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure.

CHAPTER IV

REPORTING

Article 10

1.   The Commission shall constantly monitor and regularly evaluate the implementation of the programme.

2.   The Commission shall submit a preliminary interim evaluation report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the programme by 31 December 2006 at the latest, and a final report by 31 December 2010 at the latest. In addition, the Commission shall communicate to the budgetary authority, at the same time as the preliminary draft general budget of the European Union is presented, the state of implementation of the programme.

3.   At the request of the Member States or the European Parliament, in particular in the context of the negotiations on the future financial perspectives, the Commission may also evaluate the results of the Community's actions and programmes under this Regulation.

CHAPTER V

FINAL PROVITIONS

Article 11

The programme established by this Regulation shall operate from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2008.

Article 12

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at ..., on ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C ...

1

(2)  OJ C ...

2

(3)  Position of the European Parliament of 4 December 2003.

3

(4)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

4

(5)  OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. Agreement as amended by Decision 2003/429/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 147, 14.6.2003, p. 25).

5

(6)  OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2.

6

(7)  Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

7

(8)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1.

8

P5_TA(2003)0544

Alignment of social security rights and the simplification of procedures ***I

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons and their families moving within the Community, and Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 fixing the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71, in respect of the alignment of rights and the simplification of procedures (COM(2003) 378 — C5-0290/2003 — 2003/0138(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 378 (1)), |
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—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003) 378 (1)),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication on the introduction of a European health insurance card (COM(2003) 73 (1)), |
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—

having regard to the Commission communication on the introduction of a European health insurance card (COM(2003) 73 (1)),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2), Article 42 and Article 308 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0290/2003), |
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—

having regard to Article 251(2), Article 42 and Article 308 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0290/2003),

| — | having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (A5-0399/2003), |
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—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (A5-0399/2003),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it intends to amend the proposal substantially or replace it with another text; |
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2.

Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it intends to amend the proposal substantially or replace it with another text;

| 3. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
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3.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

P5_TC1-COD(2003)0138

Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 4 December 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No .../2003 amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons and their families moving within the Community, and Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 fixing the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71, in respect of the alignment of rights and the simplification of procedures

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 42 and 308 thereof,

Having regard to the conclusions of the Barcelona European Council (of 15 and 16 March 2002) concerning the creation of a European Health Insurance Card,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),

Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (3),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (4),

Whereas:

| (1) | In the words of the conclusions of the Barcelona European Council of 15 and 16 March 2002, ‘a European Health Insurance Card will replace the current paper forms needed for health treatment in another Member State. The Commission will present a proposal to that effect before the Spring European Council in 2003. Such a card will simplify
  procedures
  ’. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

In the words of the conclusions of the Barcelona European Council of 15 and 16 March 2002, ‘a European Health Insurance Card will replace the current paper forms needed for health treatment in another Member State. The Commission will present a proposal to that effect before the Spring European Council in 2003. Such a card will simplify
  procedures
  ’.

| (2) | To attain and even surpass this objective by optimising the advantages offered by the European card for insured persons and institutions, certain changes to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, self-employed persons and their families moving within the Community (5) are necessary. |
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(2)

To attain and even surpass this objective by optimising the advantages offered by the European card for insured persons and institutions, certain changes to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, self-employed persons and their families moving within the Community (5) are necessary.

| (3) | The Regulation currently provides for access to different types of health care during a temporary stay in a Member State other than the competent State or the State of residence, depending on the category to which the insured persons belong, making a distinction between ‘immediately necessary care’ and ‘necessary care’. For greater protection for insured persons, provision should be made to bring into line the rights of all insured persons in respect of access to benefits in kind during a temporary stay in a Member State other than the State in which
  the person concerned
  is insured or resident.
  In these conditions, all insured persons shall be entitled to the benefits in kind which become medically necessary during their stay in the territory of another Member State, taking account of the nature of the benefits and the expected length of the stay
  . |
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(3)

The Regulation currently provides for access to different types of health care during a temporary stay in a Member State other than the competent State or the State of residence, depending on the category to which the insured persons belong, making a distinction between ‘immediately necessary care’ and ‘necessary care’. For greater protection for insured persons, provision should be made to bring into line the rights of all insured persons in respect of access to benefits in kind during a temporary stay in a Member State other than the State in which
  the person concerned
  is insured or resident.
  In these conditions, all insured persons shall be entitled to the benefits in kind which become medically necessary during their stay in the territory of another Member State, taking account of the nature of the benefits and the expected length of the stay
  .

| (4) | It is essential that all measures be taken to ensure the proper implementation of Article 22(1)(a)(i) in all Member States with particular reference to care providers. |
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(4)

It is essential that all measures be taken to ensure the proper implementation of Article 22(1)(a)(i) in all Member States with particular reference to care providers.

| (5) | For certain types of continuous treatment requiring a specific infrastructure, such as dialysis, it is essential for the patient that the treatment be available during his stay in another Member State; in this connection, the Administrative Commission
  establishes
  a list of the benefits in kind that are subject to a prior agreement between the insured person and the institution providing the treatment in order to guarantee the availability of the care and the insured person's freedom to stay temporarily in another Member State. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

For certain types of continuous treatment requiring a specific infrastructure, such as dialysis, it is essential for the patient that the treatment be available during his stay in another Member State; in this connection, the Administrative Commission
  establishes
  a list of the benefits in kind that are subject to a prior agreement between the insured person and the institution providing the treatment in order to guarantee the availability of the care and the insured person's freedom to stay temporarily in another Member State.

| (6) | Access to benefits in kind during a temporary stay in another Member State is granted, in principle, on presentation of the appropriate form provided for by Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 of the Council of 21 March 1972 fixing the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons and their families moving within the Community (6). Certain Member States still require — formally, even if not in practice — the completion of extra formalities on arrival in their territory. These requirements, specifically the obligation to submit systematically and in advance a certified statement to the institution of the place of stay certifying entitlement to benefits in kind, appear today to be needlessly restrictive and of a nature to hamper the free movement of the persons concerned. |
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(6)

Access to benefits in kind during a temporary stay in another Member State is granted, in principle, on presentation of the appropriate form provided for by Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 of the Council of 21 March 1972 fixing the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons and their families moving within the Community (6). Certain Member States still require — formally, even if not in practice — the completion of extra formalities on arrival in their territory. These requirements, specifically the obligation to submit systematically and in advance a certified statement to the institution of the place of stay certifying entitlement to benefits in kind, appear today to be needlessly restrictive and of a nature to hamper the free movement of the persons concerned.

| (7) | Member States should ensure that appropriate information is provided regarding changes in rights and obligations introduced by this Regulation. |
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(7)

Member States should ensure that appropriate information is provided regarding changes in rights and obligations introduced by this Regulation.

| (8) | For the effective and fair implementation of the Regulation, co-operation between the institutions and the persons covered by the Regulation is indispensable. This co-operation presupposes, on the part of both the institutions and the insured persons, full information on any changes that could affect entitlement to benefits, such as any cessation or change of the employment or self-employment of the insured person, any transfer of the residence or stay of that person or of a member of his family, changes to the family situation, or amendments to the legislation. |
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(8)

For the effective and fair implementation of the Regulation, co-operation between the institutions and the persons covered by the Regulation is indispensable. This co-operation presupposes, on the part of both the institutions and the insured persons, full information on any changes that could affect entitlement to benefits, such as any cessation or change of the employment or self-employment of the insured person, any transfer of the residence or stay of that person or of a member of his family, changes to the family situation, or amendments to the legislation.

| (9) | Given the complexity of certain individual situations related to the movement of persons, provision must be made for a mechanism allowing institutions to rule on individual cases in which differing interpretations of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and its implementing regulation could jeopardise the rights of the person concerned. If a solution respecting all of the rights of the individual cannot be found, provision must be made for the option of referring the matter to the Administrative Commission. |
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(9)

Given the complexity of certain individual situations related to the movement of persons, provision must be made for a mechanism allowing institutions to rule on individual cases in which differing interpretations of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and its implementing regulation could jeopardise the rights of the person concerned. If a solution respecting all of the rights of the individual cannot be found, provision must be made for the option of referring the matter to the Administrative Commission.

| (10) | In order to bring the Regulation into line with developments in data processing, of which the European card is an essential element as it is intended in the long term to constitute an electronic medium readable in all Member States, the wording of Articles 2 and 117 of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 must be amended to cover the concept of ‘document’ as ‘any content whatever its medium, written on paper or stored in electronic form or as a sound, visual or audiovisual recording’, |
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(10)

In order to bring the Regulation into line with developments in data processing, of which the European card is an essential element as it is intended in the long term to constitute an electronic medium readable in all Member States, the wording of Articles 2 and 117 of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 must be amended to cover the concept of ‘document’ as ‘any content whatever its medium, written on paper or stored in electronic form or as a sound, visual or audiovisual recording’,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 is hereby amended as follows:

| 1) | Article 22 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | In paragraph 1, point (a) shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘(a) | whose condition requires benefits in kind which become medically necessary
  during a stay
  in
  the territory of another Member State, taking
  into
  account the nature of the benefits and the expected
  length
  of the stay.’ |
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1)

Article 22 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

In paragraph 1, point (a) shall be replaced by the following:

‘(a)

whose condition requires benefits in kind which become medically necessary
  during a stay
  in
  the territory of another Member State, taking
  into
  account the nature of the benefits and the expected
  length
  of the stay.’

| (b) | The following paragraph shall be inserted:
  ‘1a.   
  The Administrative Commission shall establish a list of benefits in kind which, in order to be provided during a stay in another Member State, require for practical reasons a prior agreement between the person concerned and the institution providing the care.
  ’ |
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(b)

The following paragraph shall be inserted:

‘1a.   
  The Administrative Commission shall establish a list of benefits in kind which, in order to be provided during a stay in another Member State, require for practical reasons a prior agreement between the person concerned and the institution providing the care.
  ’

| (c) | In paragraph 3, the first subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘The provisions of paragraphs 1, 1a and 2 shall apply mutatis mutandis to members of the family of an employed or self-employed person.’ |
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(c)

In paragraph 3, the first subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:

‘The provisions of paragraphs 1, 1a and 2 shall apply mutatis mutandis to members of the family of an employed or self-employed person.’

| 2) | Article 22a is replaced by the following:


  ‘
  Special rules for certain categories of persons




  Notwithstanding Article 2, Article 22(1)(a) and (c) and (1a) shall also apply to persons who are nationals of one of the Member States and who are insured under the legislation of a Member State and to the members of their families residing with them.
  ’ |
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2)

Article 22a is replaced by the following:

‘
  Special rules for certain categories of persons

Notwithstanding Article 2, Article 22(1)(a) and (c) and (1a) shall also apply to persons who are nationals of one of the Member States and who are insured under the legislation of a Member State and to the members of their families residing with them.
  ’

| 3) | Article 22b shall be deleted. |
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3)

Article 22b shall be deleted.

| 4) | Article 25 shall be amended as follows:








  (a) | Paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   For the period of time referred to in Article 69(1)(c), an employed or self-employed person who is unemployed and who is subject to the provisions of Article 69(1) or article 71(1)(b)(ii), second sentence, and who satisfies the conditions laid down in the legislation of the competent State for entitlement to benefits in kind and cash benefits, taking account where necessary of the provisions of article 18, shall receive:






  (a) | benefits in kind which become medically necessary for this person during his stay
  in
  the territory of the Member State where he is seeking employment, taking account of the nature of the benefits and the expected
  length
  of the stay. These benefits in kind
  shall be
  provided on behalf of the competent institution by the institution of the Member State in which
  the person
  is seeking employment,
  in accordance with
  the provisions of the legislation
  which
  the latter institution
  administers
  , as
  though that person
  were insured with it; |
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4)

Article 25 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

Paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.   For the period of time referred to in Article 69(1)(c), an employed or self-employed person who is unemployed and who is subject to the provisions of Article 69(1) or article 71(1)(b)(ii), second sentence, and who satisfies the conditions laid down in the legislation of the competent State for entitlement to benefits in kind and cash benefits, taking account where necessary of the provisions of article 18, shall receive:

(a)

benefits in kind which become medically necessary for this person during his stay
  in
  the territory of the Member State where he is seeking employment, taking account of the nature of the benefits and the expected
  length
  of the stay. These benefits in kind
  shall be
  provided on behalf of the competent institution by the institution of the Member State in which
  the person
  is seeking employment,
  in accordance with
  the provisions of the legislation
  which
  the latter institution
  administers
  , as
  though that person
  were insured with it;

| (b) | cash benefits provided by the competent institution in accordance with the provisions of the legislation which it administers. However, by agreement between the competent institution and the institution of the Member State in which the unemployed person seeks employment, benefits may be provided by the latter institution on behalf of the former institution in accordance with the provisions of the legislation of the competent State. Unemployment benefits under Article 69(1) shall not be granted for the period during which cash benefits are received.’ |
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(b)

cash benefits provided by the competent institution in accordance with the provisions of the legislation which it administers. However, by agreement between the competent institution and the institution of the Member State in which the unemployed person seeks employment, benefits may be provided by the latter institution on behalf of the former institution in accordance with the provisions of the legislation of the competent State. Unemployment benefits under Article 69(1) shall not be granted for the period during which cash benefits are received.’

| (b) | The following paragraph shall be inserted:


  ‘1a.   
  The provisions of Article 22(1a) shall apply mutatis mutandis.
  ’ |
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(b)

The following paragraph shall be inserted:

‘1a.   
  The provisions of Article 22(1a) shall apply mutatis mutandis.
  ’

| 5) | Article 31
  shall be
  replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 31
  Stay by pensioner and/or members of his family in a State other than the State in which they reside

  1.   A pensioner entitled to a pension or pensions under the legislation of one Member State or to pensions under the legislation of two or more Member States who is entitled to benefits under the legislation of one of those States shall, with members of his family who are staying in the territory of a Member State other than the one in which they reside, receive:






  (a) | benefits in kind which become medically necessary during a stay in the territory of the Member State other than the state of residence, taking
  into account the
  nature of the benefits and the expected
  length
  of the stay. These benefits in kind
  shall be
  provided by the institution of the Member State of stay,
  in accordance with
  the provisions of the legislation
  which
  it administers, on behalf of the competent institution of the place of residence of the pensioner or of the members of his family; |
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5)

Article 31
  shall be
  replaced by the following:

‘Article 31

Stay by pensioner and/or members of his family in a State other than the State in which they reside

1.   A pensioner entitled to a pension or pensions under the legislation of one Member State or to pensions under the legislation of two or more Member States who is entitled to benefits under the legislation of one of those States shall, with members of his family who are staying in the territory of a Member State other than the one in which they reside, receive:

(a)

benefits in kind which become medically necessary during a stay in the territory of the Member State other than the state of residence, taking
  into account the
  nature of the benefits and the expected
  length
  of the stay. These benefits in kind
  shall be
  provided by the institution of the Member State of stay,
  in accordance with
  the provisions of the legislation
  which
  it administers, on behalf of the competent institution of the place of residence of the pensioner or of the members of his family;

| (b) | cash benefits provided, where appropriate, by the competent institution as determined by the provisions of Article 27 or 28(2), in accordance with the provisions of the legislation which it administers. However, upon agreement between the competent institution and the institution of the place of stay, these benefits may be provided by the latter institution on behalf of the former, in accordance with the provisions of the legislation of the competent State. |
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(b)

cash benefits provided, where appropriate, by the competent institution as determined by the provisions of Article 27 or 28(2), in accordance with the provisions of the legislation which it administers. However, upon agreement between the competent institution and the institution of the place of stay, these benefits may be provided by the latter institution on behalf of the former, in accordance with the provisions of the legislation of the competent State.

2.
     
  The provisions of Article 22(1a) shall apply mutatis mutandis.
  ’

| 6) | Article 34a shall be replaced by the following:


  ‘
  Article 34a




  Special provisions for students and members of their families




  Articles 18, 19, 22(1)(a) and (c) and (1a), 22(2), second subparagraph, 22(3), 23 and 24 and sections 6 and 7 shall apply mutatis mutandis to students and the members of their families as required.
  ’ |
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6)

Article 34a shall be replaced by the following:

‘
  Article 34a

Special provisions for students and members of their families

Articles 18, 19, 22(1)(a) and (c) and (1a), 22(2), second subparagraph, 22(3), 23 and 24 and sections 6 and 7 shall apply mutatis mutandis to students and the members of their families as required.
  ’

| 7) | Article 34b shall be deleted. |
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7)

Article 34b shall be deleted.

| 8) | The following Article shall be inserted:
  ‘Article 84a
  Relations between the institutions and the persons covered by this Regulation.
  1.   The institutions and persons covered by this Regulation have a duty of mutual information and co-operation to ensure the correct implementation of this Regulation.
  The institutions, in accordance with the principle of good administration, shall respond to all queries within a reasonable period of time
  and shall in this connection provide
  the persons concerned
  with
  any information
  required for exercising
  the rights conferred on them by this Regulation.
  The persons concerned must inform
  the
  institutions
  of the competent state and of the state of residence
  as soon as possible of any changes to their personal or family situation
  which affect their right to benefits under this Regulation
  .
  2.   Failure to respect the obligation of information referred to in paragraph 1, third sub-paragraph, may result in the application of
  proportionate measures
  in accordance with national law. Nevertheless, these
  measures
  must be equivalent to those applicable to similar situations under domestic law and must not make it impossible or excessively difficult in practice for claimants to exercise the rights conferred on them by this Regulation.
  3.   In the event of difficulties in the interpretation or application of this Regulation which could jeopardise the rights of a person covered by this Regulation, the institution of
  the competent state or of
  the
  state
  of residence of the person involved must contact the
  institution(s)
  of the
  Member State(s)
  concerned. If a solution cannot be found within a reasonable period,
  the authorities concerned may call on
  the Administrative
  Commission to
  intervene.’ |
| --- | --- |

8)

The following Article shall be inserted:

‘Article 84a

Relations between the institutions and the persons covered by this Regulation.

1.   The institutions and persons covered by this Regulation have a duty of mutual information and co-operation to ensure the correct implementation of this Regulation.

The institutions, in accordance with the principle of good administration, shall respond to all queries within a reasonable period of time
  and shall in this connection provide
  the persons concerned
  with
  any information
  required for exercising
  the rights conferred on them by this Regulation.

The persons concerned must inform
  the
  institutions
  of the competent state and of the state of residence
  as soon as possible of any changes to their personal or family situation
  which affect their right to benefits under this Regulation
  .

2.   Failure to respect the obligation of information referred to in paragraph 1, third sub-paragraph, may result in the application of
  proportionate measures
  in accordance with national law. Nevertheless, these
  measures
  must be equivalent to those applicable to similar situations under domestic law and must not make it impossible or excessively difficult in practice for claimants to exercise the rights conferred on them by this Regulation.

3.   In the event of difficulties in the interpretation or application of this Regulation which could jeopardise the rights of a person covered by this Regulation, the institution of
  the competent state or of
  the
  state
  of residence of the person involved must contact the
  institution(s)
  of the
  Member State(s)
  concerned. If a solution cannot be found within a reasonable period,
  the authorities concerned may call on
  the Administrative
  Commission to
  intervene.’

Article 2

Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 is hereby amended as follows:

| 1) | In Article 2, paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘1.   Models of the documents necessary for the application of the Regulation and of the implementing Regulation shall be drawn up by the Administrative Commission.
  These documents may be transferred between institutions either in paper
  or other
  form or by means of telematic services as standardised electronic messages in accordance
  with Title
  VI(a). The exchange of information by means of telematic services
  shall be
  subject to an agreement between the competent authorities
  or the bodies designated by the competent authorities
  of the sending Member State and the
  receiving
  Member State.’ |
| --- | --- |

1)

In Article 2, paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.   Models of the documents necessary for the application of the Regulation and of the implementing Regulation shall be drawn up by the Administrative Commission.

These documents may be transferred between institutions either in paper
  or other
  form or by means of telematic services as standardised electronic messages in accordance
  with Title
  VI(a). The exchange of information by means of telematic services
  shall be
  subject to an agreement between the competent authorities
  or the bodies designated by the competent authorities
  of the sending Member State and the
  receiving
  Member State.’

| 2) | In Article 17, paragraphs 6 and 7 shall be deleted. |
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2)

In Article 17, paragraphs 6 and 7 shall be deleted.

| 3) | In Article 19a, paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘2.   The provisions of Article 17(9) of the implementing Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis.’ |
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3)

In Article 19a, paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘2.   The provisions of Article 17(9) of the implementing Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis.’

| 4) | Article 20 shall be deleted. |
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4)

Article 20 shall be deleted.

| 5) | Article 21 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 21
  Benefits in kind in the case of a stay in a Member State other than the competent State
  1.   In order to receive benefits in kind under Article 22(1)(a)(i) of the Regulation, an employed or self-employed person shall submit to the
  care provider a document
  issued by the competent institution
  certifying
  that he is entitled to benefits in kind.
  That
  document shall be drawn up in accordance
  with Article
  2. If the person concerned is not able to submit
  that
  document, he shall contact the institution of the place of stay which shall request from the competent institution a certified statement
  testifying
  that the person concerned is entitled to benefits in kind.


  A document issued by the competent institution for entitlement to benefits in accordance with Article 22(1)(a)(i) of the Regulation, in each individual case concerned, shall have the same effect with regard to the provider of benefits as national evidence of the entitlements of the persons insured with the institution of the place of stay.


  2.   The provisions of Article 17(9) of the implementing Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis.’ |
| --- | --- |

5)

Article 21 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 21

Benefits in kind in the case of a stay in a Member State other than the competent State

1.   In order to receive benefits in kind under Article 22(1)(a)(i) of the Regulation, an employed or self-employed person shall submit to the
  care provider a document
  issued by the competent institution
  certifying
  that he is entitled to benefits in kind.
  That
  document shall be drawn up in accordance
  with Article
  2. If the person concerned is not able to submit
  that
  document, he shall contact the institution of the place of stay which shall request from the competent institution a certified statement
  testifying
  that the person concerned is entitled to benefits in kind.

A document issued by the competent institution for entitlement to benefits in accordance with Article 22(1)(a)(i) of the Regulation, in each individual case concerned, shall have the same effect with regard to the provider of benefits as national evidence of the entitlements of the persons insured with the institution of the place of stay.

2.   The provisions of Article 17(9) of the implementing Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis.’

| 6) | In Article 22, paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘2.   The provisions of Article 17(9) of the implementing Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis.’ |
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6)

In Article 22, paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘2.   The provisions of Article 17(9) of the implementing Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis.’

| 7) | In Article 23, the second paragraph shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘However, in the cases referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 22(3) of the Regulation, the institution of the place of residence and the legislation of the country of residence of the members of the family shall be considered, respectively, as the competent institution and as the legislation of the competent State for the purposes of
  Articles 17(9), 21 and 22
  of the implementing Regulation.’ |
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7)

In Article 23, the second paragraph shall be replaced by the following:

‘However, in the cases referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 22(3) of the Regulation, the institution of the place of residence and the legislation of the country of residence of the members of the family shall be considered, respectively, as the competent institution and as the legislation of the competent State for the purposes of
  Articles 17(9), 21 and 22
  of the implementing Regulation.’

| 8) | Article 26 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | Paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘1.   In order to receive benefits in kind under
  Article 25(1)(a) and (1a)
  of the Regulation, an unemployed person or the family member accompanying him shall submit to the care provider a document issued by the competent institution certifying that he is entitled to benefits in kind.
  That
  document shall be drawn up in accordance
  with Article
  2. If the person concerned is not able to submit
  that
  document, he shall contact the institution of the place of stay which shall request from the competent institution a certified statement
  testifying
  that the person concerned is entitled to benefits in kind.


  A document issued by the competent institution for entitlement to benefits in accordance with Article 25(1)(a) of the Regulation, in each individual case concerned, shall have the same effect with regard to the care provider as national evidence of the entitlements of the persons insured with the institution of the place to which the unemployed person has gone.
  ’ |
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8)

Article 26 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

Paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.   In order to receive benefits in kind under
  Article 25(1)(a) and (1a)
  of the Regulation, an unemployed person or the family member accompanying him shall submit to the care provider a document issued by the competent institution certifying that he is entitled to benefits in kind.
  That
  document shall be drawn up in accordance
  with Article
  2. If the person concerned is not able to submit
  that
  document, he shall contact the institution of the place of stay which shall request from the competent institution a certified statement
  testifying
  that the person concerned is entitled to benefits in kind.

A document issued by the competent institution for entitlement to benefits in accordance with Article 25(1)(a) of the Regulation, in each individual case concerned, shall have the same effect with regard to the care provider as national evidence of the entitlements of the persons insured with the institution of the place to which the unemployed person has gone.
  ’

| (b) | The following paragraph shall be inserted:
  ‘1a.   In order to receive benefits in cash under
  Article 25(1)(b)
  of the Regulation for himself and for the members of his family, an unemployed person shall submit to the institution of the place where he has gone a certified statement for which, prior to his departure, he should have applied to the
  competent institution
  . If the unemployed person does not submit
  that
  certified statement, the institution of the place to which he has gone shall obtain it from the competent institution.
  That
  certified statement must testify the existence of the right to
  the benefits in question
  under the conditions set out in Article 69(1)(a) of the Regulation
  ,
  indicate the duration of such right taking into
  account Article
  69(1)(c) of the Regulation
  ,
  and specify the amount of cash benefits to be provided, where appropriate, by way of sickness insurance during the above mentioned period, in the case of incapacity for work or hospitalisation.’ |
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(b)

The following paragraph shall be inserted:

‘1a.   In order to receive benefits in cash under
  Article 25(1)(b)
  of the Regulation for himself and for the members of his family, an unemployed person shall submit to the institution of the place where he has gone a certified statement for which, prior to his departure, he should have applied to the
  competent institution
  . If the unemployed person does not submit
  that
  certified statement, the institution of the place to which he has gone shall obtain it from the competent institution.
  That
  certified statement must testify the existence of the right to
  the benefits in question
  under the conditions set out in Article 69(1)(a) of the Regulation
  ,
  indicate the duration of such right taking into
  account Article
  69(1)(c) of the Regulation
  ,
  and specify the amount of cash benefits to be provided, where appropriate, by way of sickness insurance during the above mentioned period, in the case of incapacity for work or hospitalisation.’

| (c) | Paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   The provisions of Article 17(9) of the implementing Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis.’ |
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(c)

Paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   The provisions of Article 17(9) of the implementing Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis.’

| 9) | Article 31 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 31
  Benefits in kind for pensioners and members of their families staying in a Member State other than the one in which they are resident
  1.   In order to receive benefits in kind under Article 31 of the Regulation, a pensioner shall submit to the care
  provider
  a certified statement testifying that he is entitled to the said benefits in kind.
  That
  document shall be drawn up in accordance
  with Article
  2. If the person concerned is not able to submit
  that
  document, he shall contact the institution of the place of stay which shall request from
  the institution of the place of residence
  a certified statement testifying that the person concerned is entitled to benefits in kind.


  A document issued by the competent institution for entitlement to benefits in accordance with Article 31 of the Regulation, in each individual case concerned, shall have the same effect with regard to the care provider as national evidence of the entitlements of the persons insured with the institution of the place of stay.


  2.   The provisions of Article 17(9) of the implementing Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis.
  3.   The provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 shall apply mutatis mutandis in respect of the granting of benefits in kind to the members of the family covered by Article 31 of the Regulation. If these family members reside on the territory of a Member State other than that of the pensioner, the document referred to in paragraph 1 shall be issued by the institution of their place of residence.’ |
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9)

Article 31 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 31

Benefits in kind for pensioners and members of their families staying in a Member State other than the one in which they are resident

1.   In order to receive benefits in kind under Article 31 of the Regulation, a pensioner shall submit to the care
  provider
  a certified statement testifying that he is entitled to the said benefits in kind.
  That
  document shall be drawn up in accordance
  with Article
  2. If the person concerned is not able to submit
  that
  document, he shall contact the institution of the place of stay which shall request from
  the institution of the place of residence
  a certified statement testifying that the person concerned is entitled to benefits in kind.

A document issued by the competent institution for entitlement to benefits in accordance with Article 31 of the Regulation, in each individual case concerned, shall have the same effect with regard to the care provider as national evidence of the entitlements of the persons insured with the institution of the place of stay.

2.   The provisions of Article 17(9) of the implementing Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis.

3.   The provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 shall apply mutatis mutandis in respect of the granting of benefits in kind to the members of the family covered by Article 31 of the Regulation. If these family members reside on the territory of a Member State other than that of the pensioner, the document referred to in paragraph 1 shall be issued by the institution of their place of residence.’

| 10) | In Article 117, paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘1.   Based on the research and proposals of the Technical Commission referred to in Article 117c of the implementing Regulation, the Administrative Commission shall adapt to the new data processing techniques the models of documents as well as the routing channels and the data transmission procedures necessary for applying the Regulation and its implementing Regulation.’ |
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10)

In Article 117, paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.   Based on the research and proposals of the Technical Commission referred to in Article 117c of the implementing Regulation, the Administrative Commission shall adapt to the new data processing techniques the models of documents as well as the routing channels and the data transmission procedures necessary for applying the Regulation and its implementing Regulation.’

Article 3

Member States shall ensure that appropriate information is provided regarding the changes in rights and obligations introduced by this Regulation.

Article 4

For the purpose of the implementation of this Regulation, the institutions in the Member State of stay shall ensure that all care providers are fully aware of the criteria set out in Article 22(1)(a)(i) of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71.

Article 5

This Regulation shall enter into force on ... (7).

Direct access to care providers must be guaranteed by 1 July 2004 at the latest.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at ..., on ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C ...

1

(2)  
  OJ C 220, 16.9.2003, p. 46.

2

OJ C 220, 16.9.2003, p. 46.

(3)  OJ C ...

3

(4)  Position of the European Parliament of 4 December 2003.

4

Position of the European Parliament of 4 December 2003.

(5)  OJ L 149, 5.7.1971, p. 2. Regulation updated by Regulation (EC) No 118/97 of the Council (OJ L 28 of 30.1.1997, p. 1) and last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1386/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 187 of 10.7.2001, p. 1).

5

149,

(6)  OJ L 74, 27.3.1972, p. 1. Regulation updated by Regulation (EC) No 118/97 and last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1386/2001.

6

74,

1972

118/97 and

1386/2001.

(7)  
  The date of entry into force will be 1 June 2004, unless publication takes place at a later date, in which case entry into force of the Regulation will be the first day of the month following its publication.

7

The date of entry into force will be 1 June 2004, unless publication takes place at a later date, in which case entry into force of the Regulation will be the first day of the month following its publication.

P5_TA(2003)0545

Organic production of agricultural products *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto in agricultural products and foodstuffs (COM(2003) 14 — C5-0021/2003 — 2003/0002(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 14) (1), |
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 14) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0021/2003), |
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having regard to Article 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0021/2003),

| — | having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development and the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0392/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development and the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0392/2003),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty; |
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2.

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty;

| 3. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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3.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 4. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
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4.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

| 5. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
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5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION | AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |
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| Amendment 1 |
| RECITAL 1a (new) |
| | (1a) Organic farming is a specific, voluntary production method chosen by an increasing number of farmers, the rules governing which are different from those applying to conventional farming. |
| Amendment 2 |
| RECITAL 2a (new) |
| | (2a) The organic farming sector is best placed to determine the action that should be taken with a view to the development of organic farming and should be represented in the relevant committees in the Member States. |
| Amendment 3 |
| RECITAL 4a (new) |
| | (4a) Supervision of compliance with production rules should involve the carrying-out of controls throughout the production and marketing processes. |
| Amendment 4 |
| RECITAL 5a (new) |
| | (5a) Given that for organic products, particularly wine, a product definition exists which is comparable with a registered designation of origin, by 1 January 2005 specific rules governing organic wine growing should be put forward and Annex VI of Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 should be amended accordingly. |
| Amendment 5 |
| RECITAL 5b (new) |
| | (5b) The development of organic farming, taken together with its environmental advantages, calls for more resources to be devoted to research. The European Union should provide a financial contribution as large as that for plant biotechnology, at least in connection with








  — | replacing sulphur and copper, |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

RECITAL 1a (new)

(1a) Organic farming is a specific, voluntary production method chosen by an increasing number of farmers, the rules governing which are different from those applying to conventional farming.

Amendment 2

RECITAL 2a (new)

(2a) The organic farming sector is best placed to determine the action that should be taken with a view to the development of organic farming and should be represented in the relevant committees in the Member States.

Amendment 3

RECITAL 4a (new)

(4a) Supervision of compliance with production rules should involve the carrying-out of controls throughout the production and marketing processes.

Amendment 4

RECITAL 5a (new)

(5a) Given that for organic products, particularly wine, a product definition exists which is comparable with a registered designation of origin, by 1 January 2005 specific rules governing organic wine growing should be put forward and Annex VI of Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 should be amended accordingly.

Amendment 5

RECITAL 5b (new)

(5b) The development of organic farming, taken together with its environmental advantages, calls for more resources to be devoted to research. The European Union should provide a financial contribution as large as that for plant biotechnology, at least in connection with

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replacing sulphur and copper,

| — | organic seed production, |
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organic seed production,

| — | optimum rotation in organic farming, |
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optimum rotation in organic farming,

| — | improving weed control materials. |
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improving weed control materials.

Amendment 6

RECITAL 5c (new)

(5c) Given that the minimum levels of vitamin B1 laid down in Commission Directive 96/5/EC, Euratom of 16 February 1996 on processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children (2) should not create a requirement to add vitamins to organic cereal products, the minimum levels of vitamins laid down in Directive 96/5/EC should be reviewed or a derogation should be introduced for organic products.

Amendment 7

ARTICLE 1, POINT 1

Article 2 (Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91)

For the purposes of this Regulation a product shall be regarded as bearing indications referring to the organic production method where, in the labelling, advertising material or commercial documents, such a product, its ingredients or feed materials are described in terms suggesting to the purchaser that the product, its ingredients or feed materials have been obtained in accordance with the rules of production laid down in Article 6. The following terms or their usual derivatives (such as bio, eco, etc.) or diminutives,
  alone or combined,
  shall be regarded as indications referring to the organic production method throughout the Community and in any Community language, unless they are not applied to agricultural products in foodstuffs or feedingstuffs or clearly have no connection with the method of production:

| — | in Spanish: ecológico, |
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—

in Spanish: ecológico,

| — | in Danish: økologisk, |
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—

in Danish: økologisk,

| — | in German: ökologisch, |
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in German: ökologisch,

| — | in Greek: βιολογικό, |
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in Greek: βιολογικό,

| — | in English: organic, |
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in English: organic,

| — | in French: biologique, |
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in French: biologique,

| — | in Italian: biologico, |
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—

in Italian: biologico,

| — | in Dutch: biologisch, |
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in Dutch: biologisch,

| — | in Portuguese: biológico, |
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in Portuguese: biológico,

| — | in Finnish: luonnonmukainen, |
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—

in Finnish: luonnonmukainen,

| — | in Swedish: ekologisk. |
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in Swedish: ekologisk.

For the purposes of this Regulation a product shall be regarded as bearing indications referring to the organic production method where, in the labelling, advertising material or commercial documents, such a product, its ingredients or feed materials are described in terms suggesting to the purchaser that the product, its ingredients or feed materials have been obtained in accordance with the rules of production laid down in Article 6. The following terms or their usual derivatives (such as bio, eco, etc.) or diminutives,
  when used alone or in parallel with the full term,
  shall be regarded as indications referring to the organic production method throughout the Community and in any Community language,
  including those of the incoming countries,
  unless they are not applied to agricultural products in foodstuffs or feedingstuffs or clearly have no connection with the method of production:

| — | in Spanish: ecológico, |
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in Spanish: ecológico,

| — | in Danish: økologisk, |
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in Danish: økologisk,

| — | in German: ökologisch,
  biologisch, |
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in German: ökologisch,
  biologisch,

| — | in Greek: βιολογικό, |
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in Greek: βιολογικό,

| — | in English: organic, |
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in English: organic,

| — | in French: biologique, |
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—

in French: biologique,

| — | in Italian: biologico, |
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in Italian: biologico,

| — | in Dutch: biologisch, |
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in Dutch: biologisch,

| — | in Portuguese: biológico, |
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—

in Portuguese: biológico,

| — | in Finnish: luonnonmukainen, |
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—

in Finnish: luonnonmukainen,

| — | in Swedish: ekologisk
  , |
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in Swedish: ekologisk
  ,

| — | in Czech: |
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in Czech:

| — | in Polish: |
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in Polish:

| — | in Hungarian: |
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in Hungarian:

| — | in Bulgarian: |
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in Bulgarian:

| — | in Romanian: |
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in Romanian:

| — | in Slovene: |
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in Slovene:

| — | in Slovak: |
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in Slovak:

| — | in Lithuanian: |
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in Lithuanian:

| — | in Latvian: |
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in Latvian:

| — | in Estonian: |
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in Estonian:

| — | in Maltese: |
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in Maltese:

Amendment 9

ARTICLE 1, POINT 1a (new)

Article 5, paragraph 3a (Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91)

1a. Article 5(3a) is deleted.

Amendment 8

ARTICLE 1, POINT 1b (new)

Article 5, paragraph 5, subparagraph 1a (new) (Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91)

| 1b. | The following subparagraph 1a is inserted in Article 5(5):



  Wine chaptalised with concentrated grape must produced by the vineyard itself shall be regarded as a product containing a vegetable additive of agricultural origin; |
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1b.

Wine chaptalised with concentrated grape must produced by the vineyard itself shall be regarded as a product containing a vegetable additive of agricultural origin;

Amendment 10

ARTICLE 1, POINT 2

Article 8, paragraph 1, subparagraph 2 (Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91)

However, retailers not carrying out any preparation and selling such products directly to the final consumer
  in sealed packaging
  are not subject to the
  inspection system referred to in Article 9
  .

However, retailers not carrying out any preparation and selling such products directly to the final consumer
  or user, as prepackaged products,
  are not subject to the
  obligations laid down in subparagraph 1. Retailers who import prepackaged products directly from third countries are subject to the provisions of Article 11.

Amendment 11

ARTICLE 1, POINT 3

Article 9, paragraph 7, point (b) (Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91)

| (3) | In Article 9(7)(b), the following
  sentence
  is added:






  (3) | In Article 9(7)(b), the following
  text
  is added: |
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(3)

In Article 9(7)(b), the following
  sentence
  is added:

(3)

In Article 9(7)(b), the following
  text
  is added:

| (b) | However, upon request and
  only in order
  to guarantee that the products have been produced in accordance with this Regulation, they shall exchange with other inspection authorities or approved inspection bodies relevant information on the results of their inspection.






  (b) | However, upon request and
  duly justified by the necessity
  to guarantee that the products have been produced in accordance with this Regulation, they shall exchange with other inspection authorities or approved inspection bodies relevant information on the results of their inspection.
  They may also exchange the above-mentioned information on their own initiative. |
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(b)

However, upon request and
  only in order
  to guarantee that the products have been produced in accordance with this Regulation, they shall exchange with other inspection authorities or approved inspection bodies relevant information on the results of their inspection.

(b)

However, upon request and
  duly justified by the necessity
  to guarantee that the products have been produced in accordance with this Regulation, they shall exchange with other inspection authorities or approved inspection bodies relevant information on the results of their inspection.
  They may also exchange the above-mentioned information on their own initiative.

Amendment 14

ARTICLE 1, POINT 4a (new)

Annex VI, section A, subsection A.2. (Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91)

| 4a. | In section A of Annex VI, subsection A.2. is replaced by the following:



  A.2. Flavourings within the meaning of Directive 88/388/EEC




  Substances and products as defined in Article 1(2)(b)(i) and 1(2)(c) of Directive 88/388/EEC labelled as natural flavouring substances or natural flavouring preparations, according to Article 9(1)(d) and (2) of that Directive. These flavourings may only contain solvents and other processing agents authorised by this Regulation. |
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4a.

A.2. Flavourings within the meaning of Directive 88/388/EEC

Substances and products as defined in Article 1(2)(b)(i) and 1(2)(c) of Directive 88/388/EEC labelled as natural flavouring substances or natural flavouring preparations, according to Article 9(1)(d) and (2) of that Directive. These flavourings may only contain solvents and other processing agents authorised by this Regulation.

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

(2)  

  OJ L 49, 28.2.1996, p. 17.

P5_TA(2003)0546

EU-Mozambique fisheries agreement *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Fisheries Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mozambique (COM(2003) 419 — C5-0354/2003 — 2003/0154(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the proposal for a Council regulation (COM(2003) 419) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the proposal for a Council regulation (COM(2003) 419) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 37 and Article 300(2) of the EC Treaty, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 37 and Article 300(2) of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Article 300(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0354/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 300(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0354/2003),

| — | having regard to Rules 67 and 97(7) of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rules 67 and 97(7) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets and the Committee on Development and Cooperation (A5-0406/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets and the Committee on Development and Cooperation (A5-0406/2003),

| 1. | Approves the proposal for a Council regulation as amended and approves the conclusion of the agreement; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Approves the proposal for a Council regulation as amended and approves the conclusion of the agreement;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and Mozambique. |
| --- | --- |

2.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and Mozambique.

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION | AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |
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| Amendment 1 |
| Recital 2a (new) |
| | (2a) It is important that the European Parliament and Council be kept informed of how the Agreement is being managed. Furthermore, the Commission should draw up a yearly report on its implementation. |
| Amendment 2 |
| Article 2a (new) |
| | Article 2a




  During the last year in which the Protocol is in force and prior to any agreement for its renewal, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application and conditions of implementation of the Agreement, with particular reference to the specific measures. |
| Amendment 3 |
| Article 2b (new) |
| | Article 2b




  On the basis of these reports and following consultation of the European Parliament, the Council shall grant the Commission a negotiating mandate for new agreements. |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

Recital 2a (new)

(2a) It is important that the European Parliament and Council be kept informed of how the Agreement is being managed. Furthermore, the Commission should draw up a yearly report on its implementation.

Amendment 2

Article 2a (new)

Article 2a

During the last year in which the Protocol is in force and prior to any agreement for its renewal, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application and conditions of implementation of the Agreement, with particular reference to the specific measures.

Amendment 3

Article 2b (new)

Article 2b

On the basis of these reports and following consultation of the European Parliament, the Council shall grant the Commission a negotiating mandate for new agreements.

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

P5_TA(2003)0547

Reduced rates of VAT *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 77/388/EEC as regards reduced rates of value added tax (COM(2003) 397 — C5-0359/2003 — 2003/0169(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 397) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 397) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 93 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0359/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 93 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0359/2003),

| — | having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the opinion of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (A5-0410/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the opinion of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (A5-0410/2003),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty; |
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2.

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty;

| 3. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
| --- | --- |

3.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 4. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
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4.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

| 5. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
| --- | --- |

5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION | AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |
| --- | --- |
| Amendment 1 |
| RECITAL 4 |
| (4) The Commission has accordingly proposed a phased action plan designed to bring about, in the short term, the required practical improvements in the current system. This will involve a review
  and a rationalisation
  of the rules and derogations applicable to the reduced rates of VAT. | (4) The Commission has accordingly proposed a phased action plan designed to bring about, in the short term, the required practical improvements in the current system. This will involve a review of the rules and derogations applicable to the reduced rates of VAT. |
| Amendment 2 |
| RECITAL 5 |
| (5)
  In any case, all modifications should be consistent with the
  Community's long term objective
  of
  moving to a definitive VAT system, based on the principle of taxation in the country of origin; this implies that there should be a continuation of
  the
  approach towards approximation of VAT rates. | (5)
  The
  Community's long term objective
  is
  moving to a definitive VAT system, based on the principle of taxation in the country of origin; this implies that there should be a
  gradual
  continuation of
  a systematic and coherent
  approach towards approximation of VAT rates,
  as needed and to the extent that this appears necessary to eliminate distortions of competition. |
| Amendment 3 |
| RECITAL 7 |
| (7) The Commission's evaluation report of 2 June 2003, which is based on the reports produced by the Member States which took part in the experiment on reduced rates for labourintensive services, concludes that, as a result of the experiment, it is not possible to clearly identify any favourable impact on employment
  or a reduction in
  the black econom
  y
  . | (7) The Commission's evaluation report of 2 June 2003, which is based on the reports produced by the Member States which took part in the experiment on reduced rates for labourintensive services, concludes that, as a result of the experiment, it is not possible
  , in the light of the information supplied by the Member States and given the limitations of the analysis methods used,
  to clearly identify any favourable impact on employment.
  The Member States have supplied only a small amount of information on the impact of VAT reduction on
  the black economy
  . However, this same report admits the possibility that the evidence available in the evaluation report does not permit any definite conclusions to be drawn. |
| Amendment 4 |
| RECITAL 7a (new) |
| | (7a) However, data presented to the European Parliament by the industries concerned demonstrate that there has been a significant net job creation. In addition, three years is too short a period to fully evaluate such a complex issue, and subsequent data has indicated that the scheme has been more successful in creating jobs than is suggested by the evaluation made by the Commission. |
| Amendment 5 |
| RECITAL 7b (new) |
| | (7b)The report supplied to the Commission by one of the Member States stresses the positive effects this measure has had on the old buildings renovation sector. In particular, it has benefitted employment and has made it possible to reduce illegal working very substantially. On the other hand, it is regrettable that this last factor was given very little consideration in the evaluation reports. |
| Amendment 6 |
| RECITAL 8 |
| (8) In view of the inconclusive results of the experiment to apply reduced rates in labour-intensive services
  and the need to improve the functioning of the internal market, the current structure of the reduced rates of VAT needs to be reviewed
  . | (8) In view of the inconclusive results
  and insufficient time available for a full evaluation
  of the experiment to apply reduced rates in labour-intensive services,
  and pending the introduction of a definitive system, it is appropriate to continue to allow Member States to apply the experiment
  . |
| Amendment 7 |
| RECITAL 9 |
| (9) The review
  must go beyond a revision of
  the scope of the rates, the inclusion of new categories or the clarification of existing categories, and be extended to the various specific derogations applicable to them, with a view to their simplification and rationalisation.
  It must also include appropriate measures to enable a definitive decision to be taken on the VAT rate for labour-intensive services. | (9) The review
  of VAT rates should not only cover
  the scope of the rates, the inclusion of new categories or the clarification of existing categories,
  but should also
  be extended to the various specific derogations applicable to them with a view to their simplification and rationalisation
  , where necessary in order to remove distortions of competition, and, if possible, to ease the administrative burden for companies involved
  . |
| Amendment 8 |
| RECITAL 12 |
| (12) Member States should be afforded equal opportunity to apply reduced rates in certain areas and to rationalise the numerous derogations currently applying to rates
  so as to avoid potential distortion
  of competition. | (12) Member States should be afforded equal opportunity to apply reduced rates in certain areas
  and should take the necessary steps
  to rationalise the numerous derogations currently applying to rates
  insofar as this is necessary to avoid or remove distortions
  of competition.
  All such individual derogations should be set out in detail in an Annex to Directive 77/388/EEC. |
| Amendment 9 |
| RECITAL 14 |
| (14) The derogations applying to rates must also be revised to maintain only those relating to goods and services eligible for reduced rates so as to produce a single reference list for the application of rates other than the standard rate. This represents a substantial simplification and rationalisation of the structure of VAT rates designed to improve the functioning of the internal market. | Deleted |
| Amendment 10 |
| ARTICLE 1, POINT 2(A)
  Article 28, paragraph 2, introductory part (Directive 77/388/EEC) |
| 2. Notwithstanding Article 12(3), points (a) to (e) shall apply
  during the transitional period referred to
  in Article 28l. | 2. Notwithstanding Article 12(3), points (a) to (e) shall apply
  until the definitive arrangements for the taxation of intra-Community trade provided for
  in Article 28l
  are adopted. |
| Amendment 11 |
| ARTICLE 1, POINT 2(A)
  Article 28, paragraph 2a, subparagraph 2 (Directive 77/388/EEC) |
| The derogation laid down in the first subparagraph may relate only to supplies of goods or services of one of the categories listed in Annex H. | The derogation laid down in the first subparagraph may relate only to supplies of goods or services of one of the categories listed in Annex H
  or in Annex Ha
  . |
| Amendment 24 |
| ARTICLE 1, POINT 2(A)
  Article 28, paragraph 2, point (a), subparagraph 2a (new) (Directive 77/388/EEC) |
| | Member States which on 1 January 2003 apply a reduced rate to the supply of goods and services other than those referred to in Annex H or Annex Ha may, during a transitional period of five years from the date of implementation of this Directive, apply a reduced rate on condition that this rate is not less than 12 %. |
| Amendment 12 |
| ARTICLE 1, POINT 2(A)
  Article 28, paragraph 2b, subparagraph 1 (Directive 77/388/EEC) |
| (b) | Member States which, under the terms of Article 12(3), were obliged to increase their standard rate as applied at 1 January 1991 by more than 2%, may apply a reduced rate lower than the minimum laid down in Article 12(3) in respect of the reduced rate for supplies of categories of goods and services specified in Annex H. |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

RECITAL 4

(4) The Commission has accordingly proposed a phased action plan designed to bring about, in the short term, the required practical improvements in the current system. This will involve a review
  and a rationalisation
  of the rules and derogations applicable to the reduced rates of VAT.

(4) The Commission has accordingly proposed a phased action plan designed to bring about, in the short term, the required practical improvements in the current system. This will involve a review of the rules and derogations applicable to the reduced rates of VAT.

Amendment 2

RECITAL 5

(5)
  In any case, all modifications should be consistent with the
  Community's long term objective
  of
  moving to a definitive VAT system, based on the principle of taxation in the country of origin; this implies that there should be a continuation of
  the
  approach towards approximation of VAT rates.

(5)
  The
  Community's long term objective
  is
  moving to a definitive VAT system, based on the principle of taxation in the country of origin; this implies that there should be a
  gradual
  continuation of
  a systematic and coherent
  approach towards approximation of VAT rates,
  as needed and to the extent that this appears necessary to eliminate distortions of competition.

Amendment 3

RECITAL 7

(7) The Commission's evaluation report of 2 June 2003, which is based on the reports produced by the Member States which took part in the experiment on reduced rates for labourintensive services, concludes that, as a result of the experiment, it is not possible to clearly identify any favourable impact on employment
  or a reduction in
  the black econom
  y
  .

(7) The Commission's evaluation report of 2 June 2003, which is based on the reports produced by the Member States which took part in the experiment on reduced rates for labourintensive services, concludes that, as a result of the experiment, it is not possible
  , in the light of the information supplied by the Member States and given the limitations of the analysis methods used,
  to clearly identify any favourable impact on employment.
  The Member States have supplied only a small amount of information on the impact of VAT reduction on
  the black economy
  . However, this same report admits the possibility that the evidence available in the evaluation report does not permit any definite conclusions to be drawn.

Amendment 4

RECITAL 7a (new)

(7a) However, data presented to the European Parliament by the industries concerned demonstrate that there has been a significant net job creation. In addition, three years is too short a period to fully evaluate such a complex issue, and subsequent data has indicated that the scheme has been more successful in creating jobs than is suggested by the evaluation made by the Commission.

Amendment 5

RECITAL 7b (new)

(7b)The report supplied to the Commission by one of the Member States stresses the positive effects this measure has had on the old buildings renovation sector. In particular, it has benefitted employment and has made it possible to reduce illegal working very substantially. On the other hand, it is regrettable that this last factor was given very little consideration in the evaluation reports.

Amendment 6

RECITAL 8

(8) In view of the inconclusive results of the experiment to apply reduced rates in labour-intensive services
  and the need to improve the functioning of the internal market, the current structure of the reduced rates of VAT needs to be reviewed
  .

(8) In view of the inconclusive results
  and insufficient time available for a full evaluation
  of the experiment to apply reduced rates in labour-intensive services,
  and pending the introduction of a definitive system, it is appropriate to continue to allow Member States to apply the experiment
  .

Amendment 7

RECITAL 9

(9) The review
  must go beyond a revision of
  the scope of the rates, the inclusion of new categories or the clarification of existing categories, and be extended to the various specific derogations applicable to them, with a view to their simplification and rationalisation.
  It must also include appropriate measures to enable a definitive decision to be taken on the VAT rate for labour-intensive services.

(9) The review
  of VAT rates should not only cover
  the scope of the rates, the inclusion of new categories or the clarification of existing categories,
  but should also
  be extended to the various specific derogations applicable to them with a view to their simplification and rationalisation
  , where necessary in order to remove distortions of competition, and, if possible, to ease the administrative burden for companies involved
  .

Amendment 8

RECITAL 12

(12) Member States should be afforded equal opportunity to apply reduced rates in certain areas and to rationalise the numerous derogations currently applying to rates
  so as to avoid potential distortion
  of competition.

(12) Member States should be afforded equal opportunity to apply reduced rates in certain areas
  and should take the necessary steps
  to rationalise the numerous derogations currently applying to rates
  insofar as this is necessary to avoid or remove distortions
  of competition.
  All such individual derogations should be set out in detail in an Annex to Directive 77/388/EEC.

Amendment 9

RECITAL 14

(14) The derogations applying to rates must also be revised to maintain only those relating to goods and services eligible for reduced rates so as to produce a single reference list for the application of rates other than the standard rate. This represents a substantial simplification and rationalisation of the structure of VAT rates designed to improve the functioning of the internal market.

Deleted

Amendment 10

ARTICLE 1, POINT 2(A)

Article 28, paragraph 2, introductory part (Directive 77/388/EEC)

2. Notwithstanding Article 12(3), points (a) to (e) shall apply
  during the transitional period referred to
  in Article 28l.

2. Notwithstanding Article 12(3), points (a) to (e) shall apply
  until the definitive arrangements for the taxation of intra-Community trade provided for
  in Article 28l
  are adopted.

Amendment 11

ARTICLE 1, POINT 2(A)

Article 28, paragraph 2a, subparagraph 2 (Directive 77/388/EEC)

The derogation laid down in the first subparagraph may relate only to supplies of goods or services of one of the categories listed in Annex H.

The derogation laid down in the first subparagraph may relate only to supplies of goods or services of one of the categories listed in Annex H
  or in Annex Ha
  .

Amendment 24

ARTICLE 1, POINT 2(A)

Article 28, paragraph 2, point (a), subparagraph 2a (new) (Directive 77/388/EEC)

Member States which on 1 January 2003 apply a reduced rate to the supply of goods and services other than those referred to in Annex H or Annex Ha may, during a transitional period of five years from the date of implementation of this Directive, apply a reduced rate on condition that this rate is not less than 12 %.

Amendment 12

ARTICLE 1, POINT 2(A)

Article 28, paragraph 2b, subparagraph 1 (Directive 77/388/EEC)

(b)

Member States which, under the terms of Article 12(3), were obliged to increase their standard rate as applied at 1 January 1991 by more than 2%, may apply a reduced rate lower than the minimum laid down in Article 12(3) in respect of the reduced rate for supplies of categories of goods and services specified in Annex H.

| (b) | Member States which, under the terms of Article 12(3), were obliged to increase their standard rate as applied at 1 January 1991 by more than 2 %, may apply a reduced rate lower than the minimum laid down in Article 12(3) in respect of the reduced rate for supplies of categories of goods and services specified in Annex H
  or Annex Ha
  . |
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(b)

Member States which, under the terms of Article 12(3), were obliged to increase their standard rate as applied at 1 January 1991 by more than 2 %, may apply a reduced rate lower than the minimum laid down in Article 12(3) in respect of the reduced rate for supplies of categories of goods and services specified in Annex H
  or Annex Ha
  .

Amendment 22

ARTICLE 1, POINT 2, POINT (b)

Article 28, paragraph 6, subparagraph 1 (Directive 77/388/EEC)

(b)
  Paragraph 6 is deleted
  .

| (b) | In the first subparagraph of paragraph 6 the words ‘for a maximum period of four years’ are deleted and the date of 31 December 2003 is replaced by the date of ... (2). |
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(b)

Amendment 23

ARTICLE 1, POINT 4

Annex K (Directive 77/388/EEC)

(4) Annex K
  is
  deleted.

| (4) | Annex K
  will be
  deleted
  on the date of the entry into force of this Directive
  . |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Annex K
  will be
  deleted
  on the date of the entry into force of this Directive
  .

Amendment 25

ANNEX

Annex H, category 3, description (Directive 77/388/EEC)

The supply of pharmaceutical products of a kind normally used for health care, prevention of diseases
  and
  treatment for medical and veterinary purposes, including products used for contraception and sanitary protection.

The supply of pharmaceutical
  and medicinal
  products of a kind normally used for health care, prevention of diseases, treatment for medical and veterinary purposes
  and research,
  including products used for contraception and sanitary protection.

Amendments 26 and 13

ANNEX

Annex H, category 4, description (Directive 77/388/EEC)

The supply of medical equipment, aids and other appliances normally intended to alleviate or treat disability, for the
  exclusive
  personal use of the disabled, and apparatus and
  electrical,
  electronic or other equipment and means of transport, designed or specially adapted for the disabled.

Repair of such goods

Child car seats

The supply
  and repair
  of medical equipment, aids and other appliances normally intended to alleviate or treat disability,
  or improve mobility or access,
  for the personal use of the disabled,
  including where supplied by charities,
  and apparatus and electronic or other equipment
  including alarm systems and lifts
  and means of transport
  intended,
  designed or specially adapted for the disabled

Amendment 21

ANNEX

Annex H, category 6a (new), description (new) (Directive 77/388/EEC)

The supply of music or films, whether recorded on compact discs or on similar audio or audiovisual formats, including for hire.

Amendment 16 and 27

ANNEX

Annex H, category 10, description (Directive 77/388/EEC)

The supply, construction, renovation, alteration, repair, maintenance and cleaning of housing. The rental of housing insofar as this service is not exempted under Article 13.

The supply, construction, renovation, alteration, repair, maintenance
  (including gardening)
  and cleaning of housing
  and of listed buildings and monuments as well as buildings operated by bodies recognised by Member States as non-profit making charities for purposes other than the making of taxable supplies.
  The rental of housing insofar as this service is not exempted under Article 13.
  The supply of goods used in the construction, alteration or repair of housing which have the effect of improving energy efficiency.

Amendment 17

ANNEX

Annex H, category 15, description (Directive 77/388/EEC)

The supply of goods and services by organisations recognised as charities by Member States
  and engaged in welfare or social security work,
  insofar as these supplies are not exempt under Article 13.

The supply of goods and services by
  non-profit making organisations or
  organisations recognised as charities by Member States, in so far as these supplies are not exempt under Article 13.

Amendment 18

ANNEX

Annex H, category 20a (new), description (new) (Directive 77/388/EEC)

Minor repair services of bicycles, shoes and leather goods, clothing and household linen, as well as laundry and drycleaning services, and hairdressing.

Amendment 19

ANNEX

Annex H, category 20b (new), description (new) (Directive 77/388/EEC)

Children's clothing and shoes, as well as child car seats

Amendment 20

ANNEX

Annex Ha (new), title (Directive 77/388/EEC)

LIST OF INDIVIDUAL DEROGATIONS IN FORCE IN ONLY ONE MEMBER STATE

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

(2)  
  The date of the entry into force of the present directive.

P5_TA(2003)0548

Preparation of the European Council (Brussels, 12/13 December 2003), including the social summit

European Parliament resolution on the Council and Commission statements on the preparation of the European Council in Brussels on 12/13 December 2003

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council and Commission statements on the preparation of the European Council in Brussels on 12/13 December 2003, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Council and Commission statements on the preparation of the European Council in Brussels on 12/13 December 2003,

| — | having regard to Rule 37(4) of the Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rule 37(4) of the Rules of Procedure,

Economic growth

| 1. | Supports the view that the European Union is at a critical point in its development after prolonged economic stagnation and a high level of unemployment; regrets that in such a situation the European Union is not able to speak and to act on the basis of a common strategy; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Supports the view that the European Union is at a critical point in its development after prolonged economic stagnation and a high level of unemployment; regrets that in such a situation the European Union is not able to speak and to act on the basis of a common strategy;

| 2. | Expresses its concern about the decisions taken by the Ecofin Council on 25 November 2003 concerning the implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact; is of the opinion that stability is a public good which has to be defended and that economic growth leads to more stability; |
| --- | --- |

2.

Expresses its concern about the decisions taken by the Ecofin Council on 25 November 2003 concerning the implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact; is of the opinion that stability is a public good which has to be defended and that economic growth leads to more stability;

| 3. | Considers that economic policies should continue to be aimed at producing job-creating and sustainable growth; welcomes the European Growth Initiative; regrets that ten years after Delors' White Paper on growth, competitiveness, employment — the challenges and ways forward into the 21st century (COM(93) 700) and three years after the launch of the Lisbon strategy, the decisions needed to promote economic growth have been delayed; calls on the European Council to give new impetus to this process; |
| --- | --- |

3.

Considers that economic policies should continue to be aimed at producing job-creating and sustainable growth; welcomes the European Growth Initiative; regrets that ten years after Delors' White Paper on growth, competitiveness, employment — the challenges and ways forward into the 21st century (COM(93) 700) and three years after the launch of the Lisbon strategy, the decisions needed to promote economic growth have been delayed; calls on the European Council to give new impetus to this process;

| 4. | Urges the European Council to respect the European Parliament's rights in the codecision process on the revision of the trans-European networks (TENs) when adopting the so-called ‘quick-start programme’ and defining projects for investment in TENs, energy, telecoms, IT and R &D infrastructure projects of the European Union; regrets that the ‘quick-start programme’ consists only of already agreed but not yet implemented projects which focus exclusively on infrastructure investments; |
| --- | --- |

4.

Urges the European Council to respect the European Parliament's rights in the codecision process on the revision of the trans-European networks (TENs) when adopting the so-called ‘quick-start programme’ and defining projects for investment in TENs, energy, telecoms, IT and R &D infrastructure projects of the European Union; regrets that the ‘quick-start programme’ consists only of already agreed but not yet implemented projects which focus exclusively on infrastructure investments;

| 5. | Calls again for full integration of the environmental and sustainability aspects of the ‘quick-start programme’; calls also for an ambitious plan for development of clean, environmentally friendly technologies; reiterates that the environmental impact of all EU policies should be properly assessed before any action is taken in line with the Lisbon and Göteborg process; |
| --- | --- |

5.

Calls again for full integration of the environmental and sustainability aspects of the ‘quick-start programme’; calls also for an ambitious plan for development of clean, environmentally friendly technologies; reiterates that the environmental impact of all EU policies should be properly assessed before any action is taken in line with the Lisbon and Göteborg process;

| 6. | Stresses that boosting investments in key projects cannot solve either the immediate or the long-term problems facing the European economy; considers that the European Council in December should focus on achieving the existing objectives of the Lisbon agenda in order to make the Union the most competitive knowledge-based economy in the world by 2010; |
| --- | --- |

6.

Stresses that boosting investments in key projects cannot solve either the immediate or the long-term problems facing the European economy; considers that the European Council in December should focus on achieving the existing objectives of the Lisbon agenda in order to make the Union the most competitive knowledge-based economy in the world by 2010;

| 7. | Considers that a real boost to the European Union's productivity and economic potential requires a reorientation of budgetary allocations in order to support more effective Europe-wide investment; |
| --- | --- |

7.

Considers that a real boost to the European Union's productivity and economic potential requires a reorientation of budgetary allocations in order to support more effective Europe-wide investment;

| 8. | Considers it essential for the success of the European Growth Initiative to focus on projects that are sustainable, economically and financially viable, entail a high level of cofinancing and have a clear European value; insists that, alongside the TENs and R &D projects, the European Council and Member States should also agree to raise investment in human capital across the European economy and — together with the EIB — reallocate resources to skills and lifelong learning measures; considers that investment in human capital must be given the highest priority in order to attain the Lisbon goals; |
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8.

Considers it essential for the success of the European Growth Initiative to focus on projects that are sustainable, economically and financially viable, entail a high level of cofinancing and have a clear European value; insists that, alongside the TENs and R &D projects, the European Council and Member States should also agree to raise investment in human capital across the European economy and — together with the EIB — reallocate resources to skills and lifelong learning measures; considers that investment in human capital must be given the highest priority in order to attain the Lisbon goals;

| 9. | Underlines, in this context, the fundamental importance of completing effective EU legislation to open the market in postal and passenger services, taking into account the necessity of guaranteeing at the same time universal access to public services; calls for European airspace to be redesigned via the creation of a Single European Sky; calls on the Council to take more concerted action to improve competition in the allocation of slots at Community airports; |
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9.

Underlines, in this context, the fundamental importance of completing effective EU legislation to open the market in postal and passenger services, taking into account the necessity of guaranteeing at the same time universal access to public services; calls for European airspace to be redesigned via the creation of a Single European Sky; calls on the Council to take more concerted action to improve competition in the allocation of slots at Community airports;

| 10. | Points out that the European Growth Initiative is also dependent on removal of regulatory and administrative barriers to many aspects of cross-border cooperation, thus highlighting that much remains to be done to complete an enlarged Internal Market, conducive to Europe-wide research, innovation and entrepreneurship; calls for impact assessments to be carried out on all new European legislation in order to avoid additional burdens on SMEs, and in this context welcomes the Commission's call for competitiveness impact assessment throughout the decision-making process; |
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10.

Points out that the European Growth Initiative is also dependent on removal of regulatory and administrative barriers to many aspects of cross-border cooperation, thus highlighting that much remains to be done to complete an enlarged Internal Market, conducive to Europe-wide research, innovation and entrepreneurship; calls for impact assessments to be carried out on all new European legislation in order to avoid additional burdens on SMEs, and in this context welcomes the Commission's call for competitiveness impact assessment throughout the decision-making process;

| 11. | Recalls that Europe's underperformance in R &D and investment reflects specifically the poor performance of the private sector; calls therefore on European businesses to respond to this initiative by demonstrating their willingness to enter into the public-private partnerships needed to achieve more growth and employment in Europe; |
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11.

Recalls that Europe's underperformance in R &D and investment reflects specifically the poor performance of the private sector; calls therefore on European businesses to respond to this initiative by demonstrating their willingness to enter into the public-private partnerships needed to achieve more growth and employment in Europe;

| 12. | Welcomes the commitment to full employment, quality and productivity at work and inclusive labour markets for both the old and new Member States; takes note of the demand for labour markets to be made more flexible while providing appropriate levels of security for workers; |
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12.

Welcomes the commitment to full employment, quality and productivity at work and inclusive labour markets for both the old and new Member States; takes note of the demand for labour markets to be made more flexible while providing appropriate levels of security for workers;

| 13. | Points out that labour market reforms must result in better jobs, in order to create a knowledge-based economy; insists that, as economic and social progress have to be mutually supportive, these reforms must be achieved in close cooperation with the social partners; calls on the social partners at European level to strengthen their joint multiannual work programme in particular for industrial change and adaptability of workers and enterprises; |
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13.

Points out that labour market reforms must result in better jobs, in order to create a knowledge-based economy; insists that, as economic and social progress have to be mutually supportive, these reforms must be achieved in close cooperation with the social partners; calls on the social partners at European level to strengthen their joint multiannual work programme in particular for industrial change and adaptability of workers and enterprises;

| 14. | Reiterates its support for the European Employment Guidelines and the current Employment Strategy, as an efficient instrument to foster employment in the European Union, while respecting and strengthening the European social model; notes that the European Employment Taskforce has identified the requirement of increasing the adaptability of enterprises and workers as one of four essential areas for reform; will take up all the Task Force's findings and the outcome of the Tripartite Social Summit in the context of the 2004 employment guidelines package; is of the opinion that the social partners can be an important medium for achieving the Lisbon objectives; |
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14.

Reiterates its support for the European Employment Guidelines and the current Employment Strategy, as an efficient instrument to foster employment in the European Union, while respecting and strengthening the European social model; notes that the European Employment Taskforce has identified the requirement of increasing the adaptability of enterprises and workers as one of four essential areas for reform; will take up all the Task Force's findings and the outcome of the Tripartite Social Summit in the context of the 2004 employment guidelines package; is of the opinion that the social partners can be an important medium for achieving the Lisbon objectives;

Freedom, security and justice

| 15. | Takes note of the recent Commission proposal to set up a European Border Management Agency to improve operational cooperation between Member States, but stresses the need for any structure to include the full involvement of the Commission and Parliament; |
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15.

Takes note of the recent Commission proposal to set up a European Border Management Agency to improve operational cooperation between Member States, but stresses the need for any structure to include the full involvement of the Commission and Parliament;

| 16. | Notes that only three Member States (Denmark, Spain and Portugal) have transposed the European Arrest Warrant, urges the European Council to insist that the remaining Member States respect the deadline of 31 December 2003 and also calls on the Council to adopt a framework decision on common standards for procedural law; |
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16.

Notes that only three Member States (Denmark, Spain and Portugal) have transposed the European Arrest Warrant, urges the European Council to insist that the remaining Member States respect the deadline of 31 December 2003 and also calls on the Council to adopt a framework decision on common standards for procedural law;

| 17. | Deplores the failure of EU leaders and the Council Presidency to discuss the rights of the Guantánamo detainees to a fair trial, and insists that the European Council and the Presidency undertake to raise this matter at the highest level with the US administration; |
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17.

Deplores the failure of EU leaders and the Council Presidency to discuss the rights of the Guantánamo detainees to a fair trial, and insists that the European Council and the Presidency undertake to raise this matter at the highest level with the US administration;

| 18. | Regrets that the last JHA Council did not reach an agreement on a common European asylum policy despite the deadline set by the European Council, and insists on action (early in the Irish Presidency) based on high protection requirements; |
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18.

Regrets that the last JHA Council did not reach an agreement on a common European asylum policy despite the deadline set by the European Council, and insists on action (early in the Irish Presidency) based on high protection requirements;

| 19. | Stresses the need to make major progress in defining and implementing a comprehensive European immigration policy, on the lines agreed at Tampere and developed since by the Commission; |
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19.

Stresses the need to make major progress in defining and implementing a comprehensive European immigration policy, on the lines agreed at Tampere and developed since by the Commission;

| 20. | Takes note of the Council's desire to develop relations with countries of origin or transit for migration flows, but observes again that progress has been very limited as regards the negotiation of readmission agreements at European level; |
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20.

Takes note of the Council's desire to develop relations with countries of origin or transit for migration flows, but observes again that progress has been very limited as regards the negotiation of readmission agreements at European level;

| 21. | Recalls its concern about the need for real and comprehensive action from third countries of origin and transit in the management of their migration flows, in order to stop the daily tragedies off the Mediterranean coast; |
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21.

Recalls its concern about the need for real and comprehensive action from third countries of origin and transit in the management of their migration flows, in order to stop the daily tragedies off the Mediterranean coast;

| 22. | Urges the integration of migration issues into the Union's relations with third countries and believes that stabilisation programmes, in the form of positive economic and trade-related measures, can be an incentive for countries of origin and transit to guarantee compliance with voluntary return agreements; |
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22.

Urges the integration of migration issues into the Union's relations with third countries and believes that stabilisation programmes, in the form of positive economic and trade-related measures, can be an incentive for countries of origin and transit to guarantee compliance with voluntary return agreements;

| 23. | Agrees with the importance given by the Council to the fight against drug trafficking, which should undermine the financing of the illegal activities of traffickers and criminal or terrorist organisations; |
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23.

Agrees with the importance given by the Council to the fight against drug trafficking, which should undermine the financing of the illegal activities of traffickers and criminal or terrorist organisations;

Enlargement

| 24. | Notes that great progress has been achieved by the 10 accession countries in adopting, implementing and enforcing the ‘acquis’ but that certain important tasks must still be undertaken between now and accession; looks forward to welcoming the new Member States to the Union on 1 May 2004; notes that the deficiencies in the degree of adaptation to EU legislation and policy threaten the possibility of the accession countries benefiting from EU subsidies and exporting food products, and is confident that enlargement will take place under good conditions; |
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24.

Notes that great progress has been achieved by the 10 accession countries in adopting, implementing and enforcing the ‘acquis’ but that certain important tasks must still be undertaken between now and accession; looks forward to welcoming the new Member States to the Union on 1 May 2004; notes that the deficiencies in the degree of adaptation to EU legislation and policy threaten the possibility of the accession countries benefiting from EU subsidies and exporting food products, and is confident that enlargement will take place under good conditions;

| 25. | Urges the European Council to ensure that the framework for the conclusion of accession negotiations with Bulgaria and Romania will enable them to join the Union in 2007 if the accession criteria have been met; is of the opinion that the financial framework for the accession of Bulgaria and Romania should be based on the same principles as apply to the ten countries acceding in 2004, and the principle that accession may not lead to a deterioration in the net budgetary position in comparison with the year preceding accession; |
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25.

Urges the European Council to ensure that the framework for the conclusion of accession negotiations with Bulgaria and Romania will enable them to join the Union in 2007 if the accession criteria have been met; is of the opinion that the financial framework for the accession of Bulgaria and Romania should be based on the same principles as apply to the ten countries acceding in 2004, and the principle that accession may not lead to a deterioration in the net budgetary position in comparison with the year preceding accession;

| 26. | Underlines that meeting the target date will depend on the real progress made not only in the negotiations but also on the ground, which requires a considerable stepping-up of their efforts and preparations; |
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26.

Underlines that meeting the target date will depend on the real progress made not only in the negotiations but also on the ground, which requires a considerable stepping-up of their efforts and preparations;

| 27. | Calls on the European Council to play its role in ensuring that all parties concerned contribute fully to the search for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem; takes note of the elections which will be held on 14 December in the northern part of Cyprus and hopes that they can help to move forward the peace process within the framework of the UN and on the basis of the UN Secretary-General's Plan; |
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27.

Calls on the European Council to play its role in ensuring that all parties concerned contribute fully to the search for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem; takes note of the elections which will be held on 14 December in the northern part of Cyprus and hopes that they can help to move forward the peace process within the framework of the UN and on the basis of the UN Secretary-General's Plan;

| 28. | Is convinced that, in this framework, the solution of the Cyprus problem and the reunification of the island will benefit all its inhabitants and will be seriously taken into account when deciding on the possible opening of accession negotiations with Turkey; |
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28.

Is convinced that, in this framework, the solution of the Cyprus problem and the reunification of the island will benefit all its inhabitants and will be seriously taken into account when deciding on the possible opening of accession negotiations with Turkey;

Foreign Affairs

Turkey

| 29. | Calls on the Council to devote particular attention to the further developments and the progress of reform in Turkey; in the aftermath of the terrible bomb attacks of recent days, expresses its condolences to all the families of the dead and injured, and expects the Council to maintain and foster its engagement in Turkey in order to express the full solidarity of the European Union; |
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29.

Calls on the Council to devote particular attention to the further developments and the progress of reform in Turkey; in the aftermath of the terrible bomb attacks of recent days, expresses its condolences to all the families of the dead and injured, and expects the Council to maintain and foster its engagement in Turkey in order to express the full solidarity of the European Union;

Iraq

| 30. | Expresses its deep concern at the situation in Iraq and regards the proposals made by the US Administration and the Provisional Council for a clear timetable for transferring sovereignty to Iraqi representatives as a first positive step; renews its request to the Council to stress the EU initiatives in the post-war situation by adopting a common position; |
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30.

Expresses its deep concern at the situation in Iraq and regards the proposals made by the US Administration and the Provisional Council for a clear timetable for transferring sovereignty to Iraqi representatives as a first positive step; renews its request to the Council to stress the EU initiatives in the post-war situation by adopting a common position;

| 31. | Reaffirms its commitment to the most recent United Nations Security Council resolution on Iraq, which was adopted unanimously, and welcomes the European Union's commitment to play an important role in the political and economic reconstruction of that country; |
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31.

Reaffirms its commitment to the most recent United Nations Security Council resolution on Iraq, which was adopted unanimously, and welcomes the European Union's commitment to play an important role in the political and economic reconstruction of that country;

| 32. | Notes the outcome of the Madrid Donors' Conference on Iraq and calls on the Council and Commission to provide full and public access to information on all activities funded with European Union taxpayers' money through the International Reconstruction Fund Facility and/or the European Union budget; |
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32.

Notes the outcome of the Madrid Donors' Conference on Iraq and calls on the Council and Commission to provide full and public access to information on all activities funded with European Union taxpayers' money through the International Reconstruction Fund Facility and/or the European Union budget;

Middle East

| 33. | Calls on the Council and Commission urgently to further the Quartet's initiative in order to implement the Roadmap that was also endorsed by the UN Security Council in its Resolution 1515 and to fully support the Geneva Initiative, which constitutes a concrete and sustainable proposal for achieving peace; |
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33.

Calls on the Council and Commission urgently to further the Quartet's initiative in order to implement the Roadmap that was also endorsed by the UN Security Council in its Resolution 1515 and to fully support the Geneva Initiative, which constitutes a concrete and sustainable proposal for achieving peace;

Georgia

| 34. | Calls on the Council and Commission closely to follow the evolution of the situation in Georgia, providing all the necessary financial and technical assistance to the authorities so as to support, stabilise and rebuild the institutions, define a strategy for reforms and prepare for presidential and general elections; |
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34.

Calls on the Council and Commission closely to follow the evolution of the situation in Georgia, providing all the necessary financial and technical assistance to the authorities so as to support, stabilise and rebuild the institutions, define a strategy for reforms and prepare for presidential and general elections;

| 35. | Regards the appointment by the Council of a Special Representative for South Caucasus as a good initiative for a more active role of the EU in the region; calls on the Council to make all the necessary efforts to restart the three peace processes which have been deadlocked for a long time in order to achieve stability in the region; |
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35.

Regards the appointment by the Council of a Special Representative for South Caucasus as a good initiative for a more active role of the EU in the region; calls on the Council to make all the necessary efforts to restart the three peace processes which have been deadlocked for a long time in order to achieve stability in the region;

The OSCE Summit in Maastricht

| 36. | Deplores the fact that the OSCE Summit could not reach conclusions due to differences of opinion on the situation in Moldova; calls on the European Council to address this and other divisive issues in the framework of the EU-Russia relationship; |
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36.

Deplores the fact that the OSCE Summit could not reach conclusions due to differences of opinion on the situation in Moldova; calls on the European Council to address this and other divisive issues in the framework of the EU-Russia relationship;

EU security strategy

| 37. | Stresses the importance of the adoption of the paper to be submitted by the High Representative for CFSP, Javier Solana, through which the EU must find its way to a clear prioritisation of its foreign and security interests and objectives; underlines that an EU security strategy can be developed only on the basis of multilateralism and within the UN system; is convinced of the great contribution that such a strategy, based on a global context going beyond the strictly military dimension and ensuring the deployment of a whole package of political, economic, social and military measures, can make in preventing and resolving conflicts; |
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37.

Stresses the importance of the adoption of the paper to be submitted by the High Representative for CFSP, Javier Solana, through which the EU must find its way to a clear prioritisation of its foreign and security interests and objectives; underlines that an EU security strategy can be developed only on the basis of multilateralism and within the UN system; is convinced of the great contribution that such a strategy, based on a global context going beyond the strictly military dimension and ensuring the deployment of a whole package of political, economic, social and military measures, can make in preventing and resolving conflicts;

ESDP

| 38. | Pays tribute to the first three crisis operations successfully carried out within the framework of the ESDP, welcomes the establishment of an EU Agency for Defence and calls upon the Council to further advance the setting-up of a comprehensive and credible European defence identity, including a European collective capacity for planning and command of EU operations, able to act autonomously of NATO, yet not undermining the alliance or unnecessarily duplicating structures; welcomes the proposals of the Ministerial Meeting which was held in Naples; insists that it be consulted in advance of decisions on ESDP operations and points out that only a well-informed Parliament is in a position to take relevant decisions swiftly and efficiently; |
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38.

Pays tribute to the first three crisis operations successfully carried out within the framework of the ESDP, welcomes the establishment of an EU Agency for Defence and calls upon the Council to further advance the setting-up of a comprehensive and credible European defence identity, including a European collective capacity for planning and command of EU operations, able to act autonomously of NATO, yet not undermining the alliance or unnecessarily duplicating structures; welcomes the proposals of the Ministerial Meeting which was held in Naples; insists that it be consulted in advance of decisions on ESDP operations and points out that only a well-informed Parliament is in a position to take relevant decisions swiftly and efficiently;

WMD

| 39. | Calls for full implementation of the EU Action Plan against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and calls upon the Council and Commission to further advance the work on the EU's emerging strategy on WMD proliferation as encompassed in the Presidency conclusions of the Thessaloniki European Council and the Basic Principles agreed on 16 June 2003 by focusing in particular on:






  — | further universalising the key disarmament and non-proliferation treaties and, where necessary, strengthening them, as well as the means of ensuring compliance with their provisions; |
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39.

Calls for full implementation of the EU Action Plan against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and calls upon the Council and Commission to further advance the work on the EU's emerging strategy on WMD proliferation as encompassed in the Presidency conclusions of the Thessaloniki European Council and the Basic Principles agreed on 16 June 2003 by focusing in particular on:

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further universalising the key disarmament and non-proliferation treaties and, where necessary, strengthening them, as well as the means of ensuring compliance with their provisions;

| — | enhancing the EU's political, financial and technical support for agencies in charge of verification, and |
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enhancing the EU's political, financial and technical support for agencies in charge of verification, and

| — | strengthening arms export control policies and practices within the European Union and beyond; |
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strengthening arms export control policies and practices within the European Union and beyond;

Anti-personnel mines

| 40. | Calls on the Council to ask the present and future Member States to accede to the Convention on the prohibition of the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and on their destruction as soon as possible, in order to allow the European Union to play a full and active part in the First Review Conference on the Convention in 2004 in support of its universalisation, consolidation and full implementation; |
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40.

Calls on the Council to ask the present and future Member States to accede to the Convention on the prohibition of the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and on their destruction as soon as possible, in order to allow the European Union to play a full and active part in the First Review Conference on the Convention in 2004 in support of its universalisation, consolidation and full implementation;

Guantánamo Bay

| 41. | Reiterates its call for the Council Presidency to raise the issue of the right of prisoners detained at Guantánamo Bay to a fair trial with the US authorities and to include this issue on the agenda for the next summit between the European Union and the United States; |
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41.

Reiterates its call for the Council Presidency to raise the issue of the right of prisoners detained at Guantánamo Bay to a fair trial with the US authorities and to include this issue on the agenda for the next summit between the European Union and the United States;

| 42. | Calls on the Council to submit an ‘amicus brief’ to the US Supreme Court in support particularly of the EU citizens held at Guantánamo Bay; |
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42.

Calls on the Council to submit an ‘amicus brief’ to the US Supreme Court in support particularly of the EU citizens held at Guantánamo Bay;

Transatlantic Dimension

| 43. | Calls upon the European Council to request the Commission, once the IGC is completed, to engage the Governments of the United States and Canada in a joint review of transatlantic relations, with a view to replacing the NTA with a Transatlantic Partnership Agreement, responsive to the real common interests and capabilities of the partners, by 2007; |
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43.

Calls upon the European Council to request the Commission, once the IGC is completed, to engage the Governments of the United States and Canada in a joint review of transatlantic relations, with a view to replacing the NTA with a Transatlantic Partnership Agreement, responsive to the real common interests and capabilities of the partners, by 2007;

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| 44. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the European Council, the Council, the Commission and the parliaments of the Member States. |
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44.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the European Council, the Council, the Commission and the parliaments of the Member States.

P5_TA(2003)0549

Progress report on the Intergovernmental Conference

European Parliament resolution on the progress report on the Intergovernmental Conference

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe of 18 July 2003, prepared by the European Convention, |
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having regard to the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe of 18 July 2003, prepared by the European Convention,

| — | having regard to its resolution of 24 September 2003 on the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe and the European Parliament's opinion on the convening of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) (1), |
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having regard to its resolution of 24 September 2003 on the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe and the European Parliament's opinion on the convening of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) (1),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 20 November 2003 on the financial provisions in the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe (2), |
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having regard to its resolution of 20 November 2003 on the financial provisions in the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe (2),

| — | having regard to the Italian Presidency proposals (CIG 52/1/03), |
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having regard to the Italian Presidency proposals (CIG 52/1/03),

| — | having regard to Rule 37 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 37 of its Rules of Procedure,

| A. | recalling that the Convention was composed of representatives of parliaments, European institutions and governments, which together achieved with difficulty compromises on many fine points of balance in the constitutional structure, and that substantial changes by the governments acting alone would be unacceptable, |
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A.

recalling that the Convention was composed of representatives of parliaments, European institutions and governments, which together achieved with difficulty compromises on many fine points of balance in the constitutional structure, and that substantial changes by the governments acting alone would be unacceptable,

| B. | whereas the text of the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe should remain the basis for the final and overall IGC agreement, |
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B.

whereas the text of the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe should remain the basis for the final and overall IGC agreement,

| C. | whereas certain sectoral Council formations are bringing forward their own suggestions, thereby undermining the basis for stable negotiations, |
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C.

whereas certain sectoral Council formations are bringing forward their own suggestions, thereby undermining the basis for stable negotiations,

| 1. | Calls on the Heads of State and Government to continue their efforts and overcome their differences in order to arrive at a balanced and positive result on 13 December 2003; |
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1.

Calls on the Heads of State and Government to continue their efforts and overcome their differences in order to arrive at a balanced and positive result on 13 December 2003;

| 2. | Expresses its concern at the calling into question by certain Member States of the Convention's proposals for institutional reform; recalls that any solution found to the reform of the three institutions must respect the balance between representation and efficiency; |
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2.

Expresses its concern at the calling into question by certain Member States of the Convention's proposals for institutional reform; recalls that any solution found to the reform of the three institutions must respect the balance between representation and efficiency;

| 3. | Recalls its support for the proposals in the draft Constitution regarding the definition of ‘qualified majority’; perceives nonetheless a margin for compromise on the proposed figures provided that such a compromise respects the principle of the double majority and the lowering of the threshold fixed at Nice; |
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3.

Recalls its support for the proposals in the draft Constitution regarding the definition of ‘qualified majority’; perceives nonetheless a margin for compromise on the proposed figures provided that such a compromise respects the principle of the double majority and the lowering of the threshold fixed at Nice;

| 4. | Welcomes the Italian Presidency's proposal to extend qualified-majority voting within the CFSP in order to achieve a balanced overall outcome on decision-making procedures; |
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4.

Welcomes the Italian Presidency's proposal to extend qualified-majority voting within the CFSP in order to achieve a balanced overall outcome on decision-making procedures;

| 5. | Welcomes the Presidency proposals, in particular with regard to introducing a horizontal clause on social policy (Article III-2a), recognising the competences of Member States in relation to services of general interest (Article III-6) and introducing in Article I-2 equality between women and men, which must, however, be recognised as a value and not merely as a principle
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5.

Welcomes the Presidency proposals, in particular with regard to introducing a horizontal clause on social policy (Article III-2a), recognising the competences of Member States in relation to services of general interest (Article III-6) and introducing in Article I-2 equality between women and men, which must, however, be recognised as a value and not merely as a principle
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| 6. | Insists that there be no retreat from the Convention proposals for a measured extension of qualified-majority voting; stresses the importance of the Convention text on simplified procedures to move from unanimity to qualified-majority voting or from a special legislative procedure to the ordinary legislative procedure (general bridging clause); |
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6.

Insists that there be no retreat from the Convention proposals for a measured extension of qualified-majority voting; stresses the importance of the Convention text on simplified procedures to move from unanimity to qualified-majority voting or from a special legislative procedure to the ordinary legislative procedure (general bridging clause);

| 7. | Deplores the apparent decision to do away with the Legislative Council, which was intended to effect a clearer separation between the Council's law-making and executive functions, and to guarantee full transparency of the legislative process, and hopes that at least the option of introducing the Legislative Council at a later stage will be maintained; |
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7.

Deplores the apparent decision to do away with the Legislative Council, which was intended to effect a clearer separation between the Council's law-making and executive functions, and to guarantee full transparency of the legislative process, and hopes that at least the option of introducing the Legislative Council at a later stage will be maintained;

| 8. | Warns the IGC not to call into question the general balance achieved in the Convention on the financial and budgetary provisions; rejects any attempt to weaken Parliament's current budgetary rights as this would be a major attack on Parliament's core principles; |
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8.

Warns the IGC not to call into question the general balance achieved in the Convention on the financial and budgetary provisions; rejects any attempt to weaken Parliament's current budgetary rights as this would be a major attack on Parliament's core principles;

| 9. | Reiterates its support for the proposals in the draft Constitution concerning the composition of the Commission; considers there to be a danger that appointing one Commissioner per Member State would impart an intergovernmental character to it; |
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9.

Reiterates its support for the proposals in the draft Constitution concerning the composition of the Commission; considers there to be a danger that appointing one Commissioner per Member State would impart an intergovernmental character to it;

| 10. | Calls on the IGC to uphold the compromise reached in the Convention whereby the Union's Foreign Minister, as a full Vice-President of the Commission, presides over a joint administration comprising Commission, Council and national officials within the Commission and chairs the Foreign Affairs Council; |
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10.

Calls on the IGC to uphold the compromise reached in the Convention whereby the Union's Foreign Minister, as a full Vice-President of the Commission, presides over a joint administration comprising Commission, Council and national officials within the Commission and chairs the Foreign Affairs Council;

| 11. | Believes that a proposal to limit the remit of the public prosecutor to the fight against fraud affecting the Union's financial interests must be accompanied by the application of the ordinary legislative procedure; |
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11.

Believes that a proposal to limit the remit of the public prosecutor to the fight against fraud affecting the Union's financial interests must be accompanied by the application of the ordinary legislative procedure;

| 12. | Insists on the importance of incorporating a light and flexible procedure to revise Part III of the Constitution; |
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12.

Insists on the importance of incorporating a light and flexible procedure to revise Part III of the Constitution;

| 13. | Firmly backs the intention to convene a Euratom Treaty Revision Conference in order to repeal the obsolete and outdated provisions of the Treaty, notably concerning the lack of democratic decision-making procedures; |
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13.

Firmly backs the intention to convene a Euratom Treaty Revision Conference in order to repeal the obsolete and outdated provisions of the Treaty, notably concerning the lack of democratic decision-making procedures;

| 14. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Italian Presidency, the Council, the Commission, the parliaments of the Member States and the Intergovernmental Conference. |
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14.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Italian Presidency, the Council, the Commission, the parliaments of the Member States and the Intergovernmental Conference.

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(1)  P5_TA(2003)0407.

(2)  P5_TA(2003)0517.

P5_TA(2003)0550

Contracts and tripartite agreements

European Parliament resolution on the Communication from the Commission entitled ‘A framework for target-based tripartite contracts and agreements between the Community, the States and regional and local authorities’ (COM(2002) 709 — 2003/2088(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Communication (COM(2002) 709), |
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having regard to the Communication (COM(2002) 709),

| — | having regard to Rules 47(2) and 163 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rules 47(2) and 163 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and the opinions of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market and the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0401/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and the opinions of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market and the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0401/2003),

| A. | whereas regional and local authorities play an increasingly significant role, in view of their traditional involvement in the implementation of Community policies in all areas, in particular environmental policy due to its regional nature, |
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A.

whereas regional and local authorities play an increasingly significant role, in view of their traditional involvement in the implementation of Community policies in all areas, in particular environmental policy due to its regional nature,

| B. | whereas the White Paper on European Governance introduces the notion of tripartite contracts with a view inter alia to stepping up the role of the regional and local authorities themselves and enhancing their participation in the implementation of legislation, |
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B.

whereas the White Paper on European Governance introduces the notion of tripartite contracts with a view inter alia to stepping up the role of the regional and local authorities themselves and enhancing their participation in the implementation of legislation,

| C. | whereas, in its abovementioned Communication, the Commission, referring to the consideration of local circumstances, points out that the Treaty provides for these to be taken into account in certain areas with strong territorial impact, such as cohesion or environmental policy, and sees flexibility as inherent in the principles governing those areas, |
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C.

whereas, in its abovementioned Communication, the Commission, referring to the consideration of local circumstances, points out that the Treaty provides for these to be taken into account in certain areas with strong territorial impact, such as cohesion or environmental policy, and sees flexibility as inherent in the principles governing those areas,

| D. | whereas, furthermore, in its Communication the Commission reaffirms the notion of ‘partnership’ as a model which takes account of the existing diversity of situations in the various regions of the Community whilst creating the appropriate flexibility of action, |
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D.

whereas, furthermore, in its Communication the Commission reaffirms the notion of ‘partnership’ as a model which takes account of the existing diversity of situations in the various regions of the Community whilst creating the appropriate flexibility of action,

| E. | whereas the Commission rightly points out in its Communication that tripartite contracts and agreements are subject to a general obligation of compatibility with the Treaties and that, in particular, they may under no circumstances create or sustain obstacles to intra-Community trade, |
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E.

whereas the Commission rightly points out in its Communication that tripartite contracts and agreements are subject to a general obligation of compatibility with the Treaties and that, in particular, they may under no circumstances create or sustain obstacles to intra-Community trade,

| F. | whereas it is a wise precaution that the Commission is initially planning only to conclude tripartite agreements of an experimental nature; once the Commission has evaluated them and drawn the appropriate conclusions, it should submit a report to Parliament assessing their operation and how they have helped to improve the implementation and transparency of Community policies, |
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F.

whereas it is a wise precaution that the Commission is initially planning only to conclude tripartite agreements of an experimental nature; once the Commission has evaluated them and drawn the appropriate conclusions, it should submit a report to Parliament assessing their operation and how they have helped to improve the implementation and transparency of Community policies,

| G. | whereas the conclusion of such tripartite contracts and agreements can only be envisaged, as the Commission points out, where they do not conflict with the constitutional systems of the Member States, |
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G.

whereas the conclusion of such tripartite contracts and agreements can only be envisaged, as the Commission points out, where they do not conflict with the constitutional systems of the Member States,

| H. | whereas rules in certain policy areas may have differential impact in climatic or geographical conditions that differ greatly from an assumed normal case, |
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H.

whereas rules in certain policy areas may have differential impact in climatic or geographical conditions that differ greatly from an assumed normal case,

| I. | whereas target-based tripartite contracts or agreements may provide a solution to this problem; they could provide a method enabling the Commission, a Member State, and a territorial authority or authorities of the Member State to deal in a locally sensitive way — whilst preserving the unity of Community law — with problems which simple application of common European rules would solve less satisfactorily, |
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I.

whereas target-based tripartite contracts or agreements may provide a solution to this problem; they could provide a method enabling the Commission, a Member State, and a territorial authority or authorities of the Member State to deal in a locally sensitive way — whilst preserving the unity of Community law — with problems which simple application of common European rules would solve less satisfactorily,

| J. | whereas tripartite contracts of a legally binding nature should neither derogate from nor amend certain provisions of secondary law applicable throughout the territory of the European Union, |
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J.

whereas tripartite contracts of a legally binding nature should neither derogate from nor amend certain provisions of secondary law applicable throughout the territory of the European Union,

| K. | whereas it is opposed to providing for financial subsidies to be approved in the agreements, as the regions are already required to comply with Community law, |
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K.

whereas it is opposed to providing for financial subsidies to be approved in the agreements, as the regions are already required to comply with Community law,

| 1. | Expresses, as it did in its resolution of 14 January 2003 on the role of regional and local authorities in European integration (1), its satisfaction that the Commission is carrying forward its proposal to embark on tripartite contracts and agreements, starting with tripartite agreements on a trial basis; |
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1.

Expresses, as it did in its resolution of 14 January 2003 on the role of regional and local authorities in European integration (1), its satisfaction that the Commission is carrying forward its proposal to embark on tripartite contracts and agreements, starting with tripartite agreements on a trial basis;

| 2. | Accordingly welcomes the Commission's Communication laying out a framework for these; |
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2.

Accordingly welcomes the Commission's Communication laying out a framework for these;

| 3. | Exhorts the Commission to press ahead with its pilot programme in a number and range of cases sufficient to test in an adequately representative and rigorous way this proposed method for achieving flexibility in the means provided for implementing legislation; |
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3.

Exhorts the Commission to press ahead with its pilot programme in a number and range of cases sufficient to test in an adequately representative and rigorous way this proposed method for achieving flexibility in the means provided for implementing legislation;

| 4. | Exhorts the Commission to ensure that there is adequate monitoring of the progress of the pilot programme, and to ensure that Parliament receives full information about this and has a proper opportunity to carry out its own evaluation thereof; |
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4.

Exhorts the Commission to ensure that there is adequate monitoring of the progress of the pilot programme, and to ensure that Parliament receives full information about this and has a proper opportunity to carry out its own evaluation thereof;

| 5. | Exhorts the Commission to ensure, by adequate publicity, that there is full and fair opportunity for interested territorial authorities, acting in concert with their respective Member States, to participate in the pilot programme; |
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5.

Exhorts the Commission to ensure, by adequate publicity, that there is full and fair opportunity for interested territorial authorities, acting in concert with their respective Member States, to participate in the pilot programme;

| 6. | Calls on the Commission to ensure that adequate financial means are made available to carry out this publicity and a European-level analysis and comparison of the pilot cases allowing for generic guidelines to be drawn up, should the pilots be successful; |
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6.

Calls on the Commission to ensure that adequate financial means are made available to carry out this publicity and a European-level analysis and comparison of the pilot cases allowing for generic guidelines to be drawn up, should the pilots be successful;

| 7. | Calls on the Commission to include in the statement about subsidiarity annexed to each future legislative proposal a review of the appropriateness of including in the proposal an enabling clause to facilitate use of a tripartite contract; |
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7.

Calls on the Commission to include in the statement about subsidiarity annexed to each future legislative proposal a review of the appropriateness of including in the proposal an enabling clause to facilitate use of a tripartite contract;

| 8. | Calls on the Commission to undertake a review of legislation already in force in respect of relevant policy domains with a view to considering the potential usefulness of legislation to establish a general enabling provision for tripartite contracts in relation to appropriate Regulations or Directives, or specified parts thereof; |
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8.

Calls on the Commission to undertake a review of legislation already in force in respect of relevant policy domains with a view to considering the potential usefulness of legislation to establish a general enabling provision for tripartite contracts in relation to appropriate Regulations or Directives, or specified parts thereof;

| 9. | Calls on the Commission to ensure that recourse to tripartite contracts or agreements is facilitated only for genuinely unusual cases and conditions; otherwise, since there is a great multiplicity of relevant territorial authorities in the Union, a device intended to render administration of the law more simple and suitably flexible could give rise to extreme complexity and in practice undermine its normative purpose; |
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9.

Calls on the Commission to ensure that recourse to tripartite contracts or agreements is facilitated only for genuinely unusual cases and conditions; otherwise, since there is a great multiplicity of relevant territorial authorities in the Union, a device intended to render administration of the law more simple and suitably flexible could give rise to extreme complexity and in practice undermine its normative purpose;

| 10. | In the same spirit, welcomes and endorses the firm statements by the Commission of its intention to preserve a Europe-wide level playing field, so as to ensure compliance at all times with Treaty provisions, to avoid obstacles to intra-Community trade and to prevent any distortion of the single market through resort to these devices; |
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10.

In the same spirit, welcomes and endorses the firm statements by the Commission of its intention to preserve a Europe-wide level playing field, so as to ensure compliance at all times with Treaty provisions, to avoid obstacles to intra-Community trade and to prevent any distortion of the single market through resort to these devices;

| 11. | Points out, however, by way of warning, that the conclusion of tripartite contracts and agreements cannot in any way be allowed to jeopardise the binding nature or uniform application of Community law; |
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11.

Points out, however, by way of warning, that the conclusion of tripartite contracts and agreements cannot in any way be allowed to jeopardise the binding nature or uniform application of Community law;

| 12. | Considers that there is an urgent need to ensure that in cases where tripartite contracts and agreements are concluded the political responsibility remains clearly recognisable to citizens; |
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12.

Considers that there is an urgent need to ensure that in cases where tripartite contracts and agreements are concluded the political responsibility remains clearly recognisable to citizens;

| 13. | Requests the Commission to embark on its pilot programme with a sense of urgency and to keep the Parliament informed about progress; |
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13.

Requests the Commission to embark on its pilot programme with a sense of urgency and to keep the Parliament informed about progress;

| 14. | Approves of the Commission's intention to extend this experimental strategy to other policy areas too, after successful conclusion of the pilot phase; |
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14.

Approves of the Commission's intention to extend this experimental strategy to other policy areas too, after successful conclusion of the pilot phase;

| 15. | Stresses that tripartite contracts are not intended to amend existing Community legislation or be an appropriate instrument for transposing directives into national law; considers that, as they involve Member States as key partners, they will not conflict with the constitutional systems of the Member States and will not change the competences of public authorities; |
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15.

Stresses that tripartite contracts are not intended to amend existing Community legislation or be an appropriate instrument for transposing directives into national law; considers that, as they involve Member States as key partners, they will not conflict with the constitutional systems of the Member States and will not change the competences of public authorities;

| 16. | Recommends to the Commission that tripartite contracts and agreements should, save where national constitutional law provides otherwise, be developed on the footing that responsibility for implementing Community law ultimately lies with the Member States and that the latter may under no circumstances deflect responsibility for failure to comply with such law onto the regional or local authorities; |
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Recommends to the Commission that tripartite contracts and agreements should, save where national constitutional law provides otherwise, be developed on the footing that responsibility for implementing Community law ultimately lies with the Member States and that the latter may under no circumstances deflect responsibility for failure to comply with such law onto the regional or local authorities;

| 17. | Considers that agreements and contracts should set clear targets, be of fixed duration and specify the results to be achieved by the end of the period laid down; |
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17.

Considers that agreements and contracts should set clear targets, be of fixed duration and specify the results to be achieved by the end of the period laid down;

| 18. | Considers that, because they are not based on binding Community law and have therefore not been the subject of a legislative procedure involving Parliament and the Council, tripartite agreements should be restricted to matters concerning improved implementation of Community law; considers that, furthermore, it should be informed of the signing of such agreements through its competent committees; |
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Considers that, because they are not based on binding Community law and have therefore not been the subject of a legislative procedure involving Parliament and the Council, tripartite agreements should be restricted to matters concerning improved implementation of Community law; considers that, furthermore, it should be informed of the signing of such agreements through its competent committees;

| 19. | Approves of the Commission's plan to restrict itself, in the first instance, to launching pilot tripartite agreements and requests that, once it has assessed them and drawn relevant conclusions, the Commission should submit a report to Parliament assessing their functioning and the way in which they have helped to improve the implementation and transparency of Community policies; |
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19.

Approves of the Commission's plan to restrict itself, in the first instance, to launching pilot tripartite agreements and requests that, once it has assessed them and drawn relevant conclusions, the Commission should submit a report to Parliament assessing their functioning and the way in which they have helped to improve the implementation and transparency of Community policies;

| 20. | Instructs the President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council, the Court of Justice, the Ombudsman and the parliaments of the Member States, requesting the latter to further disseminate the resolution to the regions concerned. |
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20.

Instructs the President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council, the Court of Justice, the Ombudsman and the parliaments of the Member States, requesting the latter to further disseminate the resolution to the regions concerned.

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(1)  P5_TA(2003)0009.

P5_TA(2003)0551

Assessment of OLAF

European Parliament resolution on the Commission report on the evaluation of the activities of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (COM(2003) 154 — 2002/2237(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission's report (COM(2003) 154), |
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having regard to the Commission's report (COM(2003) 154),

| — | having regard to Opinion 2/03 of the OLAF Supervisory Committee on the Commission report (1), |
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having regard to Opinion 2/03 of the OLAF Supervisory Committee on the Commission report (1),

| — | having regard to the activity reports of OLAF and of the OLAF Supervisory Committee, |
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having regard to the activity reports of OLAF and of the OLAF Supervisory Committee,

| — | having regard to Article 280 of the EC Treaty, |
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having regard to Article 280 of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (2), |
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having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (2),

| — | having regard to Rule 47(2) and Rule 163 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 47(2) and Rule 163 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A5-0393/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A5-0393/2003),

| A. | whereas the EC Treaty requires the Community and the Member States to counter fraud and any other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Community through measures which shall act as a deterrent and be such as to afford effective protection, |
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A.

whereas the EC Treaty requires the Community and the Member States to counter fraud and any other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Community through measures which shall act as a deterrent and be such as to afford effective protection,

| B. | whereas Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 defined three areas of activity for OLAF:






  — | first, investigations carried out in order to step up the fight against fraud, corruption and any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the European Community, |
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B.

whereas Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 defined three areas of activity for OLAF:

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first, investigations carried out in order to step up the fight against fraud, corruption and any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the European Community,

| — | second, giving assistance to competent authorities in the Member States in order to coordinate their activities, |
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second, giving assistance to competent authorities in the Member States in order to coordinate their activities,

| — | third, designing and developing methods of fighting fraud, |
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third, designing and developing methods of fighting fraud,

| C. | whereas it is clear from the structure and content of the Regulation that the legislator placed the emphasis on the Office's investigative activities, |
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C.

whereas it is clear from the structure and content of the Regulation that the legislator placed the emphasis on the Office's investigative activities,

| D. | whereas the objective of OLAF's investigations is to uncover personal responsibility, to verify the extent of financial losses or of false payment claims or customs declarations and to furnish evidence that will stand up in court or can be used in disciplinary proceedings, |
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D.

whereas the objective of OLAF's investigations is to uncover personal responsibility, to verify the extent of financial losses or of false payment claims or customs declarations and to furnish evidence that will stand up in court or can be used in disciplinary proceedings,

| E. | whereas by this token OLAF may not act as either an audit service or an information service, |
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E.

whereas by this token OLAF may not act as either an audit service or an information service,

| F. | whereas Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999, which was adopted in May 1999, contained some provisional elements pending an amendment of the legal framework which would permit better checks on the legality of investigations, and pending an amendment to the Staff Regulations with a view to clarifying the duties and protecting the rights of officials and other staff, |
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F.

whereas Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999, which was adopted in May 1999, contained some provisional elements pending an amendment of the legal framework which would permit better checks on the legality of investigations, and pending an amendment to the Staff Regulations with a view to clarifying the duties and protecting the rights of officials and other staff,

| G. | whereas when it took office the Commission committed itself in public statements to a ‘zero tolerance’ policy with regard to fraud and irregularities, but whereas to date it has largely failed in putting this claim into practice and a vigorous and credible change of course is therefore needed, |
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G.

whereas when it took office the Commission committed itself in public statements to a ‘zero tolerance’ policy with regard to fraud and irregularities, but whereas to date it has largely failed in putting this claim into practice and a vigorous and credible change of course is therefore needed,

| H. | whereas Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 requires the Commission to transmit to the European Parliament and the Council, during the third year following the entry into force of the Regulation, a progress report on the Office's activities, accompanied by the Supervisory Committee's opinion, together, where appropriate, with proposals to modify or extend the Office's tasks, |
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H.

whereas Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 requires the Commission to transmit to the European Parliament and the Council, during the third year following the entry into force of the Regulation, a progress report on the Office's activities, accompanied by the Supervisory Committee's opinion, together, where appropriate, with proposals to modify or extend the Office's tasks,

| I. | whereas OLAF must be judged by the extent to which it has mastered the tasks allocated to it, |
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I.

whereas OLAF must be judged by the extent to which it has mastered the tasks allocated to it,

| J. | whereas the current Director of OLAF took office in March 2000 and since then has had more than three and a half years in which to set up the Office, and whereas any support he may have required from Parliament with improving the Office's investigative activities was available, |
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J.

whereas the current Director of OLAF took office in March 2000 and since then has had more than three and a half years in which to set up the Office, and whereas any support he may have required from Parliament with improving the Office's investigative activities was available,

| K. | whereas the Eurostat case has laid bare a number of weaknesses in the Office's investigative activities:






  — | The investigation of the claims, although they have been known to the Office since 2000, has in some cases gone on for years. This testifies to an initial misjudgment of the incidents at senior management level and possibly even to sabotaging of the investigations by OLAF officials. |
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K.

whereas the Eurostat case has laid bare a number of weaknesses in the Office's investigative activities:

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The investigation of the claims, although they have been known to the Office since 2000, has in some cases gone on for years. This testifies to an initial misjudgment of the incidents at senior management level and possibly even to sabotaging of the investigations by OLAF officials.

| — | The strict rules governing internal investigations (protection of the rights of the parties concerned by the investigation) were in some cases circumvented or ignored. |
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The strict rules governing internal investigations (protection of the rights of the parties concerned by the investigation) were in some cases circumvented or ignored.

The Office made serious mistakes in the allocation of its resources: the number of investigators employed on internal cases such as this — currently fewer than 20 — is totally insufficient to achieve solid, usable results,

| L. | whereas the shortcomings of OLAF in no way excuse the mistakes and communication problems within the Commission; the Commission's services have been in possession of all relevant information in the Eurostat case since 1999/2000, |
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L.

whereas the shortcomings of OLAF in no way excuse the mistakes and communication problems within the Commission; the Commission's services have been in possession of all relevant information in the Eurostat case since 1999/2000,

| M. | whereas since its foundation OLAF has by its own account dealt with more than 3 000 cases, of which 1 426 were taken over from its predecessor UCLAF; whereas, however, only a very small number of these were the subject of genuine administrative investigations within the meaning of OLAF Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999, |
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M.

whereas since its foundation OLAF has by its own account dealt with more than 3 000 cases, of which 1 426 were taken over from its predecessor UCLAF; whereas, however, only a very small number of these were the subject of genuine administrative investigations within the meaning of OLAF Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999,

| N. | whereas in 2002 alone some EUR 2 billion were lost to the Community as a result of irregularities and fraud and in addition to this one must assume a considerable number of undetected cases, |
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N.

whereas in 2002 alone some EUR 2 billion were lost to the Community as a result of irregularities and fraud and in addition to this one must assume a considerable number of undetected cases,

| 1. | Strongly criticises the Commission for not officially transmitting the progress report required under Article 15 of the OLAF Regulation to the European Parliament and the Council until 31 July 2003, more than a year late; notes that the report has already been overtaken by events, because it provides no answers to serious problems in the Office's investigative activities which had long been discernible and have now become obvious as a result of the Eurostat case; regards this as further proof that it was a mistake to concentrate the competences for drawing up the budget and keeping accounts and for combating fraud in the hands of one Member of the Commission, because this inevitably creates a conflict of interest; insists that this conflict of interest be avoided in future; |
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Strongly criticises the Commission for not officially transmitting the progress report required under Article 15 of the OLAF Regulation to the European Parliament and the Council until 31 July 2003, more than a year late; notes that the report has already been overtaken by events, because it provides no answers to serious problems in the Office's investigative activities which had long been discernible and have now become obvious as a result of the Eurostat case; regards this as further proof that it was a mistake to concentrate the competences for drawing up the budget and keeping accounts and for combating fraud in the hands of one Member of the Commission, because this inevitably creates a conflict of interest; insists that this conflict of interest be avoided in future;

| 2. | Notes the announcement by Commission President Prodi on the 2004 legislative and work programme to the effect that the Commission will make legislative proposals aimed at making progress on the idea of a European Public Prosecutor and giving OLAF fully independent status; |
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2.

Notes the announcement by Commission President Prodi on the 2004 legislative and work programme to the effect that the Commission will make legislative proposals aimed at making progress on the idea of a European Public Prosecutor and giving OLAF fully independent status;

| 3. | Welcomes the announcement made by Romano Prodi, President of the Commission, on 18 November 2003 that the Commission will make legislative proposals that can still be adopted by Parliament and the Council before the European elections, thus contributing to restoring public confidence; supports in this connection the proposals made by the President of the Commission to accord greater priority to OLAF's core tasks, to maintain OLAF's competence in respect of internal investigations, to improve the flow of information between OLAF and the institutions, to do more to safeguard the rights of defence of persons under investigation and to enhance the role of the Supervisory Committee; expects the Commission to make such proposals at its meeting in December 2003 at the latest; calls on the Commission, in so doing, to adopt and implement the recommendations made in this resolution; |
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Welcomes the announcement made by Romano Prodi, President of the Commission, on 18 November 2003 that the Commission will make legislative proposals that can still be adopted by Parliament and the Council before the European elections, thus contributing to restoring public confidence; supports in this connection the proposals made by the President of the Commission to accord greater priority to OLAF's core tasks, to maintain OLAF's competence in respect of internal investigations, to improve the flow of information between OLAF and the institutions, to do more to safeguard the rights of defence of persons under investigation and to enhance the role of the Supervisory Committee; expects the Commission to make such proposals at its meeting in December 2003 at the latest; calls on the Commission, in so doing, to adopt and implement the recommendations made in this resolution;

Scope of the Commission report

| 4. | Finds it incomprehensible that the Commission did not address problems and difficulties (inefficiency of investigations, insufficient protection of the rights of those concerned) in its report, although they were already clearly set out in earlier reports, opinions and minutes of the OLAF Supervisory Committee; |
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4.

Finds it incomprehensible that the Commission did not address problems and difficulties (inefficiency of investigations, insufficient protection of the rights of those concerned) in its report, although they were already clearly set out in earlier reports, opinions and minutes of the OLAF Supervisory Committee;

| 5. | Emphasises that so far the Commission has failed to recognise its political responsibility for the work of OLAF; points out that although the Commission is not permitted to influence the course of investigations, which are carried out under the sole responsibility of the Director of OLAF, it has to exercise disciplinary power under Article 12(4) of the OLAF Regulation, after consulting the Supervisory Committee, if irregularities occur; |
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5.

Emphasises that so far the Commission has failed to recognise its political responsibility for the work of OLAF; points out that although the Commission is not permitted to influence the course of investigations, which are carried out under the sole responsibility of the Director of OLAF, it has to exercise disciplinary power under Article 12(4) of the OLAF Regulation, after consulting the Supervisory Committee, if irregularities occur;

| 6. | Calls on the Commission to propose solutions in this framework of a kind that will also solve the problems experienced to date by all the institutions and agencies, which can be summarised as follows:






  — | inadequate application of the rules intended to ensure respect for the fundamental rights of those concerned; |
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Calls on the Commission to propose solutions in this framework of a kind that will also solve the problems experienced to date by all the institutions and agencies, which can be summarised as follows:

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inadequate application of the rules intended to ensure respect for the fundamental rights of those concerned;

| — | absence of control mechanisms to enforce these rules for the protection of the parties concerned; |
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absence of control mechanisms to enforce these rules for the protection of the parties concerned;

| — | unnecessary overlap between OLAF's remit and the remits of other Commission bodies (in the area of auditing and of monitoring proper application of Community law), which prevents OLAF from concentrating on its investigative tasks; |
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unnecessary overlap between OLAF's remit and the remits of other Commission bodies (in the area of auditing and of monitoring proper application of Community law), which prevents OLAF from concentrating on its investigative tasks;

| — | inconsistencies in the communication policy practised by OLAF, which demands silence on the part of the institutions concerned but itself gives information about its investigations to the media; |
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inconsistencies in the communication policy practised by OLAF, which demands silence on the part of the institutions concerned but itself gives information about its investigations to the media;

| 7. | Considers that OLAF should not be regarded as a continuation of the earlier Commission anti-fraud unit (UCLAF), but as an investigatory authority which works with Europol, Eurojust and the European Judicial Network, and which may work in the future with the European financial prosecution service; |
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7.

Considers that OLAF should not be regarded as a continuation of the earlier Commission anti-fraud unit (UCLAF), but as an investigatory authority which works with Europol, Eurojust and the European Judicial Network, and which may work in the future with the European financial prosecution service;

Findings of the OLAF Supervisory Committee

| 8. | Notes with deep concern the findings of the OLAF Supervisory Committee to the effect that, four years after the creation of OLAF and more than 3 years after the appointment of its director, some crucial conditions for the success of the Office have still not yet been met; |
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8.

Notes with deep concern the findings of the OLAF Supervisory Committee to the effect that, four years after the creation of OLAF and more than 3 years after the appointment of its director, some crucial conditions for the success of the Office have still not yet been met;

| 9. | Agrees with the OLAF Supervisory Committee that the objectives set by Parliament and the Council can only be realised under the following conditions:






  — | OLAF needs a strong leadership, |
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9.

Agrees with the OLAF Supervisory Committee that the objectives set by Parliament and the Council can only be realised under the following conditions:

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OLAF needs a strong leadership,

| — | OLAF must set priorities for its work, |
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OLAF must set priorities for its work,

| — | OLAF must define a clear investigation policy in the context of its programme of activities which does justice to these priorities; |
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OLAF must define a clear investigation policy in the context of its programme of activities which does justice to these priorities;

| 10. | Shares the view of the Supervisory Committee that it ‘is not a Commission committee but is independent and reports to all the institutions’ (Section IV.5 of the opinion); specifically welcomes the fact that the Supervisory Committee works in complete transparency and makes not only its reports and opinions but also the detailed minutes of its deliberations available to all the institutions; regards this as a valuable support in its work; |
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10.

Shares the view of the Supervisory Committee that it ‘is not a Commission committee but is independent and reports to all the institutions’ (Section IV.5 of the opinion); specifically welcomes the fact that the Supervisory Committee works in complete transparency and makes not only its reports and opinions but also the detailed minutes of its deliberations available to all the institutions; regards this as a valuable support in its work;

| 11. | Emphasises how valuable it has been to appoint to the OLAF Supervisory Committee external, independent people who in their own countries meet the requirements for fulfilling high-ranking tasks in connection with the Office's activities; further emphasises that this principle is inviolable and remains an indispensable condition for effective and credible work by the Supervisory Committee; |
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11.

Emphasises how valuable it has been to appoint to the OLAF Supervisory Committee external, independent people who in their own countries meet the requirements for fulfilling high-ranking tasks in connection with the Office's activities; further emphasises that this principle is inviolable and remains an indispensable condition for effective and credible work by the Supervisory Committee;

| 12. | Regards the opinion of the OLAF Supervisory Committee as confirming its suspicion that a large number of serious problems have arisen as a result of the incorrect implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999; |
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12.

Regards the opinion of the OLAF Supervisory Committee as confirming its suspicion that a large number of serious problems have arisen as a result of the incorrect implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999;

| 13. | Refers in this connection to Article 11(7) of the Regulation, which states that the Director shall inform the OLAF Supervisory Committee of cases requiring information to be forwarded to the judicial authorities of a Member State; notes that OLAF is evading this provision by always informing the Supervisory Committee after the information has already been forwarded to the judicial authorities; |
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13.

Refers in this connection to Article 11(7) of the Regulation, which states that the Director shall inform the OLAF Supervisory Committee of cases requiring information to be forwarded to the judicial authorities of a Member State; notes that OLAF is evading this provision by always informing the Supervisory Committee after the information has already been forwarded to the judicial authorities;

Priorities for the next six months

| 14. | Expects the Commission to make legislative proposals on the basis of Article 280 of the EC Treaty in time for its plenary meeting in December 2003 with a view to making the following improvements to the OLAF Regulation:






  (a) | The OLAF Supervisory Committee should in future not only ensure that the investigative activities of the Office are carried out independently, but also be given explicit powers to ensure that the fundamental freedoms and rights of those affected by the investigations are protected; this applies particularly to the right of the parties concerned to adopt a position on the facts in question and to the principle that the conclusions of an investigation may only be based on conclusive evidence; |
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14.

Expects the Commission to make legislative proposals on the basis of Article 280 of the EC Treaty in time for its plenary meeting in December 2003 with a view to making the following improvements to the OLAF Regulation:

(a)

The OLAF Supervisory Committee should in future not only ensure that the investigative activities of the Office are carried out independently, but also be given explicit powers to ensure that the fundamental freedoms and rights of those affected by the investigations are protected; this applies particularly to the right of the parties concerned to adopt a position on the facts in question and to the principle that the conclusions of an investigation may only be based on conclusive evidence;

| (b) | The Director of OLAF should be compelled to draw up clear, binding rules governing the Office's investigative activities and the provision of information on these investigative activities to the institutions and the public, and, following a favourable opinion from the Supervisory Committee, to adopt them; |
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(b)

The Director of OLAF should be compelled to draw up clear, binding rules governing the Office's investigative activities and the provision of information on these investigative activities to the institutions and the public, and, following a favourable opinion from the Supervisory Committee, to adopt them;

| (c) | The right of the Director of OLAF to carry out the Office's administrative investigations with complete independence must not be touched. Nevertheless, it should be stressed that the Director has an obligation to inform the OLAF Supervisory Committee:






  — | before OLAF transmits information to the judicial authorities of a Member State; |
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(c)

The right of the Director of OLAF to carry out the Office's administrative investigations with complete independence must not be touched. Nevertheless, it should be stressed that the Director has an obligation to inform the OLAF Supervisory Committee:

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before OLAF transmits information to the judicial authorities of a Member State;

| — | on all cases in which internal investigations take longer than nine months; |
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on all cases in which internal investigations take longer than nine months;

| — | on all cases in which complaints have been submitted against measures in the context of internal investigations. |
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on all cases in which complaints have been submitted against measures in the context of internal investigations.

| (d) | In order to reinforce the independence of the Supervisory Committee and to highlight its interinstitutional role, the secretariat of the Supervisory Committee should no longer be provided by OLAF, but instead should, in administrative terms, be part of the European Parliament's secretariat. Rules should be drawn up to govern this, based as far as possible on the rules governing the secretariat of the European Ombudsman; |
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(d)

In order to reinforce the independence of the Supervisory Committee and to highlight its interinstitutional role, the secretariat of the Supervisory Committee should no longer be provided by OLAF, but instead should, in administrative terms, be part of the European Parliament's secretariat. Rules should be drawn up to govern this, based as far as possible on the rules governing the secretariat of the European Ombudsman;

| (e) | The provisions incorporating the new rules on disciplinary procedures forming part of the reform of the Staff Regulations must be brought into line with the OLAF Regulation. |
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(e)

The provisions incorporating the new rules on disciplinary procedures forming part of the reform of the Staff Regulations must be brought into line with the OLAF Regulation.

| 15. | Welcomes opinion 3/03 by the OLAF Supervisory Committee on strengthening its role; welcomes in particular its proposal to establish a lawyer for individual rights, who would assist the Committee in carrying out its additional tasks and be charged with drawing up the Committee's opinions on complaints submitted to the Director of OLAF pursuant to Article 14 of the OLAF Regulation; |
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15.

Welcomes opinion 3/03 by the OLAF Supervisory Committee on strengthening its role; welcomes in particular its proposal to establish a lawyer for individual rights, who would assist the Committee in carrying out its additional tasks and be charged with drawing up the Committee's opinions on complaints submitted to the Director of OLAF pursuant to Article 14 of the OLAF Regulation;

| 16. | Draws attention to Article 10 of the OLAF Regulation, under which the Director of OLAF is expressly required to forward to the judicial authorities information on matters liable to result in criminal proceedings; emphasises that the Regulation does not leave the Director any discretionary powers in this regard, nor does it allow for the possibility of passing on any information to third parties; |
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16.

Draws attention to Article 10 of the OLAF Regulation, under which the Director of OLAF is expressly required to forward to the judicial authorities information on matters liable to result in criminal proceedings; emphasises that the Regulation does not leave the Director any discretionary powers in this regard, nor does it allow for the possibility of passing on any information to third parties;

| 17. | Is very concerned at the finding of the Supervisory Committee that the absence of precise rules of procedure ‘entails a fairly significant risk for the protection of the fundamental rights of persons under investigation’(Section V of the opinion); calls on the Director of OLAF to draw up clear, precise rules of procedure and, following a favourable opinion from the Supervisory Committee, to bring them into force without delay; |
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17.

Is very concerned at the finding of the Supervisory Committee that the absence of precise rules of procedure ‘entails a fairly significant risk for the protection of the fundamental rights of persons under investigation’(Section V of the opinion); calls on the Director of OLAF to draw up clear, precise rules of procedure and, following a favourable opinion from the Supervisory Committee, to bring them into force without delay;

| 18. | Expects OLAF to take clear account of the three areas of activity laid down in the OLAF Regulation (administrative investigations with the aim of furnishing evidence of irregularities; providing support for agencies in the Member States; planning and developing methods for combating fraud) and to bear in mind that the legislator placed the emphasis on the Office's investigative activity. In organising the Office and establishing its programme of activities for 2004, the following points should therefore be borne in mind:






  (a) | Priority must be given to investigations in those areas where the national authorities have no particular interest or no powers, that is to say investigations within the institutions and agencies and in connection with activities administered directly by the Commission, |
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18.

Expects OLAF to take clear account of the three areas of activity laid down in the OLAF Regulation (administrative investigations with the aim of furnishing evidence of irregularities; providing support for agencies in the Member States; planning and developing methods for combating fraud) and to bear in mind that the legislator placed the emphasis on the Office's investigative activity. In organising the Office and establishing its programme of activities for 2004, the following points should therefore be borne in mind:

(a)

Priority must be given to investigations in those areas where the national authorities have no particular interest or no powers, that is to say investigations within the institutions and agencies and in connection with activities administered directly by the Commission,

| (b) | Investigations in the areas mentioned in a) should always be conducted strictly in accordance with the rules for internal investigations, because in these cases possible involvement or negligence on the part of EU employees has to be investigated, |
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(b)

Investigations in the areas mentioned in a) should always be conducted strictly in accordance with the rules for internal investigations, because in these cases possible involvement or negligence on the part of EU employees has to be investigated,

| (c) | At least 140 posts should be available in the establishment plan for investigations, |
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(c)

At least 140 posts should be available in the establishment plan for investigations,

| (d) | Support and coordination activities in cooperation with the Member States and information-gathering tasks should be clearly separated in organisational terms from investigations, |
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(d)

Support and coordination activities in cooperation with the Member States and information-gathering tasks should be clearly separated in organisational terms from investigations,

| (e) | The Office should consider which tasks it could hand over to Commission departments; |
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(e)

The Office should consider which tasks it could hand over to Commission departments;

| 19. | Expects the Commission also to submit legislative proposals without delay aimed at remedying the weak points in the new Financial Regulation which can already be seen and which presently increase the risk of fraud; calls in particular in this connection for the rules to be amended so that firms can be excluded from the award of contracts if they refuse to disclose their ownership; |
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19.

Expects the Commission also to submit legislative proposals without delay aimed at remedying the weak points in the new Financial Regulation which can already be seen and which presently increase the risk of fraud; calls in particular in this connection for the rules to be amended so that firms can be excluded from the award of contracts if they refuse to disclose their ownership;

| 20. | Calls also for the Financial Regulation to provide for more effective controls of the Directors-General in their capacity as authorising officers, in order to prevent misuse of power; suggests in this connection that the Commission's accountant should verify the information supplied to him/her by the authorising officers, at least by carrying out spot-checks; also suggests that the ‘internal audit capacities’ in the Directorates-General should no longer answer to the Directors-General but to the internal auditor; considers that the posts of accountant and internal auditor should be filled after an open invitation to tender; |
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20.

Calls also for the Financial Regulation to provide for more effective controls of the Directors-General in their capacity as authorising officers, in order to prevent misuse of power; suggests in this connection that the Commission's accountant should verify the information supplied to him/her by the authorising officers, at least by carrying out spot-checks; also suggests that the ‘internal audit capacities’ in the Directorates-General should no longer answer to the Directors-General but to the internal auditor; considers that the posts of accountant and internal auditor should be filled after an open invitation to tender;

| 21. | Calls on the Commission to submit the necessary legislative proposals for amending the Financial Regulation and its implementing provisions before the end of the year. |
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21.

Calls on the Commission to submit the necessary legislative proposals for amending the Financial Regulation and its implementing provisions before the end of the year.

Priorities for the work of the Office and for combating fraud

| 22. | Calls on the Commission to submit to the European Parliament by April 2004 a communication informing it what measures the candidate countries have taken to protect the financial interests of the Community and whether it regards these as sufficient; reminds the Commission and OLAF that the European Parliament has repeatedly called for OLAF offices to be established in the candidate countries (3); |
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22.

Calls on the Commission to submit to the European Parliament by April 2004 a communication informing it what measures the candidate countries have taken to protect the financial interests of the Community and whether it regards these as sufficient; reminds the Commission and OLAF that the European Parliament has repeatedly called for OLAF offices to be established in the candidate countries (3);

| 23. | Fails to understand, in this connection, why the post of chief adviser to coordinate anti-fraud activities in the candidate countries has not yet been filled, although it has been provided for in the budget since 2000; |
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23.

Fails to understand, in this connection, why the post of chief adviser to coordinate anti-fraud activities in the candidate countries has not yet been filled, although it has been provided for in the budget since 2000;

| 24. | Calls on Italy, Luxembourg and Austria to ratify without delay the Second Protocol on the Agreement on the protection of the Community's financial interests; |
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24.

Calls on Italy, Luxembourg and Austria to ratify without delay the Second Protocol on the Agreement on the protection of the Community's financial interests;

| 25. | Urges the Council to adopt the directive on the protection of the Community's financial interests (4); |
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25.

Urges the Council to adopt the directive on the protection of the Community's financial interests (4);

| 26. | Calls on all bodies, institutions and offices, if they have not already done so, to accede without delay to the Interinstitutional Agreement signed on 25 May 1999 by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission (5); insists that internal decisions must follow the wording of the standard decision in the annex to the Interinstitutional Agreement; insists that any employee must be able to address OLAF directly, without informing their hierarchical superior; calls on the Commission to present a report by 31 December 2003 on the ways in which this Agreement must be adapted in the light of Court of Justice case-law, the decisions of the Ombudsman and the reform of the Staff Regulations; |
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26.

Calls on all bodies, institutions and offices, if they have not already done so, to accede without delay to the Interinstitutional Agreement signed on 25 May 1999 by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission (5); insists that internal decisions must follow the wording of the standard decision in the annex to the Interinstitutional Agreement; insists that any employee must be able to address OLAF directly, without informing their hierarchical superior; calls on the Commission to present a report by 31 December 2003 on the ways in which this Agreement must be adapted in the light of Court of Justice case-law, the decisions of the Ombudsman and the reform of the Staff Regulations;

| 27. | Notes that the European Court of Justice, in its findings of 10 July 2003 (6) against the European Investment Bank and the European Central Bank, established that the investigative powers conferred on OLAF by Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 were legal and compatible with the rule of law; |
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27.

Notes that the European Court of Justice, in its findings of 10 July 2003 (6) against the European Investment Bank and the European Central Bank, established that the investigative powers conferred on OLAF by Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 were legal and compatible with the rule of law;

| 28. | Insists that an audit be carried out at OLAF as of January 2004 to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of its investigative activities; notes that it is in the nature of things that an audit of this kind must be carried out only under the direct control of the OLAF Supervisory Committee; |
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28.

Insists that an audit be carried out at OLAF as of January 2004 to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of its investigative activities; notes that it is in the nature of things that an audit of this kind must be carried out only under the direct control of the OLAF Supervisory Committee;

| 29. | Calls on the judicial authorities of the Member States to inform OLAF of the outcome of any criminal proceedings initiated on the basis of OLAF investigations; |
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29.

Calls on the judicial authorities of the Member States to inform OLAF of the outcome of any criminal proceedings initiated on the basis of OLAF investigations;

| 30. | Calls on OLAF to submit to the European Parliament by May 2004 a communication showing how cooperation with Interpol, Europol, Eurojust and third countries is regulated; |
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30.

Calls on OLAF to submit to the European Parliament by May 2004 a communication showing how cooperation with Interpol, Europol, Eurojust and third countries is regulated;

| 31. | Supports the Commission in its concern to have provisions on combating counterfeiting included in cooperation, association and pre-accession negotiations; |
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31.

Supports the Commission in its concern to have provisions on combating counterfeiting included in cooperation, association and pre-accession negotiations;

Investigations

| 32. | Hopes that OLAF will be able to conclude by the end of 2003 the cases taken over from UCLAF from before 1999, of which 150 are still pending, and to submit a final report to the European Parliament by May 2004; |
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32.

Hopes that OLAF will be able to conclude by the end of 2003 the cases taken over from UCLAF from before 1999, of which 150 are still pending, and to submit a final report to the European Parliament by May 2004;

| 33. | Insists that the OLAF investigation reports be drawn up in such a way that they can be used by the national prosecuting authorities or the disciplinary offices of the European institutions, taking into account that different investigation methods and legal bases may apply to OLAF investigations and disciplinary procedures; |
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33.

Insists that the OLAF investigation reports be drawn up in such a way that they can be used by the national prosecuting authorities or the disciplinary offices of the European institutions, taking into account that different investigation methods and legal bases may apply to OLAF investigations and disciplinary procedures;

| 34. | Further calls for the OLAF final report to recommend, in cases where inadequate administrative structures could have facilitated fraud, that a thoroughgoing investigation of these structures be carried out by the relevant agencies; such an investigation, however, cannot be a task for OLAF; |
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34.

Further calls for the OLAF final report to recommend, in cases where inadequate administrative structures could have facilitated fraud, that a thoroughgoing investigation of these structures be carried out by the relevant agencies; such an investigation, however, cannot be a task for OLAF;

| 35. | Notes that of the 3 000 or more cases pending at OLAF, more than 2 300 fell within the areas of structural funds, trade, customs, external aid, agriculture and direct expenditure; notes, in addition, that investigations in these areas often take two years to carry out; asks OLAF to carry out a detailed analysis of specificities and developments in the various sectors with a view to devising the most appropriate strategies to put a stop to the fraud in each specific area; |
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35.

Notes that of the 3 000 or more cases pending at OLAF, more than 2 300 fell within the areas of structural funds, trade, customs, external aid, agriculture and direct expenditure; notes, in addition, that investigations in these areas often take two years to carry out; asks OLAF to carry out a detailed analysis of specificities and developments in the various sectors with a view to devising the most appropriate strategies to put a stop to the fraud in each specific area;

Internal investigations

| 36. | Calls for OLAF and the European Parliament to be notified, in confidence, of the outcome in cases where a European institution opens disciplinary proceedings on the basis of OLAF investigations; |
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36.

Calls for OLAF and the European Parliament to be notified, in confidence, of the outcome in cases where a European institution opens disciplinary proceedings on the basis of OLAF investigations;

| 37. | Fails to understand why in a number of cases OLAF has been unable to conclude its investigations within the allotted nine-month time limit; notes, for example, that two Eurostat cases have been pending since October 2000, and that in the case of the Vienna Commission office the investigations, which were opened on 7 August 2001, have still not been concluded two years later; |
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37.

Fails to understand why in a number of cases OLAF has been unable to conclude its investigations within the allotted nine-month time limit; notes, for example, that two Eurostat cases have been pending since October 2000, and that in the case of the Vienna Commission office the investigations, which were opened on 7 August 2001, have still not been concluded two years later;

| 38. | Comes to the following conclusions on the basis of the internal investigations carried out in the European Parliament:






  — | in the past, internal investigations lasted one to two years; this is too long; calls for OLAF to inform the European Parliament if an investigation takes more than nine months; calls on OLAF likewise to contact the European Parliament at any time if parliamentary measures seem necessary to protect the rights of the parties concerned, the financial interests of the institution, or the investigation, |
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38.

Comes to the following conclusions on the basis of the internal investigations carried out in the European Parliament:

—

in the past, internal investigations lasted one to two years; this is too long; calls for OLAF to inform the European Parliament if an investigation takes more than nine months; calls on OLAF likewise to contact the European Parliament at any time if parliamentary measures seem necessary to protect the rights of the parties concerned, the financial interests of the institution, or the investigation,

| — | final reports which are forwarded to the European Parliament should also take account of which information needs to be available to whom, |
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final reports which are forwarded to the European Parliament should also take account of which information needs to be available to whom,

| — | the European Parliament should establish rules in collaboration with OLAF as to how final reports on internal investigations should be handled in the European Parliament; |
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the European Parliament should establish rules in collaboration with OLAF as to how final reports on internal investigations should be handled in the European Parliament;

| 39. | Notes that, during the reporting period from June 2001 to June 2002, only 63 of 552 cases (11 %) related to internal investigations, and that OLAF took follow-up measures in only two (1 %) out of 241 cases; |
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39.

Notes that, during the reporting period from June 2001 to June 2002, only 63 of 552 cases (11 %) related to internal investigations, and that OLAF took follow-up measures in only two (1 %) out of 241 cases;

External investigations

| 40. | Urges that the checking of regulations, directives and decisions with a view to fraud-proofing should be left in principle to the Commission; where necessary the Commission may ask OLAF's Policy, Legislation and Legal Affairs division for support; |
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40.

Urges that the checking of regulations, directives and decisions with a view to fraud-proofing should be left in principle to the Commission; where necessary the Commission may ask OLAF's Policy, Legislation and Legal Affairs division for support;

| 41. | Notes that various legal instruments are used for external investigations; calls, therefore, on the Commission to submit by May 2004 a communication stating how these legal instruments can be given a common framework, particularly in the areas where Member States have no specific powers, such as direct expenditure and internal investigations; |
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41.

Notes that various legal instruments are used for external investigations; calls, therefore, on the Commission to submit by May 2004 a communication stating how these legal instruments can be given a common framework, particularly in the areas where Member States have no specific powers, such as direct expenditure and internal investigations;

| 42. | Stresses the importance of OLAF's acting when the Member States have no opportunity to intervene or do not want to take action, e.g. in the case of direct expenditure; |
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42.

Stresses the importance of OLAF's acting when the Member States have no opportunity to intervene or do not want to take action, e.g. in the case of direct expenditure;

| 43. | Calls on OLAF to clarify by May 2004 how its cooperation with the Member States operates and how it could be improved (e.g. by a service platform); in particular, national authorities should take on a greater role in investigations of fraud and other illegal activities (e.g. by on-site checks), in accordance with the subsidiarity principle; urges Member States that have not yet done so to identify which national authorities should assist OLAF with on-site checks for each sector of expenditure; |
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43.

Calls on OLAF to clarify by May 2004 how its cooperation with the Member States operates and how it could be improved (e.g. by a service platform); in particular, national authorities should take on a greater role in investigations of fraud and other illegal activities (e.g. by on-site checks), in accordance with the subsidiarity principle; urges Member States that have not yet done so to identify which national authorities should assist OLAF with on-site checks for each sector of expenditure;

| 44. | Calls for checks on the extent to which cooperation agreements on the one hand between OLAF and the Commission offices, particularly the managing departments, and on the other hand between OLAF and the European Court of Auditors, could improve OLAF's operational work; |
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44.

Calls for checks on the extent to which cooperation agreements on the one hand between OLAF and the Commission offices, particularly the managing departments, and on the other hand between OLAF and the European Court of Auditors, could improve OLAF's operational work;

Transmission of information between OLAF and European institutions

| 45. | Insists that the notification of OLAF pursuant to Article 2 of the standard decision (7) should be enshrined in the Staff Regulations, and that whistle-blowers should not suffer any personal or professional disadvantages; is concerned that the current draft on the reform of the Staff Regulations does not adequately determine the rights and duties of officials and other staff in this respect; |
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45.

Insists that the notification of OLAF pursuant to Article 2 of the standard decision (7) should be enshrined in the Staff Regulations, and that whistle-blowers should not suffer any personal or professional disadvantages; is concerned that the current draft on the reform of the Staff Regulations does not adequately determine the rights and duties of officials and other staff in this respect;

| 46. | Calls in this connection on the Commission and OLAF to check whether it would be worthwhile to create the post of a legal officer (impartial third party), thus guaranteeing the complete anonymity of an informant; |
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46.

Calls in this connection on the Commission and OLAF to check whether it would be worthwhile to create the post of a legal officer (impartial third party), thus guaranteeing the complete anonymity of an informant;

| 47. | Draws attention to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999, which sets out the conditions and practical arrangements for an internal investigation; |
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47.

Draws attention to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999, which sets out the conditions and practical arrangements for an internal investigation;

| 48. | Notes the Commission's draft code of conduct (8) which is intended to regulate the exchange of information between OLAF and the Commission in the context of internal investigations; |
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48.

Notes the Commission's draft code of conduct (8) which is intended to regulate the exchange of information between OLAF and the Commission in the context of internal investigations;

| 49. | Rejects the current draft, since it makes such extensive changes to the Regulation in force, and thus to OLAF's competences, that it might be necessary to redraft the provisions on the transmission of information in the regulation itself; insists that the Director of OLAF must determine the content of the information; he must be guided by the protection of the rights of the affected party, by the need to carry out an effective and efficient investigation, and by the duty to prevent any financial damage (including future damage) to the European institutions; the European institutions must decide on their own responsibility how they deal with information they have received from OLAF; |
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49.

Rejects the current draft, since it makes such extensive changes to the Regulation in force, and thus to OLAF's competences, that it might be necessary to redraft the provisions on the transmission of information in the regulation itself; insists that the Director of OLAF must determine the content of the information; he must be guided by the protection of the rights of the affected party, by the need to carry out an effective and efficient investigation, and by the duty to prevent any financial damage (including future damage) to the European institutions; the European institutions must decide on their own responsibility how they deal with information they have received from OLAF;

OLAF administration

| 50. | Is convinced that the work of OLAF makes it necessary for the Office to enjoy the greatest possible degree of independence in its staff management; in doing so, it must comply with the requirements set out in the Staff Regulations, but also with the instructions and restrictions imposed by the budgetary authority, particularly in its use of temporary posts; |
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50.

Is convinced that the work of OLAF makes it necessary for the Office to enjoy the greatest possible degree of independence in its staff management; in doing so, it must comply with the requirements set out in the Staff Regulations, but also with the instructions and restrictions imposed by the budgetary authority, particularly in its use of temporary posts;

| 51. | Insists that the Director of OLAF should submit his budget direct to the budgetary authority and that OLAF should be given a separate heading in the 2004 budget, in the same way as the Ombudsman; |
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51.

Insists that the Director of OLAF should submit his budget direct to the budgetary authority and that OLAF should be given a separate heading in the 2004 budget, in the same way as the Ombudsman;

| 52. | Looks to the Supervisory Committee to take a more prominent role in future; |
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52.

Looks to the Supervisory Committee to take a more prominent role in future;

| 53. | Notes that the Supervisory Committee must be enabled, by increasing the staffing of its secretariat, to issue opinions:






  — | before OLAF transmits information to the judicial authorities of a Member State (Article 11(7) of the Regulation), |
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53.

Notes that the Supervisory Committee must be enabled, by increasing the staffing of its secretariat, to issue opinions:

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before OLAF transmits information to the judicial authorities of a Member State (Article 11(7) of the Regulation),

| — | on all cases in which internal investigations take longer than nine months (Article 11(7) of the Regulation), |
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on all cases in which internal investigations take longer than nine months (Article 11(7) of the Regulation),

| — | on all cases in which complaints have been submitted against measures in the context of internal investigations (Article 14 of the Regulation); |
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on all cases in which complaints have been submitted against measures in the context of internal investigations (Article 14 of the Regulation);

| 54. | Calls for the independence and freedom of action of the OLAF Supervisory Committee to be strengthened by having its secretariat administratively separated from the Commission and allocated for organisational and budgetary purposes to the European Parliament; |
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54.

Calls for the independence and freedom of action of the OLAF Supervisory Committee to be strengthened by having its secretariat administratively separated from the Commission and allocated for organisational and budgetary purposes to the European Parliament;

| 55. | Recalls that the procedures to appoint a Director took a very long time; recalls that the current Director's appointment will come to an end in March 2005; calls on the Commissions to advertise the post of Director in the Official Journal in spring 2004, so that Parliament's relevant committee can hear the suitable candidates in autumn 2004 on the basis of a proposal from the Supervisory Committee; expressly warns the Council and Commission as of now against publicly declaring a preference for certain candidates before these hearings in Parliament have taken place; |
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55.

Recalls that the procedures to appoint a Director took a very long time; recalls that the current Director's appointment will come to an end in March 2005; calls on the Commissions to advertise the post of Director in the Official Journal in spring 2004, so that Parliament's relevant committee can hear the suitable candidates in autumn 2004 on the basis of a proposal from the Supervisory Committee; expressly warns the Council and Commission as of now against publicly declaring a preference for certain candidates before these hearings in Parliament have taken place;

| 56. | Recalls that the procedure to reappoint the Supervisory Committee took a very long time and was marked by great difficulty in reaching agreement in the Council; calls on the Commission to submit a proposal for the nomination procedure of the members of the OLAF Supervisory Committee; |
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56.

Recalls that the procedure to reappoint the Supervisory Committee took a very long time and was marked by great difficulty in reaching agreement in the Council; calls on the Commission to submit a proposal for the nomination procedure of the members of the OLAF Supervisory Committee;

Prospects: OLAF as part of a more comprehensive structure to fight crime

| 57. | Is firmly convinced that OLAF's current hybrid status — part of the Commission for administrative purposes, independent in its investigations — is untenable in the long term; in future OLAF must be part of a more comprehensive structure to fight crime; |
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57.

Is firmly convinced that OLAF's current hybrid status — part of the Commission for administrative purposes, independent in its investigations — is untenable in the long term; in future OLAF must be part of a more comprehensive structure to fight crime;

| 58. | Calls on OLAF to discuss the measures it wishes to take, in the light of the administrative and management audit, with the OLAF Supervisory Committee and the European Parliament; |
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58.

Calls on OLAF to discuss the measures it wishes to take, in the light of the administrative and management audit, with the OLAF Supervisory Committee and the European Parliament;

| 59. | Calls for the activities of OLAF to be examined again in 2007, in which connection the provisions of Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 should be applied; |
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59.

Calls for the activities of OLAF to be examined again in 2007, in which connection the provisions of Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 should be applied;

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| 60. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission, the OLAF Supervisory Committee and OLAF. |
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60.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission, the OLAF Supervisory Committee and OLAF.

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(1)  OLAF Supervisory Committee, Opinion 2/03 on the Commission report, evaluation of the activities of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), Luxembourg 18.6.2003.

(2)  OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1.

(3)  P5_TA(2003)0099, 13.3.2003, paragraph 43.

(4)  OJ C 71 E, 25.3.2003, p. 1.

(5)  OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 15.

(6)  C-11/00 and C-15/00 (OJ C 213, 6.9.2003, p. 1).

(7)  Annexed to abovementioned Interinstitutional Agreement of 25 May 1999.

(8)  SEC(2003) 871 consolidated, 14.8.2003.

P5_TA(2003)0552

Repatriation of mortal remains

European Parliament resolution on the adoption of measures concerning the repatriation of mortal remains (2003/2032(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to Rule 163 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 163 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs (A5-0362/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs (A5-0362/2003),

| A. | whereas there is at present no EU-wide provision uniformly governing the repatriation of mortal remains from one Member State to another, |
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A.

whereas there is at present no EU-wide provision uniformly governing the repatriation of mortal remains from one Member State to another,

| B. | whereas in the absence of any such provision, cross-border transportation of mortal remains is governed by two instruments of international law (the 1937 Berlin Agreement and the Strasbourg Agreement concluded in 1973 under the auspices of the Council of Europe), to which only some of the Member States have acceded and which are in many respects obsolete, |
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B.

whereas in the absence of any such provision, cross-border transportation of mortal remains is governed by two instruments of international law (the 1937 Berlin Agreement and the Strasbourg Agreement concluded in 1973 under the auspices of the Council of Europe), to which only some of the Member States have acceded and which are in many respects obsolete,

| C. | noting that, pursuant to the above agreements, the death of a Community citizen in a Member State other than his country of origin results in more complex procedures, a longer period of time before burial or cremation takes place and higher costs than if the death had occurred in the deceased person's country of origin, |
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C.

noting that, pursuant to the above agreements, the death of a Community citizen in a Member State other than his country of origin results in more complex procedures, a longer period of time before burial or cremation takes place and higher costs than if the death had occurred in the deceased person's country of origin,

| D. | whereas, in view of the growth in intra-Community tourism, the increasing number of retired people who choose to live in a country other than their own and, more generally, greater intra-Community mobility, which is encouraged, the number of Community citizens who die in a country other than their country of origin is bound to increase, |
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D.

whereas, in view of the growth in intra-Community tourism, the increasing number of retired people who choose to live in a country other than their own and, more generally, greater intra-Community mobility, which is encouraged, the number of Community citizens who die in a country other than their country of origin is bound to increase,

| E. | whereas the Commission has recently stated once again that ‘Union citizens should, mutatis mutandis, be able to move between and reside in Member States in similar conditions to nationals of a Member State moving around or changing their place of residence in their own country’, and that exercising the right to freedom of movement and freedom of residence should be facilitated to the utmost ‘by reducing administrative formalities to an absolute minimum’ (1), |
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E.

whereas the Commission has recently stated once again that ‘Union citizens should, mutatis mutandis, be able to move between and reside in Member States in similar conditions to nationals of a Member State moving around or changing their place of residence in their own country’, and that exercising the right to freedom of movement and freedom of residence should be facilitated to the utmost ‘by reducing administrative formalities to an absolute minimum’ (1),

| F. | noting that, as things stand at present, it is still far from true that a Community citizen who dies in a Member State other than his own is treated in the same way as a national who dies in his home country, as has been pointed out by a number of MEPs who, in questions to the Commission and the Council, have drawn attention, for example, to the fact that a zinc coffin is required for the repatriation of a corpse from Salzburg to Freilassing (a distance of 10 km) but not for the transfer of a body from Ivalo to Helsinki (a distance of 1 120  km) (2), |
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F.

noting that, as things stand at present, it is still far from true that a Community citizen who dies in a Member State other than his own is treated in the same way as a national who dies in his home country, as has been pointed out by a number of MEPs who, in questions to the Commission and the Council, have drawn attention, for example, to the fact that a zinc coffin is required for the repatriation of a corpse from Salzburg to Freilassing (a distance of 10 km) but not for the transfer of a body from Ivalo to Helsinki (a distance of 1 120  km) (2),

| 1. | Points out that freedom of movement and residence is a fundamental right within the EU, that such a right exists within a wider context (that of the internal market, within which borders cannot exist and within which such freedom cannot be curtailed), and that that right is furthermore enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which the European Convention proposed to incorporate into the new Constitution; |
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1.

Points out that freedom of movement and residence is a fundamental right within the EU, that such a right exists within a wider context (that of the internal market, within which borders cannot exist and within which such freedom cannot be curtailed), and that that right is furthermore enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which the European Convention proposed to incorporate into the new Constitution;

| 2. | Considers that the repatriation of mortal remains without excessive cost or bureaucracy in the event of the death of a Community citizen in a country other than the one in which either burial or cremation is to take place may be regarded as a corollary of the right of each EU citizen to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States; |
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2.

Considers that the repatriation of mortal remains without excessive cost or bureaucracy in the event of the death of a Community citizen in a country other than the one in which either burial or cremation is to take place may be regarded as a corollary of the right of each EU citizen to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States;

| 3. | Considers the provisions of the Strasbourg Agreement, which impose strict rules on the cross-border transfer of mortal remains, to be the source of indirect discrimination stemming from the fact that they apply essentially to ‘non-nationals’ and hence run counter to the Community scheme of things; |
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3.

Considers the provisions of the Strasbourg Agreement, which impose strict rules on the cross-border transfer of mortal remains, to be the source of indirect discrimination stemming from the fact that they apply essentially to ‘non-nationals’ and hence run counter to the Community scheme of things;

| 4. | Calls upon the Commission, in its capacity as guardian of the Treaties, to ascertain whether or not the above instrument of international law is compatible with Community law and, if necessary, to take whatever action is required in order to ensure that Community law is upheld; |
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4.

Calls upon the Commission, in its capacity as guardian of the Treaties, to ascertain whether or not the above instrument of international law is compatible with Community law and, if necessary, to take whatever action is required in order to ensure that Community law is upheld;

| 5. | Calls furthermore upon the Commission to see that the standards and the procedures applied in the cross-border transportation of corpses are harmonised throughout the EU and to endeavour to ensure that, as far as possible, Community citizens are treated in the same way as nationals in their home country; |
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5.

Calls furthermore upon the Commission to see that the standards and the procedures applied in the cross-border transportation of corpses are harmonised throughout the EU and to endeavour to ensure that, as far as possible, Community citizens are treated in the same way as nationals in their home country;

| 6. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission, and the European Federation of Funeral Services. |
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6.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission, and the European Federation of Funeral Services.

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(1)  Explanatory statement to the amended proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States (COM(2003) 199).

(2)  See in particular Written Questions E-0935 and E-0210/02.

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